Hello...Miss Me?

Yes, it has been over five months since my last post...but this doesn't mean I had stopped training. It has just been different. In my new job, evening work is often required and getting to the gym at night, especially after attending a dinner or event, is very difficult. Morning training sessions have become the norm, and as such, I find myself training alone.

I have only competed once since the transition; a bench only at that. When you compete in gear, it is damn near impossible to train for a full power without the help of your training partners. They help with your gear, they spot you, and most importantly, they motivate you. I am hoping, now that the Legislature is out until January, I will be able to get back with the team and dial it back in.

I am shooting for my first multi-ply meet in November. It's a local meet, hosted by my powerlifting team. And perfect to help me get back in the game. If I pull it off, it will be my first full power meet since January. Let's see how it goes.

On another note (and one more pressing) is the Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas this weekend (September 16-18). I started a tradition of going to the Olympia last year. Yes, its only year two but I plan to keep it going. As for the powerlifting, I figured since I am there, I may as well compete. But in what? I am in no condition to do a full meet. How about the deadlift only? This is the one lift that is a bit easier to do solo...and it happens to also be my best lift. Sounds like a winner.

I have three more days to make weight...165 lbs. So far, I am on track. The one part that sucks is the night before weigh-ins is my birthday, and nothing says happy birthday like trying to make weight. As for the lift itself, I am shooting for anything over 633 lbs, which is my current 165 lbs weight class personal best. But if I am off that day, oh well...I am in Vegas.

I leave on Friday, compete on Saturday, go big Saturday night, and leave on Sunday. Sounds like a good weekend.

And as always, good times.