“No man is more unhappy than he who never faces adversity. For he is not permitted to prove himself”

[@vcebe13]

There are so many of us out here that absolutely love and respect you. We are all rooting for you.

[@TheCounterxCulturePod]

This video is IT BRO!! “I haven’t won The Games YET”. Smooth seas don’t make good sailors. Keep it up bro, this is the champ we need!

[@hillerfit]

Good luck this weekend dude

[@tallen316]

That's it, brother.... You said, "As of yet." Keep hammering, man; your time will come💪

[@williamvillarreal816]

Mountains do not rise without earthquakes brotha , keep going hard!!💯

[@amy5127]

Legend!!!

[@joseramirez6431]

Just in case nobody told you this, you are such an inspiration! Best wishes at WPS!!

[@mattburns7234]

No victim mentality here! All aboard the Col train! God bless sir!

[@jacquesvanwyngaard]

My wife just lost her brother and it has been incredibly hard for us to process. I’ll never forget her words: “nobody escapes life without experiencing tragedy.” We know it’s going to be a long road, but we can’t let adversity win. All the best my brother!

[@jbaseball362]

Every time I see a piece of content with you featured, I want to run through a wall. Life is adversity for all of us, great job putting things into focus and overcoming. You’re a huge inspiration to this 36 year old father of two girls. You have a huge fan in me, keep going hard Colten!

[@benbear1813]

Words of wisdom a man should here . Proud to watch and witness your journey my man ! 🏆💪🏽😤 Go make your legend . ☄️💥🔥

[@TheMrVersetti]

Hi Colten, I follow you and support you all the way from the Russia! Very respect your effort and determination! That’s fantastic!

[@zachbowler8752]

Dude you are a beast. Just watched you do 24.1 on Oscars channel. Great work!! Very impressive. Cheers.

[@stevepasche]

Love your studf Colten!

[@chichoquesada]

This is amazing thank you for sharing your story. At the games one gets to see the performance only, but not the true real behind the scenes. Thank you

[@kennethdelapp2695]

I miss this channel. But, you gotta do what you gotta do man. Got all of us supporting you! Trying to make it out to Crash to spectate this year

[@lisaaustin3046]

I will be watching and cheering for you!

[@Zansaldo1]

Give em’ hell Colten!

[@Reediculous66]

Can’t wait to buy my CM “Unbroken or Die” t-shirt. LFG!

[@jomlin143]

I have hypothyroidism, Hashimotos and adrenal fatigue. It makes crossfit harder, but it makes nutrition, hydration and recovery critical. You have been one of my fave xf athletes, now even more so. Some people portray life as easy, but its so refreshing to hear your authenticity. Makes you more likeable and relatable.

[@danam6435]

Colten thanks for being such an inspiration for so many of us. Enjoy doing your BTS 🐷🐷

[@Andy_Prostor]

My favorite games athlete by a mile my guy, keep up the great work. good luck at WZA!!

[@coerc4831]

Life is so fragile, glad you’re okay brotha !

[@legoman911]

The obstacles in your way are making you exceptional, success is always one corner away, keep moving, you are an amazing athlete to watch 👍🏻

[@prescottosegie]

thank you for sharing your Bro I just seen your crossfit videos Ima definitely support ya dawg Ima fan. Keep up the awesome work Colton im proud of you 💯💪😎

[@philg55]

Stay on the grind. I will pray for your health and well being. 🙏🕯️📿

[@passleycraig]

Cool 😎 video. Zen Warrior 💪💪💪💪💪

[@ironicallyfit518]

So glad you're doing well and are able to come back even stronger for Wodapaloosa this year ❤❤ best of luck, young man, and I'll be rooting for you this weekend. Anyone that underestimates you will have a surprise coming

[@elizabethlane9687]

Love it Coulton. Thanks for sharing

[@Iaadpgg92]

amazing words. thank you

[@justinkirk2116]

You will win the Games… I guarantee it! Mark this date.

[@ramblr5900]

@ColtenMertens what did you pack for food and energy for the comp?

[@justinkirk2116]

“but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” - Teddy Roosevelt

[@justinthomas4598]

In regards to the auto immune issue, did u get a covid shot?

[@santiagoferrari1973]

video of 24.1?

[@chrisjohnson-up8os]

Merely a suggestion but carnivore seemed to help lots of individuals with auto immune issues. Keep up the good work brother

[@jomlin143]

I'm currently trying this myself *right now*

[@chrisjohnson-up8os]

@@jomlin143 man after my comp I’m going to Dive in. What would It hurt right? Do you do CrossFit?

[@jomlin143]

@@chrisjohnson-up8os I do it and coach it 💪🏻

[@jomlin143]

@@chrisjohnson-up8os won't hurt to give it a month or ✌🏻 just to see how the body responds. I've always been protein heavy to keep muscle as I age (41), but I'm only a week into carnivore. Not hard. *YET*

[@HarleyMom223]

Thanks for sharing and keeping it real Colton 🙌🏼🙌🏼🫶🏻 You are the man!!💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@every_1s_bff]

It has been a pleasure being on the Colten 🚂 for the last 3 years. You inspire and challenge me and many many others!! I stay standing in life and after every workout, you have laid the path #neverlaydown 🔥🤜🤘🫡