Legends and Masters Podcast
A Podcast shedding some light on the 55/60+ aged CrossFit Athletes.
Episodes
Lifetime Canadian athlete Sarah Pennington joins Warren to share her remarkable journey through gymnastics, water polo, synchronized swimming and finally CrossFit — a foundation that still fuels her elite movement capacity today. At 67 years old, Sarah can handstand walk with ease and is actively working toward her first Bar Muscle-Up as she pushes to qualify for the 2027 Masters CrossFit Games.
Wayne O’Hara, 65–69 Age Group athlete, 2× CrossFit Games competitor, winner of the Magic City In‑Person Semi-Final, and 2nd‑place finisher at the 2026 CrossFit Masters Games in San Jose, joins Warren for a candid and wide‑ranging conversation.
Wayne reflects on his early athletic background, discovering CrossFit 16 years ago, and the journey that led him to multiple Games appearances and a podium finish i...
Heidi Piehl Moody wears more hats than almost anyone in the CrossFit community — and in this episode, she joins Warren to talk about all of them. A Level 3 CrossFit Coach at CrossFit Boston, Masters Judge, adaptive coach, licensed social worker and therapist, Phoenix sober athlete and coach, Team Hoyt runner and team0-member, mountain climber, mom, and a long‑time listener of the Legends and Masters Podcast, H...
Dave Hippensteel — 12 Games Appearances, 4 Championships, and the Future of Masters Competition
Legend of Legends and Masters icon Dave Hippensteel joins Warren for a deep, candid conversation about his extraordinary career in the Masters division. With 12 CrossFit Games appearances, 7 podium finishes, and 4 championship titles—including his 2020 victory at the Masters Fitness Collective...
Episode 64 — Tonia Osborne: Returning to the Podium
Tonia Osborne, a 6‑time Masters Games Athlete, joins Warren to reflect on her remarkable two‑chapter career in competitive Masters CrossFit. After stepping away from the sport for seven years, Tonia made a triumphant return — placing 3rd at the 2026 Masters CrossFit Games and proving that experience and resilience can reignite elite performance.
A veteran...
2027 CrossFit Games hopeful Jenny Gatz joins Warren for an in‑depth conversation about the lifelong athletic journey that has shaped her into one of Masters CrossFit’s rising contenders. From childhood gymnastics to collegiate rowing, from triathlon to the competitive CrossFit floor, Jenny’s path is a study in grit, curiosity, and relentless evolution.
With a PhD in Science Education and an under-graduate...
Elizabeth Hannigan—2X CrossFit Masters Games athlete and this year’s 3rd-place finisher in the 60–64 division—joins us to break down her experience at the San Jose Games. She shares what it was like to win the Torian Pro in-person semifinals, the realities of traveling internationally from Melbourne, Australia to California, and the highs and lows of this year’s competition.
Elizabeth op...
In celebration of James Sprague’s second championship at the 2026 CrossFit Games, we’re revisiting Episode 9 featuring his father, Patrick Sprague.
A 4X Masters Games athlete, Patrick breaks down his experience at the 2025 Age-Group CrossFit Games—from the venue and athlete reception to judging standards and the unique challenges presented by this year’s programming. He offers thoughtful sugge...
2X Games Athlete Lon Allen joins Warren and Pat Haverty for a spirited conversation about Lon’s long road to the Masters CrossFit Games, the cancelled 2020 season, his experiences in Madison and Birmingham and the evolving landscape of the Masters CrossFit Games since separating from CrossFit HQ.
We also dig into how Hyrox and other CrossFit‑style competitions are reshaping the competitive calendar for Masters ...
Four-time Masters Games athlete Leigh Coates has never been one to back down from a challenge. Competing in the 55–59 age group, she traveled halfway around the world chasing her dream of returning to the Games in 2026. After learning she hadn’t qualified through the Semi-Finals video review, Leigh refused to let that be the end of her story. She packed her bags and headed to Colombia for the Latam In-Pe...
