Chase The Storm // Sub

[@ChristieBrinker]

I was at the race and got to meet Rich for the first time. He was insanely nice and took the time to chat and take a picture with me though I'm sure he had a million things to do. I did this race in 2018 and knew how hard it was, so to see him go sub 9 was truly impressive! Rich is the GOAT!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for saying hey!

[@gabrielcarlothomas]

Are we going to see you at GlenVegas Christie?

[@crossbowhunter9118]

Go check out mayhem CrossFit his CrossFit gym. I was able to meet rich and he was so nice was happy to get pictures with me his gym is amazing.

[@scottaustin441]

Same. Epic dude. Epic race.

[@ericrutledge1290]

Seeing Matt Chan help was fucking awesome! Just his pure enjoyment for helping Rich

[@CFProjectMayhem]

He’s the man!

[@BrysonDoesCrossFit]

Every stop Rich made he said Thank you to his team🙏🏽 stand up dude

[@CFProjectMayhem]

The crew were the real MVPs

[@neserp135]

As good as Rich is there is a huge lesson here, he surrounds himself with great people and continues to learn and take guidance on becoming even better, this is just awesome to see. Matt Chan is an absolute Legend, and to see how motivated he is too help Rich be successful, speaks so much as to who he is. All round just a motivating, humbling and yes AWESOME!! Go Mayhem!!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Well said! You are who you surround yourself with and we’ve got a pretty great group

[@francescaselvaggio1337]

The burpee at the end of the race 😂 what a legend

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Had to

[@meankirk]

Matt Chan is a LEGEND!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

He is!

[@terencetkatchuk9777]

From watching Rich in the early days of crossfit in carson as an indie, to teams, become the sports greatest ambassador, building the mayhem empire, a family, a farm, mayhem hunt and now pushing his fitness to accomplish leadville is nothing short of amazing. Honoured to be able to wear the mayhem brand and be a part of this absolute ledgendary group of individuals and athletes. Congrates to Rich and your team; everything you put your heart into is truely inspring. the Mayhem media is hands down the best in the buiz! cherry on top...legendary OG's Matt and Cherie Chan! Epic Mayhem...just epic!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for the support and for being a part of the family!

[@Jabroni2U]

you should build an altar to rich so that you can worship him constantly

[@jalaynejohnson2329]

Amazing video that captures Rich and the people he surrounds himself with. The grit, determination and mental fortitude of Rich is mind blowing.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

The Crew and supporters are the real MVPs

[@kariweems5164]

👏👏👏👏 Media Team you did outstanding with this!! Rich as always inspiring people to keep digging deep and to keep accomplishing hard things!! Thank you!! Well done sir!!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikewikstrom3416]

I was preparing for my first Leadville last summer and found your videos about doing it as well. Gotta be honest, I thought you were nuts trying to go sub 9 as a non-cyclist, but you killed it. Very impressive. There were so many things that could've messed you up. Cycling fitness, mechanicals/flats, the altitude, the nutrition and fueling of an event that long. I have no doubt you could go sub 8 if you dialed in the fueling part and now that you have experience on the course, if you wanted to. I started in the purple corral and you passed me right as we entered the singletrack between pipeline and twin lakes. I was like, oh crap, he just made up X amount of minutes on me already and we're not even 40 miles in. Great job! Will be curious to see if this gave you the bug or you move on to another type of challenge.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Good work! We’ll see you on the trails again this year!

[@richfroningsr4387]

Great Job Mayhem Media Team of documenting the Leadville experience!!! Thank You to all Team that supported adventure/ opportunity!!! Oh, and Great Job Son!!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

💪💪💪

[@mabryfish5395]

I’ve been looking forward to this since Leadville. Thanks Mayhem team especially Scott!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Happy you enjoyed it! Hopefully it was worth the wait 😅

[@micash5]

This was a blast to watch! Wasn't expecting to see Matt Chan, how fun! Would love to see the Whoop data from this ride! Awesome job, Rich!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

It was a 20.7 that day!

[@mschafer2751]

I got in under 12 at 10:53 and was one of my life highlights. Great job sub 9

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Nice work!

[@jonathanlane7370]

This film is epic. Had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Need more films highlight mayhem athletes like this.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Wait for the CrossFit Games season and they’ll be coming!

[@LifeTimeGrandPrix]

First try Sub-9 surrounded by your friends, family and community!! Such a great day out, thanks for bringing us along, Rich 💪 CONGRATULATIONS!!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for a great experience! We can’t wait to be back this year 💪

[@JohnKCarstensen]

& just like that watching this is still more inspiring and fun than anything these current CrossFit athletes/“influencers” put out. Congrats brother! -13 year affiliate owner

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching & supporting!

