00:00 Intro – Why this conversation matters
01:20 Housekeeping & training camp updates
07:00 Read / Listen / Watch
15:10 Defining Testing (and why it’s not competing)
18:45 Why baselines matter more than ego
21:15 What Training actually is
24:45 What Competing really tests
27:30 The gray area: “throwing down” & its risks
32:45 Athlete IQ: doing the math before workouts
38:30 AMRAP math mistakes athletes keep making
44:00 RPE, pacing, and perceived effort
49:30 Why training scores should be slower
55:10 Technique under fatigue
59:45 Adaptation vs best score
1:04:30 How to think differently going into competition
1:08:00 Final thoughts
Testing. Training. Competing.
They sound interchangeable—but confusing them is one of the fastest ways to stall your progress.
In this episode of The Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige break down:
- What testing, training, and competing actually are
- Why each one exists (and when it doesn’t)
- How ego, pacing, and athlete IQ derail results
- How to use data, RPE, and strategy to actually get better
- The dangerous gray area of “throwing down” too often
This conversation is part philosophy, part practical coaching clinic—covering everything from AMRAP math and baseline tests to why intensity without intention kills adaptation.
Whether you’re prepping for the Open, Quarterfinals, or just want to train smarter without burning out, this episode will change how you approach your workouts.
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