First, David Thomas
First, David Thomas
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First
What It Takes to Win

Author: David Thomas, Rich Froning

Narrator: Sean Pratt

Unabridged: 6 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/02/2015

Synopsis

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.

About David Thomas

David Thomas is coauthor of several books, including the New York Times bestsellers Wrestling for My Life with Shawn Michaels and Foxcatcher with Mark Schultz.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Keegan on March 19, 2022

This book is a beautiful example of how to pursue the thing you’re passionate about with a high level of intensity while also making that passion your platform for ministry. It sheds a light on the importance of your “why” as an elite athlete, or anyone else for that matter. It is also a great pictu......more

Goodreads review by Janis on April 26, 2015

If you are looking for a well written novel, this isn't it. It's written as if Rich was speaking. An easy read and good insight into CrossFit. The book is in 2-3 star area. If Mr. Froning put as much effort into writing a compelling and colorful story as he does into his multiple daily workouts, it......more

Goodreads review by Shelby on March 08, 2017

Such an awesome book. I loved learning about how Rich got started and how his main focus is to glorify God in all that he does. He has been my inspiration for making CrossFit my greatest ministry took. Rich isn't an author, but this book kept me enthralled. He was able to recall every detail of his......more

Goodreads review by Tyler on August 07, 2017

I absolutely love this book! Rich Froning is the champion of the Crossfit Games four years in a row. He explains his ups and downs of his career and just how he kept going on his journey to be....First!......more

Goodreads review by Ron on December 04, 2017

Crossfit'n for Jesus, Crossfit'n for Jesus, Makin' all my lifts... The Crossfit icon details his rise in the sport, along with his Christian faith.......more

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