[@frankbayr8588]

IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT!!! Wow!!! There are many thousands of seasoned MTB’s that have failed to go sub-9 at Leadville despite devoting years of training to the sub-9 dream. Especially inspiring to see a muscular athlete go so fast! Proved you don’t need to be rail-thin to race XC on a MTB!!!!

[@judeyyudkin3183]

Just an amazing athlete!! Loved watching you from the beginning in CrossFit through the years. In my opinion you were a major contributing factor to the growth of CrossFit! The first to win 4 times in a row, dominating the team division of CrossFit, one of the first athletes to create a successful KZbin channel devoted to CrossFit and interacting with the community through the channel. One of the most successful athletes to create a CrossFit empire. One of the major contributors in the CrossFit community to give back through charity. One of the first CrossFit games athletes to hold CrossFit competitions. One of the first CrossFit athletes to have a shoe designed. One of the first CrossFit athletes to grow a hugely successful online CrossFit membership. One of the most successful athletes to start their own coaching arena for athletes both in the US and around the world. On top of bringing Glory to God. I could go on. You are the Goat. Now you are starting a new journey and it is exciting to see that. Thank you for motivating me! Nice to see you and Matt Chan together again! How nice to have all those people in your “pit crew” helping you.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for the kind words and support! We’re happy you enjoyed!

[@mtnbk71]

That’s how I describe the race when I did it in 2017, am emotional roller coaster . Congrats and welcome to the Leadville Family!!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

We’re happy to be a part of it 💪

[@lucymenezes3137]

So inspiring, had a lump in my throat at the end. Well done! The Mayhem Team are genuinely good people, love seeing it.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for the support!

[@Davek111]

Rich you crushed it. Been riding for 40 yrs and raced for 17. It was emotional watching this. Only endurance athletes even slightly understand the burn and suffering. Fuckin' proud of you brother!

[@Creyes12]

This is nothing but impressive to the quality of the editing and capturing content, voice overs, seeing the Chans support Rich, and Rich’s just grit to get it done! Huge accomplishment! Congrats! I’ve never been so motivated go to a buffet and hit my own goals

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Let’s go! Thanks for watching!

[@francesbayly8881]

This was INCREDIBLE!! I felt inspired and moved and was in awe the whole time. Mayhem media is AMAZING❤

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it

[@xgymratx83]

long time cyclist, not a cross fitter... really enjoyed your perspective on this iconic race from a VERY fit everyman. thank you for sharing.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for watching!

[@anderss7277]

Great job media team!! Yeah also Rich of course and everyone supporting him and the other Mayhem riders.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks!

[@michaelwhite118]

I am an avid mountain biker and I think this is the best most realistic Leadville 100 video I have seen! Great video!

[@ToblerX]

Avid mountain biker here. This is an insane accomplishment. 8:32 at Leadville is incredible. Congrats Rich!

[@dvoob]

and @ likely 220+ lbs, definitely pushing big numbers the whole day with the amount of climbing.

[@leshlycook5068]

Wow! I was impressed when he did it at the time, but seeing this made me understand just the scope and magnitude of this task..so inspired by RF! To the media team for capturing this - what an amazing feat… congrats on this… This media team should be tasked with the games doco, it would be brilliant!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for the support! It was an awesome experience for everyone

[@laytondameron515]

I fancy myself to be a rich Froning fan… and this is so cool! I think rich embodies Crossfit as a lifestyle and not just as a “sport”

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Appreciate it!

[@stephensinclair276]

Great motivation Matt! Time to ride and somehow do 24.1 right after. The couple who gave the pre-race motivational speechs were great!

[@jessicaobert9066]

Video was amazing quality! Thoroughly enjoyed watching it. Everything has already been said. Rich and those around him continue to shine the light of Jesus wherever they go.

[@KenLovell75]

This was your best video yet guys! Really cool to watch. Proud to know you all. Rich, Scott, Ben, Bennett… this was just awesome. Is Matt Chan an awesome pit man or what!? How he served was some of my favorite parts. And hearing those bike treds screaming on the pavement was intense.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Glad you enjoyed it, and that it was worth the wait!

[@LoneStar_yota]

This got me so pumped. March 23rd I do my first 12mile ruck run with my team. This definitely motivated me even more.

[@xxtovixx]

The dude is a beast! Hats off. Congrats for appreciating your team the whole way! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for watching!

[@FabiannnnT]

Love seeing Matt and Cherie in the video! What legends! Congrats Rich!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

They were a huge help!

[@ZidaneSteiner]

Him doing this at his bodyweight is the most impressive thing to me.

[@richardjablonski5893]

Congratulations to Rich and his team! What an accomplishment!!!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks!

[@alexedwards398]

Absolutely worth the wait for this! Mayhem media knocks it out of the park!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for watching…and waiting! 😅

[@alycurtis8271]

Great work media team! Amazing video! Rich, can’t wait to have you back this year to beat your time!!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Can't wait!

