The JST Podcast

For two years, Archie Reid and Fraser Clark were the undisputed kings of Proving Grounds, Scotland's toughest CrossFit competition. Their partnership was forged in the gym and proven unbeatable on the competition floor. But this year, everything changes.In this episode, we sit down with the duo to tell the full story. Fraser reveals the emotional decision to step back into a coaching role, while Archie opens up about the pressure of defending the title with a new partner—his former rival, Johnny Bichan.We break down the arguments, the hilarious "war stories," and the unfiltered reality of what it takes to build—and transition—a championship team. Plus, they share essential, hard-won advice for any athlete competing at Proving Grounds next week. This isn't just a pre-competition chat; it's the story of the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter.Timestamps:0:00 - How the Partnership Began: "An Aspiring Competitor"02:06 - The "Father-Son" Blow-Up: "I'm going to strip your plates off your barbell."09:09 - The Qualifier Video That Summed Us Up: The Slap12:07 - The Road to the First Win in 202320:30 - 2023 Finals: "It Was Ours to Lose"26:21 - Were There Any Arguments That Weekend?30:37 - 2024 Prep: A Rivalry Fuels the Fire33:24 - The Turning Point: "They thought they'd already won it."40:45 - Day One Drama: A Tough Finish51:40 - The On-Floor Disagreement: "I'd almost given them the five points."56:58 - The Final: "My stomach was in knots like I'd never experienced before."59:12 - A New Chapter: Archie Teams Up with His Rival1:04:24 - KEY ADVICE: The Single Biggest Mistake Pairs Make1:07:05 - KEY ADVICE: How to Communicate When You're in the Pain Cave1:13:11 - Final Thoughts: Going for the Three-Peat

Raw talent is worthless without strategy. On the competition floor, teenagers with potential get crushed by teenagers with a plan. Coach Pete Crudge was on the ground at the British Teen Champs and saw exactly what separates the podium from the pack. In this debrief, we're not just celebrating wins; we're dissecting the system. Learn the specific strategies that turned Ben Milner into a pacing machine, how we made Seb Ellis's "weakness" his strengths, and the single biggest lesson every aspiring athlete (and their parents) needs to hear to stop wasting time and start winning.Enquire about our Junior + Youth Squads: https://www.jstcompete.com/jst-junior-youth-squadChapters (Timestamps):00:00 - The Big Lie: Why Teen Comps Aren't Like The Pros02:08 - The #1 Goal On The Ground (It's Not Winning)08:36 - Using Comps as a Diagnostic Tool, Not a Final Exam10:40 - Case Study 1: Ben Milner - The Pacing Protocol That Dominates14:18 - Case Study 2: Seb Ellis - Turning Weaknesses Into Weapons25:03 - Case Study 3: Ronnie Summers - First-Time Comp? Avoid These Mistakes.34:17 - Case Study 4: Orla Nixon - How To Coach Pure Grit39:28 - The Inch That Wins: The Real Separator Between 1st and 5th Place42:19 - The Single Biggest Lesson For Young Athletes44:26 - Parents & Coaches: Your #1 Job on Game Day45:47 - The Offer: Our Youth Squad Intake Is Open (Doors Close Soon)

What happens after a 10-year goal is finally achieved? JST Coach and CrossFit Games Masters Athlete Huw Davis sits down with Jak Cornthwaite for a brutally honest debrief of his first-ever Games experience.This isn't just a recap of the events. Huw shares the raw realities of competing at the highest level: the "post-comp blues," the lessons learned from hitting the wall, the evolution of training as a Masters athlete, and the mindset required to get back on the horse for another year of graft.This episode is a must-listen for any serious athlete who wants to understand the difference between being fit and being a competitor, and the lessons you only learn when you're in the arena.Chapters: (00:00) Intro: Debriefing the Games (02:50) The Post-Games Reality: Mental & Physical Fatigue (06:43) "We're Going Back": The Decision to Compete Again (08:25) Levels to the Game: The Reality of "Games Fitness" (10:30) The "Rookie Year" Explained (12:41) "Welcome to the Games": The Moments That Hit Hard (17:53) Evolution of a Masters Athlete: Training Smarter, Not Just Harder (27:51) The Crucial Difference Between "Training" and "Competing" (33:57) Why a Coach is Non-Negotiable on Game Day (47:38) The Wins & Lessons from the Weekend (58:57) Back to the Drawing Board: The Focus for Next Year (1:02:14) "Plan it Backwards": Huw's Advice for Aspiring Games Athletes

In this episode Jak, Jamie and Vicky dive into all things CrossFit affiliate including what makes a good coach, why the class environment is so valuable and the difficulties of managing a team and environment that you want to cultivate!00:00 Intro04:10 Jamie Warr on programming JST Train Class07:20 Vicky's insight into the Class programming10:00 The Class Environment12:21 Core Values13:12 Social Side of training17:31 Jamie's CrossFit journey20:53 Vicky's Coaching Journey23:15 Difficulties and differences of managing a team28:30 Why affiliates should have a front of house33:20 Using different roles in the staff team39:20 What makes a good coach44:03 How to coach your RX/Competitive athlete compared to the beginner47:35 The balance between too much and not enough51:00 The struggle of coaching too much52:30 How a good coach makes coaching look easy55:05 Outro

