Road to the Games Ep. 18.03: Tennil, Bethany, Thuri

Video by Heber Cannon, Mariah Moore and Marston Sawyers
Last year Bethany Shadburne made her debut at the Games, multiyear veteran Thuridur Erla Helgadottir had her best finish, and Tennil Beuerlein catapulted herself into the top 10. This episode of “Road to the Games” checks in on their training as they set their sights on Madison in 2018.
But it’s not just a window into the athletes’ competition mindsets-sometimes it’s personal.
“Have you ever smoked weed?” producer Heber Cannon asks Shadburne-formerly Branham-during one of her acupuncture sessions.
The questions continue as the producers meet the athletes’ pets and partners, cook with them, find out about their most eccentric training and recovery methods, and even capture footage of multiple shit-related emergencies.
The producers also check in on the athletes’ goals for the season.
Helgadottir, acknowledging that the competition gets stiffer every year, just wants to earn her place in the top five at the Europe Regional.
Shadburne, who fears she’s not doing as well this year as last year, similarly just wants to make it back to the Games.
Beuerlein, on the other hand, wants the big prize and is confident she can get it. She takes a mental inventory of her fellow competitors and says, “I feel like I can beat them.”
Laughing, she adds: “I feel like I’m going to.”
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[@TTB0209]

Possibly my favourite part of this ep is 30:15 when Tennil smashes that clean, her fam are going wild and Tia is absolutely pumped for her. Great community.

[@ChetLeeKowalski]

Yes!!! About time Bethany Shadburne gets some shine!! Tennil Reed too... couldn’t open this fast enough. Love these!!

[@bigsmoothkaj]

Enjoy seeing new athletes featured. We get to know them a little bit better like we first learned about athletes like Annie and Rich and Camille all those years ago. Love this series.

[@Caysum21345]

For the people complaining about no mens video do you REALLY need a 32nd video on Fraser? Bridges? It’s so refreshing that CrossFit media is shining some light on new faces not just the same 5 people year after year!

[@Grace-ul7lm]

Thank you I agree. Geez

[@Emilyspace_]

I appreciate the spotlight on women so far, but there are plenty of men out there who deserve to be featured besides the usual faces. I'd love to see an episode with Alec Smith, Garrett Fisher, Tommy Vinas, Zak Carchedi, or Cole Sager.

[@oboecoe]

Hell throw in Streat Hoerner from the Central Region as well. Finished 13th as a Rookie on the Men's side, pretty impressive there.

[@FitnessCoachBrando]

Emily Great point! Lots of untapped talents and stories in the male and female pools! Heber says the men's division is coming up, fingers crossed for some new blood, think they said Tommy Venus too

[@brittanyshepard3355]

THANK YOU for focusing on some other athletes in this one! Tennil's gonna kill it this year

[@Emilyk1317]

This was sooo refreshing to watch, following some of the athletes who arent so far down the "psyche" of some of the more prominent leaders created such a fresh energy. I love all of these incredible atheltes. Media team at crossfit hq are amazing!!!

[@jessicabennetts9043]

Really enjoyed seeing more of Tennil after her obstacle course win, plus 2 strong up and coming contenders.

[@ylanagracielli]

About time they paid attention to Thuri. Bethany also won my heart..

[@gordonbell435]

This was a really good Road To The Games. I didn't realize Thuri Helgadottir has so much Games experience.

[@charlesvaughan6162]

Favorite part was watching Travis teach muscle ups right before competing in the event. That’s CrossFit

[@liamedison3984]

instaBlaster

[@deborahkrause6274]

Brilliant. So well done. Did not know these athletes well before, but now I am so psyched to cheer for them.

[@II-le6wr]

I love Thuri’s accent so much!!!!! 😍😍💕🖖🏻

[@JohnKonye]

Awesome! This was a great road to the games.

[@flaviomarinogreggio7518]

Helgadottir Yeah!!!👏🏻💪🏻👊🏻

[@zebfross]

Tennil's husband seems like a super cool guy. Loving all your success, Tennil!

