At the CrossFit Games, all eyes were on the story unfolding on the competition floor. But you don’t have to go far to find hundreds more stories unfolding in CrossFit gyms in the surrounding area.⁣ ⁣ While the world’s fittest were chasing podium finishes in San Jose, local affiliates across the city were opening their doors, welcoming visitors from around the world to train together, share a workout, and experience a community they’ve never met, but somehow already know.⁣ ⁣ Every person in this community carries a story.⁣ ⁣ A story of surviving illness.⁣ Of rebuilding after injury.⁣ Of finding confidence after years without it.⁣ Of choosing health.⁣ Of discovering strength they never knew they had.⁣ Of showing up, again and again, when life made it hard.⁣ ⁣ The athletes who competed for the title of Fittest on Earth inspire us with what’s possible. But they’re only one chapter of the story.⁣ ⁣ The CrossFit community is built in affiliates. In early morning classes, shared high-fives, i...