Competitive Olympic Weightlifter Turned Competitive CrossFitter w/ Hannah Black

In this episode of the Wellness Diaries podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing an old friend, Hannah Black, a competitive CrossFit athlete, about her transition from Olympic weightlifting to CrossFit. We talk about how we met, Hannah's athletic journey, and go into her mindset during competitions. Hannah shares her unexpected entry into individual quarterfinals, her approach to training and recovery, and the importance of mental preparation. She also talks about the influence of certain books on her life and announces the launch of her own weightlifting program.    TIME STAMPS Introduction (00:00:02) Host Ashleigh introduces guest Hannah Black and discusses their shared history in weightlifting and CrossFit. Early Sports Journey (00:02:39) Hannah discusses her early involvement in sports, transition to weightlifting, and entry into competitive CrossFit. Unexpected Entry into Individual Quarterfinals (00:07:20) Hannah shares her initial reluctance and surprise at qualifying for individual quarterfinals in CrossFit. Experience at Quarterfinals (00:10:13) Hannah recounts her experience at the individual quarterfinals, including her unexpected performance and mindset during the competition. Finding Positivity and Personal Success (00:14:31) Hannah reflects on finding positivity and personal success in her CrossFit journey, despite external expectations and challenges. Belief in fate and peace with outcomes (00:17:52) Hannah discusses her belief in fate and finding peace with outcomes, emphasizing the role of faith in her journey. Warm-up process and competition setting (00:22:41) Hannah explains the warm-up process for max lifts in competitions, detailing the timing and environment, and shares her experience. Controversy and competition setting (00:29:05) Hannah addresses controversy surrounding her competition performance, including loading the bar and her approach to the event. Adrenaline and competition experience (00:34:54) Hannah reflects on the adrenaline and excitement of competing, emphasizing the impact of the crowd and the unique experience. Brain Fog on Competition Floor (00:35:11) Hannah describes a moment of confusion during a competition event, highlighting the stress-induced brain fog. Approach to CrossFit Open Workouts (00:36:22) Hannah shares her perspective on the CrossFit Open workouts and her approach to competing in them. Training Focus for Quarterfinals (00:38:06) Hannah discusses her training focus, including burpee training, synchro work, and addressing weaknesses from previous competitions. Joining CrossFit Invictus Team (00:41:18) Hannah explains the opportunity and process of joining the CrossFit Invictus team for the upcoming season. Training Schedule and Routine (00:45:16) Hannah details her training schedule, including multiple daily sessions and the balance with other responsibilities. Nutrition and Recovery Methods (00:48:21) Hannah discusses her nutrition plan, recovery methods, and the importance of sleep in her training regimen. Setting up for Success (00:54:23) Discussion on the importance of recovery, nutrition, and sleep for competitive athletes. Influential Books (00:56:01) Hannah recommends "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" and "You Are a Badass" as impactful reads. Mindset and Self-Reflection (00:59:42) Hannah suggests asking the next guest if their ten-year-old self would be proud of where they are now and what advice they would give. Overcoming Challenges (01:01:54) The conversation touches on how being made fun of for lifting weights led to success in CrossFit. New Weightlifting Program (01:02:08) Hannah announces the launch of her weightlifting program, detailing its content and support structure.     HANNAH IG: https://www.instagram.com/h_blackk/   JOIN OUR FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821409229816960   FREEBIES & SPECIAL OFFERS No Brainer Fat Loss Checklist: https://ahubnutrition.myflodesk.com/fatlosschecklist Special 1:1 Coaching Offer for podcast listeners only: https://www.ahubnutrition.com/coachingapplication Group Coaching: https://www.ahubnutrition.com/90days Simple Meal Ideas Freebie: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/626c82f91e8046b220253e1b Join the email list: https://ahubnutrition.myflodesk.com/x8208kqszl FIND ME ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleighmariehubbard/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/ahubnutrition/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessdiariespodcast/