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4 things I learned from the CrossFit Games
Lessons on Performance, Mindset and Surroundings
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One of our InnerFight coaches, Carmen Bosmans, competed in the 2019 CrossFit games. Here are the top 4 things she learned from the experience!
4 lessons I learned competing at the 2019 CrossFit Games
Number one: preparation doesn’t last long
No matter how well you prepare, it can be over very quickly.
Due to the change of the structure in this year's games, there were some many brutal cuts, which left no room for mistakes. After only the first event 50% of the athletes were cut.
This was to remove the vast number of people who were deemed not fit enough to compete on the big stage at the CrossFit Games. What wasn’t first looked upon was the athletes who got cut because of a mistake they had made or a no rep they had received.
This resulted in those individuals dropping too far down the leaderboard, and not being able to make the next cut off. This in fact happened to several previous ‘Games athletes’ such as Streat Hoerner and Tim Paulson, who have competed multiple times on the big stage.
Does this mean they are not fit enough? No, of course it doesn’t, we are just humans and humans make mistakes This being said…. “The Best Always Wins!”
Number two: enjoy the journey
The lead up to the Games was in fact the most fun! The quote “Enjoy the journey, not the destination” does in fact have a lot of truth in it.
I’ve been competing for 7 years now and usually my prime focus has always been on the competition itself, instead of the process towards this end goal. This has by far been one of the most important things I’ve learned over the few past years.
The 2019 season was totally different for me, as I qualified for the Games through the open and I received a confirmed National Champion spot for Belgium.
This is where the real fun actually began… “training for the 2019 CrossFit Games”. This was a dream of mine ever since I competed in my first competition back in 2012.
Although I was aware of the cuts to the field of athletes, my main objective was to do my very best. Due to this, it enabled me to apply the right mindset towards my training and enjoying the whole lead up to my first Games appearance – instead of having my sole focus being on the games.
Although I did end up being in one of the first cuts, I still loved every moment of the experience!
Number three: consistency is key
The best always WINS. Why is this? Because no matter the circumstances, they always perform.
I learnt several things from being in the presence of Mat Fraser and Tia-Clair Toomey. Two of the biggest lessons were:
- They both had the ability to change their head space when they required.
- When they were not competing, they were able to adapt and relax in their own environment.
During the warm up area, they were focused on the task ahead, but were able to joke around and have some ‘trash talk’. But ultimately as soon as they stepped on the competition area, they were switched on and were ready to go! You can see it in their eyes, they are here to WIN!
Number four: your team really matters
Continuing on from this, both champions only had a select few individuals with them, whom they clearly trusted. The people you surround yourself with have a huge impact on your experience and play a key role on your success.
I had such a positive and relaxed environment during both the days before and within the Games, which made me cherish and appreciate every moment during the whole experience.
Three months leading up to the Games, Ricky joined our coaching team at Innerfight and from that day onwards I gained myself a training partner. I actually had never really minded training on my own but having someone there who was willing to do every session with me no matter what, made it so much more fun. Thanks Ricky!
I was lucky to fly out to the US two weeks before the Games started. I Spent 5 days in Chicago with Jamie Green, who finished in 3rd place and Elliot Simmonds, my coach who came 19th. I am so proud of their achievements and I am grateful that we got this opportunity together and to make great memories.
Once in Madison, we had a pre-games training camp, where we joined the “Red Pill” athletes: Briggsy, Emma, Kelly, Jows and Andy. These individuals are down to earth, positive minded people, who have a good sense of humour! Exactly what I needed to have a good time.
Lastly, a little thank you note to Cpt. Brooksy and his son James for traveling all the way to Madison and cheering so loud. I could hear them all over the field!
It won’t be long before the next CrossFit games is happening. Are you thinking about trying the CrossFit open? Message me on cb@innerfight.com for tips or even to set up some 1-on-1 coaching!
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ENGINE
Running into your Mikkos Cals from last week for Erg intervals into Running.
GYMNASTICS
This week we continue to focus on Toes to Bar utilising other skill work/progressions for the movement before we shift our focus to Handstand hold/walk work!
