The Paul Weber Podcast
Paul is a 1:1 Coach for CrossFit competitors and hybrid athletes. Every week, he shares his research, clinical and personal experience to help athletes see what they're capable of.
The Paul Weber Podcast
161 Coaching and The CrossFit Games with Conner Custodio
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October 9th-11th, 2026
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Today I welcome the first guest in the history of the podcast - Conner Custodio.
While I was coaching at the Masters competition, Conner was at the CrossFit Games supporting Gui Malheiros.
I brought Conner on because I was curious what it was like. What did the athletes think about the events? How do they talk to each other? How do they prepare? And I found Conner's perspective insightful.
Before we get to the Games, we start with Conner's path in coaching, including how he ended up coaching for Mayhem (which was very organic) and how a text from Gui days before the Games led to him being at the ranch.
We talk through the week itself — the brutal first day, the swim event that had athletes talking, and just the overall spirit of the 20th year anniversary - including an interaction I had with James FitzGerald that left both of us feeling hopeful about CrossFit.
We get into the programming — things we liked, things we didn't, and the tension between testing fitness and putting on a show people want to watch.
We close on how Conner's coaching has evolved and how he supports athletes holistically today.
You'll also be seeing more of Conner soon — he'll be joining me as a guest teacher at our training camp. If you want to train with us that weekend, which you absolutely should, tap the link below.