1. Going mental Two weeks ago you’d probably never heard of Katrin Davisdottir. Now the latest CrossFit Games women’s champ is being interviewed on ESPN. She breaks down how she went from not qualifying last year to winning this year and the mental strategies she used. (Also interesting: her vote for the toughest games workout? Murph). Extra:… Continue reading Going Mental – Newsletter #3
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100 Burpees For Time – CrossFit Tips, Tricks, and Times
Here’s how it went the first time I tried 100 Burpees For Time: A buddy mentioned he was going to give “100 Burpees For Time” a shot. Huh. Never tried it. I don’t fear burpees. Sure, I’ll give it a go… First 20: I’m flying! What’s the world record for this workout? Rep count 30: Uh,… Continue reading 100 Burpees For Time – CrossFit Tips, Tricks, and Times
Comfort Zone
Culled from the Tumblrverse: If you’re not out of your comfort zone with two to three minutes to go in your workout, then there’s something wrong. – Michael Roach (via f**kyeahcrossfit) Pair with Camille Leblanc-Bazinet’s 3 Mental Tips For CrossFit
Bruce Lee Says: If You Want A New Snatch PR You Must Chill
How’s you like to improve your snatch without any extra training? Here’s a great article explaining why a pre-lift routine is critical to nailing PRs. The post below from Fubarbell explains how a routine helps top level athletes make big lifts. Normally, I’m pretty skeptical but this post basically mirrors what a number of CrossFitters… Continue reading Bruce Lee Says: If You Want A New Snatch PR You Must Chill