Morning Chalk Up

When I was in my 20s, I never gave much thought to the shoes I wore. I'd grab whatever pair I had lying around and get on with my workout. These days, I know better. The right shoe can make a huge difference not just in how you perform, but also in how your feet feel after a tough session and how well they recover for the next one. Throughout 2026, I had the opportunity to pu...

HYROX, hybrid training, and fitness racing are having a moment, and more and more people are seeking an accessible way to get fit. But another hybrid fitness activity is quietly gaining momentum, and it might take the simplest approach of all: rucking. Yes, plain old walking with a weight. Food for thought: For the CrossFit athlete who struggles to take a rest day…

The final two events of the regular ATHX Games season took place last weekend in Long Beach, California, and Amsterdam, Netherlands. From these two competitions, the final wave of athletes qualified across multiple divisions for the Finals, which will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, at the end of the month. CELSIUS, a brand partner of the ATHX Games, has supported athletes at ea...

Shoe and apparel company Born Primitive, in partnership with Black Rifle Coffee, has set a lofty goal this Veterans Day weekend: to pay off up to $35 million in medical debt for an estimated 20,000 veterans and first responders. You can also donate directly to the campaign here. Born Primitive is a grassroots company founded by longtime CrossFit enthusiasts Mallory Riley and…...

Dallin Pepper won the 2026 Rogue Invitational. Some might ask: how did he get here? The answer isn’t always linear, and for Pepper it meant starting as a teen in his family’s garage. Remind me: The 2026 Rogue Invitational wrapped up last month in Aberdeen, Scotland, where the best of the best competed over three days. Pepper stayed consistent for most of the weekend, with eig...