Haley Adams speaks out for the first time about her departure from CrossFit

Haley Adams has spoken publicly for the first time about why she once stepped away from CrossFit. In a new podcast episode, she says the sport was doing something to her that she did not like, which ultimately led to her decision to stop.

Notably, Adams describes how that same departure also showed her the way back. She does not go into further detail about her mental or physical state in the caption, but the tone suggests a personal and candid conversation.

The episode is available on Spotify and is a production in collaboration with @hinshaw363, coach Andy Hinshaw, who is well known for his work with CrossFit athletes at the highest level.

For those who want to understand Adams' background, she has been among the world's best for years and has finished in the top of the CrossFit Games on multiple occasions, making this a rare look behind the scenes.