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warriorwoman's review
5.0
The best crossfit book I've read to date - I sailed straight past my tube stop reading this on the bus. I was engrossed from start to finish. Just wished it lasted a bit longer.
trib's review
4.0
Just finished this, after buying it for myself at Christmas.
I was familiar with Murphy from his years in the triathlon publishing world (and my past as an enthusiastic, but rarely good, triathlete) so was expecting a strong dose of cynicism towards CrossFit; it's certainly there in the early parts of the book.
Murphy's journey reflects my own; busted from a history of sports that damaged me, a discovery of CrossFit, the enjoyment of the training style and the surprise at encountering the community of support that you don't go in expecting.
It's certainly not going to win a Pulitzer, but it's a pleasant enough, accurate reflection of the world of CrossFit that speaks to a more regular, fitness-focused participant, rather than the superstar athletes we see at the Games.
I enjoyed it.
I was familiar with Murphy from his years in the triathlon publishing world (and my past as an enthusiastic, but rarely good, triathlete) so was expecting a strong dose of cynicism towards CrossFit; it's certainly there in the early parts of the book.
Murphy's journey reflects my own; busted from a history of sports that damaged me, a discovery of CrossFit, the enjoyment of the training style and the surprise at encountering the community of support that you don't go in expecting.
It's certainly not going to win a Pulitzer, but it's a pleasant enough, accurate reflection of the world of CrossFit that speaks to a more regular, fitness-focused participant, rather than the superstar athletes we see at the Games.
I enjoyed it.
copey's review
4.0
some interesting history on CrossFit, etc., motivating for my workouts having just started. quick, easy read.
marybeth77's review
3.0
Quick read. I just started CrossFit and am liking it--this is a good explanation some of the fundamentals of the sport.
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