
Europe Is Coming
Dedicated to talking to the best European CrossFit athletes and the people behind them. Hosted by Vicki McLeod.
Episodes
139 episodes
Getting ready with John for Hyrox World Championships
In this episode, John talks about working with Michaela Norman, a CrossFit athlete who very successfully transitioned into Hyrox and is competing in the World Championships in Nice. And John and Vicki discuss what makes a good Hyrox athle...
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Season 1
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Episode 138
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24:03

European CrossFit Semi-Finals: Highlights and Heartbreaks
In our latest episode of "Europe Is Coming," Vicki and John discuss the intense European semi-finals, the highs and lows of coaching, and the unique challenges faced this year. From sleepless nights to the thrill of victory, John shares his fir...
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Season 1
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Episode 137
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31:59

Why does Europe keep getting f**ked?
Let's get right to it, John gives his reaction to the news that Europe has had its Games places cut for 2024.
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Season 1
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Episode 136
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37:17

Thursday Throwback: Kristin Holte.
To mark the beginning of the Age Group Semi Finals we are revisiting an interview from 2021 with Kristin Holte when she announced her retirement from competitive CrossFit. Any eagle eyed sports fans will know that Kristin has subsequently start...
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Season 1
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Episode 135
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52:20

Online Quarter Finals Have To Be Changed.
What an emotionally difficult time it has been for the sport's elite athletes as they wait to find out where they have landed in the qualifiers. John gives some thoughts about how the CrossFit season COULD look, and also some advice to anyone r...
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Season 1
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Episode 134
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21:30

QF debrief, and tips for the beginner runner.
Quarter finals are done and John already has his eye on the semi final camp he is preparing. Vicki reveals she has to start running and they chat about the incredible Jonne Koski's impressive career.
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Season 1
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Episode 133
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27:44

Top 3 tips for Quarter Finals and your training questions answered
The Progm team has stormed through QFs, and now it's the turn of the individuals. John talks about competing for the first time in a decade, and it's a Hyrox no less, and he answers your training questions.
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Season 1
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Episode 132
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23:45

How FitAid came to Europe.
Have you ever wondered how FitAid made it from the USA to Europe? Gijs Spaans found the drink and imported a pallet to sell in his gym, and the rest is, as they say, history, or in this case, a podcast.
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Season 1
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Episode 132
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20:56

The Crown debrief, QFs and your training questions answered
We're on the other side of the Crown: how did the teens do, was there another epic event in the sea, and how does John feel now it's all done and dusted?
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Season 1
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Episode 131
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43:30

How to combat the fear of explosive lifts overhead... your training questions answered
John answers some of your training questions, plus we preview The Crown.
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Season 1
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Episode 130
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13:24

24.3 debrief, Ask John, and finding your "inner Castro".
John paying homage to astro" with his programming for The Crown. The events have been planned, and final testing is underway for the teen event in Mallorca over Easter. We also start a new segment Ask Uncle John, where you ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 129
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23:31

What the Ruck with Mac from GORUCK Europe
BTS with Mac from GORUCK Europe. If you have no clue what Rucking is or what it's good for then let's figure that out now! Also... should Games athletes be preparing for some ruck fun in Fort Worth....? Listen to find out.
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Season 1
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Episode 128
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37:48

24.3 Frantastic
24.3 has dropped, and it's a classic Castro CrossFit workout. John gives his immediate thoughts on the test, You can read a more detailed strategy on the blog at https://theprogrm.com/crossfit...
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Season 1
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Episode 127
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9:13

Glitter and Cabin Bags. 24.2 unpacked.
John and Vicki on their weekly chat about CrossFit, The Progm, coaching styles, glittery celebrities and whether Ryan Airland crew are on commission.
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Season 1
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Episode 126
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31:04

24.2 Tips from the hip
24.2 IMMEDIATE reaction from coach John Singleton. Listen for his quick tips and then head over to The Progrm blog for all the details. You can see the tips and strategies for 24.2 her...
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Season 1
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Episode 125
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10:13

Is Dave really listening?
Vicki and John debrief on 24.1, chat about the new Progrm team which has been announced and discuss the likelihood of independent media being banned from the CrossFit Games... John also makes his prediction for 24.2, not long to go until we fin...
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Season 1
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Episode 125
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24:06

Getting roped in with David from RX Smart Gear.
In this episode Vicki speaks to David Newman, the founder and CEO of RX Smart Gear who make jump (or skipping if you're from the UK) ropes and have done since CrossFit began. David talks about handmaking jump ropes at the beginnin...
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Season 1
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Episode 124
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44:46

24.1 Quick strategy guide with John Singleton
Instant reaction episode with John Singleton giving his thoughts on 24,1 and tips for tackling the workout. Dumbbell technique or burpee speed, one of them will determine your score.
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Season 1
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Episode 127
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18:16

Will he or won't he?
It's the lead up to The Open, how is The Progrm preparing to support its athletes? And will John spill the secret he has been keeping...?
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Season 1
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Episode 126
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23:03

Coaching Secrets
What has John done that he regrets in his coaching career? Is there a coaching secret sauce? And how difficult is it to become a coach?
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Season 1
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Episode 123
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26:32

2024: Year of the Teams?
Teams are getting announced with some exciting new combinations forming. Now that Masters and Teens have been moved to Alabama, does this mean the teams will finally get the attention they deserve? Also, John talks about signing up for The Open...
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Season 1
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Episode 122
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23:01

Is Hyrox killing CrossFit?
No one can deny the popularity of Hyrox racing right now. Vicki and John speculate about how this might impact CrossFit, and what CF might learn from the process... Plus there are some tips on how to wear an entire week's worth of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 121
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39:55

Will swimming still be relevant in competitive CrossFit?
Vicki and John on their weekly call. John reveals his ambitions to compete in Cross Country Skiing in Norway We talk about the grind of training swimming, prepping for The Open, the new Progrm bases in Denmark and Germany, The...
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Season 1
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Episode 120
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29:13
