Rich Froning

Rich Froning, a CrossFit legend and founder of CrossFit Mayhem, shares his journey from athlete to father of three. He discusses balancing elite fitness with parenting, revealing insights on mental toughness and the importance of disconnecting from technology. Rich emphasizes the value of nature in cultivating resilience while reflecting on family connections and the challenges of modern childhood influenced by screens. Get ready for a candid exploration of competition, faith, and the meaningful adventures that shape a family's legacy.

Rich Froning, special guest, joins the MeatEater crew for trivia and discussions. Topics include competing in CrossFit, the differences between pastrami and corned meat, a trivia game and hunting app, a sporting goods store destroying semi-auto rifles, biology trivia on mutualism and symbiosis, scotch eggs, meat storage, CrossFit, a bison farm, and an audio book promotion.

Rich Froning, a four-time CrossFit Games champion and owner of CrossFit Mayhem, shares his journey from public failure to athletic greatness. He emphasizes the importance of not tying self-worth to victory, discussing how faith and family play vital roles in his life. Froning also reflects on his physical challenges and the mental resilience needed to succeed in sports. He opens up about his personal experiences with adoption, the lessons learned from competition, and the significance of building a supportive team.