2026 CrossFit Open 🏃🏼♂️🏋🏻♂️
Am I happy, yes I improved from last years placing, from 99th to 82nd place from 2025 in 🇬🇧
308 places higher in the world 🌎
What makes me proud of this year is how my training volume reduced dramatically, I didn't make much time for my training as a lot of work has gone into becoming a better coach and business owner.
Total training time reduced to around 60-70% from last year but still training with intent and positive focus every session (even if I have to squeeze in or condense sessions) 👀
Although I am aware to achieve my specific goals within the sport I will need to knuckle down with lots of aerobic development to improve more as a well rounded athlete 🫁
Execution, Attitude and Effort 3️⃣
Something I preach to my athletes. I nailed that in this years open.
Most importantly seeing my athletes improving massively from previous years is the best part! @compete_limitless
Looking forward to gathering even more data in the Quarter Finals next weekend 🫡
Thank you as always to @dominus_crossfit 👊
James 🥇
This lad has put in some serious graft and been executing training pieces correctly, for this reason he's continuing to develop each time we shift the focus and build up to the next competition 🫡
He loved our LIMITLESS ATHLETE programme so much he's upgraded to one of our higher packages, it's great to have him on board!
Give James a ❤️ or 👏 in the comments!
Link is in the bio 🔗
A few weeks ago I was humbled in the CrossFit open. My good event came out, ring muscle ups.
Although I forgot I'd barely been touching on them and was weighing in 5kg heavier than my comfy weight.
My usual best score in the open had become an average score for me 😂
I knew I was fit, but I was also heavy and a little out of practice.
Been working with @adamroff 6 weeks. We started on week 1 with calories on the ski and 8 reps. I failed most of them 😂
Over the past few weeks building them up I'm happy with 50 unbroken in sets of 10 with the sled.
4 lessons here.
1. Don't fully neglect your strengths
2. Gymnastics and gaining weight is hard 😂
3. Get a coach
4. Celebrate the small wins
Enjoying the current lock in, knowing I have someone to hold me accountable.
A lots changed for me recently.
Days are busy and life is packed.
One thing I keep saying to myself.
"What's the next thing?"
It's easy to get overwhelmed when you're working hard and energy is low.
This simple phrase reminds me to think of 1 thing at a time.
That could be - "get up", "put your shoes on"
Or in training - "get the barbell" load 30kg" "snatch it" 😂
With coaching - "read client notes", "think for 1 min", "upload the next session", "message the athlete"
This gathers momentum, stacking successes.
Slow it down.
Lower your targets, gather some momentum and keep that bitch flowing.
I had a few tough days, but this phrase has kept me productive 🧠
📸 @nathanhipgrave
Lots of training at current, no fancy lifts, no crazy strength volume.
Currently trying to build a strong aerobic base, it's not fancy and exciting, just real work to push to the next level.
Great workout today from coach @adamroff
Every 3:00 x 5
- 12 calorie row
- 9 burpee box overs @30 "
- 6 bar muscle ups
These fun pieces are still present in small doses and something I look forward to each week.
Hope everyone is finding a good rhythm post CrossFit Open!
In my work time I've been focusing on my current athletes, building out their programmes to help bring up limiters and build a base before prepping for their next comps 🫡
The love for coaching is there, the love for training is there.
Winning.
Wide legs vs Narrow legs for 🦋
Prioritise the two points and choose your style - length + tension!
1️⃣ Wide legs can allow you into a bigger arch depending on your hip structure, if you squat wider with your feet turned outwards you might prefer this as you should be able to get a much bigger arch with better tension and length.
2️⃣ Narrow legs might feel more comfortable for somebody who squats more narrow and toes forwards.
There are other things we can consider.
🧠 Athletes with tighter hip flexors and rec fem (upper quad) will likely not feel comfortable in the narrow leg arch position and may even create back pain.
🧠 Advanced athletes should be prioritising efficiency, whichever position feels more comfortable will likely be more efficient. Learning how we can keep necessary tension while still feeling relatively relaxed is important for efficiency.
‼️ Style points are not given in CrossFit but movement efficiency is rewarded as movements cost less.
Arena Games 2026 🏟️
3rd place in the brand division 🥉
First comp of the year was a fun one! Got me looking forward to digging deep and gathering some data in the open tomorrow 👊
Team were class, such a positive vibe all day!
Competing for @wodpowders is always class 🧃
Bring on the CrossFit Open next!
If you do compete CrossFit and you're not doing the Open, what are you doing?
Go gather some data and find out what you need to improve on 🫡
Class video on slide 2 from @nathanhipgravevisuals 📸
Control the Controllables 🧠 Did you know? ⬇️
You cannot control the outcome.
You can control your effort, your attitude, and your execution.
1. EFFORT - how hard did you try?
2. ATTITUDE - how positively focused was your mindset?
3. EXECUTION - how well did you execute your game plan?
They all tie together.
1. Effort - You will need to work hard to execute your plan and maintain positive attitude via pride in your effort.
2. Attitude - remaining positive will allow you to trust your game plan and be calm enough to try hard without emotional burnout.
3. Execution - if done well, you will be able to keep effort high without burning out, give you something to focus on which helps keep you focused on something which = less anxiety and overwhelm.
Athletes who enjoy longevity and consistent improvement in the sport anchor their focus to these three variables. Not the leaderboard. Not the noise. Not the nonsensical anxieties that the human brain creates in these situations.
Did the result not go your way?
You are allowed to feel disappointed. That is part of competing.
However, disappointment should never sabotage your attitude or your next performance. If it fuels productive intent, it becomes an asset. If it damages execution, it becomes a liability.
Your perception dictates your experience.
Focus on what you can control, and competition remains challenging, structured, and enjoyable over the long term.
If you like the way I coach, Comment or DM "mindset" for more info on becoming a Limitless Athlete 🔴
Compete Limitless 🔴🟠🟡⚪
Burnt out often?
Ever wondered how some athletes train hard all year without breaking down?
Most programmes aren’t poorly written.
They’re poorly balanced.
Training stress has a cost.
Think of draining your battery and needing to recharge enough to perform well consistently throughout the week.
We monitor feedback weekly.
We track mood and energy daily.
We adjust when life adds chaos.
Because it’s rarely about capability.
It’s about stress not matching recovery.
Qualifiers.
Racing friends.
Competitions.
Ego lifting.
It all accumulates.
Having a coach who manages the chaos makes the difference.
Comment “Stress” or send a DM to see how this system could structure your training
