We share a candid three-day recap from Legends 2025: a humbling swim, a debated strength tiebreak, and a return to classic mixed-modal tests that rewarded skill under fatigue. Community, cues, and composure turn rough starts into honest wins, even without the podium.

• traveling to compete with teammates and why it matters
• interval swim scoring change and pacing consequences
• technique first approach to swimming efficiency
• max snatch plus overhead squat strategy and judging depth
• tiebreak incentives and cleaner alternatives
• gymnastics under fatigue as the separator
• handling double-under errors without derailing focus
• heavy thrusters and wall-facing handstand push-ups tactics
• failing strict reps and resetting with longer rest
• four-minute sprint stimulus and VO2 ceiling
• cut lines, logistics, and saving high skill for finals
• mindset, ownership, and finding value in hard weekends

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