Worked 12 long hrs moving patients....then...

Warmup

LC:
5 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm = 20 reps

Jog:
1 mile in 08:13

Stretched and done.

Warmup

LC:
4 mins @ 2x28kg; 8 rpm = 32 reps (ending HR 160)

Run:
2 miles @ recovery pace

Stretched and done.

24 hr shift on the ambulance....then...

Warmup

LC:
6 mins @ 2x28kg; 7 rpm = 42 reps

SQ:
35 reps @ 135 lbs

Walk:
1.5 miles quick pace to stretch the legs

Worked a long 48 hr shift.   Then home to this....

Warmup

LC:
5 mins @ 2x28kg; 7 rpm = 35 reps

Squats:
35 reps @ 135 lbs

Walk/jog:
2 miles easy recovery pace

Stretched and done.

GA State KB Championship: Delivering on the Platform

After only making it to 6 mins and maybe 35 reps with the 28's in May at the ATC Throwdown in Charlotte despite repeatedly hitting 10 mins and 50 reps in training, I remember reading on facebook that "making reps at home and being able to deliver them on the platform are 2 different things".   That is a very true statement.  Unfortunately working over a 100 hrs a week in a physically demanding field while going to school and making a marriage work can lead to some training issues.  Sometimes "delivering" in one area of your life means not "delivering" in another.  Priorities are what they are.  My ever changing and hectic schedule has been a huge hurdle in programming for my coach and I.  Good thing this is just a hobby.

All that being said, I was very pleased that everything came together for this last competition, GA State Kettlebell Championship.  The meet was very well attended and everything went smoothly.  Scott Shetler, as always, made a rocking meet with great lifting and even greater lifters.  I got to see a number of PR's and ranks made.

 

My own performance exceeded my hopes.

LC:

9:30 @ 2x32kg; 39 reps (CMS & PR)

That is a PR for time and reps.  I also managed to pull the Best Male Lifter in Long Cycle.  It was a good day to be certain.  

Thanks to my wonderful coach, Eric Liford.  One True Way baby!   Also, I have to thank my loving wife for supporting my obsession with this odd sport.  She keeps me going.

The vid cut off at the very end but you get to see most of it.  If nothing else, you can see me "delivering on the platform".

Warmup

LC: 5 mins @ 2x28kg; 7 rpm = 35 reps (ending HR 160 bpm)

SQ:
30 reps @ 135 lbs

Run:
1.5 miles in 12:14

Stretched and done.

36 hr shift on the ambulance then.....

Warmup

LC:
5 mins @ 2x28kg; 7 rpm (+1 rep at the end) = 36 reps

Squat:
19 reps @ 135 lbs

Stretched and done.

Run:

2 miles in 16:33

Stretched and foam rolled.

Worked a 13 hr shift on the private ambulance.  Lot of lifting and hauling.  Tired.....then....

Warmup

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

Stretched and done.

Long 24 hr shift on the ambulance with no sleep followed by standardized testing for future nursing school.  This was rough but manageable.

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

Walk:
1 mile easy pace with long strides

Stretched and done.

Now for a light dinner, shower, and early bed.  Gotta be back at work on the ambulance at 0500.

Warmup

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

Jog/Walk:
2 miles easy pace

Sinuses are draining pretty badly into the back of my throat and my nose is stuffed up.  Ran out of Zyrtec earlier this week.  Hard to keep my breath this session.  Oh well.  Still hit the minimum.

Now for Zyrtec and visiting the museum with the wife.

Warmup

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

Walk:
1 mile

Stretched and done.

Warmup

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

Jog/Walk:
1.5 miles easy pace

Stretched and done.

Warmup

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

Run:
2 miles at easy pace, untimed with some walking

Stretched and done.

Warmup

LC:
7 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm = 28 reps (PR for time and reps); ending HR = 142 bpm

Light Jog:
1.5 miles easy pace

Stretched and done.

Ran calls all night long on the ambulance so no sleep last night.  Amazed that I pulled this off but it really wasn't that bad.  Grip was fatigued at the end of this but everything else was solid.

Warmup

LC:
6 mins @ 2x32kg; 4 rpm = 24 reps (PR)
4 mins @ 2x32kg; 5 rpm = 20 reps

ttl time/reps:  10 mins/44 reps

Run:
2 miles in 16:22

Stretched and done.