In a Different Direction

So this Fall has been a busy one and I just don't see it slowing down anytime soon. The blog has been somewhat of a burden trying to keep up and that's not at all what is what meant to be. I won't be keeping it up daily anymore. From now on it'll be an update type thing once a week or every two weeks. I'll post some vids and or any PRs and maybe some rants or more inspirational stuff if I really find some time.

It's been almost a full year since starting this thing. I was checking on my Challenge page to be reminded of my progress and focus for the next few months. I've hit 4 out of 7 goals on my lifts. I'm 5# away from my Press goal, 10# away from my Clean & Jerk (Clean has actually surpassed, but the Jerk is not there), and 15# away from my Snatch goal. Going to refocus on getting as close to these as I can by year end.

CT & I have added some Oly morning sessions twice a week before we head to work and come back in the evening for regular strength/WOD. I'm sure the time spent will be well worth it.

As for my last few weeks of training, we've been in a pretty intense squat cycle. I had a some great sessions under the bar and am looking forward to this last week. My latest Back Squat 5RM was a PR at 405#...here is the vid....

405 for 5

I've had some struggles in other areas. One night called for a Clean & Jerk heavy single and I had 3 strikes at 305# on the clean (this was a moment that led to our new morning sessions). I came real close to OHSing 285# on a barbell complex. I did half of heavy Grace (225#) in 4:45 before an Oly class. I had 5:00 to lift before class because I was running late and had some distractions. I was hoping to get at least 20...I'll try the full 30 in a few more weeks. I posted a Hi Hang Snatch 3RM PR at 175, which felt good. I also got 225# up on a 20 min Snatch single session over the past weekend. 

So I'll see ya in a few with more good stuff to share hopefully.