Event 4 of the CrossFit Games Revealed

July 18th, 2025

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Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up.

In today’s edition:

  • 🏋️‍♀️ Event 4 revealed: handstand walks, running, and an axle bar.

  • The affiliate growth playbook you didn’t know you needed.

  • 💰📈 What the founder of Forging Elite Finance wants every affiliate owner to know about money.

QUOTE OF THE DAY
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These are people who are deeply committed to helping others live better lives… but they often aren’t connecting the dots when it comes to their personal finances.”

Ben Beck on Forging Elite Finance’s mission to help gym owners and athletes.
CROSSFIT GAMES

CrossFit Games Event 4 Revealed – Axle-Bar Deadlifts, Handstand Walks, and Running

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Another workout has just been released as the 2025 CrossFit Games inch closer – and this one will wreak some havoc on the athletes’ midlines. 

Remind me: A few days ago, we learned that double-under crossovers are officially returning in “Event 2.” While “Event 3” remains a mystery, we now know the details of “Event 4,” presented by Pasture Provisions. 

It will be the first workout on Saturday morning and will consist of a triplet of running, axle-bar deadlifts, and handstand walking.

Five rounds for time:

  • 300-meter run

  • 12 axle-bar deadlifts

  • 100-foot handstand walk

The women’s deadlift weight will be 220 pounds (99 kg), while the men's prescribed weight is 350 pounds (158 kg). Currently, a time cap has not been revealed.

  • Continue reading for our “Event 4” breakdown!

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SPEED READS

🤸‍♀️🧠 Want Better Handstands? Train Like a Gymnast: Former D1 gymnast and CrossFit Games Masters athlete Pamela Gagnon shares the real keys to handstand success — from spatial awareness to straight-arm strength and shoulder mobility.

📣 🙌 Volunteers Needed: The 16th BCS Classic returns on August 22–23, and organizers are seeking judges and event support — no prior experience required. Perks include TYR shoes, a YETI mug, food, and a weekend immersed in the CrossFit community.

🔥🚒 From Firehouse to Finish Line: Following up on her rookie outing in 2024, Hattie Kanyo is back at the CrossFit Games for the second straight year, proving that it's never too late to chase elite performance. Learn more about her from CrossFit lead sports writer and former Morning Chalk Up contributor, Kelley Laxton.

🤔🧠 The Real Truth About Zone 2: Do you really need hours of low-intensity cardio to get fit, or just another trend? Eric O’Connor and Stephane Rochet explore why CrossFit’s take on conditioning might do more for you.

🏋️🎟️ WFP Tour Stop II Spectator Tickets: Want to attend the second World Fitness Tour Stop? Spectator tickets are available now for the Mesa, AZ, event on August 29-31. Get them here.

ICYMI: 🔥 Five storylines that could define the 2025 CrossFit Games.

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE

How to Grow Your Gym Revenue Without Adding a Single Member

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Andrea from CrossFit AM Rock faces a challenge that is becoming increasingly common among affiliate owners: she needs to boost her gym's revenue by 50 percent to reach her financial goals.

Like most gym owners, her first instinct was to focus on growing membership. More members mean more revenue, right? However, when you calculate the actual costs required to achieve 50 percent revenue growth solely through membership, the numbers become overwhelming.

  • Here's what I showed Andrea: instead of trying to move one large lever, you can reach the same growth by adjusting five smaller ones.

Most affiliate owners get stuck thinking revenue growth equals member growth. But there's a more innovative way.

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Invictus coach Nuno Costa breaks down why efficiency matters, how to conserve energy, and what to focus on if you want to move fast without burning out. Smooth transitions, smart pacing, and rhythm are key. Get the tips, then get cycling.

…PREVIEW

The New CrossFit x Velites Collection

As the “Official Apparel and Footwear Partner,” Velites has joined forces with CrossFit and the CrossFit Games to create two new collections that seamlessly blend performance, style, and community.

…KNOW

How “The Boys” — Hopper, Medeiros, and Pepper — Prep For the Games

The crew gears up for the CrossFit Games with training recaps, predictions, travel plans, and plenty of banter. From race-day antics to multi-sport goals, it’s a behind-the-scenes peek into life as a competitive athlete — plus a game to wrap it all up.

INDUSTRY

Forging Elite Finance – Ben Beck’s Plan to Help Athletes and Gym Owners Build Wealth

Credit: Beck Bode

When Ben Beck retired from professional baseball, his next steps in life weren’t clear. 

He had studied criminal justice at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, and had considered a career in law enforcement. However, the long-time CrossFit enthusiast soon found himself interested in the financial industry. 

This led him to become a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch before eventually co-founding his company Beck Bode in 2013 with fellow advisor Jim Bode. Their shared mission became: to help people grow wealth with purpose. 

  • Twelve years later, Beck Bode has become a successful firm with 12 advisors serving over 700 clients. 

Most recently, he launched Forging Elite Finance, a social media educational page powered by Beck Bode, designed to help affiliate owners and CrossFit athletes develop financial resilience and take control of their financial future.

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