“Just because something may be out of your reach … is exactly why you should try to reach for it, whether you do it or not in the Open. … It's a great epiphany or enlightening moment of where you're at and where you could be.” — Chase Ingraham Host Chase Ingraham sits down with CrossFit Games Affiliate Cup champion and host of the “More Than Fitness” podcast Adrian Conway to discuss the CrossFit Open and why you should sign up to take on the challenge this year. After reminiscing on their own CrossFit beginnings and Open experiences as participants, coaches, and affiliate owners, Ingraham and Conway explore reasons why some may be hesitant or nervous to participate and dive into the immense value of challenging yourself and doing hard things.  Signing up for the CrossFit Open is a great place to start. Tune in to learn more about the 2024 CrossFit Open and how to get a special CrossFit Open T-shirt, why tackling the Open at a CrossFit gym is an unmatched and magical experience, and why the Open is much more than just three weeks of workouts. Register for the CrossFit Open here. Chapters 0:00-1:48 - Episode introduction 1:48-6:38 - GORUCK x CrossFit 6:38-10:46 - History of CrossFit partnerships 10:46-12:00 - Reminiscing on the first few CrossFit Opens 12:00-12:54 - Evolution of qualifying for the CrossFit Games 12:54-15:24 - Adrian Conway’s evolution through the Games season 15:24-18:08 - How Chase Ingraham got into CrossFit 18:08-21:27 - The value of doing hard things 21:27-33:00 - Why you should sign up for the Open 33:00-34:48 - CrossFit WODs and garage training 34:48-37:13 - The Open inside CrossFit gyms 37:13-44:24 - Using data to improve fitness 44:24-55:12 - Why you should challenge yourself 55:12-57:21 - Perks of registering for the Open 57:21-1:01:41 - Special CrossFit Open t-shirt 1:01:41-1:04:58 - CrossFit events in Miami this weekend Learn more about the CrossFit Open → https://games.crossfit.com/article/what-crossfit-open-and-why-should-i-sign/open 2024 CrossFit Games Season Overview → https://games.crossfit.com/article/guide-2024-crossfit-games-season Past CrossFit Open workouts → https://games.crossfit.com/workouts/open/2023/3 — The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness. Join host Chase Ingraham and various guests in the CrossFit space as they break down the latest news, happenings, and information from the CrossFit Games season. Subscribe to the CrossFit Games podcast and share it with a friend. Like and drop a comment on your favorite episodes. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify → Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossfit-games-podcast/id1582926950 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/6sQXftiF1RlcBrMH0gYBZj?si=619581eee0bc4c0c Google Podcasts → https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNTA2NDc5My9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/learn Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-crossfit/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=crossfit Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=crossfit