“You donât get to choose how everyone else acts. All you can decide is how youâre going to act and why.”- Brian Kight
CROSSFIT GAMES
Kari Pearce to Hang it Up After Rogue Invitational
Today, after months-long speculation as to her competitive future, seven-time CrossFit Games athlete Kari Pearce announced that she will definitively retire after next weekendâs Rogue Invitational. She will instead focus on running her PowerAbs business, which is one of the top 100 fastest-growing companies in the U.S. according to Pearce.
One big thing:Â The four-time fittest American woman and the first female to break a five-year podium drought for the United States, will leave a gaping hole at the top of the leaderboard where sheâs spent the last five seasons.
Five consecutive years (2016-2020)Â she has finished inside the top ten overall at the CrossFit Games, including third place in 2020.
She racked up four event wins in her Games career (tied for 12th all-time among women).
In 2019, she won Mary, but more impressively also outperformed every male competitor at the Games that year.
In 2020, she beat both men and women again in Atalanta, perhaps the most grueling final event in Games history.
In addition to her success at the Games, Pearce has racked up six consecutive top 20 Open finishes, three podium finishes at Regionals (2015, 2017, 2018), a second-place this last season at the West Coast Classic Semifinal, and had a phenomenal Sanctional record including a 2nd and a 3rd place at Wodapalooza, and a 6th place at the first Rogue Invitational.
What she said: âThe 2021 [Rogue Invitational] will be the last time I step on the CrossFit competition floor!â Iâve been so fortunate to have been competing for the past 7 years with many of the greatest athletes (and people) in the world,â Pearce wrote.
âThe last 7 years have been nothing short of amazing. I have met so many incredible people and have grown so much as an athlete but even more importantly, as a person.â
âEvery athlete reaches this point in their career and itâs time for me to now move my full focus to my business.â
âThank you so much to everyone for all of your support throughout the years. It means the world to me.â
One last chance:Â Fans will get one last chance to see Pearce compete at the Rogue Invitational next weekend, October 29-31, which will be broadcast live on YouTube.
Want to hang with Mat Fraser and the Buttery Bros? Theyâll be at the Round Rock GNC Store near the Rogue Invitational on Thursday, October 28 from 5-7PM CT.
MUST READ: Harvard Business Reviewâs story on the Swedish CEO who runs his company like a Crossfit Gym
Underdogs Athletics hired Hugo Rivera as a new coach, Underdogsâ second new hire in the last several months.
These INOV-8 training shoes were designed by Scott Panchik.
Today is the last day to complete the 2021 CrossFit Lift Move Work. Scores must be submitted today at 12 PM PT.
Dani Speegle confirmed that sheâs going to be competing at Wodapalooza.
CROSSFIT GAMES
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE
22 question with Justin Medeiros: Jennifer Aniston, would he beat Rich Froning and how to get a good nightâs sleep
Twenty-two year old Justin Medeiros is the future of CrossFit, and the future is now. The American burst onto the scene first as a rookie, then lined up against retired champion Mat Fraser at the 2020 CrossFit Games at the ranch.
Many pundits thought he may need a few years of maturation before he could take the step to number one, however Medeiros bypassed a whole generation of CrossFitters and nabbed his first title in his second CrossFit Games appearance.
With that in mind, letâs get to know Medeiros a bit better with 22 questions (his age), and what makes the man with the mullet tick.
CBS to Broadcast Edited Features on the 2021 Rogue Invitational
Rogue announced that CBS will air edited broadcasts of next weekâs 2021 Rogue Invitational. CBS will broadcast three, 1-hour programs with the first program to debut on Nov. 13. The final two programs will debut back-to-back on Christmas Day
Rogue Invitational â CBS Schedule
Nov. 13 â Part 1, 1:00pm ET
Dec. 25 â Part 2 & 3, 3:00pm & 4:00pm ET
Why it matters:Â In 2019 CBS partnered up with Rogue to show the inaugural competition on the CBS Sports Network, showing the two-day competition in seven segments six months later. This yearâs broadcast has a more favorable broadcast schedule as well being shown on the networkâs flagship channel.
The bottom line:Â CBS has become a major broadcasting partner for the sport of CrossFit and the major TV networkâs inclusion of the Rogue Invitational is another step forward towards increasing the growth and visibility of the sport of CrossFit.
COMMUNITY
Beyond Caffeine and Pre-Workout: Why Games Athletes Travis Mayer and Emily Rolfe are Turning to Carbs Instead
Emily Rolfe admits she was hesitant to take carbohydrates in drink form at first.
âI was pretty reluctant to take carbsâŚbecause, you know, I donât like the sweet taste in my mouth, and (with a lot of products) it tastes like youâre just drinking sugar all day,â This attitude led to Rolfe not being 100% on board when husband, Kyle, suggested she take UCANâs SuperStarch before and during her long training sessions.
The up-and-coming CrossFit athlete listened anyway, and quickly realized the product didnât have that sugary taste she disliked so much. Not only that, but her long training sessions started to feel more productive than when she relied on a traditional pre-workout and caffeine from a coffee to carry her through training.
That was back in 2015, long before Rolfe was a two-time CrossFit Games athlete.
Six years later, Rolfe is a UCAN athlete and is more dedicated to their products than ever. While she still drinks one coffee a day, she doesnât take any other pre-workout products except the SuperStarch powder, which she drinks in liquid form before each session. She also makes use of UCANâs protein and electrolyte products, as well as their on-the-go gels, often utilizing them during and after training sessions.
Getting your first bar muscle is a huge milestone but also a huge hurdle to overcome. This drill will help you develop the technique and momentum you need to get the first one in the books.
Whether youâre hitting the box, or the couch, the Sunday Performance Joggers from Vuori are unbeatable in fit, function, and soft stretch. Designed with less bulk around your ankles so youâll be warm, comfortable, and mobile on your Sunday afternoons.
Mat recently released a new training track through his HWPO Training, HWPO 60, designed to get you in and out of the gym in 60 minutes. Mat took on a day of his new program (in his new home gym), resulting in plenty of hard work, sweat, and laughs.
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Spicy and creamy chicken with both basmati rice and quick stove-top naan...meal prep doesn't have to be boring. This tasty meal will add spice and flavor to your lunch routine, and you can make a week's worth in just 30 minutes.
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