If you are a current listener of WOD you talkin about, thanks for sticking around into this new era - and if you are new here - welcome!

I’m delighted to welcome our first guest of 2025 and officially of Behind the Sports Star, Matthew Aldridge! Matthew is a GB rower, European and World Champion, and most recently achieved Bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

We chatted in detail about how he became a rower, what the season looks like for him, the pressure to win at the Olympics, and eyes ahead to LA 2028!

As always, don’t forget to like, rate and subscribe, to be the first to hear all about our new episodes and content. Enjoy!

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Zane Healey is one of the best up and coming athletes in the Oceania region, and whilst he may be currently recovering from surgery, Zane is no stranger to competing and planning his recovery for his 2025 season.

We chat about how he got into CrossFit, coaching before competing, recovery, and his experiences at multiple Semi final experiences.

Check out the episode now wherever you get your podcasts!

For all your recovery needs, head to THIRDZY - https://thirdzy.com- check out their products now, use ‘WODSleeper’ for 20% off, and sleep easy!

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You can support the Podcast and my work here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/leahsherlock

Check out HAIRSTRONG for the strongest scrunchies on the planet - Use code ‘SHERLOCK’ - Hairstrong.ca

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Gemma Rader is no stranger to competing at a high level in the sport of CrossFit, and this year achieved more than ever when she became Fittest in Africa, and qualified for the 2024 CrossFit Games.

Whilst they weren’t the Games anyone envisioned, Gemma spoke about her personal experience that weekend, and all the changes and sacrifices she went through to get there.

Now, nearing the end of the year, we speak about her plans for the future, and what she plans on doing for 2025. Note: this episode was recorded before the plans for the 2025 season were announced by CrossFit HQ.

Check it out now and let us know what you think!

Check out the episode now wherever you get your podcasts!

For all your recovery needs, head to THIRDZY - https://thirdzy.com- check out their products now, use ‘WODSleeper’ for 20% off, and sleep easy!

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You can support the Podcast and my work here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/leahsherlock

Check out HAIRSTRONG for the strongest scrunchies on the planet - Use code ‘SHERLOCK’ - Hairstrong.ca

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Georgia Davenport is one of the UK’s best CrossFit athletes, making it to the Games in 2023 as part of team CrossFit Rotherham.

After a successful diving career, and both a competitor and a coach, Georgia fits training to be one of the fittest in the UK alongside a very busy schedule - yet still manages to make it to Semi finals and even the Games! We chat about growing up as an athlete, expectation on herself, and how it has helped her with her career today.

Check it out now and let us know what you think!

For all your recovery needs, head to THIRDZY - https://thirdzy.com- check out their products now, use ‘WODSleeper’ for 20% off, and sleep easy!

You can support the Podcast and my work here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/leahsherlock

Check out HAIRSTRONG for the strongest scrunchies on the planet - Use code ‘SHERLOCK’ - Hairstrong.ca

To make sure your mobility is at the top of it’s game, make sure you’re using pliability - get two weeks free here - https://pliability.com/targets/join?via=leah

Head over to WOD Powders for the best supplements in functional fitness, get 15% off with our code 'LEAHS15' - https://www.wodpowders.co.uk/LEAHS15

Kenzie Riley will be a very familiar face and name for those of you that have followed the sport of CrossFit for the last decade or so. Competing in 6 CrossFit Games, including 1 on a Team, and most recently as a Master, she has solidified herself as one of the legends of the sport.

As her life has changed over the years, including becoming a Mum to 3 kids, so has her relationship with competing, and the sport. We delve into this, and chat about what’s next for her in terms of her Masters career.

Check it out now and let us know what you think!

For all your recovery needs, head to THIRDZY - https://thirdzy.com- check out their products now, use ‘WODSleeper’ for 20% off, and sleep easy!

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You can support the Podcast and my work here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/leahsherlock

Check out HAIRSTRONG for the strongest scrunchies on the planet - Use code ‘SHERLOCK’ - Hairstrong.ca

To make sure your mobility is at the top of it’s game, make sure you’re using pliability - get two weeks free here - https://pliability.com/targets/join?via=leah

Head over to WOD Powders for the best supplements in functional fitness, get 15% off with our code 'LEAHS15' - https://www.wodpowders.co.uk/LEAHS15

Welcome back to WOD you talkin’ about? We took a short break for the Summer and post CrossFit Games, thank you for tuning back in.