Episode 58 — Dennis McTaggart: The Long Road to the 2026 Masters Games
Dennis McTaggart set his sights on the Masters CrossFit Games years ago — a commitment he made as he stepped away from a demanding career as a Corrections Officer. After coming up just short of qualifying through the standard path, Dennis accepted an invite to the 2026 Latam In‑Person Semi‑Final, traveled to Colombia, and delivered the...
Nancy Edmonson is heading back to the 2026 Masters CrossFit Games for her second appearance after earning her spot at the Magic City In‑Person Semi‑Final. A longtime CrossFit athlete who only recently stepped into the competitive arena, Nancy shares the full arc of her season — from the Open, through Quarterfinals, and into the In‑Person Semi‑Final that punched her ticket to San Jose.
She talks CrossFit before ...
Episode 56 — Terry Carey: Earning Her Spot at the 2026 Masters Games
Terry Carey, a 2‑time Masters Games Athlete, bodybuilder, adventure racer, and Vermont skier, joins Warren after claiming victory in the 70+ Division at the Del Mar Legends CrossFit Semi‑Final, securing her place at the 2026 Masters CrossFit Games in San Jose, CA.
Terry shares how she first got involved with CrossFit, her experience competing i...
Episode 55 — Athlete Panel React: CrossFit Video Review Debate
Our Athlete Panel — Betty Hardin, Cindy Hinkle, and Mitchell Taylor — join Warren to unpack an email exchange between Adrian Bozman, CrossFit’s Competition Director, regarding the Semi‑Final video review process.
Warren reads Adrian’s detailed response to his questions, and the athletes offer open, honest feedback on the syste...
Eric Smith, a 4‑time Masters Games Athlete (50–54) and 2022 podium finisher, joins Warren after taking first place at the Legends Championship In‑Person Semifinals this past April in Del Mar, CA, officially punching his ticket to the 2026 Games.
Eric shares his experience competing at Legends, the relief of skipping the Online Semifinals, and reflections on his long CrossFit history dating back to his younger d...
Jens Grund, the 65–69 Age Group winner and newest Masters Games athlete from the French Throwdown, joins Warren to share his inspiring journey.
Jens talks about discovering CrossFit with his family in Denmark, how the sport became a shared passion, and what it took to push through the ups and downs of this season in his last‑chance quest to qualify for the Games in San Jose, CA at the French Throwdown.
A heartfe...
We brought the Panel back to break down the Goods and Others of the 2026 CrossFit Games Season. Betty Hardin, Cindy Hinkle, Tia Vesser, Mitchell Taylor, and Dave Powell share their insights and experiences from every stage — starting with the Open, moving through the Quarterfinals, and diving into both the In‑Person and Online Semifinals.
They wrap up with a candid look at the ongoing challenges of video review...
Chad Pinther joins Warren to break down the pivotal steps he took during the 2025 Masters CrossFit Games season to capture the 50–54 Age Group championship. A long‑time Masters competitor, CrossFit affiliate owner, husband, father, and fashion model, Chad seized the opportunity of a lifetime—transforming himself from a middle‑of‑the‑pack Games athlete into a champion.
He shares how guidance from former Ga...
Clarke Holland, a 9-time Masters Games athlete, joins Warren to break down his experience at the inaugural Masters In‑Person Semi‑Final held at the Legends Championship Semi‑Final in Del Mar, CA.
A competitor who has completed every Open, Quarter‑Final, and Semi‑Final since the beginning, Clarke talks about his long‑term goal of hitting 20 consecutive Opens by 2031 and what keeps him motivated season after seaso...
Billy Goodson, a 2X CrossFit Games athlete and National Weightlifting Champion, joins Warren to talk about his newest passion — The Tactical Games, a sport that fuses fitness, marksmanship, and strategy.
Billy breaks down how the Tactical Games differ from CrossFit, what makes them uniquely challenging, and why they’ve captured his competitive spirit. He shares insights from his latest event and the minds...
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