'Tis the Season (For Changes), Caroline Lambray, and Do We Even Need the Games Anymore?

'Tis the Season (For Changes), Caroline Lambray, and Do We Even Need the Games Anymore?

Author: Tommy Marquez & Sean Woodland November 26, 2024 Duration: 1:37:03

CrossFit is constantly varied, and it turns out so is the Games season. The speculation is over as we now know what the 2025 season will look like. Sean, Tommy and Lauren summarize the changes and talk about what stands out to them. Carolilne Lambray, coach and partner of Jeff Adler sits down with Tommy Marquez to give her thoughts on the season changes. Finally, the crew asks and tries to answer the question, "Do we even need the CrossFit Games anymore?" 

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