2020 CrossFit Games Rankings from Ben Garves

Given everything going on in the world and in the CrossFit community, I went back and forth a number of times on whether I would even post elite athlete rankings for the upcoming CrossFit Games. It wasn’t until Jessica Danger asked me for my input that I figured it wouldn’t hurt to lend some expertise…… Continue reading 2020 CrossFit Games Rankings from Ben Garves

Changes: Understanding the 2020 CrossFit® Games

When asked last week about my 2020 CrossFit® Games rankings, it was hard not to go on a diatribe. So many variables have changed, so frequently, and so drastically, that our conventional ranking systems have all but been torn apart. We’ll get to those rankings more in-depth in another article, but first let’s revisit what’s…… Continue reading Changes: Understanding the 2020 CrossFit® Games

Dave Castro’s 2020 CrossFit Games Clues

Dave Castro has started posting clues for the 2020 CrossFit Games, Elite Sports Insider is profiling CrossFit athletes, and Matt Chan takes on Joe Thomas. Good morning and welcome to the WODDITY podcast for news about CrossFit. We are a daily podcast, Monday through Friday, doing CrossFit news in five minutes or less. My name…… Continue reading Dave Castro’s 2020 CrossFit Games Clues

CrossFit’s Ongoing Efforts in Lockdown

CrossFit’s reality right now can be summarized in a few short key phrases: COVID-19, social distancing, masks, essential businesses, and gym closures. Nothing about it is ideal, and many have found a way to make this into a partisan moment in history.  Good morning and welcome to the WODDITY podcast for news about CrossFit. We…… Continue reading CrossFit’s Ongoing Efforts in Lockdown

Pro Sports in California, Are Gyms Essential Business?

Good news for the CrossFit Games as the state of California looks to potentially begin lifting restrictions on pro sporting events. Good morning and welcome to the WODDITY podcast for news about CrossFit. We are a daily podcast, Monday through Friday, doing CrossFit news in five minutes or less.Today we’re celebrating the WODDITY podcast’s 10,000th…… Continue reading Pro Sports in California, Are Gyms Essential Business?