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Why we want you to do the Erg Games… (Especially, if you think you can’t). 

Gang, without boring you to death with the ‘why we created FACTR’ speech, I hope you know how passionate we are about inspiring people to use their fitness in the real world.

Truthfully, I believe we do a great job of this already and many of you are seasoned pros when it comes to events. It gives me so much life to see that there’s now a growing community of people that are starting to flirt with the idea of doing your first fitness race/event… However, I know there’s many of you who are in the mindset of “yeah, but i could never do that’. 

Well, remember those seasoned pros I mentioned before? Yep, they once thought this way too. 

So, this begs the question "why and how do you become this person"…

Honestly, I could list a million reasons as to why we’re so passionate about getting people to use their fitness for more; some of which may light a fire in you, some may completely miss the mark. Such as…

- The feeling of accomplishment after achieving something you didn’t think you could. 

- The opening of new doors for you mentally, physically and emotionally.

- The amazing memories you’ll make and people you meet. 

- Setting an example and inspiring your children and family. 

- Giving your training purpose beyond just wanting to look sexy / not being an old fart.

- Doing something just for you. 

 

There is so much power in all of these examples.

So maybe, if we’re being honest with each other, you do want a bit of this after all, perhaps you just believe you can’t, or that you're not ready. 

Let me remind you, you are already someone that consistently turns up and …

A) Smashes my bootcamps - Proving you’re physically fit enough. 

B) Survives hours of Olie’s music - Proving you’re mentally resilient enough. 

C) You put up with Rich’s terrible jokes - Proving anything is possible if you lean into it.

 

Here is all the proof you need that you are in-fact already a badass motherfucker that can do hard things. 

I believe the Erg Games is the perfect opportunity for you to do just that. Surrounded by people just like you, in a familiar environment, where nothing is taken too seriously.

You already trust us with your fitness, so please trust me with this. There’s no better feeling than signing up to something that scares you, and getting through it with amazing people. 

I’ll finish with this… To the athletes who compete week in week out, to the beginners reading this who might be lacking in confidence to try something new. Please DONT do the ERG games because I or somebody else have twisted your arm.

DO the games because…

- You want to make great connections in the gym.
- You want to have fun whilst stepping out of your comfort zone.
- You get to display the fitness that YOU have built here with us. 

Whether this is just another event to you, or if it’s the event that can be the catalyst for the rest of your fitness journey.

Let’s do it together. 

Chaney xx

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