As I mention at the beginning of the episode, I hadn’t been quite sure on how much news to share regarding the events of this years Games. There’s a lot of content out there and would recommend listening to the recent episode of Talking Elite Fitness linked below for further information on what The PFAA are doing to help the sport proceed.

Importantly though, we are back, and sharing more athlete stories! Today’s guest is Adrienne Geary, an experienced semi finals athlete who this year attended her first CrossFit Games as part of team CrossFit EXF!

We chatted about her journey into the sport, how she found 2 very different experiences at Torian Pro, recovering from a back injury, competing at this years Games, and her plans for the future.

We are SO pleased to be Adrienne’s very first podcast - and can’t wait for you to hear!

As always, don’t forget to like, rate and subscribe to be the first to hear all about our new episodes and content!

Talking Elite Fitness - Podcasts.Apple.com/gb/talking-elite-fitness

For the best CrossFit equipment, head over to Murgs.com and enter ‘WOD15’ at checkout for 15% off!

You can support the Podcast and my work here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/leahsherlock

Check out HAIRSTRONG for the strongest scrunchies on the planet - Use code ‘SHERLOCK’ - Hairstrong.ca

For all your recovery needs, head to THIRDZY - https://thirdzy.com- check out their products now, use ‘WODSleeper’ for 20% off, and sleep easy!

To make sure your mobility is at the top of it’s game, make sure you’re using pliability - get two weeks free here - https://pliability.com/targets/join?via=leah

Head over to WOD Powders for the best supplements in functional fitness, get 15% off with our code 'LEAHS15' - https://www.wodpowders.co.uk/LEAHS15

In just a few short weeks, Samuel Cournoyer will be heading to Texas to compete in his sixth CrossFit Games. As one of the more seasoned athletes on the field, he sits down with me to chat all about his career so far, and what’s to come.

We also deep dive into how CrossFit isn’t his life, but just something he does - a message that is extremely important, particularly when you have been competing so long.

Check out the episode now wherever you get your podcasts!

For the best CrossFit equipment, head over to Murgs.com and enter ‘WOD15’ at checkout for 15% off!

You can support the Podcast and my work here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/leahsherlock

Check out HAIRSTRONG for the strongest scrunchies on the planet - Use code ‘SHERLOCK’ - Hairstrong.ca

For all your recovery needs, head to THIRDZY - https://thirdzy.com- check out their products now, use ‘WODSleeper’ for 20% off, and sleep easy!

To make sure your mobility is at the top of it’s game, make sure you’re using pliability - get two weeks free here - https://pliability.com/targets/join?via=leah

Head over to WOD Powders for the best supplements in functional fitness, get 15% off with our code 'LEAHS15' - https://www.wodpowders.co.uk/LEAHS15

Take your hydration to the next level with Actiph Water - https://www.actiphwater.com

This week Leah is joined by Daisy McDonald. In a few short weeks she will be headed to Texas for her rookie season at the CrossFit Games, after qualifying in third place from the Torian Pro in Brisbane.

We chat about how she went from gymnastics to CrossFit, after being introduced by her mum, to competing as a team, then individual, and of course her awesome experience of qualifying for the games.

For the best CrossFit equipment, head over to Murgs.com and enter ‘WOD15’ at checkout for 15% off!

You can support the Podcast and my work here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/leahsherlock

Check out HAIRSTRONG for the strongest scrunchies on the planet - Use code ‘SHERLOCK’ - Hairstrong.ca

For all your recovery needs, head to THIRDZY - https://thirdzy.com- check out their products now, use ‘WODSleeper’ for 20% off, and sleep easy!

To make sure your mobility is at the top of it’s game, make sure you’re using pliability - get two weeks free here - https://pliability.com/targets/join?via=leah

Head over to WOD Powders for the best supplements in functional fitness, get 15% off with our code 'LEAHS15' - https://www.wodpowders.co.uk/LEAHS15

Take your hydration to the next level with Actiph Water - https://www.actiphwater.com