In today's podcast 4 JST coaches discuss how the year has gone and plans for 2024 for JST highlighting the successes across the board over the year with a big insight on SID Triple Threat event from a coaches and athletes perspective and also an insight from Jamie on the behind the scenes of the elite showcase that ran for the first time this year! Coaches discuss how simple things like warmups, expectations and just having fun can impact your training then finishing off by discussing the exciting events in store for 2024 including free training days, worm seminars and focused competitions with in person coaching.00:00 Introductions01:41 SID Triple Threats round up04:58 Elite Showcase at SID07:44 Mitch's Insights into competing13:20 Jenn's Warmup Process16:15 Expectations during workouts19:51 How athlete's don't know how to warm up23:44 Mitch's plans for the upcoming season27:45 How teams can benefit any athlete31:20 JST Plans for future teams45:30 Why enjoying your training should be a key priority52:30 Other plans for 2024 including training days, worm seminars, competition coaching and comps to target

At JST, we strive to empower and motivate athletes on their journey towards achieving personal excellence. In this podcast episode, Mitch, Philroy, Kirstin, and Alex delve into the topic of team versus individual training. They explore whether athletes should prioritise team performance as much as their individual success, and what inspires them to bring out their best in either setting. As these four athletes gear up for the upcoming CrossFit Games season as a team, they emphasize the importance of supporting each other and inspiring the wider JST community. Rather than fixating on outcomes, they focus on the process of continual improvement.----------------Sign up for JST Athlete Trial week (Access All Areas - 30+ programs) - https://app.fitr.training/p/JSTAthleteJST Train | Class program sample week: https://app.fitr.training/p/JSTTrainc...JST Compete fixed length programs: https://app.fitr.training/b/JSTCompet...JST Compete podcast: https://linktr.ee/jstpodcastJST Compete Instagram: https://instagram.com/jst_compete?igs...Shop JST Compete: https://wodable.com/collections/jst-c...JST newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jstcompete/email-s...

How does your training background help to create the person and athlete you are today? We dive into much more detail in today's episode with Jennifer Muir and Fraser Clark. It's fascinating to hear how very different their upbringing through sport is, but both have ended up now in very similar situations.----------------Sign up for JST Athlete Trial week (Access All Areas - 30+ programs) - https://app.fitr.training/p/JSTAthleteJST Train | Class program sample week: https://app.fitr.training/p/JSTTrainc...JST Compete fixed length programs: https://app.fitr.training/b/JSTCompet...JST Compete podcast: https://linktr.ee/jstpodcastJST Compete Instagram: https://instagram.com/jst_compete?igs...Shop JST Compete: https://wodable.com/collections/jst-c...JST newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jstcompete/email-s...

We've had quite a few questions recently about training organisation. Which bits should you do in the program? Do you do everything? Do you pick and choose bits? What is the best thing for you to do to help you get the most out of the program?----------------Sign up to JST Athlete (Access All Areas - 30+ programs) - https://app.fitr.training/p/JSTAthleteJST Athlete sample week: https://app.fitr.training/p/JSTAthlet...JST Train | Class program sample week: https://app.fitr.training/p/JSTTrainc...JST Compete fixed length programs: https://app.fitr.training/b/JSTCompet...JST Compete podcast: https://linktr.ee/jstpodcastJST Compete Instagram: https://instagram.com/jst_compete?igs...Shop JST Compete: https://wodable.com/collections/jst-c...JST newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jstcompete/email-s...

Jak speaks with Jamie Boston, head coach at TIO CrossFit, JST Compete individual coach and head program writer of JST Train Class. He's over 10 years experience as a CrossFit coach and has worked with complete newbies from a range of backgrounds to CrossFit Games athletes and everyone in between.We start by digging into Jamie's background in West London, going through his experiences in Rugby to where he is now and the person he is today. . We explore what it takes to become a world class coach in CrossFit, what your CrossFit level 1 doesn't teach you, and some of the best ways to empower people on their own journey inside and outside of CrossFit.------------------Sign up to JST Athlete (Access All Areas - 30+ programs) - https://app.fitr.training/p/JSTAthleteJST Athlete sample week: https://app.fitr.training/p/JSTAthletesampleJST Train | Class program sample week: https://app.fitr.training/p/JSTTrainclass_sampleJST Compete fixed length programs: https://app.fitr.training/b/JSTCompet...JST Compete podcast: https://linktr.ee/jstpodcastJST Compete Instagram: https://instagram.com/jst_compete?igs...Shop JST Compete: https://wodable.com/collections/jst-c...JST newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jstcompete/email-s...