Wednesday, October 30, 2013

13 hr work day on the ambulance, then......

Warmup

LC:
6 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm

Stretched and done.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Warmup

LC:
7 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm

Run:
1.5 miles in 12:39

Stretched and done.

Congestion is getting better.  Still coughing but far less severe.  Keeping my breath was difficult but I managed.  Still feeling a little weak.

Monday, October 28, 2013

Post comp and sickness.... I guess dehydration from the huge fluid loss during the food poisoning episode caused a return of the chest and throat congestion.  Definitely not 100% but feeling better.

From here on out the majority of my sessions will be making use of the Fixometer unless otherwise noted.

LC:
6 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm

Jog:
1 mile in 07:44

Stretched and done.


Sunday, October 27, 2013

Recap of WKC Worlds and some thoughts about Fixometer

Results for the Competition can be found HERE.

Going up to Chicago, I had some pretty bad chest congestion and figured that I would not do great but I was still psyched about getting up on the platform and lifting.  My wife and I decided to go up a few days early to take in some of the sights and celebrate our 5 year anniversary.  

Over the course of the week my congestion eased up and while not 100%, I was feeling pretty good about lifting.  Unfortunately for me I have exquisite timing and I contracted what I think was food poisoning Friday morning, the day before the competition.  I will spare everyone the details but it involved a lot of sleep, no food, and me feeling miserable.  I woke up on Saturday morning feeling weak and nauseous.  My coach and I decided to just wait it out and see.  I ended up still getting on the platform, but I just did not have it in me to stay up there.  I felt weak and light headed.  Instead of vomiting or dropping the bells I decided to call the set at 17 reps.  I did not even make it to 5 mins.

Pride can be a funny thing.  I was immediately disgusted with myself for not at least hitting 5 mins but let's face it, we are always our worst critics.  After a few minutes and some good talks with everyone I felt better.  Good friends and a loving wife are always welcome pick me up and can go a long way in reminding you what is important.  I want to be the best I can be, but sometimes it just isn't in the cards that day.  Excuses, everybody has them.  At least I showed up.  All I can do is try to do better next time.

This leads me to the actual meet.  This was the first time that the Fixometer was used at WKC Worlds, and by all competitors.  I know a lot of folks were worried about how smoothly this new element would go, not just on the rep numbers but in terms of running the meet smoothly as well.  All I can say is that I am extremely impressed.  The WKC did a fantastic job at creating a smooth transition between the flights and the Fixometer worked very well.

Thoughts on Fixometer:
I had a few reservations but I think this thing is pretty awesome.  I know some talk has been said about it slowing down lifters, but I can tell you that I saw some pretty fast reps and the Fixometer caught them.  The time needed, 0.3 secs, is a flash if your technique is down.  Can it slow you down initially?  Sure, but as the reps get better the time it takes you to hit that green light gets less and less.

In training, Fixometer can give the lifter real-time feedback in how stable they are moving the bells.  The quality of reps and over all control is seen right in front of them.  Practice doesn't make perfect.  Perfect practice makes perfect.  This device can really help the lifter avoid practicing slop or garbage reps that only serve to reinforce bad habits.

In competitions it puts everyone under the same scrutiny.  There can never be a question of favoritism.  If you get the rep, then you got it.  No questions and no doubts.  That, in my mind, is awesome.

Is the thing perfect,?  No

Will it make you MS?  No

Can it benefit any lifter wanting to get better and more consistent progress?  Definitely.

Monday, October 21, 2013

12 hr shift on ambulance, then....

LC:
4 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm

Walk:
1.25 miles brisk pace

Stretched and done.

Really wanted to push it but the congestion in my chest has each inspiration making it feel like I am about to cough my guts out.  Feeling tired and worn out.  This is definitely not how I want to leave for WKC Worlds.  Oh well.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

24 hrs on fire engine, still congested, then....

Warmup

LC:
6 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm

Run:
2 miles in 18:56; slow and focused on good deep breaths to help force out congestion

Stretched and done.


Thursday, October 17, 2013

24 hr ambulance shift that wasn't too bad, then....

Warmup

LC:
8 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm  (ending HR 164 bpm)

Walk:
1 mile easy pace with pups

Stretched and done.

I've had some chest congestion for the last 2 days.  Taking some expectorants along with increased fluid intake has helped but it is still there.  The 32's felt heavy today and I felt like I working way to hard for what I was doing.

Going to see if I can cough the rest of this stuff up and get better before WKC Worlds.




Tuesday, October 15, 2013

12 hrs on the ambulance, then....

Warmup

LC:
7 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm

Run:
2 miles in 15:20

Stretched and done.


Sunday, October 13, 2013

Warmup

LC:
8 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm

Run:
2 miles in 18:13

Stretched and done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6N2DSfvOHQ


Saturday, October 12, 2013

Warmup

LC:
5 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm
4 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm

Run:
2 miles in 15:44

Stretched and done.

Friday, October 11, 2013

36 hrs with maybe 4 hrs of sleep, then.....

Warmup

LC:
7 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm = 28 reps

Stretched and done.


Wednesday, October 9, 2013

13 hrs on the ambulance and then....

Warmup

LC:
7 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm = 28 reps

Run:
1.5 miles in 12:19

Stretched and done.

WKC World's is less than a month away.  Time is ticking away.


Tuesday, October 8, 2013

24 hrs on the ambulance with maybe 4 hrs of sleep, then.....

Warmup

LC:
6 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm = 24 reps
4 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm = 16 reps

Run:
2 miles in 18:36

Stretched and done.



Monday, October 7, 2013

-Stationfit-

LC Pyramid: (2 mins rest between sets)
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-6 reps @ 2x32kg = 55 reps

Goal was to get each set in as close to a minute as possible.  Had to take a break @ 6 reps to take a call.  Came back and finished.

Stretched and done.

This was rough considering I was running calls in the ambulance today as well.  Still, a good day and feeling strong.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

12 hrs on private ambulance lifting heavies....

Warmup

LC:
7 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm = 28 reps

Run:
1.5 miles in 12:12

Stretched and done.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Warmup

LC:
3.5 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm (had to quit due to some stomach cramps)
5 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm

Run:
2 miles in 17:23

Stretched and done.