Coffee, Pods and Wods Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr - The Best To Ever Do It
Mar 1, 2024
Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, a six-time CrossFit Games champion and Olympian weightlifter, shares her journey as an athlete and mother. She tackles the challenge of balancing public scrutiny with family life, using humor and personal stories. Tia reflects on the complexities of competition and self-doubt, emphasizing the importance of support systems amidst societal pressures. She also discusses her new partnerships in fitness and the emotional toll of parenthood, highlighting the physical challenges athletes face when raising a family.
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Tia's Reaction to Open 24.1
- Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr shares her honest reaction to the 24.1 CrossFit Open workout reveal including her thoughts on the format and movements.
- She highlights the accessibility of the workout and her approach to pacing to avoid burnout.
Wrist Injury and Public Perception
- Tia-Clair explains her decision to wear a roller blade wrist guard for support and to avoid worsening her wrist injury.
- She describes the social media reaction and the challenges of dealing with public perception while managing injury.
Selective Social Media Use
- Tia-Clair limits her social media use to manage time and protect family moments, using it mainly for sponsor engagement and connection.
- She acknowledges social media can be dangerous and chooses intentional interactions instead of casual scrolling.