S7E216: Crossfit Open 26.3 - Tips & Strategy

We break down CrossFit Open 26.3 with a focus on mindset, pacing, and clean movement so you can get more reps and suffer less. We share what we saw on the gym floor and how a simple plan can keep you from blowing up when the bar “suddenly” gets heavy. • setting a mental rule to drop negative thoughts before starting • accepting the tight time cap and choosing a realistic rep goal • learning from three athlete styles: lifter, pacer, gritty grinder • prioritizing technique and warm-up quality for efficiency • spotting the built-in traps: 24 burpees per round and repeating rounds • using reps-per-minute math to create a pacing plan • avoiding the early sprint that creates an early pain cave • choosing smart thruster breaks to protect shoulders for burpees • deciding when singles vs touch-and-go cleans save time • avoiding common clean no-reps by showing full extension Be on the lookout for next week’s episode