RICH FRONING TAKES ON AN OFF-ROAD TRIATHLON // PODIUM?!

In the post season of the 2021 CrossFit Games - Rich is getting restless. In an effort to stay motivated and flex his new Mountain Bike fixation, Rich and the crew take on the MOTUS Duck River off-road triathlon in Cullman, AL.
This episode is made possible by our Friends at WHOOP. To optimize your training and recovery with WHOOP, sign up using the code: ‘MAYHEM’ for 15% off: bit.ly/2ZTlXWM
Use the Team Invite Code: COMM-C1F2CC to join the "Mayhem Athletes" Community on WHOOP and be included in giveaways and exclusive offers.
For extra credit, hit an 800 meter swim, 19 mile mountain bike and 5k run to see if you can match Rich’s 20.6 stain score.
📌 All things Mayhem Nation: www.mayhemnati...
⚡ Become a Mayhem Athlete:️ www.mayhemnati...
📺 Subscribe to our KZbin Channel: www.youtube.co...
-------------------------
Check out some of these links!
» Relieve pain & improve physical performance with The Ready State: thereadystate....
» Buy the best gear on the planet from Rogue: www.roguefitne...
» Put a nutrition coach in your pocket and live better with RP Strength. Use the code FRONING here: rp.app/code/FR...
» Skip Meal Prep and always eat clean with Trifecta: trifectanutriti...
» Eat clean meat from my bison farm: froningfarms.c...
» Supplement your lifestyle with nutritional products from Advocare: referral.advoc...
» Help us change the World by donating to Mayhem Mission: www.mayhemmiss...
» Check out the latest apparel from Mayhem Nation: lnk.rise-ai.co...
» Get consistent, powerful relief with my CBD partners at Victis: info.victishea...
» Discover your body’s potential for a longer, healthier life with InsideTracker. Use code ‘FRONING’ for 25% OFF & FREE Inner Age 2.0: info.insidetra...
» Optimize your training and recovery with WHOOP: Use code: ‘MAYHEM’ for 15% off: bit.ly/2ZTlXWM
» Use the Team Invite Code: COMM-C1F2CC to join the "Mayhem Athletes" Community on WHOOP and be included in giveaways and exclusive offers.
-------------------------
🏋️ About Crossfit Mayhem: 🏋️
Faith. Family. Fitness. Service. Home of Rich Froning, 4-time fittest man on earth and 5x CrossFit Games Team Champions, Mayhem Freedom.
Crossfit Mayhem is a KZbin channel for all things crossfit - including videos on CrossFit Games, Workouts, Training sessions, and more. Join Rich Froning, Haley Adams, & more CrossFit athletes every week with new video uploads. Hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications for updates on new uploads! 🔔
#mayhemnation #richfroning #crossfitmayhem
MB01E8ZKPOGFF0I

[@sheenasmith3009]

Camera guy: hey rich what are you guys doing Rich:👀 Camera guy: well I know what you guys doing Rich: oh 😂

[@DisciplesHeart]

Rich was like... "That was the hardest thing I've ever done"... first attempt podium.

[@richfroning5156]

It was very hard but looking back definitely not the hardest thing I’ve done, everything in the moment seems more difficult when it fresh. The quad cramp definitely didn’t help ha.

[@DisciplesHeart]

@@richfroning5156yep, in the moment, it's difficult and each new challenge always seems hardest. Faith to Faith and glory to glory... one, step at a time.

[@ginoenavarrete7733]

That was a sprint. How you gonna call hard a “sprint” triathlon? Lol

[@_Tom_B]

Yo, when he said that I was like, "4-time World's Fittest Man?... yeah, i'm never doing a triathalon" LOL

[@ronherkey148]

Rich, I was waiting to read that.. 'not the hardest thing'. After any such course you feel like you got run over by a bus. Been there.. In hindsight, you've been run over by a train before (or a couple) Great job! #constantlyvaried

[@owenwilliams1324]

What a fun story for the rest of the competitors too. "Ya so I'm at this triathalon and a bunch of muscle dudes who up. Guy nearly beat me!"

[@achillessonofsparta6824]

Looks like Nick bare has some competition 😬 I would love to see Rich and Nick collaborate

[@ossyfuentes2165]

Nicks on another level

[@nathanluther39]

They could pin each other

[@TacticallyFitOfficial]

@@ossyfuentes2165 Nick can run but he likely can’t hold a candle to anything else Rich can do.

[@jasonrobin2847]

Would love to see then vs now frantasy land. That would be awesome

[@CFProjectMayhem]

That is a great idea

[@richfroning5156]

@@CFProjectMayhem for you

[@jasonrobin2847]

@@richfroning5156 haha 😂

[@jsizzle911]

I vote for Rory to be the next Dos Equis man!!!

