\u201cWhat we really aspire people to leave with regardless if they\u2019re showing up as a spectator or as a competitor is (to) really embrace the community. \u2026 Take the focus off of yourself a little bit, regardless of what stake you play, and invest in other people and watch other people compete. \u2026 Everybody can inspire you.
\u201dWodapalooza (WZA), co-founded by Peak 360 CrossFit owner Guido Trinidad, began as a one-day fitness competition in Miami in 2012. Since then, the competition has evolved into a four-day fitness festival, uniting the local Florida community and athletes from around the world in a celebration of fitness, community, and life.
Trinidad joins host Chase Ingraham to dive into the competition\u2019s 11th season, running Jan. 12 through Jan. 15.In this episode, Trinidad reflects on the evolution of the event, its impact on the CrossFit community, and how it remains true to the ethos of the competition.
He also shares the importance of providing an excellent experience for everyone participating in the event \u2014 not just athletes \u2014 and hopes the competition will continue providing \u201can experience unlike anything else\u201d to the community.
New this year due to the design of the schedule, individual athletes will also be able to compete in the team division. Trinidad gives his insight on the team competition and how he approaches programming to provide athletes with a mental and physical challenge that is safe, fun, and exciting.
Find out more about why Wodapalooza is such a well-known and special competition, and what Trinidad is most looking forward to this year.
Can\u2019t experience Wodapalooza in person? Watch the live stream on YouTube and/or the CrossFit Games website to be part of the action.
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