Testing, Training, Competing: Knowing the difference and getting the most from each - E.382

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. ------------------------------ Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. Join your fellow Misfits on Telegram, today! It's Free! https://t.me/+4jt4uAMmtFA5NGQ5 Save on the best supplement in the game: https://gorillamind.com/MISFIT Misfit Athletics Programming: https://strivee.app/marketplace/p/misfit https://misfitathletics.fitr.training/t/misfitathletics/ Misfit Affiliate Programming: https://teammisfit.com/subscribe/ Misfit Apparel at sharpentheaxeco.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/misfitathletics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/misfitathletics Thanks for clicking like and don’t forget to subscribe!