Frame DL, Stones, Medley
I am under orders to rearrange how I am structuring the time and am training approx. 90 min or less THEN do the other things.
Stupid Grip Feat Of The Week & Squat
It's become pretty clear that given the opportunity, I am going to do something foolish with my grip training each week. This week there was a new frame in the gym so I figured I would test it out.
Feels So Good...Grip Burnout - DL
It takes a lot to fry my support grip and by the end, I couldn't even open my fingers. You really need to try this.
Press - 5 & 10 Weeks Out
This is where things break down....no rack position, no support, no shoulder mobility to hold the weight in an appropriate position to begin with.
Farmer's Baseline *old standard/old vid*
I was feeling pretty good about it as a baseline, until I watched this blast from the past.
Operation Strongman Grip Baller, 5 &10 Weeks Out
I saw the events for master's nationals and deep down got sad I wasn't competing. The events have Wattles written all over them...GRIP!
Pro Women's Worlds, Pro Cards, WSW
Perhaps once the dust settles this year, transparency will rule in 2017 so that competitors can make thoughtful decisions for themselves and their families.
Pro Women's Worlds Events Announced
Today was the day I've been waiting on, events were listed for Pro Women's Worlds in Louisville, KY in October.
The Journey: DL
Coming into a new training cycle after a competition feels like starting a 1000 mile journey after just finishing one.
OHP
I am at a critical point with all of these things. Fix the issue or end up paying the price later.
Back To The Grind: OHP
My pressing shoes are nearly ten years old and I haven't replaced them although I have thought about it many times over the years.
Wishes For Warriors Idaho Strongman Competition
On Saturday, July 16th at The Mecca Gym in Meridian, Idaho, The Mecca Strongest Man competition is happening.
The Final Training Week & Catch Up
This time my mind was all over the place as well as my performance so I went with what my instinct was telling me I needed.
2016 United States Strongman Nationals — 3rd Place Finish
Two months ago I made the decision to compete at United States Strongman Nationals with the only goal of qualifying for Pro Women's World's in October.
The Gimpy Girl & The Very Sick Dog
Based on everything, she gave him two days max to live. She wanted to put him down but everything was such a shock to us all, we wanted to bring him home to say our goodbyes
Two Weeks Out: Events
While I would love another month to prepare for this competition, I am super pleased with the progress I have made in such a short time.
One Week Out??: DL
After a fairly long hiatus from strongman, I decided to get back in there and compete. I cannot really remember the last strongman competition I did but over the past couple of months I have redefined myself as an athlete and started back to event training. I am pleased with my progress and continue to […]
Three Weeks Out: DL
It seems like this area is always one of the first to get cut but remains one of the most important to my performance.
Rebuilding: Lost 50 Lbs, Mission Complete
It is with mixed feelings; I can officially say that I have lost 50 lbs. since January.
Rebuilding: Press/Bench & Visitors!
We had some very special visitors today, The Kromer Family and my Friday Night training pal Joann.
Rebuilding: Deload, DL
Cutting back to two days plus event day has made a dramatic impact in my overall functioning and my own perception of where my strength is.
Rebuilding: Events & DL Redemption
I got some chuckles out of the potential of getting hit by lightening while doing Conan's.
Rebuilding: DL/Squat
Holding strong at 45 pounds lost and hope to still be counting so I got that going for me.
Rebuilding: DL Day
Each time I am done training, I feel like I will never get back to where I was or it will take an eternity to get there.
Rebuilding: Squat & Press Days
The important thing to note here is how much more consistently I am closing the COC 2.5 each week.
Rebuilding: DL & Event Day
I fear I am moving into that performance versus continued weight loss realm. It's becoming time to think long and hard about which direction I am headed in and when.
Rebuilding: Press & New For Strong Mamas
Get in touch. I would love to have any thoughts and experiences you have about this issue.
Rebuilding: Path To Success
Each belt has a story to tell. Each belt reflects on a different time in my strength career, different strength levels, different body weights, goals, successes, failures and frustrations.
Rebuilding: 6 Weeks Out, Deload Press/Bench
By Thursday I was ready to get back into the gym and get to work.
Rebuilding: 7 Weeks Out, Events
I know, I know. Part 3 has taken was longer than I anticipated. Since you all have been waiting patiently, here's the happy ending to date....I am officially down 35 pounds.
Rebuilding: 7 Weeks Out, Press/Bench
Toss in a little event training on Friday and it's time to step back, rest and come back ready to kill it.
Rebuilding: 7 Weeks Out, Squat
I took yesterday to refocus on getting things just right so I back tracked and did more work with the SquatGuide.
Rebuilding: 8 Weeks Out, Event Day
Events didn't wipe me out, my recovery was good and was able to get through all of that in 1 1/2 hours.
Rebuilding: 8 Weeks Out, Squat
I'm just so happy with my training and grateful to be making progress once again.
Rebuilding: 8 Weeks Out, Press/Bench
Things are getting beat down and constantly feeling oh so tired.
Rebuilding: 8 Weeks Out, DL
Just felt like I had to push this a little more and wanted to check in on heavier weights.
Rebuilding: 8 Weeks To Go. Self Analysis
Saturday I made an executive decision to hold off event training for one more week to give myself some more recovery time. OK, so recovery was one reason. And, let's just say that Piggie Gurl had a rough day.
Rebuilding: 9 Weeks Out, Squat
It was a whole lotta awkward when this baggie flew out from my side of the covers.
Rebuilding: The Fall Out
Along the way I became a member of Team eliteFTS and the pressure really set in.
Rebuilding: 9 Weeks Out, OHP/Bench
My header image pretty much sums up how I was feeling today but was able to hang in there. Fortunately I had lots of extra time to get the work in that I needed to.
Rebuilding: 9 Weeks Out, Caution Ahead!
My goal is to make it through the next two weeks and do whatever I have to in order to stay on track.