Training 1.10.14

Tonight was our very first competitor weightlifting class at the gym.  Such a great energy and what an epic night!  There were so many PR's and just some great lifting all around.  I was a little worried about working out in the evening...I usually lift first thing in the morning.  Although I had been looking forward to this day all week, I actually went in feeling kind of tired and run down.  But, I just focused on keeping my mind focused and fired up, and good things happened.

• Snatch
• 80% 2.1 (58)
• 85% 1.1 (62)
• 90% 1 (66)--actually did 64
• 95% 1 (69)--actually did 70
• PR attempt @ 74--miss
• PR attempt @ 75--PR!!!!
• Pull always feels easy--still need better footwork!
• C&J
• 80% 1+2; 1+1 (70)
• 85% 1+1 (75)
• 90% 1+1 (80)
• 95% 1+1 (85)
• PR attempt @ 90--PR!!!!
• Coming out of the squat was a little difficult, but the jerk felt great.

I am so, so, so very pleased with how today went and I am 100% convinced that it has to do with the mindset I've been keeping about this day all week long.  I know that I am working below my potential and am capable of so much more.  Walking up to the bar with that kind of confidence just really takes the pressure off.  I know that I just have to hit my positions and the weight will go up.  My positions are improving but there is still so much work to be done.  It's exciting to consider the possibilities once these positions and footwork improve!

I'm going to be out of town tomorrow and so will miss tomorrow's training.  But for the record, here is what it was supposed to be.

Training 1.11.14 (not completed)

• Snatch Pull @ 100% 4.3.3
• Clean Pull @ 100% 3.2.3.2.3
• Drop Snatch 4.4.4.4