![]() ![]() Get an idea in your head of what weights you’ll aim to complete and what your limits are. If it’s a partner workout you may want to have a plan of who will start where and who will do what. Just don’t overdo it and go to the best breakfast buffet in town.ĭon’t obsess over them, just know what they are and what you’ll be doing in each workout. You may need to eat it earlier than you’re used to, but make sure to eat. Stick to a meal you know won’t give you any digestive issues. You’ll need the energy throughout the day. Eat a large breakfast 2-3 hours before event #1. You’ll also want to cleanse yourself of all the smelly clothing post competition for the ride home, your friends, family and spouse will thank you!ħ. You may want to change shirts, pants or socks for each workout if they are smelly or you need different attire for different movements. Pack a lunchbox with plenty of recovery fuel for the day.Įxamples from my pack list below: Jug of water, bananas, berries, apple, pineapple, quest bar, fuel for fire, rx bar, Ascent whey protein powder, Ascent pre workout, fitaid, UCAAN carbohydrates, a light meal that is easily digestible (usually chicken breast and starchy vegetables like sweet potatoes and squash). Ex: 100lbs individual working out 1 hour a day should shoot for a minimum of 70 ounces of water in a day.ĥ. Shoot for half to one times your bodyweight in ounces each day, add 20 ounces for each hour of activity you complete. Hydrate in the days leading up to the competition and throughout the event. This might just be the most important thing on this list.Ĥ. Shoot for 7-9 hours (more if possible) of quality sleep with no interruptions in the days leading up to the event. This is crucial for the night before the event but also the days leading up to the event. You’ll want to give yourself time to check-in, stake claim to your hangout spot for the day, go to the bathroom, warm-up, chit chat with friends, go to the bathroom again, and hear the workout briefing. Plan to arrive to the event 45-60 minutes before the first workout begins. But there is nothing more frustrating/nerve racking than running late or showing up late to a competition. I know we are all masters of time management and we like to be as efficient as possible, especially in the morning. You definitely don’t want to forget your workout shoes, clothes and plenty of food and water. Check out my go-to’s from my pack list below. The less things to think about in the morning the better. Here are some tips to prepare and guide you through your competition experience: This is your fitness journey, so celebrate and focus on you! ![]() If you don’t do as well as you wanted to on an event, reflect on it yourself or your Coach, learn from it, and move on! Don’t hang your head on mistakes or bad events. When it’s all over and done with, celebrate your fitness and what you are capable of doing from when you first started. Remember, we are all here to have fun and use our fitness, not to obsess over it. You can’t control how other athletes will do in a workout, but you can control your own workout and movement. You can’t control if a judge miscounts your repetitions, but you can control your mindset and not letting that throw you off your game and ruin the rest of your workout. You can’t control what the weather will be like or the music playing mid workout but you can control your sleep, nutrition and preparation for the big event. Focus on everything you can control and forget about everything else. The best thing you can do is focus on preparing yourself both physically and mentally. Everyone is anxious and excited going into competition day. Or maybe you didn’t, and that’s OK too.Īs the competition gets closer, you’ll start getting a little more anxious and excited about it, and that’s perfectly normal and expected. You memorized all of the workouts, practiced all the movements, and came up with a game plan for yourself and/or partner. Be proud of yourself for signing up and being there. Remember, you are doing this for yourself. It takes plenty of guts to put yourself out there. ![]() Wahoo, you finally did it! You signed up for a CrossFit competition, you’re excited, you’re nervous, you’re not sure what to expect.Ĭongratulations on taking a big step outside of your comfort zone and signing-up. The Complete Guide and Tips for your first CrossFit Competition! ![]()
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