The 2026 CrossFit Open is Over...So Now What? | with Dan Adler & Mike Ward | Episode 40

Every single year, hundreds of thousands of CrossFitters around the world register for the CrossFit Open and participate in this annual test of fitness.While it is the first stage for athletes to eventually qualify for the CrossFit Games, for the vast majority of those involved, the Open is the only stage of the competition they will compete in.So the question is, now that the Open is over, what do I do with this experience and the information? How do I use what I learned about my fitness in these 3 weeks to improve my training going forward?That is exactly the question that I tackle in this week's episode with two CF-L2 coaches, and previous guests on the Silverback Media Podcast, Dan Adler of Arnold CrossFit, and Mike Ward of CrossFit Fury. We are sharing our best tips, from a coach's perspective and as athletes, of how you can use the experience of the Open to continue to improve your training over the rest of this year and beyond.Whether you just finished your first Open, or you qualified for Quarterfinals, we will have tips for you to take away!Disclaimer: this conversation isn't technically tailored to Semifinal-level athletes and above as we assume those athletes have their own coaches they are working with (and most of them do).What is one tip from this conversation that you can take into your training going forward?? Let me know in the comments!Want to connect with Dan and Mike?:Dan on IG: @daracer50 Dan on the Podcast: Episode 6 for his full story!Mike on IG: @mrwardyyMike on the Podcast: Episode 19 for his full story!🔗 Connect with Silverback MediaInstagram: @silver_back_mediaYoutube: @SilverbackMedia