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T/F amateur endurance/strength sports exist for people who aren’t coordinated
Posted on 7/8/26 at 11:52 am
Posted on 7/8/26 at 11:52 am
A friend of mine said this and I think he might be on to something.
Basically things like ultra-marathons, iron mans, hyrox, CrossFit competitions, powerlifting etc… they exist at the amateur level for people who aren’t very good at traditional sports but want to compete. Basically the entry to these sports isn’t based around your athleticism or ability rather your training or fitness, therefore people who don’t do well in traditional sports when they are younger migrate to these sports when they are adults.
I started thinking about it and all the people I know who do the amateur competitions in these fall into this category. Not that what they do isn’t impressive but there is no talent barrier of entry to get good at it at the amateur level so it is their way of being an athlete without actually being good at sports.
Basically things like ultra-marathons, iron mans, hyrox, CrossFit competitions, powerlifting etc… they exist at the amateur level for people who aren’t very good at traditional sports but want to compete. Basically the entry to these sports isn’t based around your athleticism or ability rather your training or fitness, therefore people who don’t do well in traditional sports when they are younger migrate to these sports when they are adults.
I started thinking about it and all the people I know who do the amateur competitions in these fall into this category. Not that what they do isn’t impressive but there is no talent barrier of entry to get good at it at the amateur level so it is their way of being an athlete without actually being good at sports.
This post was edited on 7/8/26 at 11:54 am
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Posted on 7/8/26 at 11:54 am to Tiger1242
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ultra-marathons, iron mans, hyrox, CrossFit competitions, powerlifting etc… they exist at the amateur level for people who aren’t very good at traditional sports but want to compete.
OR, hear me out...they want to be physically fit and stay in good shape?
I doubt it has one iota to do with how good they are at baseball.
Posted on 7/8/26 at 11:56 am to Tiger1242
The one guy I know who is very into CrossFit is a 2.5 handicap in golf and played college baseball (though not major D-1).
I think it’s a popular competition outlet for people who have no logical league they can compete in after college.
Of course that applies to people in your example as well.
After college, there just isn’t a way to play competitive sports for most people.
I think it’s a popular competition outlet for people who have no logical league they can compete in after college.
Of course that applies to people in your example as well.
After college, there just isn’t a way to play competitive sports for most people.
Posted on 7/8/26 at 11:57 am to WG_Dawg
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OR, hear me out...they want to be physically fit and stay in good shape?
I doubt it has one iota to do with how good they are at baseball.
I didn’t say it was a bad thing. But also, you can stay fit and be in shape without doing competitions. I’m saying a lot of the people who compete in these events are trying to find a competitive athletic venture, but they really aren’t very good at traditional sports so this is their outlet.
Posted on 7/8/26 at 11:58 am to Keys Open Doors
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The one guy I know who is very into CrossFit is a 2.5 handicap in golf and played college baseball (though not major D-1).
Does he do the competitions? How does he fare in them?
Posted on 7/8/26 at 12:03 pm to Tiger1242
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aren’t very good at traditional sports
So you mean not the sports that have been played for thousands of years?
Posted on 7/8/26 at 12:12 pm to facher08
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So you mean not the sports that have been played for thousands of years?
No I mean traditional team sports in our culture but I’m assuming you knew that and are trying to sound smart.
Posted on 7/8/26 at 12:14 pm to Tiger1242
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No I mean traditional team sports in our culture but I’m assuming you knew that and are trying to sound smart.
No, I didn't know that because you didn't say that, and people say retarded stuff on this site all the time.
Posted on 7/8/26 at 12:17 pm to Tiger1242
lol soccer is super technical
Posted on 7/8/26 at 12:23 pm to Tiger1242
I think some people fall into these categories. But also, there's many people who are former athletes from a variety of sports, who simply missed playing sports and having the opportunity to compete against others.
Posted on 7/8/26 at 12:24 pm to Tiger1242
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but they really aren’t very good at traditional sports so this is their outlet.
You are also missing a large segment that just were never into sports growing up, and less so as adults. Therefore, they are not as good at them because they don't care, and even if they wanted to start playing in their 20s & 30s; they would be so far behind the learning curve from those of us that have played since we were kids. Of course, if many of them put the effort, they could learn quickly; but they would get lost in the small nuances.
I know a handful of Marines that fell in love with crossfit & GoRuck after retiring from the military. They have enjoyed playing softball & beach volleyball; but they were never into them as those were "drinking activities". The workout sports give them the competitive juices that many people crave, even if they never play a sport with a ball.
Posted on 7/8/26 at 12:25 pm to Weekend Warrior79
I mean this is, almost exactly, the thing I said in the OP 
Posted on 7/8/26 at 12:31 pm to Tiger1242
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therefore people who don’t do well in traditional sports when they are younger migrate to these sports when they are adults.
You made this comment above, the phrasing you used implies they tried, failed or were not good, and then latched on to these endurance/strength activities/sports as an outlet. I was pointing out that you are downplaying those that just didn't care to try.
People already gave some examples of those that played at various levels and into college and could have added some anecdotal examples of those as well.
Another thought is
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but there is no talent barrier of entry to get good at it at the amateur level so it is their way of being an athlete without actually being good at sports.
With a lot of the guys I know, there really is no way to know how good they would be at certain sports because they just don't have a desire to play
This post was edited on 7/8/26 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 7/8/26 at 12:32 pm to Weekend Warrior79
Fair enough, how about, “people who aren’t good at traditional team/ball sports for a variety of societal and social reasons”.
Is that inclusive enough for you?
Is that inclusive enough for you?
Posted on 7/8/26 at 12:35 pm to Tiger1242
Yep. My feels are all better 
Posted on 7/8/26 at 12:37 pm to Tiger1242
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Basically the entry to these sports isn’t based around your athleticism
How are you defining “athleticism?” What criteria are you using to determine that someone who plays men’s league baseball is more “athletic” than someone who swims/bikes/runs 140 miles in 17 hours?
Posted on 7/8/26 at 12:39 pm to Tiger1242
I think you would be surprised at how generally athletic & coordinated the people are who choose those sports to focus on. People who lack overall athleticism & hip control (the basis for success in most sports) aren’t becoming stud endurance sports competitors.
This is a half-baked theory that simply doesn’t pass the smell test.
This is a half-baked theory that simply doesn’t pass the smell test.
Posted on 7/8/26 at 12:45 pm to Tiger1242
This is really really dumb. One of the dumbest takes I've ever seen on this board.
This post was edited on 7/8/26 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 7/8/26 at 12:50 pm to iwyLSUiwy
Yeah, this is bad
Fitness as a hobby has always been a thing. It has just taken on new forms.
Fitness as a hobby has always been a thing. It has just taken on new forms.
Posted on 7/8/26 at 12:54 pm to Lester Earl
Honestly sounds like two fat guys sitting around talking. "Pffttff, look at these in shape CrossFit athletes. probably didn't even play baseball in High School like me. Ha, dorks"
I did CrossFit for years. My wife still does it and competes in Hyrox. We both grew up playing sports and the gyms are filled with ex and current athletes.
I did CrossFit for years. My wife still does it and competes in Hyrox. We both grew up playing sports and the gyms are filled with ex and current athletes.
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