Road to the Philippines

#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; there were some highs and most definitely some lows. Nonetheless, after lots of sweat, a few tears and a wee bit of pee (Oupsy!), I've officially qualified for the competition.

After taking it easy for a few days following the qualifying phase, I got right back to work adding in a couple morning training sessions.

1st morning training session

With 5 weeks till the competition, I've been focused not only on my physical development through training, but also on trying to improve my eating, my sleeping and most of all my mindset.

"It's on! Time to make the magic happen!"

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