Laura Horvath, Chris Hinshaw & James Sprague: What Separates Champions From Everyone Else

What does it actually mean to win at the highest level? In this powerful compilation, I’m with 2024 CrossFit Games champion James Sprague, 2023 CrossFit Games champion Laura Horvath, and legendary endurance coach Chris Hinshaw to unpack the mental game behind elite performance, the vulnerability that follows victory, and why champions are often more fragile in the moments just after they win. What does winning mean to you right now? Connect with James Sprague Website: https://games.crossfit.com/athlete/900251 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@spraguerrrr?si=zTrH9d5valcjlq-t Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spraguerrrr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spraguerrrr/ Connect with Laura Horvath Website: https://games.crossfit.com/athlete/591912 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kaduzs23?si=3j8mXAnf38H7uGvi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurahorvaht/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurhorvath/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurahorvaht X: https://x.com/laurahorvaht Connect with Chris Hinshaw Website: https://www.aerobiccapacity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hinshaw363/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hinshaw363/ Thank you to our sponsors: Bodyhealth - Use the code “LYON20” to get 20% off your first order! https://bit.ly/4r2ImeF Our Place - Use code “DRLYON” for 10% of sitewide. https://bit.ly/4r77SiU Manukora - save 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts. https://bit.ly/4sglER1 Watch the “Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show” every Tuesday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4boCFC3 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4cWTbLG Connect with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drgabriellelyon X (Twitter): https://x.com/drgabriellelyon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyon Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro of Show 00:52 - The Rogue Invitational and qualifying 01:41 - Applying friction in elite training 02:27 - Why winners are vulnerable 02:47 - CrossFit and HYROX recovery demands 03:23 - Active versus passive rest 04:14 - Why records keep breaking 05:18 - Training by feel without wearables 06:16 - Mastering movement before intensity 07:21 - Reframing pain as growth 08:25 - How CrossFit events are structured 09:47 - Building structural integrity 10:38 - The three bases of the sport 11:34 - Getting comfortable being uncomfortable ‼️Disclaimer: The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Podcast and YouTube are for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, YouTube, or materials linked from this podcast or YouTube is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professional for any such conditions. This episode includes paid sponsorships.