HYROX
Hyrox Specific Strength work into running into a sled and farmers carry workout.
MOBILITY
There is no mobility this week. It will resume on Saturday, 25th of January.
PURE STRENGTH
On Monday in Pure Strength, we are hitting some banded bench presses and progressing the loading on this and the banded row. Wednesday, we have banded back squats followed by some heavy hip thrusts.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in Weightlifting, we are focused on the Hang Snatch, which has some snatch balance, a Heavy Snatch complex, and some Pulls.
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Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oomJAa31vKy3hQNG6
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Monday
Time: 5:59am and 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Mobility and Tempo
AM Session:
We will start the session with a 20 mins recovery run, then head into out mobility.
We will be doing this session outside, so please dress in warm clothing. We will provide yoga mats, but feel free to bring your own.
PM Session: This evening we will have our Tempo Run, which will be 6 mins at 7/10 and 3 mins recovery.
x4. Aim to keep a 7/10 effort on each block of work.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oomJAa31vKy3hQNG6
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. The session today will be 2km at 10km pace into 400m repeats at 3km pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
If you didn't run track, today we have some speed work for you. The session is 1km repeats, each with a 2 mins rest. Keep the effort about 8/10 on the km runs.
Friday
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be holding the tempo pace (7/10) for 5 mins, each with a 1 min rest. Repeat the sequce 7x before coffees at 7am as a community.
Sunday
Time: 06:00
Session: Dirtopia
Location: The Sevens, check WA for exact Location:
From 6am - midday clients and coaches will be running Dirtopia. Come along and support if you are not running.
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We start the week with hinge endurance and a spicy partner, AMRAP, with Deadlift ski and wall walks. On Tuesday, we have some gymnastics and interval work. Wednesday, we are working on our overhead strength with the push press and push jerk, followed by a fast workout and the second week of our assault bike work progression. Thursday, we are snatching in the strength piece and then a For Time workout to get after. We finish the week with a double workout for Friday therapy.
Monday:
Strength:
Barbell Good Mornings into Banded Good Mornings
Conditioning:
AMRAP 20 Partner Workout
15/12 cal Ski
8 DL (120/80)
3 wall walks
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Kipping Pull Ups + Ring Rows
B) Wall Balls + Goblet Wall Sit
Conditioning:
In a 3 Minute window
30/24 Cal Row
10 burpee over the rower
AMRAP in the remaining time Box Jump steps down
rest 2 mins
x 4
Wednesday:
Strength:
Push Press + Push Jerk
Conditioning:
30-20-10
Alt Db Reverse lunge (2 x 50/35)
DB STOH
AB Mat sit-ups
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Snatch Complex Power Snatch + Hang Power Snatch + OHS
Conditioning:
5 rounds for time
12 Power Snatch (40/30)
12 Push-ups
30 Air squats
Friday:
Some 5-minute intervals to finish off the week. Will you be able to hold the pace? Have your running shoes, your lung,s and your gymnastic game ready!
One of our InnerFight coaches, Carmen Bosmans, competed in the 2019 CrossFit games. Here are the top 4 things she learned from the experience!
4 lessons I learned competing at the 2019 CrossFit Games
Number one: preparation doesn’t last long
No matter how well you prepare, it can be over very quickly.
Due to the change of the structure in this year's games, there were some many brutal cuts, which left no room for mistakes. After only the first event 50% of the athletes were cut.
This was to remove the vast number of people who were deemed not fit enough to compete on the big stage at the CrossFit Games. What wasn’t first looked upon was the athletes who got cut because of a mistake they had made or a no rep they had received.
This resulted in those individuals dropping too far down the leaderboard, and not being able to make the next cut off. This in fact happened to several previous ‘Games athletes’ such as Streat Hoerner and Tim Paulson, who have competed multiple times on the big stage.
Does this mean they are not fit enough? No, of course it doesn’t, we are just humans and humans make mistakes This being said…. “The Best Always Wins!”
Number two: enjoy the journey
The lead up to the Games was in fact the most fun! The quote “Enjoy the journey, not the destination” does in fact have a lot of truth in it.
