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Athlete Journal: Ruth Anderson Horrell, Entry 7 – 4/25/2013

Training is getting intense as Regionals approach, but I'm taking two rest days each week which allows for more intensity.

Ruth Anderson Horrell

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to the athlete journal of Ruth Anderson Horrell, which will be posted every Wednesday. Hailing from New Zealand, Ruth competed in the 2011 and 2012 CrossFit Games and hopes to do the same in 2013. Check in every week to follow all the ups and downs of Ruth’s training for the 2013 CrossFit Games.

Athlete Journal Entry 7 – 4/25/2013

The CrossFit Games Regionals are approaching quickly now, which is really exciting. Training has been intense, and specific to my needs. I continue to focus on working the areas where I struggle, but also get to do a lot of fun cardio stuff.

This week, I have hit some really technical heavy workouts, some nice long Hero workouts, and some short sprint stuff like Elizabeth, along with old-fashioned sprints.

I’m resting two days a week, which is really upping my intensity and energy levels and has also given my shoulders some much needed recovery.

This week has not been without its challenges, and I’ve had to work very hard to remind myself that I’m not striving for perfection but to be the best I can be. I’m so fortunate to have good health, and all the support in the world of the good people around me.

Ruth Anderson Horrell

About Ruth Anderson Horrell

Ruth is a 28-year-old New Zealand representative CrossFit Athlete. She has represented the Australasia region at the World Reebok CrossFit Games in both 2011and 2012 (placing 31st in 2011 and 17th in 2012).

Ruth has always been an athlete. She competed successfully as a triathlete, long distance mountain runner, multisporter (coast to coast), and at netball and rugby. She found CrossFit in 2009 and has now competed in four regional events, placing 10th, 4th, and then qualifying for the worlds in 2nd place for the last two regionals.

Ruth competes for New Zeland as an Olympic Weightlifter. In 2012 she competed at the Oceania and Trans Tasman Champs. She is also a successful co-owner and coach atCrossFit Invercargilland works as a Locum small animal veterinarian when she has time.

Currently she is training towards being Australia’s best female CrossFit athlete and to qualify as an Olympic weightlifter for the next Commonwealth games. She trains in Los Angeles under the instruction ofDusty Hylandfor parts of the year. The rest of the time she trains at CrossFit Invercargill and is coached by Jules Dempsey at the Southland Olympic Weightlifting Club. For more about Ruth visit her website.

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