[@tipsdk1]

As a crossfit fan i always followed you Rich 🔝 but to see all the other things you do is so amazing. A real athlete always hunting new goals. It’S not even the crossfit anymore it’s every thing you do that amayze me❤️

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for the support!

[@dbuzz017]

Well done! Its always inspiring to see the determination Rich has to push hard!! And Curtis is a STUD also!!!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

They both crushed it!

[@studiotranphoto]

Love seeing Matt Chan one of the OG’s of CF on the Rich’s Mayhem team. Love it!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

He helped a ton!

[@bryaneadamson]

Honestly the best part was seeing the Chans being awesome as they are

[@CFProjectMayhem]

MVPs

[@ryandeasley8129]

Got this recommended and honestly wasnt expecting to get pulled into the story like I did. From a cyclists perspective, that was one hell of an effort. Congrats!!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ButtersMD610]

Tapping into some Matt Chan knowledge just tells you how dialed in Rich and the team were for this!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

For sure a huge help!

[@somesayloveis82]

This is awesome, thanks for the content and evidencing what the human body is capable of.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for watching!

[@emmachallands1358]

Phenomenal work rich, crew and the team who put this together!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks! 💪

[@FlorianJunk]

Well done. The food intake part most often is one of the hardest during cycling.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Proved to be for this race for sure!

[@lalampen]

So amazing. Great job Mayhem family & congratulations, Rich!!!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks!

[@aaroncampbell2947]

Well done, film crew. Great storytelling. (P.S. Rich was ok too).

[@CFProjectMayhem]

He was pretty good too 😅

[@tjotts6802]

Very fun to watch, and a very well made mini documentary. Good job all around 👊

[@khh108]

Check out the Maah Daah Hey 100 race in North Dakota. It's actually tomorrow, first weekend of every August

[@uldisupenieks7222]

Absolutely inspiring to see Rich take on this 100-mile bike race! The way the media team captured the journey felt like watching a movie. And stunning nature scenes 🌲👏

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for the support!

[@solshyy]

Incredible, not surprised Rich is built different. His mental strength is amazing.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for watching!

[@johngildenhuis4839]

Well done Rich!!! Are we not going to talk about the production quality. That was fire!!!

[@almcewen1]

Nothing better than Matt Chan helping him through! That's OG and it's what we're still all looking for. Froning, Chan, and Kalipa for president 2024!

[@adrnln_jnke]

Rich, amazing accomplishment dude. You are the OG GOAT. Leadville is definitely a bucket list item. Next year, or in future, you gotta get the Mayhem crew together and come to AZ and do the 24 hours of Old Pueblo. We finished it this weekend, so you have an entire year to train for it. GREAT JOB DUDE!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Sounds like a fun one! Nice work

[@ghiztennis]

So cool Rich! Well done your mental resilience has always been so impressive. Keep going

[@CFProjectMayhem]

💪

[@stormrider22]

Hardest race I’ve ever done. You were an hour faster than I was, nice work!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Good work!

[@noahpeters6266]

Beast, dude is carrying around so much muscle which requires even more calories and obviously makes the climbing harder. Still crushed it

[@CFProjectMayhem]

💪💪

[@noahpeters6266]

@@CFProjectMayhem also let me know if you come to unbound 200 haha

[@benjaminklingeman]

Absolutely love seeing @mattchan and his wife there supporting Rich

[@CFProjectMayhem]

💪

[@Horndog08]

Rich shows no signs of even wanting to slow down. The man’s drive and ambition is inspiring. God’s given him a gift. Love that he uses his platform and life to glorify him.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for watching! 🙌

[@swflmuscle75]

Rich motivated me throughout my Crossfit career and this just motivates me to go get a bike and start biking!!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

We love to hear it!

[@samanthaisaacson708]

This was amazing and so inspirational all around! I feel like I can do anything just from watching this. Way to go Rich and team!!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Get after it!

[@revolutionanarchy713]

My best friend is Leadville's sheriff, avid crosfitter, and hass done this multiple times. Talk to Heath Speckman whenever in leadville.

[@alexpetrie9712]

Just freakin awesome. Love stuff like this. Keep doing more, Rich. 💪🏽💪🏽

[@CFProjectMayhem]

More to come!

[@knitterlisa693]

I'm literally in tears! This is so great! What a cool video and what an amazing accomplishment!! Matt Chan is so rad! Congratulations Rich!!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for watching!

[@vexed25]

Awesome video and congratulations on the big buckle! I was the guy drafting you at 17:10 min. I was on pace for sub 9 until that damn Columbine climb.😅 I started cramping bad but finished in 10hr 27 min. It was my first attempt too. 👍🏻

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Good work!

