Brute Events

  • “It’s not just on the body, but it’s also in the mind.” – Adrian Conway

    At the Brute Athlete Camp this October, you’ll get the ultimate Brute experience as you train side-by-side with our world-class coaches and elite athletes to improve mentally and physically.

    Over the course of the 2-day camp, you’ll get the opportunity to focus on weaknesses you may face as an athlete and learn the processes you can follow to turn them around. You’ll walk away from this unique experience of in-person knowledge bombs and training sessions with a new understanding on how to turn those weaknesses into strengths.

    Plus, you’ll leave with 60 days of Brute programming. Not bad, right?

    Sign up here and join us in keepin’ Austin weird.

  • A Guide to Viewing the 2018 CF Games

    The day elite CF athletes have been training for all year is here — the CF Games! Dun, dun, dunnnnn.

    The individuals and teams who came out as the top five in their region are now competing in some of the most gut-wrenching workouts they’ve ever endured.

    The Games will include your typical CF movements but isn’t limited to encompassing all areas of fitness. From gymnastics and endurance to obstacle courses and Marine-style workouts, you never know what Dave Castro is going to come up with.

    2018’s competition has kicked off with what’s been said to be the most challenging first day in the history of the CF Games — proving the next five days are ganna be real intense!

    Here’s a quick breakdown on Brutes to watch, and how.

    Brute Strength Athletes

    • Female Athletes: Justine Beath, Kara Saunders
    • Male Athletes: Dean Linder-Leighton
    • Team Members: Jared Stevens (CrossFit 417)
    • Masters Athletes: Curtis Dunn, Mary-Beth Prodromides, Wes Schneider
    • Teen Athletes: Haley Adams, Rylie Krahn, Dallin Pepper, Tudor Magda

    Competition Schedule

    All times are in Central Standard Time.

    Wednesday

    8:20 – 10:00 – Individuals – Crit

    10:20 – 11:40 – Team – Bike Deadlift

    11:55 -12:40 – Individuals – 30 Muscle-Ups

    12:50-2:34 – Individuals – CF Total

    3:00-4:20 – Team – 30s

    5:10-9:10 – Individuals – Marathon Row

    Thursday

    8:00-1:09 – Age Groups – Rope Yoke

    Friday

    9:00-11:15 – Individuals – Battleground

    9:00-1:08 – Age Groups – 1RM + P.S.

    11:30-12:50 – Team Battleground

    1:12-2:00 – Team – 1RM Snatch

    3:00-5:15 – Individuals – TBA

    3:00-6:55 – Age Groups – Rope and Yoke

    5:30-6:50 – Team – Synchro Worm

    7:10-8:30 – Individual – Fibonacci

    Saturday

    8:30-11:09 – Age Groups – Jump Finish

    8:45-10:15 – Individuals – TBA

    10:30-12:00 – Team – TBA

    11:20-1:59 – Age Groups – Jump Finish

    12:15-12:55 – Individuals – TBA

    1:40-3:00 – Team – TBA

    2:20-5:15 – Age Groups – AG Chipper

    4:00-5:40 – Team – TBA

    6:00-8:42 – Individuals – TBA

    Sunday

    8:30-9:50 – Team – TBA

    9:00-1:50 – Age Groups – Event 10

    10:20-11:51 – Individuals – TBA

    12:20-1:04 – Team – TBA

    1:59-4:10 – Age Groups – Event 11

    2:00-5:12 – Individuals – TBA

    Live Streaming

    If you’re not able to be in Madison to watch the Games live in person, it’s 2018 so there’s obviously a solution that’ll give you the chance to sit in your desk and “work” while you watch.

    A couple options for live streaming: 

    Watch on TV

    CBS and CBS Sports Network (all times are CT)

    Thursday, Aug. 2: Day 1 Highlights, 9 p.m., CBSSN

    Friday, Aug. 3: Day 2 Highlights 2 p.m., CBSSN

    Saturday, Aug. 4:  Day 3 (LIVE) 12 a.m., CBS

    Saturday, Aug. 4: Day 3 Highlights 9 p.m., CBSSN

    Sunday, Aug. 5: Day 4 (LIVE) 11 p.m., CBS

    Sunday, Aug. 5: Day 4 Highlights 9 p.m., CBSSN

    Sunday, Sept. 2: Recap 4 p.m., CBS

    CBS Sports Digital 

    Wednesday, Aug.1: Individuals and Teams 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

    Thursday, Aug. 2: Individuals and Teams 7:45 a.m. – 8 p.m.

    Thursday, Aug. 2: Masters and Teenagers 7:50 a.m. – 4:50 p.m.

    Friday, Aug. 3: Individuals and Teams 7:45 a.m. – 8 p.m.

    Friday, Aug. 3: Masters and Teenagers 7:50 a.m. – 4:50 p.m.

    Saturday, Aug. 4: Masters and Teenagers 7:20 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    Saturday, Aug. 4: Individuals and Teams 7:30 a.m. – 7:45 p.m.

    Sunday, Aug. 5: Individuals and Teams, and Awards Ceremony 7:15 a.m. – 6 p.m.

    Sunday, Aug. 5: Masters and Teenagers 7:50 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    For more fitness-related knowledge, follow Brute Strength on Instagram or Facebook — we promise we’ll keep you entertained.

    If you’re looking for more details on the 2018 Games, you can find them here on CrossFit’s website.