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First

What It Takes to Win

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First

By: Rich Froning, David Thomas
Narrated by: Sean Pratt
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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. And it is the precise balance of all three that makes Rich Froning a champion.

In First, listeners follow Rich as he trains for and competes in 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, or spiritual challenge.

©2013 Rich Froning (P)2015 Tantor Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Sports Physical Exercise Inspiring

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Interesting story from a personal perspective but a little more god than I expected. I should mention I knew little about Rich except he'd won more crossfit games than anyone else.

a little more god than I expected

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To be honest not the greatest book that I have listened to, you keep waiting for it to really kick up a gear and get interesting but it never happens! Also a bit to god squad for me.

Don’t expect much

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Great read.

I’m not a religious person but it was really interesting to hear about Rich’s faith and his story.

Inspiring

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Rich comes across as such a lovely guy. Really well narrated.
A must read if you like CrossFit

A must for all CrossFit fans

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Well read, great balanced content and inspirational. Easy read on audible too ! Would definitely recommend.

Excellent

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i really enjoyed this book it helped keep me focused on training and pushing myself

very motivating

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If you could sum up First in three words, what would they be?

Interesting, inspirational, enlightening

What was one of the most memorable moments of First?

Where Rich recounts his fall at his first crossfit games and how it made him a better athlete, and all roundperson.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

At his second crossfit games when he describes overcoming his previous failure.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, it was very difficult to pull myself away from this audiobook

A must for Crossfit/Froning fans

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great insite to a very committed and dedicated athlete, a true professional who has achieved great results

great listen

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the book was not i expected, but an amazing listen. glad i got it.
great insight into who Rich is as a person. seems so humble with a great set of values!

very personal

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Excellent insight into Froning and what drives him. Great family man and athlete. Was unaware of the role faith has in his life - his outlook and optimistic lifestyle is fairly inspiring.

Froning, his fitness and his faith

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