[@stauffer20]

Awesome job Rich!!! Have to say this was beautifully shot.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Appreciate it!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Appreciate it!

[@therahmbo9625]

Great video. Amazing accomplishment. Rich is a machine when he puts his mind to it.

[@HerbityProductions]

Mayhem Media is taking the game up a notch! This is incredible!

[@andrewdimauro7352]

The Chans are freaking awesome people. So motivated to help out.

[@adrianconway__]

Great production fellas! And just another GOAT achievement by the Legend.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thank you 🫡

[@501matt]

Crazy.. Congrats Rich! So cool seeing the Chan’s support 🔥🔥

[@CFProjectMayhem]

💪

[@jak2me]

A bike shop that requires you to go down a set of stairs to enter, love it😂

[@CFProjectMayhem]

We love it too 😅

[@Aireybros]

Lived in Leadville for a year and finished top 20 in the Leadville 100 Run 3 times. Would love to have Rich on a episode of the podcast to chat about Leadville!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

That's awesome!

[@Aireybros]

@@CFProjectMayhem Is there a email to contact about having Rich on the show?

[@DDouglasSoftball]

What a goat! What can’t this guy do? Answering is nothing!

[@shredntread9600]

FANTASTIC EXECUTION!! Great video as well. I say the next one should be The Marji Gesick, a sub 12hr gets you a buckle...only about 10 people a year do it sub 12. Its 90 % singletrack and technical. The Marji is touted as the Hardest Single day 100 mtb race in America!!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Sounds crazy! We’ll look into it

[@shredntread9600]

@@CFProjectMayhem I finished in just under 16hrs. You have 25hrs to complete it.

[@EWH636]

Rich takes Fitness to a New Level. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯💯💯

[@TheChris403]

Congratulations Rich! That's a huge accomplishment.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thank you!

[@thehornfamily1]

Amazing. Crazy to think just how fast he went but even crazier the men’s pro set a course PR 2 hours fast than Rich’s. Unbelievable.

[@jakeschaefer17]

Love what you guys continue to do and the content you put out!!!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for watching!

[@donaldbeuke7027]

Nice work. I did leadman one time. I would live to do it again.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Sounds awesome! Nice work

[@Empressmanifestor]

Loved this 🙌🏻. True athlete. Look forward to what’s to come

[@CFProjectMayhem]

More to come!

[@noonie.brown27]

Insane! Been waiting for this video since I saw he got it done. What a beast 💪

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for being patient 😅

[@fabianbartling709]

nice Documentry, beautiful pictures and a ton of motivation💥🔥

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thank you 🙌

[@timdawson6105]

What an accomplishment Rich! Great video, love the content! Keep it coming guys!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks! Will do!

[@facelesssman]

Life long cyclist here! You did an amazing job!!!!💪🏻💪🏻🇺🇸

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks! 💪

[@basay1388]

Great storytelling. So enjoyable to watch.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jsizzle911]

I just kept thinking that the video was missing something…. I really could have used a little more cowbell. Amazing job Rich and team, and media team!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

More cowbell more better

[@AwestinTX]

Everything Rich goes through in this race is really how it is. Two time finisher - one race went exactly according to plan, the other I barely squeaked in under the 12 hours. The only trick to Leadville is never stop moving forward. I saw his Whoop was 20.7 and mine was the same - I think you actually have to die to get 2. Recovery the next day was 1%. Rich might have benefited from an ultra high carb drink mix in a camelbak vs hauling all of those gummies and gels around.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks for watching, and for the feedback!

[@crossbowhunter9118]

Such nice video a great job on producing it love the drone shots and over head

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Appreciate it!

[@dangerman5123]

This was a great video. Such a good watch. And seeing Matt Chan? Hell ya.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MGlow19]

I smiled when you smiled at the finish line, you glowed with achievement! Super cool man, fantastic and inspiring efforts! Thanks for doing it and recording so I can live vicariously! 🇺🇸

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brunoalexandrebauke9762]

Great accomplishment Rich and team Mayhem!! Greetings from Brazil!!!

[@CFProjectMayhem]

💪

[@Itswellnessgirl]

A great watch ❤ well done Rich and Mayhem Media

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Thanks!

[@ginamarie5575]

Awesome did so well 🎉 great video, awesome footage…. Top class . Into the storm 😊 and came out victorious 😅

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@matthigdon4809]

FINALLY!!!! Awesome video! I haven’t even started it yet but I’m sure it’s amazing!😂

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Hope you liked it!

[@matthigdon4809]

@@CFProjectMayhem it was awesome I just have one complaint… it wasn’t long enough but oh well😂

[@BenjamminW11]

The kid at 18:18 with the sign that says, "Bike fast, I just farted"

[@CFProjectMayhem]

😂