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@tennesseegirl1993 That's great progression. I thought I would do much better at 22.2 but I was just gassed. A 225 deadlift is light for me but I just blew up on the burpees. Admittedly, pacing is not a strong point of mine. I've gotten better but I've not completely made the connection in...

@leexyri It doesn't really affect you in that moment unless you let it. It's easy enough to just not participate in it.

@leexyri How often is this happening? I've never seen it. It possibly happens at Mayhem but I don't think anyone would be surprised given they are pretty openly religious. I'm an atheist and it wouldn't bother me but I don't try to make everything about me, either.

@sidian1626 Had a no rep on the snatches there too. He didn't lock one out by a pretty decent margin.

@jcc19240 Your point about engines and gymnastics skills applies to me too. My engine is definitely much better than last year but I struggle in 15 minute workouts where I'm trying to get the best score I can.

@richie102 Ya, I think I would crush last years workouts this year. Burpees and running weren't great for me. My engine isn't TERRIBLE but it's not easy moving a 6'4" 240 lb frame through all of that forever. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. I was happy that at least one thing was...

@ramona66 My weak ass pacing and engine killed my 23.2a score. I did terrible. I should have redone it but didn't. The only reason I'm not more upset about it is because of how well my 23.2b score ended up.

@jobob_0 It's all about the positives :)

@jk13 You got this! Improvement is really all we can ask for and then we just try to stretch that goal as fas as we can. I can't help but compare myself to others. I think it makes us better in things like this. I try to be realistic, though.

@mike24 I'm similar to you. 6'4", 250 lb, 42 years old. This workout was hell for me. I was borderline quarterfinals last year but have dealt with a bunch of things over the last year (significant elbow tendinitis, a significant wrist sprain, and being very annoyed with my gyms programming)...

@anneka I'm hoping for something like a 21/15/9 scheme of ascending deadlifts and dumbbell box step ups with some doubles at the end of each set. Maybe 225/315/405 deadlifts with 50-75 doubles each set. I think that would be a fun mix of engine, skill, and strength that isn't a super long slog...

@acts2416 That's an issue with the competition, though. If the competition isn't specifically banning something then it's not fair to be upset with a participant.

@ablitive They've been mentioning some individual numbers but said totals would be shown at some point.

@anneka Impressive! I'm hoping to break into that 90% next year. I'm excited for the final workout and hope it's something I'm strong as so I can at least put an effort in thinking I might have a chance!

@grace4nan Not sure I see why it matters. There are no rules against an athlete banned by Crossfit that keeps them from competing in non-Crossfit licensed events.

@priest4him Are you trying to do the RX weight or scaling it? It's still hard at 95; much less at 135. It is frequently regarded as the most difficult hero wod.

@veilmenacex Sorry that you got injured. You'll make it next year for sure! That's always a worry coming into these things. I've been lucky in that respect so far. I'm just old so I have the ongoing nagging aches that we all get as we age! My wife keeps telling me that I should be happy but...

@newlywedmandy Perfect attitude. I went into my first open last year with no expectations and then set goals based on that one.

@caleb_m Ok, they've also said Reykjavik was catching Mayhem and Khan had a vaunted career in individuals. They say incorrect things frequently. My point is they literally mentioned the time Invictus won.

@caleb_m They've literally talked about invictus winning it multiple times.