…as a newbie spectator at the CrossFit Central East Regionals on Sunday, I’d never witnessed such a thing. I’m not talking about the fitness level of the competitors, though that was jaw-dropping. I expected that. I did not expect such a display of sportsmanship. In what other sport or competition do fellow competitors cheer each […]
Rich Froning Joins Oakley Family Many top CrossFit athletes are sponsored by companies associated with the sport, but Oakley is definitely the most well-known of any of the companies, other than Reebok. This is huge for the sport.
Each Memorial Day, CrossFit athletes perform the brutal Hero WOD “Murph” to honor the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces. 1 Mile Run 100 Pull-ups 200 Push-ups 300 Air Squats 1 Mile Run Then we enjoy some well-deserved adult beverages and good food.
The 2013 CrossFit Games Open has come to a close. I am the 9,251st fittest man on Earth.
The 2013 CrossFit Games season kicked off on Wednesday night with the live announcement of Workout 13.1 and a throwdown between two of the top athletes in our sport.
I’ve been chatting with friends back home in MI, a cousin in Texas, and friends at the box here in Phoenix all week. We’re sharing strategies, giving pep talks, and excited for one another.
As of Wednesday, over 120,000 athletes from around the world had registered for the Open, with many more to register before the close of the first workout on Sunday. Registrations should easily double the total of 69,560 in 2012. CrossFitters everywhere are excited for each other. There is no other community like this.
Most of us have no chance at qualifying for Regionals or the Games. However, we will accomplish things we didn’t know we could. We’ll set PRs. We’ll push harder than we have in any other workout. We’ll sweat, cry, yell, and gasp for air; maybe all in the same workout. We’ll have a lot of fun and make new friends.
Many of us loved to play sports in high school. We miss the competition, the adrenaline rushes, and being compared to our peers. The CrossFit Games Open gives us all that and more.
I get to compare myself to CrossFit athletes around the world. I’m not the best athlete in the world or even at my box, but after 5 weeks, I’ll know exactly where I rank in the world and that’s pretty fucking cool. Since I competed last year, I also get to measure my improvement. The registration fee might be the best $20 I spend all year.
Do CrossFit. Prove your fitness. Tomorrow afternoon I’ll try to prove mine in 13.1.
Overtraining will get you further than undertraining. If you’re working out two days a week, you’re not overtraining. via Again Faster – Get Smart. Listen to your body. It’ll let you know when you need to rest. Some weeks I can go 7 in a row without a rest day, but others I need 2 […]
The 2013 Open launches in just three short months. As the growth of the worldwide CrossFit community explodes, the 2013 season promises to be the biggest and best yet. In 2011, more than 26,000 athletes registered for the Open. In 2012, that number jumped to almost 70,000 participants. Think six figures this year. It will be simultaneously the fiercest and most inclusive competition we’ve ever seen.
Looking forward to it!
One year ago I walked into Survival Fitness for a 1-on-1 workout and I barely walked out. Even though I felt terrible for a couple of hours, I was hooked. A week later I started attending the group workouts. Today, I’m a CrossFit addict and damn proud of it. I can’t get enough of the Kool-Aid.
The last 12 months have been the most rewarding year of my life. At the age of 32 I’m able to push my body to limits I never dreamed of. I’m in better shape than when I played basketball for 4 hours a day during high school summers. I’ve gained confidence in everything I do because of what I’m able to accomplish in my workouts. I’ve become a member of an awesome community, making a lot of great friends along the way.
I’m excited for year 2!
Everything in CrossFit is about reps. 20 clean & jerks followed by 10 box-jumps topped off with 30 sit-ups, then repeat five times and compete for time. Think about the counting, the counting down, the mental division of large quantities of reps into small, more manageable-seeming blocks. “Okay, let me get five more then take […]
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