Gearing up for the Games is definately a motivator to go harder in a workout. Knowing that when you get there, one of two things can happen. Either you go out there an put on a worthy representation of wearing the CrossFit brand across you back here in Texas, or you go out there and embarass yourself for pretending like you are a top tier athlete. Not saying that judgement will come upon you at the games. Everybody there is there first and formost to enjoy an experience of like minded people coming together to work hard. The CrossFit Games are exciting for anybody who attends. California is the best place for them. I cannot wait for the summer to go out and be a part!