Comments on CrossFit Chronicles | The Smith Family: The Athletes that People Want

@Tim In some ways, CrossFit is a little different ...

2011-06-22T17:43:06.102-07:00

@Tim In some ways, CrossFit is a little different only because it is so tightly controlled by the founders. The top of CrossFit has major influence on where the sport goes, who is attracted to it, and so forth.

@GB Right on!

@MountainRange Self-Efficacy for sure.

@Robin it is a beautiful sight

@Pauline and Jerry, I will pass it along

@Kelly I agree!

@Anonymous Thank you!

Well Said!!! I couldn't agree with you more:0)...

2011-06-22T15:14:29.469-07:00

Well Said!!! I couldn't agree with you more:0)

Carey, Lindsey and Lisa are all classy athletes. ...

2011-06-21T17:59:31.090-07:00

Carey, Lindsey and Lisa are all classy athletes. I have competed along side them and been cheered on by them. They are great representatives of the Crossfit Sport.

Classy, is the best way I can explain the whole th...

2011-06-21T16:38:22.868-07:00

Classy, is the best way I can explain the whole the experience for me and the My girls! From both the men and the ladies! I took them so they can see sportsmanship at it's finest that exactly what they got! Positive roll models are hard to fine especially for young ladies! Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Thiel i want to thank you for taking the time and talking to them you have made an impression that i can't express! They got home and made it their goal to reach the games SOON! Again thank you for being the the Athletes WE ALL WANT TO SEE!

Once again, a very nice article Web! Classy!

2011-06-20T15:20:37.863-07:00

Once again, a very nice article Web! Classy!

I agree. In crossfit, one of the most awesome mome...

2011-06-20T14:12:53.675-07:00

I agree. In crossfit, one of the most awesome moments is when one athlete finishes and then gets up to cheer on the next competitor. That is a visual representation of our sport and provides a positive role model to our children.

Hi Tim - "Is it the sport that selects and ...

2011-06-20T13:33:18.951-07:00

Hi Tim -
"Is it the sport that selects and attracts these types of people or that these types of people select and are attracted to this sport?"
What's the difference? The lure of CF is a research interest of mine at UT, some recent pilot data shows positive correlations between CF style workouts and achievement motivation. Also, some evidence that self-efficacy plays a role for those choosing this sport. Not surprising, huh? ;)

I think this is due to the unknown and unknowable ...

2011-06-20T12:43:05.698-07:00

I think this is due to the unknown and unknowable nature of CrossFit as a Sport. It's hard to talk smack if you don't know what is going to come out of the hopper. There is no film to study, and only a few minutes to develop a game plan. I'm thankful for the type of athletes that CrossFit attracts. They are all good sportsmen/women who are positive role models for my kids.

Very nice observation, Web. I'm curious as to ...

2011-06-20T11:24:31.371-07:00

Very nice observation, Web. I'm curious as to your thoughts on the next level of this thought. Is it the sport that selects and attracts these types of people or that these types of people select and are attracted to this sport?

Can't wait to hear your thoughts with NextLevelology applied.

Tim