#052: A Masters Athlete's Guide to Competing




Chasing Excellence show

Summary: In this episode: We're talking about strategies for maximizing the competitive career of a master's athlete. Show Notes: 01:45 - The biggest differences between Masters athletes & everybody else 09:08 - Where I think Masters athletes should focus 12:19 - My thoughts on whether there are any movements in CrossFit that Masters athletes shouldn't worry about 14:09 - How frequently I think Masters athletes should compete 17:21 - On the susceptibility of injury 21:13 - Ways to mitigate injury as a Masters athlete 25:15 - When to think about transitioning into the Masters category 26:49 - The potential downsides to taking your Masters years seriously // Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWb Subscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3G Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. On each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential. Web: http://www.benbergeron.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachbenbergeron/