TYR Cup Recap, The Open Heads to Miami and a Conversation with Jason Grubb

TYR Cup Recap, The Open Heads to Miami and a Conversation with Jason Grubb

Author: Tommy Marquez & Sean Woodland September 25, 2025 Duration: 1:25:44

CrossFit's version of All-Star Weekend is now behind us as Team North America repeats as TYR Cup champions. Sean and Tommy take a look back at the competition, give us their top moments and tell us how they'd love to see the event evolve in the coming years. The 2026 Open is heading to Miami. Also, the guys give their thoughts on CrossFit holding the 26.3 announcement at Wodapalooza next March and Tia Toomey skipping the Rogue Invitational. Plus, 6-time masters champion Jason Grubb joins the show to talk about his recent experience at the Age Group CrossFit Games, what drives him to be one of the best in the sport, what masters athletes most often get wrong about training and how much longer he plans on being a competitive athlete.

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