First

What It Takes to Win

By: Rich Froning, David Thomas

Narrated by: Sean Pratt

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

Inspiration for Life... not just Crossfit

What made the experience of listening to First the most enjoyable?

Hearing about Rich's mental strength and focus was awesome... because at the end of the day that will out perform our physical strength.

Any additional comments?

This isn't some Rich Froning reveals the ultra secret ways of being the best at Crossfit. This books simply tells the story of Rich Froning journey into Crossfit while also teaching some cool life lessons. I enjoyed it.

Entertaining

I very much enjoyed hearing about the ups and downs of a crossfit legend. How he developed mental toughness, his faith in God and how he doesn't want crossfit to define him. Really well narrated which draws you in to the story.

loved this audio book.

narrator was decent. easy to follow and didn't mind listen I g to him. the story and spiritual journey of Rich is what kept me tuned in though

Loved the Book, his story and his Faith!

A must read for any Crossfit, sports competitor, or fitness interested individuals seeking to grow as a person and competitor.

Christ & Crossfit

I loved learning about Rich’s life & what makes him Rich. But I loved how he put things in perspective of his faith without being preachy, yet giving God all the glory! His telling of past CrossFit games was great too!! I hope he writes more!

Great story

Even if you don’t CrossFit, Rich’s story is motivating and inspiring. I Loved listening to his story.

Loved it

Great book great message! Rich and MJ will always be the champs in my book.

The story of Rich and how religion affects his lif

Good book for the readers interested in the life of Rich Froning. For all those people addict to Crossfit just looking for tips about how to train, how to eat or how to win Crossfit competitions: Don't buy this book. This book is not for you because he doesn't talk about that and you'll be disappointed overall.

Pretty decent

I wasn’t wild about the narrator voice but it wasn’t awful, just seemed a little old for Froning. Content was good and a lot of great antidotes and inspirational journeys. A good mix of personal life stories, fitness related stories, and personal accomplishments that really put things into perspective.

Amazing!

loved it! it was exactly what I needed to read and hear at this point in my life.