American CrossFit athlete Haley Adams has introduced she is not going to be competing this yr as a consequence of some private points, citing an consuming dysfunction and a psychological well being battle.

Haley Adams wrote an emotional Instagram submit across the similar time that the CrossFit Open 23.1 exercise was revealed explaining she wouldn’t be collaborating within the CrossFit season this yr.

The American athlete mentioned, amongst different issues, she “not loved” competing with a lot stress placed on her to maintain difficult at a excessive stage. “I slowly started to lose myself,” she defined.

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She defined that this yr she is placing herself and her psychological well being first.

“I might be stepping away from competitors this season, and as unhappy and tough as it’s to make this choice, I’m equally excited to seek out who Haley is once more.”

Nevertheless, she made certain to remind everybody she is just not quitting CrossFit altogether. “The 2024 comeback goes to be large,” she wrote.

Adams is at the moment 4^th within the worldwide rating system. Since she gained’t be competing this season individually, her identify might be dropped from the highest 100 which helps determine what number of qualifying spots every CrossFit Semifinal could have for the Video games.

Haley Adams Not Competing in 2023

Learn under the whole lot she wrote on Instagram.

I began CrossFit once I was 14 years outdated. It’s been my the whole lot for a really very long time.

Alongside that highway of chasing a dream so onerous, I slowly started to lose myself.  With the immense stress I felt, it began to have an effect on me in destructive methods—I not loved the method. I grew to become so onerous on myself, what I seemed like, and commenced putting all of my self value into what placement I bought on the leaderboard.

I’ve battled with an consuming dysfunction, and have struggled with my psychological well being ever since. I’ve suffered in silence, and due to the stress to make the whole lot appear “okay”, I saved a smile on my face. It’s been a tough few years, when each single day is a battle.

However now, it’s time to place me first. I might be stepping away from competing this season, and as unhappy and tough as it’s to make this choice, I’m equally excited to seek out who Haley is once more. I might be utilizing this time to work on myself, as a lot mentally as bodily, in order that I’m not holding myself again. This isn’t only a new chapter, it’s a brand new e-book. The 2024 comeback goes to be large.

Thanks to everybody who has been by my facet each step of the best way, and for these of you who proceed to assist me.  

If you’re struggling, know that probably the most brave factor you possibly can ever do is ask for assist

Adams is the 4th Elite Feminine Athlete Out of the 2023 CrossFit Season

Though the CrossFit season started at the moment with the announcement of the 23.1 Open exercise, Haley Adams is already the 4^th elite feminine athlete who is not going to be competing this yr.

Reigning champion Tia-Clair Toomey mentioned there was a change of plans in her CrossFit profession and introduced she is anticipating a child.

Kara Saunders didn’t specify why she dropped out of the Open this yr however did say she “didn’t have a selection” and that she could be revealing extra particulars when the time is true.

Lucy Campbell mentioned she was battling a wrist concern the previous yr since Quarterfinals and one way or the other made it via to the Video games. She determined to not compete this yr to give attention to therapeutic and getting fitter total.

Learn Extra about Saunders and Campbell Right here

The Australian athlete at the moment sits in 10^th on the worldwide rating system from CrossFit; Lucy Campbell is 30^th on the record.