About a day and a half left. I've been getting plenty of rest this week and taking it easy. Haven't been to the gym, but I have been doing some of my PT and using the foam roller I purchased from EliteFTS. It's a nice tool for self-massage and I think it's helped keep me loose.
Had an exam today in Microeconomic Theory; I think it went pretty well. Nothing left but some homework and finals... working for success and hoping for the best.
Schedule for tomorrow:
Get around at about 8:00 AM
Go to the Rec to check weight @ 9:00 AM
Tutor a student in finance/econ at 12:30 PM
Class from 1:30 to 2:20 PM
Run to the store to pick up some groceries and a few last things for the meet
Get everything together and pack my bag
Cut off all food/water intake by 10:00 PM
SLEEP!
Update on the meet will follow Saturday evening.
Until then:
"Mens sana in corpore sano"
Brofessor Arm Wrestling
11/19/09
11/3/09
Update: Congenital Defect and Last Weeks of Training
Here I am, 2.5 weeks out from the meet. I've been loaded down with school work, so I'm hoping that my next 2 tests go well.
I saw a physical therapist a couple of weeks ago. The sports med doctor put me on 1000 mgs. of Aleve for 2 weeks. That runs out on Wednesday. The PT is going okay. She has me doing about 5 different exercises to strengthen my transversus abdominis muscle. The idea is that this will help stabilize my torso and relieve some of the pressure from the muscles in my back.
I have a common congenital defect called spina bifida occulta. It's really no big deal, but it may make my back pain worse as I age. That's why the PT (and a strong abdomen) is so crucial for me. It may be causing some nerve irritation because of my lifting.
This week I will be working up to my openers as well as doing a decent workout as final prep for the meet. Next week I'll be deloading and the following week I'll be doing some very light work, stretching, and watching my weight. Tonight I was right at 242 lbs. I'm not too worried, as it was pretty late at night (I'm always a few pounds lighter at the beginning of the day).
Mens sana in corpore sano.
I saw a physical therapist a couple of weeks ago. The sports med doctor put me on 1000 mgs. of Aleve for 2 weeks. That runs out on Wednesday. The PT is going okay. She has me doing about 5 different exercises to strengthen my transversus abdominis muscle. The idea is that this will help stabilize my torso and relieve some of the pressure from the muscles in my back.
I have a common congenital defect called spina bifida occulta. It's really no big deal, but it may make my back pain worse as I age. That's why the PT (and a strong abdomen) is so crucial for me. It may be causing some nerve irritation because of my lifting.
This week I will be working up to my openers as well as doing a decent workout as final prep for the meet. Next week I'll be deloading and the following week I'll be doing some very light work, stretching, and watching my weight. Tonight I was right at 242 lbs. I'm not too worried, as it was pretty late at night (I'm always a few pounds lighter at the beginning of the day).
Mens sana in corpore sano.
10/11/09
Psoas
I found some stretches on the web for my back. From talking to some people, I've confirmed that the problem is most likely my psoas muscle. The stretches are helping, I just need to stay on top of it.
Workouts are going well. I've hit a snag on the bench press, but I'm getting some assistance with it this Wednesday from one of the trainers at the gym.
I'm letting the squat stay where it is in order to save my back a bit. I'll still be working it on Mondays, but I'll be staying around 85% in the workouts. I plan to open with 200 kg. at the meet and end up at 210 kg. (which is my squat from the last meet).
Deadlift is progressing nicely and I'm feeling good about hitting my goal of 240 kg.
Mens Sana in Corpore Sano.
Workouts are going well. I've hit a snag on the bench press, but I'm getting some assistance with it this Wednesday from one of the trainers at the gym.
I'm letting the squat stay where it is in order to save my back a bit. I'll still be working it on Mondays, but I'll be staying around 85% in the workouts. I plan to open with 200 kg. at the meet and end up at 210 kg. (which is my squat from the last meet).
Deadlift is progressing nicely and I'm feeling good about hitting my goal of 240 kg.
Mens Sana in Corpore Sano.
10/2/09
NEW DL PR!
Today I hit a new PR in the gym on the dead lift! 500 lbs! It came up with a lot of effort and shaking in the legs. Obviously I'll be adjusting my goals for my next meet to account for this.
Squat 475 lbs. (215 kg.)
Bench Press 325 lbs. (147.5 kg.)
Deadlift 530 lbs. (240 kg.)
Total 1330 lbs. (602.5 kg.)
WOO HOO!
Squat 475 lbs. (215 kg.)
Bench Press 325 lbs. (147.5 kg.)
Deadlift 530 lbs. (240 kg.)
Total 1330 lbs. (602.5 kg.)
WOO HOO!
Wedding Date
I went to a wedding a couple of weekends ago with my friend from Kansas City. Lots of fun!
9/24/09
Off-Track
A few weeks have passed and I feel as though my initial goals were a bit conservative.
New goals (in lbs.):
Squat: 475
Bench Press: 335
Dead Lift: 510
Total: 1320
My protein shake mix has arrived and I've been loading up every day on it.
More updates in a couple of weeks.
New goals (in lbs.):
Squat: 475
Bench Press: 335
Dead Lift: 510
Total: 1320
My protein shake mix has arrived and I've been loading up every day on it.
More updates in a couple of weeks.
9/9/09
Goals for November Meet
I believe I have figured out my goals for my next meet.
Squat: 470 lbs. (212.5 kg)
Bench Press: 325 lbs. (147.5 kg)
Dead Lift: 495 lbs. (225 kg)
Total: 1290 lbs. (585 kg)
If my training goes well, I think I can make it. My biggest concern is bench press, I have been weak here in the past. More updates to follow as my training progresses.
Mens Sana in Corpore Sano
Squat: 470 lbs. (212.5 kg)
Bench Press: 325 lbs. (147.5 kg)
Dead Lift: 495 lbs. (225 kg)
Total: 1290 lbs. (585 kg)
If my training goes well, I think I can make it. My biggest concern is bench press, I have been weak here in the past. More updates to follow as my training progresses.
Mens Sana in Corpore Sano
8/28/09
Lifting Hiatus
Since school has begun, I've not been able to spend a single second in the gym. The main reason for this is Math Camp. Every night from 4:30 to 6:00 PM, I've been sitting in a room trying to remember matrix algebra and basic calculus. It's not difficult, but if it weren't for this class, I'd be home around 3:00 every day and could be spending that time in the gym. Once it's over, I will continue my plan to reach 235 lbs. body weight by Sept. 9. I'm not so confident about this particular goal right now, but I'll get there sooner or later.
On the schedule for Kansas, the Nov. meet is still tentative for the 21st. If I hit my body weight goal soon, I should be able to start training. If I don't end up going to that meet, I may simply do a strength test at the rec around that day. No individual event or total goals set for that meet yet, but I hope to work on that next month, once I hit my weight goal.
One friend was recently talking about his supplements for the winter. He's more of a body-builder type, but it got me thinking about trying a protein shake. If I go for it, I'll definitely have to watch my weight, but it might pay dividends in the meet.
That's all for now.
Mens sana in corpore sano.
On the schedule for Kansas, the Nov. meet is still tentative for the 21st. If I hit my body weight goal soon, I should be able to start training. If I don't end up going to that meet, I may simply do a strength test at the rec around that day. No individual event or total goals set for that meet yet, but I hope to work on that next month, once I hit my weight goal.
One friend was recently talking about his supplements for the winter. He's more of a body-builder type, but it got me thinking about trying a protein shake. If I go for it, I'll definitely have to watch my weight, but it might pay dividends in the meet.
That's all for now.
Mens sana in corpore sano.
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