From Underdog to Top Contender: Adam de Jong Battle to the CrossFit Games
05/16/23 • 34 min
Get ready for an inspiring conversation with CrossFit athlete Adam de Jong, who recently secured his spot in the CrossFit Games 35-39 age group. We discuss his emotional rollercoaster of a journey, from the anticipation of leaderboard finalization to rising up to 8th place in a fiercely competitive global field.
We also take a deep look into the challenges Adam faced along his path to the CrossFit Games, from the Open to the Age Group Qualifier. Hear about his encounters with leaderboard "destroyers" and how he found success in the Open and Quarterfinals. As we explore the importance of focusing on the details in the final stage of the qualifiers, you'll learn how skills, strength, and aerobic ability all come into play for the top 10 qualifiers. Don't miss this incredible story of perseverance, hard work, and determination as Adam de Jong gears up for the CrossFit Games.
0:00:19 - Kudos for a Job Well Done
0:06:02 - Achieving Athletic Goals
0:11:17 - CrossFit Clean Complex Analysis
0:13:27 - Athlete's Journey to the Semifinals
0:18:46 - Training and Performance at Semifinals
0:26:35 - CrossFit Games Workouts Preview
0:30:18 - Training Goals for Competition
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Get ready for an inspiring conversation with CrossFit athlete Adam de Jong, who recently secured his spot in the CrossFit Games 35-39 age group. We discuss his emotional rollercoaster of a journey, from the anticipation of leaderboard finalization to rising up to 8th place in a fiercely competitive global field.
We also take a deep look into the challenges Adam faced along his path to the CrossFit Games, from the Open to the Age Group Qualifier. Hear about his encounters with leaderboard "destroyers" and how he found success in the Open and Quarterfinals. As we explore the importance of focusing on the details in the final stage of the qualifiers, you'll learn how skills, strength, and aerobic ability all come into play for the top 10 qualifiers. Don't miss this incredible story of perseverance, hard work, and determination as Adam de Jong gears up for the CrossFit Games.
0:00:19 - Kudos for a Job Well Done
0:06:02 - Achieving Athletic Goals
0:11:17 - CrossFit Clean Complex Analysis
0:13:27 - Athlete's Journey to the Semifinals
0:18:46 - Training and Performance at Semifinals
0:26:35 - CrossFit Games Workouts Preview
0:30:18 - Training Goals for Competition
Follow us on Instagram at @livingthefitlifepod
Visit us on YouTube to watch our episodes!
Visit our website to watch or listen to our previous episodes.
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