I can’t speak for other athletes, but for ME … the fitness testing for our National Team was by far the most mental challenge I’d ever encountered. . I disliked the things we did, and at times didn’t see how they related to my position. . Long story short…. Sometimes in sport, you have to be GREAT at things you may dislike or disagree with for the better of the team. . I had been that selfish teammate back before the 2008 Olympics, I stayed in my own bubble 🫧 and learned quickly I’m no bigger then the team. . Fitness testing was a reflection of the work we had put in as a squad… . Did I HATE it yes, was I better because of the mental strain it put on me… YES. . The question I always get is “Would I go back and do it all again.”? . The answer ——— Y E S ✨ . My teammates were my heartbeat, the people that picked me up when I was down, the ones that helped give me that competitive edge, and most importantly, the ones that made me realize I have to work harder than anyone else, bec...