This week, Sara and Kelly dig into the CrossFit Games — crowning "the fittest woman on Earth" this weekend, Aug. 1-3 — and the challenges CrossFit has been dealing with. Plus, CrossFit Games podium finisher and entrepreneur, Arielle Loewen, joins The Feist to give us the inside scoop on:Her path to becoming a top CrossFit competitorA detailed look at her training and mindsetThe state of CrossFit after a tragic death at last year's GamesWhy she is favored for 2nd place (behind 7x winner, Tia-Clair Toomey)But, as always, Sara and Kelly first share their favorite women's sports highlights and picks from the week, including a breakdown of the thrilling Euro Final between Spain and England, the chaotic stages and intense sprints at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, a U.S. Track & Field National Championships preview, and a look ahead to the much-anticipated showdown between Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh in the 800m free. Highlights:00:30 Kelly's WNBA Game Experience and Fan Reactions03:45 Euros Soccer Recap07:44 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Highlights12:19 Ledecky and McIntosh go head to head15:07 U.S. National Track and Field Championships18:20 CrossFit Games Preview with Arielle Loewen31:18 Balancing Career and Family31:58 CrossFit Games 2023 v. 202437:24 Games Competitors and Predictions38:15 CrossFit's Safety and Reputation Issues42:42 The Evolution of CrossFit and Functional Fitness50:39 Arielle's Training Regimen54:25 Arielle's Entrepreneurial Ventures: Pretty Strong for a Mom58:16 Body Image and Social Media1:00:53 Closing Thoughts and Picks of the Week, including a 12-year-old swimmer at the world championshipsSubscribe to The Feist, our Free Weekly Newsletter covering Women's Sports: https://feisty.co/feistnews/ Winter Cycling Program: Join our Winter Training for Cyclists at https://feisty.co/ and look for the yellow banner at the top of the page. Use code TRI50 to save $50. https://feisty.co/ Hettas:  Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Use code THEFEISTPOD for 15% off your first order at https://www.previnex.com/

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