Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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0:00 – Intro & waking up early for Rebel Renegade Games (South Africa)
0:20 – Hannah Black qualifies for her first individual CrossFit Games
1:30 – Hannah’s journey, near-miss last year, and mindset shift
4:20 – Strategic choice of qualifier (Africa) + programming considerations for tall/strong athletes
5:35 – Strict Handstand Push-ups training for Hannah (big focus)
7:40 – Thoughts on the current qualification system (multiple events, online vs in-person)
11:40 – How intense the 2025/2026 competition season feels
12:10 – Main topic: Practicing known competition workouts in advance
15:00 – How to approach known workouts (full attempts vs. pieces, strategy, recovery)
25:40 – How many times should you repeat a workout before a competition?
30:00+ – Programming philosophy, rest intervals, and tailoring for individual athletes
40:00+ – Lessons from competitions, coaching insights, and athlete development
55:00 – Final thoughts & wrap-up

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