[@kingleonidas2601]

Nope I am already

[@CFProjectMayhem]

We second that

[@sasquach4hire]

Yes! Good call!

[@juananjuanan7089]

Dre is back over and over and over

[@jpmillisor]

I can't help but laugh. 168bpm average heart rate for 2hr and 48min is actual insanity. Way to keep pushing through it.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

It was a tough one

[@justtestingonce]

Go and check Lionel Sanders, that guy HR is crazy low while pushing insane watts on the bike.

[@jmetallicad]

@@justtestingonce His max HR is also only around 180 though so when hes sitting at 120 its like the rest of us around 145 haha

[@justtestingonce]

@@jmetallicad yeah, depends on what his aerobic window looks like, if he’s resting HR is at 38/40bpm then him at 145 is us at maxhr, though there are some athletes who’ve never done cardio output training and run hot like non trained people but can sustain that high HR for a long time.

[@inocybe91]

168 is low' depends of your max hr

[@jasonrobin2847]

Good to see Dre back!

[@TrainAndAble]

I don't know when Rory got a beard, but I'm starting the petition right now for him to grow it out until Christmas to be the most jacked Santa of all time.

[@damonduncan2779]

No that would Albie Mushaney as the most jacked Santa.

[@TrainAndAble]

@@damonduncan2779 I stand corrected.

[@rorymckernan7851]

Why do you always steal my dreams, Damon?

[@JohanCarlsson93]

Hahaha Love to see Rich get stuck in the clips 😂

[@richfroning5156]

Always make sure your cleats are tight before you ride.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

It happens to everyone haha

[@sasquach4hire]

@@richfroning5156 that bike trail looked amazing!

[@MichaelTaphouse]

Awesome content!! Love watching Rich do work and compete! Awesome video

[@mohammadharisfahim6614]

Is Rich Froning powered by a nuclear reactor?

[@CFProjectMayhem]

For sure

[@meganstahlecker4794]

This crew is just nuts.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

They are!

[@bencritterson640]

That helmet choice is hilarious 😂

[@weekendwarrior7117]

Rich Froning and Cam Hanes collaboration!!!

[@travisboothe5670]

4:07 "You are out now" 🤣

[@CFProjectMayhem]

got him

[@0121doone]

Rich 'The Juice' Froning, back at it again

[@jak2me]

He’s trying to match that iron cowboy level of fitness 😎

[@andybrownfit]

Ro, that beard is looking legit.

[@Kermit46]

You should just go around the world and compete in crazy physical endeavors. Ninja warrior next ?

[@adrenalinedge4866]

The funniest thing he ever said is I doubt steroids would even give you an edge in CrossFit lol.

[@davidblevins9513]

It don’t help you ride a bike that’s for sure.

[@dedesportif5468]

Froning! 👍n importe quelle sports⚽🏀🏈⚾ un champion pour de vrai. Salam ailaykoum

[@stuntmanmike5364]

Rory lookin like Josh Brolin... what a stud!

[@IamKevinEloy]

Such a beast!!

[@jak2me]

Seeing Rory getting old makes me feel old and realized how long the sport has been around😂

[@floridajim]

I bumped into my Superfly 100 in the garage and thought to myself "self, it's been quite some time since I took this out and raced XTERRA." Then when I opened up KZbin this video popped up front & center. Coincidence?

[@rawrbowser]

Great video much needed. But one-hundred sixty-nine above average threshold? The date must be triathlon season.

[@brandonjewell8235]

2:22 Rich takin a piss

[@spartanxcpics4420]

On most SPD peddles, you can adjust the tightness of your clip on your peddle.

[@richfroning5156]

It was the cleat on the bottom of my shoe was loose.

[@Aaron-zr1kr]

Better tap up Specialized for some mud guards next

[@CFProjectMayhem]

A little mud never hurt anybody

[@jeremiahviator9255]

Were you wearing the Airwaav? do you think that would have helped at all?

[@CorbinBowman02]

Looks fun!

[@benv4925]

Why are these guys using clips. A nice set of flats work just as well.

[@theschmiller]

You have a lot more control with clips .

[@noahjohnson1611]

What type of mountain bike does Rich and everyone use? Any additional upgrades besides the dropper post and clip on pedals?

[@richfroning5156]

Specialized Epic Pro

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Rich is on a Specialized Epic Pro! Upgrades include fox dropper, Shimano pedals, and ENVE bars. It also comes stock with SRAM AXS shifting.

[@IamAttie]

@@CFProjectMayhem Tell Rich to try SRAM grip shifts… game changers

[@noahjohnson1611]

@@richfroning5156 thank you Sir!

[@lisahunt59]

Why is Rich wearing a downhill helmet??

