Froning prepares for ironman marathon

Rich Froning has announced via Instagram that he is taking on a new challenge, preparing for an ironman triathlon with a specific focus on the marathon segment at the end of the race.

The four-time CrossFit Games champion is working with Joshua J. Holland and shoe brand Vivobarefoot, who he says are 'pointing him in the right direction'.

Froning does not mention a specific date or event in his post. The fact that he is targeting a full ironman at all is noteworthy, as it represents a significant step outside the CrossFit circuit that made his name.