Should I Redo an Open Workout?

A question I receive multiple times during the CrossFit Games Open is whether it is beneficial to redo a workout to obtain a better score. While for some this can be a rather complex question based on leaderboard placement and regional qualifying, most CrossFit athletes need to ask themselves one very simple question:

- Did I make a fundamental error in either strategy or execution of the workout which if corrected would SIGNIFICANTLY improve my score?

I emphasize the word "significantly" in this sentence because for those of us average CrossFitters who train each day towards a goal other than Regionals or The Games, we should attempt to continue our regular training as much as possible and not have multiple workout attempts negatively impact this schedule.  

If your answer to this question is yes then I fully support a redo. If no, all I ask is that you take a step back and examine why you are truly doing The Open.

The reason I do the CrossFit Games Open is slightly different than that of a competitive athlete who has bigger goals on the horizon.  I am challenging myself mentally and physically to perform the best I possibly can for 5 Workouts in 5 Weeks.  When it is all said and done I dust myself off, reflect, and begin the hard work of improving in all the areas in which I can be #betterthanyesterday. 

- Paul Krieger (Owner/Coach)