Hunter McIntyre gets the Wild Card at the CrossFit Games

                      

Of all the changes made to the CrossFit Games schedule and qualification process, the one that seems to have elicited the greatest amount of emotional reaction from the CrossFit community is the introduction of Wildcards. 

Four invitations to compete with and against the best CrossFit athletes in the world, free of charge, without ever having competed in the sport.

So, Hunter McIntyre is going to the CrossFit Games.

But he didn’t qualify through a sanctioned event.

Greg Glassman basically offered a “wild card” spot to Hunter McIntyre and he has received his official invite to compete at the 2019 CrossFit Games.

In the history of the CrossFit Games, a wildcard invite like this has never been issued before.

What will CrossFit do next? 

Delete their Social Media?

Technically, there are still three more wildcard spots available but we’ve heard no additional information on how or if they will be used.

So who is Hunter?

2x Tough Mudder X World Champion (2017 and 2018)

6x OCR World Champion

4x OCR National Champion (USA)

Undefeated Broken Skull Ranch champion 3 years running.

OK, so he’s a player in the Game.

How does this benefit the CrossFit community?

By giving a wildcard to a big name draw from another sport can only be good for the sport itself. 

Increased spectatorship, generated from crossover appeal from fans of said athlete’s previous sport, is an obvious pro. 

But the secondary benefit is more important. 

Those first-time viewers of the sport are far more likely to join a box.

Is CrossFit HQ is more clever than we think?

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Are you afraid of Failure?

                   

There are far too many people who are afraid they will fall short. In some cases, we avoid posting for a job because it will place us in the line of fire. I know of many situations where people stick with a profession they do not like mostly because they fear falling short of expectations. As a business owner, friends and colleagues tell me they want to someday start their own business, but they find it hard to leave the comfort of a steady paycheck.

Get a Plan

The best advice I can provide to someone who fears failure is to develop a plan. This roadmap doesn't have to be perfect, but it should have enough details. It's important that we know the destination. Once we have the vision in mind, we will know what it takes to get there. It's obvious that something of value will be challenging, but it's far easier to hit a target when we are 100% committed to realizing it.

When building the plan, it's essential that you are prepared for something going awry. Therefore, ensure that there are contingencies in place, which means that a Plan B, Plan C, and Plan D, and so on, are included. For example, when taking on a new job, I recommend that you add new skills, such as project management training. If the new position is short-lived, you now have qualifications that enhance the chances of landing an employment opportunity that is right for you.

Know When to Take a Step Back

We've all been in the situation where we are too close to a situation. For example, there are times when I was stuck in a rut, and I couldn't figure out why I couldn't get back on track. There were countless times when I woke up in the middle of the night because the pressure wouldn't let me sleep. I knew there was an answer to my problems, but I couldn't pinpoint it. I was confident in my skills and motivation, but I needed a breakthrough.

The advice that worked for me is to take a step back from the problem. It was necessary to disengage from the situation. I was trying to solve the problem by doing the same thing each time. I could work hard each day, but the results were going to be the same. I finally decided to get away from the situation for a few days, which allowed me time to consider other options. Interestingly, the answer to one of my key obstacles was presented to me years earlier, but I wasn't ready to listen to the advice. With an open mind, I went back to the advice from a business associate, and gave it a try. Within a month or so, I was out of the rut, and the business began to prosper.

For some people, the answer comes easier and faster. For me, it took longer to identify. However, the many mistakes that I made along the way confirmed the approaches that wouldn't work. Today, I still face a ton of challenges, but I'm doing a better job learning to overcome them.

My recommendation to you is to press ahead, even when the challenge seems insurmountable. There is a way to realize success, but the solution might be super-difficult. That's fine... know that the energy used to overcome obstacles will prepare you for even tougher challenges down the road.

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Is there a Ninja inside you?

             

I have a secret to tell you.

I have a new obsession.

Total Ninja has opened in Manchester and I am hooked!

 
                     

I have been into OCR (Obstacle Course Racing) since I did the original Tough Guy back in 1999.

OCR is true “Functional Fitness” and I was surprised how quickly my upper body fatigued due to lack of hanging/pulling endurance.

These days I mainly do Kipping pull ups/Muscle ups and miss out the basics of strict pull ups.

Simply by hanging from a bar until fatigue I can improve my functional grip strength.

I would then progress this to swinging on the bar

There were many types of gripping I was not used to. 

Despite being a Climber, the grip endurance was the main issue I was having. 

I kept "pumping out" on my forearms (should have brought my Compex!)

The other issue was my power to weight ratio which is ever decreasing!

As for balance, I was also a bit rusty and creamed in on the rolling steps many times before changing my technique and then my success.

What you wear on your feet will also make a massive difference.

I felt some pain in my big toe from repeatedly jumping for the top of the half pipe on the wall. 

This is because you are jumping upwards on a surface that is also vertically inclining, which is unusual.

I don't recommend minimalist shoes for this.

In addition, the grip on the sole of your shoes is everything when it comes to the spider wall.

Wrong shoe = No glue

Injury Prevention Tips:

1. Wear gloves unless your hands are well conditioned they will rip
2. Wear the right footwear, particularly the sole needs to be grippy
3. Rest sufficiently between Ninja runs to avoid over training
4. Go home when you are too fatigued to maintain performance
5. Learn how to break fall or Commando roll out when you fall


It's not as easy as when you watch Ninja Warrior on TV!

All Ninjas everywhere, the Bulletproofbodies Team Salute You.

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