Lauren Kalil

Syracuse

Studio Producer and Host at Talking Elite Fitness

Anchor & Reporter for @cnycentral covering Syracuse and Central NY news. CrossFit, yummy foods and Saber💁🏼‍♀️📺💪🏼🏋🏼‍♀️🐶🍎🍪

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Articles

There's Running!? and Hicks Helps the WFP

3 weeks ago | talkingelitefitness.libsyn.com | Sean Woodland |Tommy Marquez |Lauren Kalil

The team online semifinal workouts have been released and onemovement is grabbing a lot of attention. For the first time we haverunning in an online qualfier for the CrossFit Games. Sean, Tommy,and Lauren discuss the decison and why they think it's a riskymove. Plus, the World Fitness Project continues to add sponsors andpartners, and four more athletes earn a spot at the 2025 CrossFitGames.
Unleash the Mayhem, Good Seats Available, and Age Groups are Go for Semifinals

1 month ago | talkingelitefitness.libsyn.com | Sean Woodland |Tommy Marquez |Lauren Kalil

Live competition is here! The first in-person semifinal is set to kickoff this weekend in Cookeville, Tennessee. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren preview the Mayhem Classic and tell you who they think might have the inside track in the battle the first two tickets to the CrossFit Games. Speaking of tickets, they're on sale for the Games in Albany. Are slow sales a sign of things to come for the sport in general or just an isolated problem?
Tia Takes on HYROX, Emma is a Brute, and Semifinals Judgement Calls

1 month ago | talkingelitefitness.libsyn.com | Sean Woodland |Tommy Marquez |Lauren Kalil

The greatest CrossFit athlete of all time is taking on a new challenge. Tia Toomey is turning her attention to HYROX. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss the move and tell you why they think she deserves to be considered one of the greatest female athletes of all time. Emma Lawson is hoping some Brute force will get her to the next level.
Open is Closed, Golden Girl wants CrossFit, and All Business with Chris Cooper

1 month ago | talkingelitefitness.libsyn.com | Sean Woodland |Tommy Marquez |Lauren Kalil

The 2025 CrossFit Open is officially closed. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about what they liked these past three weeks and take a look ahead as we move to the semifinals. The World Fitness Project continues to release details about their inaugural season and have a way in which they're looking to partner with gyms. A former Olympian is interested in purchasing CrossFit. The crew discusses what Shawn Johnson could potentially bring to the table that would help grow the methodology and the sport.
25.2 Review, Copyright Drama, and Wilson Pak and Jeremy Thiel talk Semifinals

2 months ago | talkingelitefitness.libsyn.com | Sean Woodland |Tommy Marquez |Lauren Kalil

Colten Mertens and Mirjam Von Rohr are owning the 2025 CrossFit Games Open. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about their performances, why they love the live announcements, and what stands out on the leaderboard after two weeks. The CrossFit Games and the World Fitness Project run into a copyright issue.
A Conversation with Max El-Hag, Reviewing 25.1, and Tia's Extra Effort

2 months ago | talkingelitefitness.libsyn.com | Sean Woodland |Tommy Marquez |Lauren Kalil

The first week of the Open is in the books. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren recap 25.1, take a look ahead at 25.2, and try and decipher Dave's latest hint. Max El-Hag from Training Think Tank joins the show to talk about why he took a break from social media, how he tries to find the middle ground in a polarized community, and how he's trying to facilitate civil discussions on controversial topics. This episode is presented by Thirdzy.
A Conversation with Ben Bergeron, The Open is Here, and the CAC Speaks

2 months ago | talkingelitefitness.libsyn.com | Sean Woodland |Tommy Marquez |Lauren Kalil

The 2025 Open is here. Tommy and Lauren take a look a registration numbers heading into 25.1, update the list of athletes who are in, and the ones who are sitting out. The CrossFit Athlete Council has put out a statement, and it's managed to cause some confusion. Ben Bergeron is ending his gym's affiliation with CrossFit. He sits down with Tommy and Lauren to talk about why he made the decision, why it's the right one for his gym, and what the future holds for his business.
New York State of Mind, Show us the Money, and Fun with the WZA Teams

Jan 16, 2025 | talkingelitefitness.libsyn.com | Sean Woodland |Tommy Marquez |Lauren Kalil

The Games are heading to New York. Albany is the official home of the 2025 CrossFit Games. Lauren gives us a local's view of the capital of the Empire State. We have an updated rulebook for this year's season.
The Latest with the WFP and Understanding the 2025 Games Season

Jan 9, 2025 | talkingelitefitness.libsyn.com | Sean Woodland |Tommy Marquez |Lauren Kalil

The 2025 CrossFit Games is drawing near and there is still quitea bit of confusion about how it is going to unfold.
Talking Elite Fitness

Jan 3, 2025 | talkingelitefitness.libsyn.com | Sean Woodland |Tommy Marquez |Lauren Kalil

With a new year upon us, it's time to take a look back at 2024. Sean, Tommy and Lauren review the year that was in the CrossFitworld. They talk about the highlights, the lowlights, the memorablemoments, and the lasting impact of the tragic death of Lazar Djukicat the CrossFit Games. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com/TEF tosave 20% and improve your sleep and recovery.