Fraser Reveals the Mantra That Helped Him Win 5 Consecutive CrossFit Games
A painful second place
Fraser knows what it means to test his limits. The five-time CrossFit Games champion says his motivation to train to failure grew after the 2015 competition, where he placed second.
He recalled feeling devastated by the runner-up finish. To Fraser, the result felt like a personal affront to his purpose and identity.
Effort before results
Fraser’s guiding idea is to leave nothing unattempted and take pride in his own performance. He said that approach lets him accept any result as something he earned.
The focus, then, is on how completely he applies himself rather than on controlling the final outcome. His account links that mindset to the disappointment he experienced in 2015.
Signs of intense effort
Fraser described several sensations that tell him he is pushing hard during a workout. He said he may feel as though he is tasting pennies, notice tingling at the top of his head, and see his heart rate rise above 200 beats per minute. Those details accompany his broader test of effort: whether he has done enough to feel proud, regardless of the result.
Key points
- Fraser finished second at the 2015 CrossFit Games and said the result devastated him.
- He says pride in his effort matters more than the outcome.
- Fraser described a metallic taste, tingling at his head, and a heart rate above 200 bpm during hard workouts.