I’ve been competing for 7 years now and usually my prime focus has always been on the competition itself, instead of the process towards this end goal. This has by far been one of the most important things I’ve learned over the few past years.
The 2019 season was totally different for me, as I qualified for the Games through the open and I received a confirmed National Champion spot for Belgium.
This is where the real fun actually began… “training for the 2019 CrossFit Games”. This was a dream of mine ever since I competed in my first competition back in 2012.
Although I was aware of the cuts to the field of athletes, my main objective was to do my very best. Due to this, it enabled me to apply the right mindset towards my training and enjoying the whole lead up to my first Games appearance – instead of having my sole focus being on the games.
Although I did end up being in one of the first cuts, I still loved every moment of the experience!
Number three: consistency is key
The best always WINS. Why is this? Because no matter the circumstances, they always perform.
I learnt several things from being in the presence of Mat Fraser and Tia-Clair Toomey. Two of the biggest lessons were:
- They both had the ability to change their head space when they required.
- When they were not competing, they were able to adapt and relax in their own environment.
During the warm up area, they were focused on the task ahead, but were able to joke around and have some ‘trash talk’. But ultimately as soon as they stepped on the competition area, they were switched on and were ready to go! You can see it in their eyes, they are here to WIN!
Number four: your team really matters
Continuing on from this, both champions only had a select few individuals with them, whom they clearly trusted. The people you surround yourself with have a huge impact on your experience and play a key role on your success.
I had such a positive and relaxed environment during both the days before and within the Games, which made me cherish and appreciate every moment during the whole experience.
Three months leading up to the Games, Ricky joined our coaching team at Innerfight and from that day onwards I gained myself a training partner. I actually had never really minded training on my own but having someone there who was willing to do every session with me no matter what, made it so much more fun. Thanks Ricky!
I was lucky to fly out to the US two weeks before the Games started. I Spent 5 days in Chicago with Jamie Green, who finished in 3rd place and Elliot Simmonds, my coach who came 19th. I am so proud of their achievements and I am grateful that we got this opportunity together and to make great memories.
Once in Madison, we had a pre-games training camp, where we joined the “Red Pill” athletes: Briggsy, Emma, Kelly, Jows and Andy. These individuals are down to earth, positive minded people, who have a good sense of humour! Exactly what I needed to have a good time.
Lastly, a little thank you note to Cpt. Brooksy and his son James for traveling all the way to Madison and cheering so loud. I could hear them all over the field!
It won’t be long before the next CrossFit games is happening. Are you thinking about trying the CrossFit open? Message me on cb@innerfight.com for tips or even to set up some 1-on-1 coaching!
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oomJAa31vKy3hQNG6
Monday
Time: 5:59am and 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Mobility and Tempo
AM Session:
We will start the session with a 20 mins recovery run, then head into out mobility.
We will be doing this session outside, so please dress in warm clothing. We will provide yoga mats, but feel free to bring your own.
PM Session: This evening we will have our Tempo Run, which will be 6 mins at 7/10 and 3 mins recovery.
x4. Aim to keep a 7/10 effort on each block of work.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oomJAa31vKy3hQNG6
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. The session today will be 2km at 10km pace into 400m repeats at 3km pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
If you didn't run track, today we have some speed work for you. The session is 1km repeats, each with a 2 mins rest. Keep the effort about 8/10 on the km runs.
Friday
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be holding the tempo pace (7/10) for 5 mins, each with a 1 min rest. Repeat the sequce 7x before coffees at 7am as a community.
Sunday
Time: 06:00
Session: Dirtopia
Location: The Sevens, check WA for exact Location:
From 6am - midday clients and coaches will be running Dirtopia. Come along and support if you are not running.
We start the week with hinge endurance and a spicy partner, AMRAP, with Deadlift ski and wall walks. On Tuesday, we have some gymnastics and interval work. Wednesday, we are working on our overhead strength with the push press and push jerk, followed by a fast workout and the second week of our assault bike work progression. Thursday, we are snatching in the strength piece and then a For Time workout to get after. We finish the week with a double workout for Friday therapy.
