🌧️ Storms, Delays, and Repeat Champions at WZA

March 19th, 2026

Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up.

In today’s edition:

  • 💦 James Sprague and Lucy Campbell repeat as Wodapalooza champions after a wild and wet weather weekend in Miami.

  • 💰 $50K a month — with just 2,800 followers? Jennifer Broxterman is proving that you don’t need a big social media audience to build a big business.

  • 👟 Check out our favorite running shoes for CrossFit, HYROX, and beyond.

QUOTE OF THE DAY
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The rain was pouring on me, I look around at the other men, and I thought to myself, ‘I will remember this. This is amazing. When will I ever do something like this again?’”

Luka Ðukić on his mindset during the third WZA workout, “Complex, Actually.”
COMPETITIONS

2026 Gymreapers Wodapalooza Wrap Up

Credit: Scott Freymond

The 14th annual Gymreapers Wodapalooza wrapped after four days of typical Miami weather – sun, wind, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning. 

While weather delays, adjustments, and cancellations were among the weekend's main themes, they didn’t overshadow the impressive fitness showcased on the competition floor. 

The Results

In the Individual Elite Division, both James Sprague and Lucy Cambell secured back-to-back championships, with the women competing in five events and the men in four, as the men's events were rained out before the final event could take place on Friday night. 

Sprague dominated the field, winning three of the workouts, including the third workout, “Complex, Actually,” a 20-minute-long mix of strict pull-ups (altered from a gymnastics complex due to rain), sandbag cleans and squats, burpees over a log, a beach run, all while wearing a weighted vest and in heavy rain. After the workout, we checked in with the men’s field on their experience. Many agreed that it was one for the books. 

SPEED READS

🔥🏋️‍♂️ Pit Throwdown Qualifier Is Live: The 2026 Pit Teen & Collegiate Throwdown kicks off with online qualifiers April 9–20 — four workouts over 10 days for athletes ages 14–23, with a shot at cash prizes and a June finals spot in Texas.

📬🏋️ CrossFit Athlete Council Opens Direct Feedback Channel: The CAC has launched a dedicated email address (here) for athletes and community members to share questions, feedback, or concerns about the season directly with the council.

⚡🐢 New to CrossFit? Slow Down: The first month isn’t about going all-out — it’s about building consistency, learning movements, and laying the foundation so you can actually progress faster in the long term.

🎟️🔥 Games Season Heats Up: Tickets for the 2026 Divisional CrossFit Games are now on sale — with age group and adaptive competitions heading to San Jose this July as part of a packed Games week.

ICYMI: INOV8 releases limited edition Dani Speegle shoe at Wodapalooza (Rx article)

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE

Meet the Nutrition Coach Consistently Making $50,000 a Month (With Only 2,800 Instagram Followers)

Credit: @prosper_nc / Instagram

When it comes to nutrition coaching, there’s a common belief that coaches with the largest social media followings must be earning the most money. Flashy content, viral reels, and having tens of thousands of followers have become perceived signs of success. 

But this story begins to unravel when you consider Jennifer Broxterman, a registered dietitian (RD), longtime CrossFit athlete, and owner of NutritionRx and Prosper Nutrition Coaching. Although Broxterman is active on social media — Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube — she doesn’t dedicate much time or effort to it. 

  • NutritionRx, a company that offers nutrition coaching to individuals, has just 2,800 followers, while Prosper Nutrition Coaching, which offers a certificate course for coaches and gym owners looking to build a nutrition coaching business, has even fewer.

Over the last decade and a half in the industry, 41-year-old Broxterman has built enough wealth through her two companies to retire if she chooses. 

Of course, Broxterman is young and passionate about her work, with no plans to retire anytime soon, but her message is clear: When it comes to building a nutrition coaching business, social media followers are less important than other factors. 

We had the opportunity to sit down with Broxterman and ask her about her philosophies as a coach and business owner, and what she believes are the key factors to success as a nutrition coach.

INDUSTRY

From Road Runs to Metcons – Our 2025/26 Running Shoe Review

Credit: Nicky Freymond

Shoes are personal. Everyone’s feet are entirely different. We have diverse needs for our bodies and training. I’m often asked for shoe recommendations because I have a well-known obsession with shoes and a substantial collection. However, I refrain from recommending one shoe over another since what works for me might not work for someone else. Still, I’ve tried many shoes in various settings over the years. 

Last week, we published Emily Beers’ training shoe article, so for this one, we’re focusing on running shoes and shoes that can be used for running metcons. 

  • Yes, we’ve left some off the list. But there were only so many we could include, and a “part two” of both Beers’ training-shoe piece and this one of mine is already in the works. 

So let's get to it…

HIGHLIGHTS

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