The CrossFit Open means different things to different people. For the top 0.5-1%, it means the chance to progress to Regional competition. For even fewer, it’s the fun first brick in the road to the games. But for most, it’s a chance to put your training (no matter how far into CrossFit you are) to ... READ the POST
How I Fared In A Worldwide Competition – The CrossFit Open 2015
The CrossFit Games Open is a five week online competition where athletes from boxes around the world can test their skills, stamina, speed and strength in the largest event of its kind. I'll probably be heavily criticised for saying this, but I liken it to competing alongside Jessica Ennis or Mo ... READ the POST
2015 Training Diary – Week 13
I'm not a superstitious person. Sure, we all have our slight quirks, like avoiding triple drains, or not opening umbrellas indoors, but I don't often let superstitions change my behaviour. However, this week (the 13th week of the year...) hasn't really gone to plan. Firstly I was more tired and ... READ the POST
2015 Training Diary – Week 12
It's finally here... race week. This is my third race of the year so far, and my second half marathon (though the first one was a bit of a last minute decision!), but it's the race I've been training for. The last 10-11 weeks have been focused towards getting some mileage back in my legs, which ... READ the POST
2015 Training Diary – Week 10
So after a run-free week I had a bit of a slow re-introduction to it this week. I only managed to get out for one and a half of my runs (partly due to locking myself out of the house, but more about that later!). I'm a bit all over the place with my workout schedule at the moment - I can only fit ... READ the POST
2015 Training Diary – Week 9
I haven't run this week... at all. Since Brighton Half Marathon on Sunday I've just not felt like it, and I've had a small niggle in my achilles (which has given me grief before) so I wanted to give it a good rest. I signed up for Jantastic this year, after first doing it a few years ago, and they ... READ the POST