The Sevan Podcast REVIEW of TDC WIR 10/12/26
Oct 14, 2026
CrossFit programming, competition, and athlete development take center stage. The conversation explores Dave Castro’s running and hamstring rehab, the sport’s shift toward professionalism, Games frequency, judging rules, obstacle courses, and CrossFit athletes testing themselves in HYROX, Spartan events, and triathlon. Also featured: Andrew Hiller’s new video platform, airport patch culture, and a family’s surprisingly uniform drink choices.
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Sevan’s Three-Day Energy Drink Crash
- Sevan described feeling depleted after travel, early mornings, and several days of excessive caffeine.
- He consumed three large energy drinks daily for three days, plus morning coffee, then felt as though he was crashing.
Dave Castro’s Family 5K Breakthrough
- Dave Castro improved from 15th to seventh overall in a hilly community 5K.
- His daughter finished fourth overall and first among women, while his nephew placed third.
Dave Castro’s Hamstring Return Strategy
- Dave Castro reduced hamstring reinjury by following prescribed strengthening and isolation work.
- He now increases running speed gradually and avoids uncontrolled downhill efforts that previously triggered strains.