💪 Father’s Day Gifts Dad Will Actually Use

June 11th, 2026

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Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up premium subscriber edition.

In today’s edition:

  • 🏋️‍♂️  We rounded up the best Father’s Day gifts for the CrossFit or HYROX dad in your life.

  • 🏆 The CrossFit Games Team field is (almost) set — we unofficially know the 20 teams likely headed to San Jose.

  • 🌈 Jake Williamson is chasing a HYROX world title while helping redefine what representation looks like in sport.

QUOTE OF THE DAY
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The opportunity to race with Hunter (McIntyre) was too great to pass up.”

Jake Williamson on teaming up with his Men’s Elite Doubles HYROX partner.
INDUSTRY

The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide for the CrossFit or HYROX Dad

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There are plenty of Father’s Day gift guides kicking around online, but not ones that understand what fitness dads are into.

That’s why we took the time to compile some of the best gym accessories, recovery tools, shoes, apparel, and cooking-related products we love for the CrossFit or HYROX dad. As much as Dad wants to spend time with the kids on Father’s Day, a thoughtful gift is always appreciated, too. 

Check out some of our top gift ideas below.

YETI Rambler 1L — because your hydration should be as dialed as your training.

The YETI Rambler 1L Bottle is built for athletes who don't quit.

💧34 oz of hydration in a shatter-resistant, BPA-free bottle that's 50% lighter than the Rambler.

Whether you're grinding through a chipper or hauling it to an outdoor comp, the 100% leakproof Tether Cap keeps up without slowing you down.

Made with 50% recycled plastic, it's tough on the inside and conscious on the outside.

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SPEED READS

🎟️🔥 Games Tickets Are Live: The 2026 CrossFit Games tickets are now available to the public — with the action heading to San Jose this July.

📉🏋️ Scaling Isn't a Step Back: Check out this article from CrossFit that highlights a full week of scaled workouts, reinforcing that modifying movements, loads, or reps is a tool for progress — not a sign of weakness.

📊⌚ Tracking Is Mainstream Now: According to Rock Health’s latest survey, 57% of Americans own a wearable or connected health device, but adoption growth is beginning to level off after years of rapid expansion.

🩺🏋️ Back Pain Isn't a CrossFit Problem: The latest CrossFit Essentials article argues that movement and strength training are often part of the solution—not the cause—when it comes to chronic low back pain.

ICYMI: XENOM Announces 10th and Final Event (Rx article)

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE

2026 CrossFit Games Team Roster (Unofficially) Fills Out

Credit: @rxperformance / Instagram 

The window has officially closed for the 2026 Team CrossFit Semifinal stage. 

  • Over the past two months, teams have qualified from Copa Sur, Far East Throwdown, French Throwdown, Torian Pro, Rebel Renegade, Syndicate Crown, and MAD Fitness Festival.

The final path to qualify, the Team Online Semifinal, took place over the weekend, with scores due Monday night. While the leaderboard is unofficial, we can now see the big picture of who will likely head to the Games this summer.

PROFILE

Leading the Way: Jake Williamson on Visibility, Victory, and the Road to Stockholm

Credit: Jake Williamson

Like many of his fellow competitors, Jake Williamson never spent time as a young man poring over his training journals, with his sights set on becoming a professional HYROX athlete. 

  • The sport didn’t exist until 2018, and it wouldn’t be until years later that Williamson ran his first race. 

In four short years since, he has risen to the top – a dynamic athlete and role model in competitive fitness – and is a major contender to win his division at the HYROX World Championships, just about a week away.

HIGHLIGHTS

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