Monday:
Strength:
Barbell Good Mornings into Banded Good Mornings
Conditioning:
AMRAP 20 Partner Workout
15/12 cal Ski
8 DL (120/80)
3 wall walks
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Kipping Pull Ups + Ring Rows
B) Wall Balls + Goblet Wall Sit
Conditioning:
In a 3 Minute window
30/24 Cal Row
10 burpee over the rower
AMRAP in the remaining time Box Jump steps down
rest 2 mins
x 4
Wednesday:
Strength:
Push Press + Push Jerk
Conditioning:
30-20-10
Alt Db Reverse lunge (2 x 50/35)
DB STOH
AB Mat sit-ups
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Snatch Complex Power Snatch + Hang Power Snatch + OHS
Conditioning:
5 rounds for time
12 Power Snatch (40/30)
12 Push-ups
30 Air squats
Friday:
Some 5-minute intervals to finish off the week. Will you be able to hold the pace? Have your running shoes, your lung,s and your gymnastic game ready!
ENGINE
Running into your Mikkos Cals from last week for Erg intervals into Running.
GYMNASTICS
This week we continue to focus on Toes to Bar utilising other skill work/progressions for the movement before we shift our focus to Handstand hold/walk work!
HYROX
Hyrox Specific Strength work into running into a sled and farmers carry workout.
MOBILITY
There is no mobility this week. It will resume on Saturday, 25th of January.
PURE STRENGTH
On Monday in Pure Strength, we are hitting some banded bench presses and progressing the loading on this and the banded row. Wednesday, we have banded back squats followed by some heavy hip thrusts.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in Weightlifting, we are focused on the Hang Snatch, which has some snatch balance, a Heavy Snatch complex, and some Pulls.
One of our InnerFight coaches, Carmen Bosmans, competed in the 2019 CrossFit games. Here are the top 4 things she learned from the experience!
4 lessons I learned competing at the 2019 CrossFit Games
Number one: preparation doesn’t last long
No matter how well you prepare, it can be over very quickly.
Due to the change of the structure in this year's games, there were some many brutal cuts, which left no room for mistakes. After only the first event 50% of the athletes were cut.
This was to remove the vast number of people who were deemed not fit enough to compete on the big stage at the CrossFit Games. What wasn’t first looked upon was the athletes who got cut because of a mistake they had made or a no rep they had received.
This resulted in those individuals dropping too far down the leaderboard, and not being able to make the next cut off. This in fact happened to several previous ‘Games athletes’ such as Streat Hoerner and Tim Paulson, who have competed multiple times on the big stage.
Does this mean they are not fit enough? No, of course it doesn’t, we are just humans and humans make mistakes This being said…. “The Best Always Wins!”
Number two: enjoy the journey
The lead up to the Games was in fact the most fun! The quote “Enjoy the journey, not the destination” does in fact have a lot of truth in it.
I’ve been competing for 7 years now and usually my prime focus has always been on the competition itself, instead of the process towards this end goal. This has by far been one of the most important things I’ve learned over the few past years.
The 2019 season was totally different for me, as I qualified for the Games through the open and I received a confirmed National Champion spot for Belgium.
This is where the real fun actually began… “training for the 2019 CrossFit Games”. This was a dream of mine ever since I competed in my first competition back in 2012.
Although I was aware of the cuts to the field of athletes, my main objective was to do my very best. Due to this, it enabled me to apply the right mindset towards my training and enjoying the whole lead up to my first Games appearance – instead of having my sole focus being on the games.
Although I did end up being in one of the first cuts, I still loved every moment of the experience!
Number three: consistency is key
The best always WINS. Why is this? Because no matter the circumstances, they always perform.
I learnt several things from being in the presence of Mat Fraser and Tia-Clair Toomey. Two of the biggest lessons were:
- They both had the ability to change their head space when they required.
- When they were not competing, they were able to adapt and relax in their own environment.
During the warm up area, they were focused on the task ahead, but were able to joke around and have some ‘trash talk’. But ultimately as soon as they stepped on the competition area, they were switched on and were ready to go! You can see it in their eyes, they are here to WIN!
