In this episode of the Bear Grease Render, Crossfit legend Rich Froning and Mayhem Hunt Media Director, Scott Vander Sloot, join host Clay Newcomb, Bear Newcomb, and Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker, around the fire at deer camp. Rich discusses his journey from being a firefighter to competing in his first Crossfit games and ultimately claiming the title of "World's Fittest Man." Also, he shares what is really important in his life. --------------- If you have comments on the show, send us a note to beargrease@themeateater.com Listen to the Bear Grease Podcast here: https://www.themeateater.com/listen/bear-grease #beargrease #meateater #fueledbynature ------------- Follow Clay Newcomb on IG: https://www.instagram.com/clay_newcomb/?hl=en Shop Bear Grease Merch: https://store.themeateater.com/search?q=bear+grease&search-button=&lang=en_US Shop First Lite's hunting apparel: https://www.firstlite.com/ Shop FHF Gear: https://www.fhfgear.com/ Chapters: 00:00 From Firefighter to Fitness Icon 09:54 The Evolution of Hunting 20:01 CrossFit: The Journey of a Champion 30:02 Life Beyond Competition 37:47 Pushing Limits: The Drive for Hard Challenges 40:35 The Pressure of Competition: Expectations and Reality 44:18 Identity Beyond Competition: Finding True Self 55:28 Faith and Identity: The Core of Existence 01:06:43 Nutrition and Fitness: The Foundation of Health