From the ashes

Competition day went okay. I made both of my openers (suggesting I know how to pick a good opener weight) for a 245 total (105 snatch, 140 clean/jerk). The clean and jerk should have been higher but, I let the weight get into my head and there was no excuse for missing it. Mentally speaking, this is my worst meet, however, I weighed in my lightest (95.3 kg) and have never been this strong at this light so, that is a plus. I did learn a lot from this meet though.

John Broz of Average Broz gym pointed out that I pull to early and that it was a result of my hand grip being too narrow. I can't believe I never thought of it before. I thought I just wasn't being patient enough on the 2nd pull. Edgar was giving me some mental coaching on the clean & jerk but, to no avail. He was right, GET UNDER THE BAR! You need to not think and do. Lastly, Bob Takano of Takano Athletics mentioned my Snatch timing and my feet moving faster then my pull under. I corrected that on the spot.

All of this gives me things I need to work on which I am very excited about. It also showed me how much I need to have a coach again and when I graduate I will look for one that will have me. The eyes and the mind of a weightliftiing coach are valuable assets.

Quite a few people set new PBs at the competition and CJ put on a wonderful meet. If I forget anyone in this list I am sorry. Congrats, Thanks and great to see you to: Edgar, Ev, Erica, Phillip, Danny, CJ, Bob, Spencer, Ashley, John, Rob, the Jacks, Pat and the high school weightlifting team!

I will also be posting another article on the differences between competing in strongman and weightlifting.

Oh and for your entertainment...a great weightlifter and great metal.