Sep 16, 2019
<p>What do we actually mean when we talk about “peaking?”
How should an athlete structure a peaking phase in their training?
And, how do we get CrossFit athletes to be be able to do
competitions when they’re not in top shape without getting hurt and
without judging themselves harshly for their performance relative
to others? Structuring a season for a CrossFit athlete has become a
lot more complicated based upon the somewhat confusing structure of
online qualifiers and Sanctional events, so figuring out a plan
becomes all the more important.</p>
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<p><b>Show Notes:</b>
<ul>
<li>[00:15] What does it mean to
“peak”?</li>
<li>[07:55] How should we plan a season based upon a
confusing schedule of qualifiers and Sanctionals? How often can we
peak in a season? How should we structure an off-season –
and what are the unique challenges of structuring a season in
CrossFit compared to other strength and endurance
sports?</li>
<li>[16:44] How to detach your identity from your performance
so that you can stick to a larger plan for your season –
rather than getting caught up in the hype and comparison of every
qualifier that you do.</li>
<li>[25:18] How often should we touch on “sport specific
training” throughout the season – even during a
non-peaking phase? And, what is the role of “mental toughness”
training in our sport?</li>
</ul></p>