Number four: your team really matters
Continuing on from this, both champions only had a select few individuals with them, whom they clearly trusted. The people you surround yourself with have a huge impact on your experience and play a key role on your success.
I had such a positive and relaxed environment during both the days before and within the Games, which made me cherish and appreciate every moment during the whole experience.
Three months leading up to the Games, Ricky joined our coaching team at Innerfight and from that day onwards I gained myself a training partner. I actually had never really minded training on my own but having someone there who was willing to do every session with me no matter what, made it so much more fun. Thanks Ricky!
I was lucky to fly out to the US two weeks before the Games started. I Spent 5 days in Chicago with Jamie Green, who finished in 3rd place and Elliot Simmonds, my coach who came 19th. I am so proud of their achievements and I am grateful that we got this opportunity together and to make great memories.
Once in Madison, we had a pre-games training camp, where we joined the “Red Pill” athletes: Briggsy, Emma, Kelly, Jows and Andy. These individuals are down to earth, positive minded people, who have a good sense of humour! Exactly what I needed to have a good time.
Lastly, a little thank you note to Cpt. Brooksy and his son James for traveling all the way to Madison and cheering so loud. I could hear them all over the field!
It won’t be long before the next CrossFit games is happening. Are you thinking about trying the CrossFit open? Message me on cb@innerfight.com for tips or even to set up some 1-on-1 coaching!
Monday
Time: 5:59am and 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Mobility and Tempo
AM Session:
We will start the session with a 20 mins recovery run, then head into out mobility.
We will be doing this session outside, so please dress in warm clothing. We will provide yoga mats, but feel free to bring your own.
PM Session: This evening we will have our Tempo Run, which will be 6 mins at 7/10 and 3 mins recovery.
x4. Aim to keep a 7/10 effort on each block of work.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oomJAa31vKy3hQNG6
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. The session today will be 2km at 10km pace into 400m repeats at 3km pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
If you didn't run track, today we have some speed work for you. The session is 1km repeats, each with a 2 mins rest. Keep the effort about 8/10 on the km runs.
Friday
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be holding the tempo pace (7/10) for 5 mins, each with a 1 min rest. Repeat the sequce 7x before coffees at 7am as a community.
Sunday
Time: 06:00
Session: Dirtopia
Location: The Sevens, check WA for exact Location:
From 6am - midday clients and coaches will be running Dirtopia. Come along and support if you are not running.
We start the week with hinge endurance and a spicy partner, AMRAP, with Deadlift ski and wall walks. On Tuesday, we have some gymnastics and interval work. Wednesday, we are working on our overhead strength with the push press and push jerk, followed by a fast workout and the second week of our assault bike work progression. Thursday, we are snatching in the strength piece and then a For Time workout to get after. We finish the week with a double workout for Friday therapy.
Monday:
Strength:
Barbell Good Mornings into Banded Good Mornings
Conditioning:
AMRAP 20 Partner Workout
15/12 cal Ski
8 DL (120/80)
3 wall walks
Tuesday:
Strength:
A) Kipping Pull Ups + Ring Rows
B) Wall Balls + Goblet Wall Sit
Conditioning:
In a 3 Minute window
30/24 Cal Row
10 burpee over the rower
AMRAP in the remaining time Box Jump steps down
rest 2 mins
x 4
Wednesday:
Strength:
Push Press + Push Jerk
Conditioning:
30-20-10
Alt Db Reverse lunge (2 x 50/35)
DB STOH
AB Mat sit-ups
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Snatch Complex Power Snatch + Hang Power Snatch + OHS
Conditioning:
5 rounds for time
12 Power Snatch (40/30)
12 Push-ups
30 Air squats
Friday:
Some 5-minute intervals to finish off the week. Will you be able to hold the pace? Have your running shoes, your lung,s and your gymnastic game ready!
ENGINE
Running into your Mikkos Cals from last week for Erg intervals into Running.
