Why NOT to Compete
Here are lots of reasons why you should not compete, as well as the things I love most about competitions
With the CrossFit Open right around the corner, as well as a different local CrossFit throwdowns popping up just about every weekend, there are a lot of CrossFit gyms posting blogs about “Why You Should Compete”. However, if you have done CrossFit competitions, or have ever even thought about doing a competition, here are some reasons why you should definitely NOT compete.
1. You probably won’t know what the workouts are until the day of the event, so practicing the workouts is out of the question.
2. There is a good chance you’ll have to do an exercise(s) you are not good at.
3. Lots of pressure to perform well, on the spot.
4. If you do not finish at the top, your weaknesses will be clear to you, as well as others.
5. Pre-competition anxiety.
6. You may be required to do something that you have never done before and unsure if you are even capable of doing.
7. There will likely be someone competing that is older, younger, skinnier, fatter than you, or has been doing CrossFit for less time than you have, and they may absolutely DESTROY you.
8. Regardless of external circumstances, at the end of the day you have to take full accountability for your performance.
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Legitness of the Week
JB 210 consecutive double unders – New Sweat Shop Record
Ryan K. gets his first Muscle Up!
Rob P. gets his first Muscle Up!
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Friday’s WOD:
A.) 8 minutes to reach 2 Rep Max Weighted Pushup
B.) 3 Rounds
403m Run
5 Muscle Ups
15 DB Thrusters 45/25
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Thursday’s WOD:
A.) 2 Cleans on the minute for 15 minutes
*increase in weight at minute 5 and minute 10
B.) 21-15-9
Plate Thruster 45/25
Burpee w/ lateral jump over plate
Wow. Every one of those reasons is why I LOVE TO COMPETE. For all of those reasons are a test of your character. I compete to see the hard work pay off and where my weaknesses limit me. It’s not about the prize or where you place, it’s seeing how much you’ve grown.
Thanks for the gut-check Nabil. I cant wait to get back in the gym!
I agree with JB. In competition winning is nice, but you learn more about yourself when you lose. It’s that ability to get back up and continue on, that makes it all worth while. Never say die!
have to agree with JB! thats all the fun stuff about competing.
Competing in any competition can be a humbling experience. I relish in discovering my weaknesses through competing. Weather it’s a triathlon, marathon or my new love of CrossFit competitions, there is always something to be learned. There WILL be better competitors that I will be up against…what fun would it be to be the best? I can appreciate the hard work and dedication that other athletes put into their craft and take every opportunity to learn from the best.
Who is heck is Rebe?
I just love to compete…every day, every minute, every second.
LOL….#7 is the best!!!!