#PresentOverPerfect2019 "The road to success is always under construction." When I returned from my fitness holiday in Phuket in February, I decided to sign up for yet another CrossFit competition, this time in the Philippines. Unlike the other competitions I've participated in over the last 8 months though, I would need to complete 5 weeks of qualifying workouts, which would be the same 5 workouts (scaled) featured in the 2019 CrossFit Open Games. 19.1: wall-balls + rowing 19.2: knee raises + single unders + squat cleans 19.3: dumbbell lunges + dumbbell step-ups + strict handstand push-ups + bear crawl 19.4: snatches + burpees + pull-ups 19.5: thrusters + jumping pull-ups As always, my strengths and weaknesses were made evident throughout the 5 weeks. Despite some massive improvements over the last year, it was no surprise that heavy lifts and gymnastic movements were still things that I struggled with. It wasn't an easy 5 weeks; th