GYMNASTICS
This week we continue to focus on Toes to Bar utilising other skill work/progressions for the movement before we shift our focus to Handstand hold/walk work!
HYROX
Hyrox Specific Strength work into running into a sled and farmers carry workout.
MOBILITY
There is no mobility this week. It will resume on Saturday, 25th of January.
PURE STRENGTH
On Monday in Pure Strength, we are hitting some banded bench presses and progressing the loading on this and the banded row. Wednesday, we have banded back squats followed by some heavy hip thrusts.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in Weightlifting, we are focused on the Hang Snatch, which has some snatch balance, a Heavy Snatch complex, and some Pulls.
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/oomJAa31vKy3hQNG6
One of our InnerFight coaches, Carmen Bosmans, competed in the 2019 CrossFit games. Here are the top 4 things she learned from the experience!
4 lessons I learned competing at the 2019 CrossFit Games
Number one: preparation doesn’t last long
No matter how well you prepare, it can be over very quickly.
Due to the change of the structure in this year's games, there were some many brutal cuts, which left no room for mistakes. After only the first event 50% of the athletes were cut.
This was to remove the vast number of people who were deemed not fit enough to compete on the big stage at the CrossFit Games. What wasn’t first looked upon was the athletes who got cut because of a mistake they had made or a no rep they had received.
This resulted in those individuals dropping too far down the leaderboard, and not being able to make the next cut off. This in fact happened to several previous ‘Games athletes’ such as Streat Hoerner and Tim Paulson, who have competed multiple times on the big stage.
Does this mean they are not fit enough? No, of course it doesn’t, we are just humans and humans make mistakes This being said…. “The Best Always Wins!”
Number two: enjoy the journey
The lead up to the Games was in fact the most fun! The quote “Enjoy the journey, not the destination” does in fact have a lot of truth in it.
I’ve been competing for 7 years now and usually my prime focus has always been on the competition itself, instead of the process towards this end goal. This has by far been one of the most important things I’ve learned over the few past years.
The 2019 season was totally different for me, as I qualified for the Games through the open and I received a confirmed National Champion spot for Belgium.
This is where the real fun actually began… “training for the 2019 CrossFit Games”. This was a dream of mine ever since I competed in my first competition back in 2012.
Although I was aware of the cuts to the field of athletes, my main objective was to do my very best. Due to this, it enabled me to apply the right mindset towards my training and enjoying the whole lead up to my first Games appearance – instead of having my sole focus being on the games.
Although I did end up being in one of the first cuts, I still loved every moment of the experience!
Number three: consistency is key
The best always WINS. Why is this? Because no matter the circumstances, they always perform.
I learnt several things from being in the presence of Mat Fraser and Tia-Clair Toomey. Two of the biggest lessons were:
- They both had the ability to change their head space when they required.
- When they were not competing, they were able to adapt and relax in their own environment.
During the warm up area, they were focused on the task ahead, but were able to joke around and have some ‘trash talk’. But ultimately as soon as they stepped on the competition area, they were switched on and were ready to go! You can see it in their eyes, they are here to WIN!
Number four: your team really matters
Continuing on from this, both champions only had a select few individuals with them, whom they clearly trusted. The people you surround yourself with have a huge impact on your experience and play a key role on your success.
I had such a positive and relaxed environment during both the days before and within the Games, which made me cherish and appreciate every moment during the whole experience.
Three months leading up to the Games, Ricky joined our coaching team at Innerfight and from that day onwards I gained myself a training partner. I actually had never really minded training on my own but having someone there who was willing to do every session with me no matter what, made it so much more fun. Thanks Ricky!
I was lucky to fly out to the US two weeks before the Games started. I Spent 5 days in Chicago with Jamie Green, who finished in 3rd place and Elliot Simmonds, my coach who came 19th. I am so proud of their achievements and I am grateful that we got this opportunity together and to make great memories.
Once in Madison, we had a pre-games training camp, where we joined the “Red Pill” athletes: Briggsy, Emma, Kelly, Jows and Andy. These individuals are down to earth, positive minded people, who have a good sense of humour! Exactly what I needed to have a good time.
