Sunday Story…The Aftermath

John Mariotti • September 7, 2024

My 2024 CrossFit Games ended on Saturday the 7
th
. I finished 15
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and did not make the cut to the final workout. I started in 19
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place and finished in 4 places better than I started. That’s a win in my book. Things didn’t go as well as I wanted or expected but that’s why we compete. It’s supposed to be a test. A test of fitness. At this point in time how good are you, how well do you perform during this test? Just like any other test you’ve ever taken. In this case, the test is also relative to the other participants.

It isn’t where you finish, though. It’s how you finish. Did you put forth your full effort? Did you push your limits? Did you enjoy both the journey and the moments of the competition? These are all the questions I ask myself in the aftermath of a test like this.

For my part, I am completely satisfied with the results of my effort. I managed to come home with no new injuries. I did exacerbate some old ones, however. We are attacking those now.

One of the things to realize is that it isn’t any one of the workouts. If you look at them any one of them would be hard. But 7 over 3 days and do them all at a level 10? That’s what’s hard…that intensity piece tears a body up!

Here’s what I am doing to help my body recover. I’ve increased my mobility work to 22 minutes a day up from 15. This is a huge piece for all of us. Even just 8 minutes a day will do wonders for you. I have also gotten back to my zone 2 training. Just 3x45 minutes on the bike this past week. And 2 sessions with Dr. Amanda Anderson, the physical therapist extraordinaire. It’s taken all week, but my body is finally feeling close to normal.

A more complete recap of the events will be forthcoming!

John Mariotti

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