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There are a few things that regularly throw athletes off at competitions. It’s important that you can prepare for different variables and situations, so that you aren’t annoyed or flustered when they...
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There are a few things that regularly throw athletes off at competitions. It’s important that you can prepare for different variables and situations, so that you aren’t annoyed or flustered when they...
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There are a few things that regularly throw athletes off at competitions. It’s important that you can prepare for different variables and situations, so that you aren’t annoyed or flustered when they...
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There are a few things that happen at competitions that mess athletes up. It’s important that you can prepare for different variables and situations, so that you aren’t annoyed or flustered when they...
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Welcome to “Guest Post Friday”! On these days, I feature posts from individuals who have solid input about the mental side of fitness, training, and life. I tend to gravitate towards witty and honest...
View ArticleInterview with Margaux Alvarez [336]
This interview features Margaux Alvarez who competed in The CrossFit Games in 2013 and 2014. I’ve known Margaux for a few years, and I’ve enjoyed watching her grow, train and compete. Margaux’s...
View ArticleUse Intervals To Create Work-Life Balance [339]
This is an example of what one of my days may look like. I have a very flexible schedule that regularly changes, but I always try to balance my day by making sure that I do certain things. My goal is...
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It’s “Guest Post Friday”! On Fridays, I feature thoughts from individuals who have strong input about the mental side of fitness, training and life. I select witty and honest articles, that give you...
View ArticleAsk Coach: Should I Attend A Level 1? [343]
Occasionally I will post frequently asked questions and my quick answers. These posts will be tagged “ask coach”, so you can find them easily. Feel free to tweet or email me if you have something that...
View ArticleOne Statement That Can Change Everything [352]
You might get to the gym and think about all of the things that you wish were different. Maybe you get to work, or an event, and you forgot something important, or you’re not feeling well. Then, you...
View ArticleGPF: Olympic Athletes Preparing For Defeat [353]
It’s “Guest Post Friday”! On Fridays, I like to feature thoughts from individuals who have strong input about the mental side of fitness, training and life. I select witty and honest articles, that...
View ArticleVideo Interview With Canada East Regional Athlete Andi S. [354]
I’ve been recording interviews with athletes who have competed at The Regionals or Games so you can learn from them. These athletes are the best in this sport and they’ve found strategies that help...
View ArticleWhen Being Defiant Can Actually Help [357]
Some people, like myself, prefer not to FIGHT emotions like fear, anxiety or stress. I typically choose to embrace what I’m feeling, figure out why, and then be okay with it. Then, I focus on...
View ArticleVideo Interview With Masters Athlete Bruce Young [359]
I’ve been recording interviews with athletes who have competed at The Regionals or Games so you can learn from them. These athletes are the best in this sport and they’ve found strategies that help...
View ArticleBuild Your “Why” To Perform Better [373]
The more you can embrace and understand why you are training, the better you’ll be at staying motivated and keeping up your intensity. I ask a lot of people why they do CrossFit, or why they train so...
View ArticleGPF: Your Mental Checklist [374]
It’s “Guest Post Friday”! On Fridays, I feature thoughts from individuals who have strong input about the mental side of fitness, training and life. I select witty and honest articles, that give you...
View Article5 Steps To Overcoming Your Fears [393]
What if I can’t make it through? What if I have a breakdown? What if things go wrong? What if others criticize me? What if I don’t know what to do? Have these questions ever consumed you? Have they...
View ArticleWhat NOT To Do During The CrossFit Open [394]
The 2015 CrossFit Games Open is here! This list will help you whether you are participating, coaching, or even if you aren’t participating but still want to get the most out of your workouts. Stay...
View ArticleCrossFit Open WOD 15.1 Tips | Mental Performance [395]
For each WOD of the 2015 Open, I will make a few tips and suggest some Mentality WOD posts that will help you. These 5 weeks are a huge physical and mental challenge, and you have to be adaptable,...
View ArticleSuccessful CrossFitters Use These Strategies [397]
The reason you aren’t at the level you might like to be, could have nothing to do with your physical capacity. You’ve learned all the moves, you are consistent, you train hard, you train smart, and...
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