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CrossFit Means Failure

CrossFit doesn’t just challenge your body — it rewires how you view success and failure. In this brutally honest (and strangely motivating) piece, we explore why CrossFit never gets easier, how failure becomes your most powerful coach, and why falling short might be the greatest victory of all. Ready to get uncomfortable? Read on.

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PandaMomma
April 18th, 2025 at 1:59 am
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Thank god for rest days! 🥲

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Charles Meyers
April 18th, 2025 at 1:56 am
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I complemented on this article yesterday and some one else liked my comment.... why was it deleted?

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Jim Rix
April 17th, 2025 at 4:17 pm
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Excellent article today. Easy for us hacks to think the beasts out there have it easier, but it's just as painful for them as us, probably more so. CF is only easy for those who don't push themselves.

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Stephane Rochet
April 18th, 2025 at 12:41 am

Thank you for the comment, Jim! You’re so right…it never gets easier! We just get fitter!


Nice job on Jorge. Your effort honors the man.

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Lincoln Kerger
April 18th, 2025 at 12:50 am

Right on, Jim!

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Jim Rix
April 17th, 2025 at 4:15 pm
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Did last week's Jorge, scaled. Results there. Can't believe its been 12 years since we last honored him.

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