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Finding Moments of Joy in the Wake of Tragedy at the 2024 Crossfit Games

August 26th, 2024

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Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up.

In today’s edition:

  • No one at the 2024 CrossFit Games would say that it felt “normal” or that it was easy to find joy during the competition. But, athletes took to the floor and competed to the best of their abilities, and in their experiences, we found a few moments to smile.

  • Should you seek out a nutrition coach to help you achieve your fitness goals? Learn why it might be the right idea for you and how to do it.

  • The 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games by Pit Teen Throwdown is coming to Three Rivers, MI, on Labor Day Weekend. We’ve got your event preview below.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“We’re definitely the work hard, play hard at the same time type of team. I think we all work best like this.” - Kara Saunders on her team Mayhem Thunder, announced earlier this week

CROSSFIT GAMES

Credit: Dallas Hamm

10 Moments That Made Us Smile At the 2024 CrossFit Games

The unimaginable happened at the 2024 CrossFit Games. And it still doesn’t seem real. 

Whether or not you believe the Games should have been canceled after the tragic loss of Lazar Ðukić (and there are good arguments either way), they were not. 

We have the utmost respect for the athletes who chose to withdraw, for those who tried to continue and couldn’t, and for those who competed through Sunday. 

  • Every athlete was affected deeply by this tragedy, and they honored Lazar in their own way. 

The Games continued. 

And there were moments of joy amidst grief, delivered through admirable displays of fitness by phenomenal people on the competition floor. 

Let’s have a look at some of the moments that made us smile:

Alexis Raptis Sells Out Early, Still Wins Her 1600-Meter Run Heat

Alexis Raptis passed former track star, Brooke Wells, then rounded the corner and kicked it into fifth gear. She sprinted to the finish line in first place. 

There was only one problem. 

She had one more lap to go. And the crowd let her know. 

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SPEED READS

Rounding Out the TYR Cup Rosters: On Friday Brian and PC at B.Friendly Fitness spoke with some of the TYR Cup team captains and revealed the captains’ picks. Here are the finalized rosters for TYR WZA SoCal:

  • Team North America

    • Patrick Vellner (c) | Danielle Brandon (c)
      Jeffrey Adler | Arielle Loewen
      Justin Medeiros | Alexis Raptis
      Dallin Pepper | Emily Rolfe

  • Team World

    • Björgvin Karl Gudmundsson (c) | Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr (c)
      Guilherme Malheiros | Seher Kaya
      Brent Fikowski | Emma Tall
      Aniol Ekai | Grace Walton

Training Think Tank Games Week Recap: Coaches Max El-Hag and Perrin Behr, and Games veteran, Travis Mayer sat down to talk through their 2024 CrossFit Games week. Their behind-the-scenes look into the week provides important insights into the events of day one and the aftermath.

Divisional Games First Workouts Announced: The 2024 Masters CrossFit Games by Legends and the 2024 Teenage Crossfit Games by Pit Teen Throwdown released all their workouts for their upcoming events. The Masters will take on ten tests, while the Teens will take on seven.

Good Reads: This has been a heavy news week and in case you missed them, both Men’s Health and the New York Times published articles related to CrossFit, the 2024 Games, and the recent public demands made by the PFAA.

Lazar Ðukić Support Funds have been set up here and here for those who are able to give.

ICYMI: “Super Sunday” and four other quick takeaways from the Men’s Division at the 2024 CrossFit Games.

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE

Credit: Frank Nguyen

The Value of Having a Nutrition Coach

Nutrition and the way you approach it can be very personal. 

If you’re new to fitness and have never focused on your nutrition, having a coach to guide you through an introductory period or longer can be profoundly helpful.   

  • But even if you’ve been tracking or monitoring your macros and have a well-defined nutrition plan, a coach can help you experiment with some more advanced protocols. 

Either way, having someone in your corner, guiding you through it, can be critical.

What Should You Look For in a Nutrition Coach?

You may already understand that having a coach can help you elevate your nutrition game, but there are some things you should seek out about a coach before committing.

CROSSFIT GAMES

Credit: Pit Teen Throwdown

The 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games By Pit Teen Throwdown Preview

The Teenage CrossFit Games, to be held over Labor Day weekend in Three Rivers, MI, is serving as a beacon of family and community at a time when many of us need it most. 

Hosted by the Pit Fitness Ranch, The Teenage CrossFit Games will welcome 120 athletes this year, ages 14-17 in four different divisions: Girls and Boys 14-15 and Girls and Boys 16-17.  

  • By the end of a challenging three-day weekend, four athletes will be crowned the Fittest Teens on Earth. 

The details: This year, the Pit Fitness Ranch will host three separate events for young athletes. 

Besides the Teenage CrossFit Games, the original Pit Teen Throwdown will also take place, as well as the Pit Collegiate Throwdown. 

  • In total, there will be 220 athletes from 29 countries competing throughout the three events. 

However, besides teens completing workouts at the Ranch, they will also be competing a short drive away at Wings Event Center, which is home to a 17,000 square foot arena with ample space for the athletes to not only compete but relax and recover.

  • At the Wings Center, athletes will have access to a VIP lounge, vendor and media space, a large field of play, and a livestream.  

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