[@beatrizruizdeaguiar148]

Awesome! Love to see other faces 💜 this girls are unreal 💜

[@eduardonavarro3633]

Good to see a road to games featuring other than the most famous crossfiters!

[@brookesharee-88]

Bathany training in crocs made my day

[@bweb6]

I never realised Tennil had only been to the games twice, as i thought she was a veteran for some reason. Anyhow, i'm really enjoying how competitive it is amongst the women in comparison to the men.

[@clarissafigueroa2308]

Love Bethany! Atx is a second home to me... glad to see her represent

[@kjhewitt26]

Bethany warming up in crocs. YAS! My hero.

[@adrianaibarra4302]

Omggg💗 this is pure gold

[@rebnae]

THANK YOU! This is incredible!!

[@nightworg]

Awesome upload. It is really nice to see more athletes.

[@sarahbuckley4482]

Really enjoyed this episode

[@deeshmond]

Good episode. Refreshing to not have to watch another video about the usuals like Katrin and Annie

[@el0kadur]

I think I'm in love with Thuri Helgadottir

[@Latissimus65]

These come out at the perfect times. Glad Bethany made an episode

[@basmaabid1736]

I agree. One of the best road to the videos. Fresh and new :)

[@cyd459]

"Dave Castro likes his own instagram"

[@deeshmond]

cyd459 not surprising

[@BugZGaming]

BETHANY!!! 😍😍

[@leeslim4life]

I absolutely love this! Tennil is my Girl, she's going to murder it this year!

[@jaytexas5473]

Great video

[@alexchondrakis4909]

Reed is a preety honest girl !!! Love you !!!

[@tosh8377]

I love the RTTG videos.

[@jtharms]

Give Heber a raise! #mmbop!

[@tosh8377]

Next one please and thanks!

[@CoachAgung1]

Next ones gonna be lit

[@LauraBanks93]

LOVE tennil!

[@AsianGlow]

Thuri cracks me up like no other! 😊

[@jeffsmith1603]

Tennil's husband is also a legit athlete. Played baseball against him in high school before he went to the NY Mets. Sweet documentary.

[@Nosarahtu]

Best one ever! Love these ladies!

[@willosborne5590]

epic ep

[@heclas]

Great ep! The first two episodes were by country (Iceland, Australia). I wonder why they didn't do all American women. Hmm, who would've been the 3rd: Cassidy, Brooke, Chyna, Kari, etc?

[@ShaneElliott10]

Tennil is a dark horse for Podium this year!

[@dgiraffes]

The best part was 46:06 !

[@bryanpoh9285]

That's one way to 'beat' Fraser! :)

[@malcomjohnson971]

Can we talk about how awesome and Natty Tennil looks !! Interesting see the difference in body composition amongst the top competitors

[@MrJan9k]

Malcom Johnson that just comes down to body fat

[@Emilyspace_]

You can be natural and still be lean....that has nothing to do with gear

[@mauijim3000]

A+ on music this episode

[@TLip1980]

Awesome episode anyone know if we are going to be able to watch the Regionals and Game on KZbin this year or is it going to suck and just be on Facebook again!??

[@sebastian7424]

Bethany

[@givemedream36]

46:07 Best Moment. Ever!

[@Emilyk1317]

Crocs when training?! Whaaaaaat

[@a.v.d.k2422]

Crocfit

[@supalakpr]

Bethany had me at first Croc's climbing 😂😂😂

[@mikaelselvin4619]

Great episode! Inspiring, emotional and nice to get to know some of the ”not most famous” athletes!

[@dineAm]

NICE!👌

[@chrillnils5486]

Is it just me or is the volume during the interviews really low compared to the music?

[@tobiaskjellberg6315]

Awsome, love road to he games! More more episodes! Do someone know or crossfit what is the name of the song starting at 11.30? :)

[@tessabelle6691]

WOOOOO

[@bryanm9880]

35:57 This should be in the Crossfit Games. Just the women's division though :)

[@thebigjewlifts]

Are there going to be any more of these and any featuring male athletes? Really enjoy these.

