MY thoughts on the games…
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21 Apr 2009The Crossfit Games are gonna be fun. I have gotten many, many questions about them and what i am doing to prepare. Here is the answer as i am less than 2 weeks out from our qualifier.
I have been doing a hybrid of o-lifting and Crossfit. Running as little as possible (although i ran a mile today) and focusing my metcon training under 15 minutes. I train when i feel like it and relax when i don’t. I am doing what i enjoy and enjoying what i do. I know this is not what Crossfit preaches but i am going to be honest with you…If i did shit i hated everyday just to get better at crossfit, i would never workout! It is worth it to me to do what i enjoy and keep training. This doesn’t mean i do easy stuff or things that are enjoyable. I love to be challenged and there is something about Crossfit workouts that suck you in. Its like being addicted to a drug.
In addition i feel that what i enjoy will allow me to achieve a high enough fitness level to not only compete in the games but do anything else i want. What do i do??
I lift heavy shit and do metcons usually shorter than 15 minutes. I usually lift everyday. followed by something i either saw on someones site or got from a buddy. I don’t have a set program. More than likely if i did, i wouldn’t follow it anyway. I don’t like being told what to do.
The last thing i want to add about my training is that i am committed to Crossfit style training and really want to win. I will not, however; jump off a cliff if i don’t win. I have been competing in something for just about 23 years and feel satisfied with what i have accomplished. I truly think the future of the Crossfit games is going to be driven by the coaches ability to develop an athlete.
My games predictions…
I think number one for the next 3 years possibly 5 will be a new comer. If the new comer doesn’t win… Speal will. He is legit. Strong and Fast.
I am not even going to guess about the events but the qualifiers are very interesting. We will see if they chose their tests appropriately by the athletes they send.
What do you think? Do you know the dark horse?? Who is he?
Ladies feel free to post your thoughts as well.
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13 Responses to MY thoughts on the games…
Marshall
April 21st, 2009 at 6:39 pm
I don’t know about the dark horse, I think the white horse has a better chance of winning!
Dutch
April 21st, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Too bad I quit the white horse when I graduated from college…
Amie
April 21st, 2009 at 6:52 pm
It’s REALLY nice to see you, Speal and the other fire breathers come out and say that you do actually rest, that you don’t always follow the main site, and that you compete because it’s fun. I know for myself, it’s a GREAT reminder to hear because sometimes, I take CrossFit a little too seriously – I know you will find that hard to believe – haha…it’s nice to know it’s ok to scale the WODs, that performance over Rx’d is really the goal.
I know too that I have a brain to make decisions on scaling, rest, etc., but it seems like from some of the comments on the main site, if anyone doesn’t Rx a WOD, they apologize for it. I know I’ve felt that way – that if I did anything less than what the main site said, I was wussing out.
I’ve watched a ton of videos of late, as well as read your blog and a few other places, and I’ve had some big ah-ha type moments the past few weeks. I think in the long run, it will make me a better athlete/CrossFitter. I just wanted to say thank you!! (and I’m icing my knee
As for who wins, I don’t know. I just get super fired up to watch for the results of each qualifier, as well as watch the videos!
Dutch
April 21st, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Amen sister!
dutch
April 22nd, 2009 at 5:56 am
My prediction, and don’t tell him i said this, is Spencer from CF Dallas Central.
dave
April 22nd, 2009 at 8:34 am
dutch,
when you lift heavy before your metcons do you plan that out? like, days or weeks in advance? or just do what you feel good about that day? also, do you ever work off of your percentage of 1RM for the lifts? or just go for singles, doubles, etc.?
i saw a couple of spencer’s posts on maxfit a while ago and he seemed like a monster!
dutch
April 22nd, 2009 at 8:37 am
Dave,
No plans for me. I try to keep it simple (snatch, clean and jerk, squat). I am not a competitive weight lifter so i don’t spend the time on all the accessory work. I actually low bar back squatted yesterday.
Percentages are huge! I use them almost everyday and even in metcons some times.
Elia
April 22nd, 2009 at 10:42 am
did someone say dark horse….I’m slightly tan, so by no means would I call my self “dark” but thank you so much…
Dutch
April 22nd, 2009 at 11:41 am
Elia,
You are an idiot. That is all for now.
Elia
April 22nd, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Don’t act like it didn’t make you chuckle.
kat
April 23rd, 2009 at 2:50 am
dutch–how often do you test a max to make sure your percentages are still appropriate? thanks
dutch
April 23rd, 2009 at 7:34 am
Kat,
I am working on a post right now to clear up some of the confusion about this topic.
kat
April 23rd, 2009 at 8:29 am
thanks so much! looking forward to reading it…