CrossFit Games

To a CrossFitter, 10 seconds might be five or six breaths of rest, three hard pulls on the C2, a few quick steps in a hill run or a couple of unbroken reps. To Heather Keenan of CrossFit New England, 10 seconds was all of those things—and it was also the slim margin by which she missed the Top 16 at the 2009 CrossFit Games.

Miss it by a minute? That’s a lot of ground to make up. But 10 seconds? That’s fuel for a… Continue Reading

Moe Kelsey, Todd Widman and Jason Khalipa appeared on Episode 81 of CrossFit Radio, webcast live at 6 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009.

02:41 Moe Kelsey, who placed third at the 2009 CrossFit Games, talked about his how he prepared for the Games and the weaknesses he tried to address before his regional qualifier. Moe talked about his training and why he likes to do two WODs a day. He… Continue Reading

Many people are involved in getting a single athlete to the CrossFit Games. Rob Orlando from CrossFit Strongman tells his behind-the-scenes story and discovers Jason Khalipa (CrossFit Santa Clara), Eric O’Connor (CrossFit Park City) and Patrick Burke (MBS CrossFit) shared his experience.

Weeks after competing in the 2009 CrossFit Games, many questions are still tumbling around in my head. Among them: is CrossFit… Continue Reading

Darrell “Bingo” White, Jeremy Reed, and Todd Widman appeared on episode 80 of CrossFit Radio, webcast live at 6:00 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, August 12, 2009.

2:22 Darrell “Bingo” White talked about what makes the CrossFit community special, then discussed the importance of sleep for CrossFit athletes. A medical doctor, Darrell said that quality of sleep can sometimes be more important than quantity. Sleep cycles generally last… Continue Reading

Lindsey Smith, Carey Kepler and Dave Tate appeared on episode 79 of CrossFit Radio, webcast live at 6:00 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, August 7, 2009.

01:15 Lindsey Smith, who placed fifth at the 2009 CrossFit Games, responded to critics who question the claim that the winner of the CrossFit Games should be called "the fittest person on earth." Lindsey thinks the claim is justified and cited her experience as a three sport… Continue Reading

Charity Vale and Peter Egyed, two of the top finishers at the 2009 CrossFit Games, were Justin’s guests on Episode 78 of CrossFit Radio, webcast live at 6:00 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, July 29, 2009.

1:15 Charity Vale revealed she decided to compete in the Qualifier for the Games only a month in advance and described her preparation. She divulged her dietary secret: raw milk. Charity said the milk helped her recovery, but… Continue Reading

Tommy Hackenbruk, Tony Blauer, and the mysterious “Jakers” of FRAT fame were Justin’s guests on episode 77 CrossFit Radio, webcast live at 6:00 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, July 22, 2009.

01:10 Tony Blauer talked about his S.P.E.A.R. self-defense system, why it’s important to CrossFitters, and how Coach Glassman will be a featured speaker at a training camp being held August 14-16 in Virginia Beach, VA. Also appearing at the camp will be John Welbourn… Continue Reading

Thirty-two men and women made it to Day 2 of the CrossFit Games. Mike Warkentin of the CrossFit Journal takes a closer look at these elite athletes and how they got to Aromas.

The CrossFit Games champions have been crowned, and you’ll be hearing a lot about Tanya Wagner and Mikko Salo over the next year.

A host of other elite athletes turned in similarly outstanding performances at the Games, perhaps setting themselves up… Continue Reading