Without Limits Podcast The Untold Price of Becoming a CrossFit Games Elite | David Shorunke | S3EP.04
Nov 12, 2025
David Shorunke, an elite CrossFit athlete turned coach at MARCHON, shares his journey from rowing to the CrossFit Games. He discusses the importance of breaking self-imposed limits and finding balance between discipline and enjoyment in training. David emphasizes the value of small wins and gratitude, along with effective self-management techniques. He reflects on transitioning to powerlifting for its simplicity and discusses sustainable training principles. Tune in for valuable insights on maximizing athletic potential while ensuring long-term enjoyment.
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Don’t Predefine Your Ceiling
- David warns against self-imposed limits and recommends exploring what your body can actually do.
- Work hard on details but remain open-minded about your true potential.
Prioritise The Process
- Focus on the process and stay present in each workout rather than obsessing over the end goal.
- Use experience from training and competition to inform in-the-moment pacing decisions.
Discipline Isn’t Enough Forever
- David tied his over-reliance on discipline to childhood conditioning and chasing outcomes.
- He notes discipline alone is finite; enjoyment fuels sustained effort more naturally.