{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 304:  The Hidden Truth About Getting Better in CrossFit | 22 October 2026","description":"In this episode, Jason Leydon and Ryan discuss the nuances of coaching, athlete development, the importance of mental resilience, and the evolving landscape of fitness competitions. They share insights on timelines for progress, the value of mentorship, and how to maintain a healthy perspective in competitive sports. &amp;nbsp;  Key Topics  The importance of patience in athlete development Mental resilience and handling setbacks The role of mentorship in coaching Evolution of fitness competitions like CrossFit and High Rocks Timelines for skill and strength acquisition The significance of small performance improvements The impact of exposure and experience in sports Balancing competition goals with personal growth    Sound Bites  &quot;Never stop learning and continue with mentorships.&quot; &quot;Focus on steady improvement over time.&quot; &quot;Your best isn't always good enough, adapt and move on.&quot;    Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Background 02:52 Dissecting Program Design and Education 06:00 The Role of Coach Experience and Learning 08:59 The Journey of a High-Level Athlete 12:06 The Unending Cycle of Coaching and Learning 14:58 Managing Expectations and Performance 18:04 Handling Setbacks and Burnout 20:55 Focusing on Personal Progress Over Leaderboards 23:54 The Purpose of Competition and Goals 27:07 The Emotional Load of Leaderboards 29:50 Youthful Ignorance and Experience in Sports 32:55 The Importance of Perspective and Patience 34:54 Small Margins and Performance Differences 35:55 The Long Journey of Skill Acquisition 36:49 The Challenge of Multi-Modal Development 37:56 The Impact of Early Exposure and Training Time 38:56 The Non-Linear Path of Progress 39:55 Embracing Your Unique Development Timeline 40:59 The Power of Loving Your Sport 42:01 Final Advice for Coaches and Athletes  ","author_name":"Conquer Athlete Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.conquerathlete.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/43356074\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/207824649"}