Hey all!
As you know, I’m seeking to eventually one day make it to the CrossFit Games.
This year has been stewn with battles of injuries, switching coaches, and the like.
Here’s my thoughts on to the upcoming CrossFit Open 2023. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to follow my journey to the CrossFit Games!
Hey all!
The CrossFit Open is here!
I’m not ready for it, but here we go!
CrossFit Open 23.1 is 14.4 repeat, which is:
AMRAP 14:
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Here’s how I did:
I did my best yet on CrossFit Open Workout 22.3. It is:
I had dreams of finishing this one, but all I got to was 5 bar muscle ups. I was happy with this, but I wanted more. My bar muscle ups suck. This will be a major push to improve over the next year.
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Deadlifts 155 lbs for women
Bar-facing burpees
10 minute time cap
I was excited about this one over CrossFit Open 22.1. However, I was extremely disappointed in my performance. You can see the video below and subscribe to my YouTube channel for more great content today!
15 minute AMRAP of:
I mean, there are no words here. I hate wall walks. I don’t understand how that is even a CrossFit move. Dumbbell snatches and box jump overs I’m just slow at.
If you are curious, here’s how I did:
For the first time in a long time, I am not looking forward to the CrossFit Open.
It’s not a big deal at my box for Friday Night Lights. Only three other people signed up I think. Dave Castro won’t be doing the announcements. Honestly, he was the only commentator I really liked.
But, I will do the workouts. I moved up to another age division this year, so fewer people to compete against. That’s the one plus.
Today, I re-did CrossFit Open Workout 21.1. This was the first time wall walks were programmed in the Open. The CrossFit workout is:
15 Minute Time Cap:
I smashed my old PR and surprised the crap out of myself. It’s always a good day when you PR.
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As most of you know, I’ve been battling injuries all year. My thumb is still not healed (could be six months from what I’ve read online), and now I caught the first of the school year cold, which has morphed into a coughing frenzy. I went to the doctor yesterday for some drugs, so hopefully that will kick this damn thing to the curb.
For the last year or so, I’ve also struggled with CrossFit workouts. Most of the time, I’m only going half-speed and just trying to get through it from a mental perspective. Yesterday, I did one of my all time favorite workouts from the Open, CrossFit Open 17.5, which is:
10 rounds for time of:
When I did this back in 2017, I held the best time for women at my box. I love thrusters and double unders. So I was excited for this one, but realistic. I’m sick, and my thumb is screwed up.
However, I beat my time by almost two whole minutes! It was cool to see that when I want it, it’s still there — even if I’m not 100%.
Every year, a lot of CrossFitters participate in the CrossFit Open in hopes of being tops in their gym, their age group, or to top themselves from last year. We used to be able to compare ourselves in the Region, which gave us some valid numbers. However, this year, it’s you against everyone, which really doesn’t tell you a whole lot. Now, you’re going to have to evaluate yourself.
The CrossFit Open has changed nothing for me. I’m still working the two moves I actually care about: ring muscle ups and handstand walks. These are fun for me. Strict handstand push ups are not. I know in my mind I’m stronger than last year. But the CrossFit Open proved nothing for me, nor will it change anything for me.
What about you? Did the CrossFit Open change your fitness?
I like the CrossFit Open, but let’s face it, five weeks of workouts meant to test your skills and where each workout is a competition (with yourself if no one else) is challenging. It disrupts training, alters your routine, and keeps you stressed out on Thursday night until you finish the workout.
CrossFit Open Workout 19.5 was as predicted:
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Because this was the Open, I kipped the chest to bar pull ups because it’s faster for me and because my strict chest to bar pull ups go relatively quickly. This was a mistake since I ended up tearing in 4 places, making the workout miserable for me. I had to stop and grab hand guards and it was overall dumb after that.
I haven’t torn in a year because I don’t normally kip anything for that very reason. Needless to say, I’m not exactly thrilled about the upcoming week, having to limit my workouts until my hands heal. Plus, I’m already dealing with a calf strain, so this week overall will suck.
I’m glad the CrossFit Open is over, so things can return to normal — as normal as a CrossFit life can get.
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