[@jlangstone12]

what song do they play at 5.00 ??? the one they keep playing for Thuri

[@filipcervenka7770]

Thuri is such a babe!!!

[@anth0666]

Realise de f***in 18.04 gosh :o

[@jonathanlobb8208]

Bethany repping the HVIII Brand Goods gear! SHAP!

[@JVSFitnessPros]

♥️

[@jc.timeforachange.3155]

Bieeennnn!!!!!

[@XxhimynameiscynxX]

Reed seems the oldest and least muscularity developed but damn shes a beast!

[@DrexPlays]

Bethany is my LIFE

[@palomacft]

When is the next one coming out? 😍

[@jblake615]

What that f Crossfit? It's been almost 2 months. Drop the next episode!!! We need that shit.

[@sebastianandresquezadaaren7928]

35:57 Gooood

[@Jokyl989]

46 mins? I accept.

[@williammoore5101]

When is the next Road to the games coming out?

[@madeleineadams9657]

Gah love me some tennil!!!

[@carolinedillerud]

😍

[@bbbt8090]

I miss Dave arleady! 2022

[@AZIZTI]

Whens the next one coming out? #dyinghere

[@MrFelipe8686]

at 32:51 sounds like Icelandic rap haha

[@gregoryweithman337]

where Bethany get that shirt

[@calvinbalcom4584]

What song is at 43:46?

[@basstfestivalvlogs7684]

Why wasn't helgadottir with the other Iceland woman in there vid idk I guess I'm into the icland group

[@jennycraftsandreads]

What song is at 8:15 ?!

[@sedatcelik1147]

Jenny 1007 Very interested in that one, too

[@sedatcelik1147]

Found it DJ $crilla - Flippin dem bandos

[@jennycraftsandreads]

Sedat Celik awesome ! Thanks :)

[@SCRAPTURES]

Bethany's acupuncture looks like pot smoldering on a needle.. and Tennis.. medal hanging from the rearview mirror :-)

[@Kemaaaaa]

I finally heard her say her name.. I knew it's not pronounced as "Helgadaughter"

[@dwightclark5527]

Bring the Women's title back home to 'Murica!

[@mcunningham55]

Fuck yeah, Tia!

[@eltiti3059]

Watching them swim in the cold, while in 90 degree miami weather is definitely painful.

[@bizzyizzy32]

I would love to see Tennil win the crossfit games

[@FitnessCoachBrando]

Bruh! Where are the bruhs!? Vellner, Fikowski, Fraser, etc. Cmon, gimme my heroes 💪🏻👍🏻

[@marcushamner5994]

The men and women are my heroes too, bro.

[@FitnessCoachBrando]

Marcus Hamner right? Crazy athletes, it's an amazing sport. Can't wait to see what guys they spotlight this year

[@hebervlog3388]

Brandon Caron Vellner is in the next episode. The season isn’t even halfway over.

[@urielms7]

Ha! Gay!

[@FitnessCoachBrando]

Heber Vlog sweeeeeet! Can’t wait! How do you know? Is there a list I can find of coming videos? Or is it just the end when the show the next one?

[@mohammedaref9665]

Vellner slapping Fraser on the face 46:06 ???

[@SokodiSoko]

Fit body, sweet face, strong life!!!!!!!!!!

[@tifanylam6349]

Song of 9:47?

[@MrTeves333]

Soooooo is Tia still gonna be featured even though she didnt qualify?

[@UGetThatThingISentYa]

Bethany is a super hottie!

[@esneiplaz]

subtitulos por favor :(

[@sharkmisdeed]

You guys seriously need to turn down the music volume in your videos.

[@drudelaforet]

Does anyone know what kind of water bottle Bethany is using in this video? With the magnetic cap?

[@hebervlog3388]

Dru Delaforet yeti

[@hectorcortes1980]

0:51 what's the name of the machine ???

[@idabom2011]

Hector Cortes theragun

[@hectorcortes1980]

Luis Duran thanks mate!!!!!!!

[@bryceflanigan4636]

35:57

[@gonzaloguerra9989]

Omg mat Fraser are u ok