Lastly, a little thank you note to Cpt. Brooksy and his son James for traveling all the way to Madison and cheering so loud. I could hear them all over the field!
It won’t be long before the next CrossFit games is happening. Are you thinking about trying the CrossFit open? Message me on cb@innerfight.com for tips or even to set up some 1-on-1 coaching!
One of our InnerFight coaches, Carmen Bosmans, competed in the 2019 CrossFit games. Here are the top 4 things she learned from the experience!
4 lessons I learned competing at the 2019 CrossFit Games
Number one: preparation doesn’t last long
No matter how well you prepare, it can be over very quickly.
Due to the change of the structure in this year's games, there were some many brutal cuts, which left no room for mistakes. After only the first event 50% of the athletes were cut.
This was to remove the vast number of people who were deemed not fit enough to compete on the big stage at the CrossFit Games. What wasn’t first looked upon was the athletes who got cut because of a mistake they had made or a no rep they had received.
This resulted in those individuals dropping too far down the leaderboard, and not being able to make the next cut off. This in fact happened to several previous ‘Games athletes’ such as Streat Hoerner and Tim Paulson, who have competed multiple times on the big stage.
Does this mean they are not fit enough? No, of course it doesn’t, we are just humans and humans make mistakes This being said…. “The Best Always Wins!”
Number two: enjoy the journey
The lead up to the Games was in fact the most fun! The quote “Enjoy the journey, not the destination” does in fact have a lot of truth in it.
I’ve been competing for 7 years now and usually my prime focus has always been on the competition itself, instead of the process towards this end goal. This has by far been one of the most important things I’ve learned over the few past years.
The 2019 season was totally different for me, as I qualified for the Games through the open and I received a confirmed National Champion spot for Belgium.
This is where the real fun actually began… “training for the 2019 CrossFit Games”. This was a dream of mine ever since I competed in my first competition back in 2012.
Although I was aware of the cuts to the field of athletes, my main objective was to do my very best. Due to this, it enabled me to apply the right mindset towards my training and enjoying the whole lead up to my first Games appearance – instead of having my sole focus being on the games.
Although I did end up being in one of the first cuts, I still loved every moment of the experience!
Number three: consistency is key
The best always WINS. Why is this? Because no matter the circumstances, they always perform.
I learnt several things from being in the presence of Mat Fraser and Tia-Clair Toomey. Two of the biggest lessons were:
- They both had the ability to change their head space when they required.
- When they were not competing, they were able to adapt and relax in their own environment.
During the warm up area, they were focused on the task ahead, but were able to joke around and have some ‘trash talk’. But ultimately as soon as they stepped on the competition area, they were switched on and were ready to go! You can see it in their eyes, they are here to WIN!
Number four: your team really matters
Continuing on from this, both champions only had a select few individuals with them, whom they clearly trusted. The people you surround yourself with have a huge impact on your experience and play a key role on your success.
I had such a positive and relaxed environment during both the days before and within the Games, which made me cherish and appreciate every moment during the whole experience.
Three months leading up to the Games, Ricky joined our coaching team at Innerfight and from that day onwards I gained myself a training partner. I actually had never really minded training on my own but having someone there who was willing to do every session with me no matter what, made it so much more fun. Thanks Ricky!
I was lucky to fly out to the US two weeks before the Games started. I Spent 5 days in Chicago with Jamie Green, who finished in 3rd place and Elliot Simmonds, my coach who came 19th. I am so proud of their achievements and I am grateful that we got this opportunity together and to make great memories.
Once in Madison, we had a pre-games training camp, where we joined the “Red Pill” athletes: Briggsy, Emma, Kelly, Jows and Andy. These individuals are down to earth, positive minded people, who have a good sense of humour! Exactly what I needed to have a good time.
Lastly, a little thank you note to Cpt. Brooksy and his son James for traveling all the way to Madison and cheering so loud. I could hear them all over the field!
It won’t be long before the next CrossFit games is happening. Are you thinking about trying the CrossFit open? Message me on cb@innerfight.com for tips or even to set up some 1-on-1 coaching!
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