First

Physical strength can only take you so far. Reigning CrossFit World Champion Rich Froning is the fittest man on Earth. He's fast, he's strong, and he's incredibly disciplined. But it takes more than physical strength to compete and win at an elite level. It takes incredible mental and spiritual toughness as well. It is the precise balance of all three that makes Rich Froning a champion. In "First," readers come alongside Rich as he trains for and competes in back-to-back-to-back CrossFit World Championships. Along the way, Rich shares invaluable training tips, motivational techniques, and spiritual insights that, in keeping with the CrossFit philosophy, will prepare you to respond to any real-life physical, mental, and spiritual challenge.