….and these four-legged friends have tens of thousands of followers on Instagram.
Last updated October 11, 2024
At Morning Chalk Up (like many other fans), we love getting to know CrossFit athletes behind the scenes and getting a glimpse into their daily lives outside of the gym.
- We love to see how athletes live, what they do in their free time and who they like to spend time with at home. But we especially I love learning about their animals.
That’s partly because Morning Chalk Up’s staff is full of pet parents. Writer Teaganne Finn raises Bruce, Burger and Yogi. Meanwhile, Scott and I have a house full of cats: Frida, Ongi and Pico.
If you follow any of the athletes on social media, you’ve probably seen them, but if not, meet the cutest four-legged friends in CrossFit:
Noah Ohlsen and Max
If you’ve been following Noah Ohlsen for a while, you’ve met Max, his golden retriever.
- With 35,000 subscribers of his own accord, he’s definitely the most popular CrossFit dog, at least when it comes to social media.
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Bethany Flores, Bella and Winston
Bethany Flores’ dog, Bella, has been the center of Flores’ fitness journey. In fact, this English bulldog has graced Flores’ custom Games t-shirts since 2019.
- This year, the 2024 edition of Flores shirt introduces not only Bella but a new addition to the Flores household, Winston, an adorably fluffy gray Scottish Fold cat.
Jacob Heppner and Winston
Jacob Heppner’s Corgi, Winston, serves as a running partner, cuddler, and riding buddy.
- Another four-legged CrossFitter by his own account, Winston is almost 7 years old and seems to be one of the happiest, most spoiled, and kindest boys.
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Colten Mertens and Mable, Milly, Margot, Martha and Otis
Colten Mertens and her partner, Games athlete Ally Zierke, own five dachshunds. They also run the Mertens Dachshund Puppies business, where they breed and sell puppies. who are lovingly raised in the Mertens-Zierke house for eight weeks. This provides an alternative to puppy mills.
- The five Weiner dogs are frequently featured on Mertens’ personal Instagram account, but of course they also have their own dedicated account for anyone who needs 100% Dachshund content.
Justin Medeiros, Ellie Turner and Theo
Theo, Justin Medeiros and Ellie Turner’s cream English Golden Retriever, recently celebrated his first birthday.
- The last year has been full of adventures for the young boy, mainly involving the consumption of inedible objects such as baby pacifiers and thumb tape.
A pampered and much-loved gym dog, Theo is often featured on Turner and Medeiros’ social media accounts as well as Medeiros’ YouTube channel, so chances are you’ve seen him quite a bit. Also follow his account to follow all of his naughty (and extremely sweet) exploits.
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Danielle Brandon and Cash
Anyone who follows Danielle Brandon knows Cash.
- It’s the ultimate hug, gym brother and travel buddy. He goes on Target runs, sneaks in photo shoots and enjoys a Sunday picnic.
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He is often seen on Brandon’s Instagram account and his face could melt even the hardest heart. Brandon’s knuckles feature a tattoo of his name, so the two best friends are never apart.
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Featured image: @colten_mertens / Instagram