Matthew Aldridge: Team GB Rower and Olympic Bronze Medallist
If you are a current listener of WOD you talkin about, thanks for sticking around into this new era - and if you are new here - welcome!I’m delighted to welcome our first guest of 2025 and officially of Behind the Sports Star, Matthew Aldridge! Matthew is a GB rower, European and World Champion, and most recently achieved Bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.We chatted in detail about how he became a rower, what the season looks like for him, the pressure to win at the Olympics, and eyes ahead to LA 2028!As always, don’t forget to like, rate and subscribe, to be the first to hear all about our new episodes and content. Enjoy!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For all your recovery needs, head to THIRDZY - https://thirdzy.com- check out their products now, use ‘WODSleeper’ for 20% off, and sleep easy!You can support the Podcast and my work here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/leahsherlockCheck out HAIRSTRONG for the strongest scrunchies on the planet - Use code ‘SHERLOCK’ - Hairstrong.caTo make sure your mobility is at the top of it’s game, make sure you’re using pliability - get two weeks free here - https://pliability.com/targets/join?via=leahHead over to WOD Powders for the best supplements in functional fitness, get 15% off with our code 'LEAHS15' - https://www.wodpowders.co.uk/LEAHS15
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Zane Healey: Thoughts on the 2025 season, recovering from surgery, competition mindset
Zane Healey is one of the best up and coming athletes in the Oceania region, and whilst he may be currently recovering from surgery, Zane is no stranger to competing and planning his recovery for his 2025 season.We chat about how he got into CrossFit, coaching before competing, recovery, and his experiences at multiple Semi final experiences.Check out the episode now wherever you get your podcasts!For all your recovery needs, head to THIRDZY - https://thirdzy.com- check out their products now, use ‘WODSleeper’ for 20% off, and sleep easy!———————You can support the Podcast and my work here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/leahsherlockCheck out HAIRSTRONG for the strongest scrunchies on the planet - Use code ‘SHERLOCK’ - Hairstrong.caTo make sure your mobility is at the top of it’s game, make sure you’re using pliability - get two weeks free here - https://pliability.com/targets/join?via=leahHead over to WOD Powders for the best supplements in functional fitness, get 15% off with our code 'LEAHS15' - https://www.wodpowders.co.uk/LEAHS15
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Gemma Rader: Becoming the Fittest in Africa, completing her Rookie year, plans for 2025
Gemma Rader is no stranger to competing at a high level in the sport of CrossFit, and this year achieved more than ever when she became Fittest in Africa, and qualified for the 2024 CrossFit Games.Whilst they weren’t the Games anyone envisioned, Gemma spoke about her personal experience that weekend, and all the changes and sacrifices she went through to get there.Now, nearing the end of the year, we speak about her plans for the future, and what she plans on doing for 2025. Note: this episode was recorded before the plans for the 2025 season were announced by CrossFit HQ.Check it out now and let us know what you think!Check out the episode now wherever you get your podcasts!For all your recovery needs, head to THIRDZY - https://thirdzy.com- check out their products now, use ‘WODSleeper’ for 20% off, and sleep easy!———————You can support the Podcast and my work here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/leahsherlockCheck out HAIRSTRONG for the strongest scrunchies on the planet - Use code ‘SHERLOCK’ - Hairstrong.caTo make sure your mobility is at the top of it’s game, make sure you’re using pliability - get two weeks free here - https://pliability.com/targets/join?via=leahHead over to WOD Powders for the best supplements in functional fitness, get 15% off with our code 'LEAHS15' - https://www.wodpowders.co.uk/LEAHS15
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Georgia Davenport: From diving world championships to the CrossFit Games
Georgia Davenport is one of the UK’s best CrossFit athletes, making it to the Games in 2023 as part of team CrossFit Rotherham.After a successful diving career, and both a competitor and a coach, Georgia fits training to be one of the fittest in the UK alongside a very busy schedule - yet still manages to make it to Semi finals and even the Games! We chat about growing up as an athlete, expectation on herself, and how it has helped her with her career today.Check it out now and let us know what you think!For all your recovery needs, head to THIRDZY - https://thirdzy.com- check out their products now, use ‘WODSleeper’ for 20% off, and sleep easy!You can support the Podcast and my work here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/leahsherlockCheck out HAIRSTRONG for the strongest scrunchies on the planet - Use code ‘SHERLOCK’ - Hairstrong.caTo make sure your mobility is at the top of it’s game, make sure you’re using pliability - get two weeks free here - https://pliability.com/targets/join?via=leahHead over to WOD Powders for the best supplements in functional fitness, get 15% off with our code 'LEAHS15' - https://www.wodpowders.co.uk/LEAHS15
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Mekenzie Riley: 6 x CrossFit Games, competing as a Mother, her future with the sport
Kenzie Riley will be a very familiar face and name for those of you that have followed the sport of CrossFit for the last decade or so. Competing in 6 CrossFit Games, including 1 on a Team, and most recently as a Master, she has solidified herself as one of the legends of the sport.As her life has changed over the years, including becoming a Mum to 3 kids, so has her relationship with competing, and the sport. We delve into this, and chat about what’s next for her in terms of her Masters career.Check it out now and let us know what you think!For all your recovery needs, head to THIRDZY - https://thirdzy.com- check out their products now, use ‘WODSleeper’ for 20% off, and sleep easy!———————You can support the Podcast and my work here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/leahsherlockCheck out HAIRSTRONG for the strongest scrunchies on the planet - Use code ‘SHERLOCK’ - Hairstrong.caTo make sure your mobility is at the top of it’s game, make sure you’re using pliability - get two weeks free here - https://pliability.com/targets/join?via=leahHead over to WOD Powders for the best supplements in functional fitness, get 15% off with our code 'LEAHS15' - https://www.wodpowders.co.uk/LEAHS15
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