[@chrisvillanueva5359]

Those heart rate numbers are world-class. Oh wait, he's world-class! He should looking into becoming the greatest athlete in the world or something like that.

[@918Nigguh]

What kinda bikes are these guys using? Just a few decent brands would be helpful I’m just starting to look for one.

[@CFProjectMayhem]

Rich is on a Specialized!

[@zao8350]

So many decent brands out there. Specialized, Trek, Cannondale, some of Diamondback's stuff, Canyon, Santa Cruz... All depends on what you want to spend but most brands carried at actual bike shops are fine

[@mikerenshaw7867]

Unbelievable! 🙌

[@ItsMeTyT]

I think it's ironic Rich had Corinthians 6-14 tattooed on his side. Dude has been getting yoked with other people as a career! Jk, fun video, thanks for the inspiration CFM

[@flippmogaming1]

What watch is Rich wearing at the start of the video?

[@ignacioaliagavalentin9760]

Nice edition!

[@jamess-shaw5464]

is it practical being that big for triathlons?

[@393Dima]

Which exact mountainbike is that?

[@jacksongriffin950]

Mom jeans lol

[@awesomeoberks]

Happy to snatch 305lb above his head but wears a full face for the blue trial.

[@chasedavies6890]

What cameras do you guys use for the helmets?

[@sgtthor7830]

Full face helmet?!

[@davidlong2901]

If Rich’s max heart rate is over 205, what is his resting heart rate? Would love to know how many bpm that increase is…

[@soppoi123]

Proably sth in between 50 and 60bpm.

[@chrismccallus7374]

Bib shorts are the best. For long rides in the saddle. They suck for Tri. And for us mortals they hide the muffin top.

[@chilledmonkeebrains]

What were the distances?

[@rachemike1625]

Rich...only one cuestion: do you drink a coke at the end of the race??? Is a normal coke or is the cocacola hydro power recovery limited edition by rich froning jr. ? 😆

[@gabbechico8471]

splits?

[@mattlee007]

Machine Rich

[@RogueCylon]

How about doing a proper Ironman?

[@professormph]

Was someone peeing in the background near the truck?

[@michaelwilden261]

What was the distances on all 3 Swim Bike Run ? Thanks

[@richfroning5156]

800 swim 19 mile bike 3.5 mile run (hike)

[@michaelwilden261]

@@richfroning5156 thankyou 🤝

[@okmchl]

13:30 Nice! 😏

[@BrutonGaster025]

Anyone know what watch Rich was using for the triathlon ?

[@richfroning5156]

Used Garmin Fenix 5

[@BrutonGaster025]

@@richfroning5156 Awesome thanks Rich keep killing it dude !

[@noway2836]

Sir, I wear Lee’s.....

[@tyhyhh]

why clip in pedals haha

[@zao8350]

More power and control

[@30jersey478]

Dre is so small now

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

...just amazing that so heavy guys can do this! I just go couple of pounds and I feel that everything hurts! Wow, no face mask...I'm not a Demo...., but...

[@jaap2458]

What was his time?

[@richfroning5156]

2:43

[@jaap2458]

@@richfroning5156 thanks, man!

[@blackflamesolutions526]

One woman beat Rich. Fittest man in history? Hmmmmmm

[@baruchroche603]

His knees are done. You can see it

[@chrismorel1837]

Well nothing new for Rich..this is Crossfit too!!

[@JZ-xu3vg]

he shouldn't be able to hit 208 HR at that age he's old. But perhaps a witch?

[@richfroning5156]

“We found a witch may we burn her?” -Monty Python Voice

[@jpg7616]

I literally saw a video on KZbin this week about how the 220-age = Max heart rate formula is for general populations. But an individual may have very different max rates

[@JZ-xu3vg]

​@@jpg7616 True. It was probs a misread. Its just a whoop strap. like, standing in front a fan sets that thing off sometimes. Or he was about to go into vfib X.x

[@richfroning5156]

@@JZ-xu3vg garmin on the other wrist picked up the same.

[@JZ-xu3vg]

@@richfroning5156 that's so out of this world. Going above 165 170 for me and i'm on the ground until It drops to 140. Legendary Fit you are.

[@ermankarli]

Are u cola ¿

[@tj5779]

Angelo #69 ha

[@CFProjectMayhem]

nice

[@gabrielaguilar6185]

CrossFit makes you good in everything, but not exactly the best at something!

[@emanuelemarciano2919]

And his PEDS for sure help

[@RegenmeisterMo]

👍

[@montgomery1231000]

Go against real triathletes

[@glenncook7131]

4th

[@dizzyroller]

Dont ride trails with clips, you nuts?

[@MrBoytman]

never seen so much ad in a KZbin video...... pfffffffff

[@cliffecliffe8358]

Boring

[@krisfugate2954]

What was the distance for each leg?