i posted this in the PLing forum, but i know not to many go to that forum so i decided to put it here because of the higher volume of traffic. hope you all like it, and by no means i hope i come across as bragging or show boating.
went to a meet today. was going to do it as a warm up for another meet in 2 wks, but it turned out to be the all time best meet i ever had
weight class 198
squats,
1st 705 easy
2nd 755, was going to stop here and save it for the other meet, but everyone told me the lift was easy and to take a 3rd, i tweaked my back a little on this one
3rd 800, new apa all time open record. i was thrilled and suprised to say the least
press
1st 505 easy
2nd 550 easy again, so i decided lets go for broke
3rd 600. easy again, tied the apa all time press record, tweaked my back more, but i figures, i am having such a good day, i have to keep going. i had a chance to go for a 4th attempt, but i passed to save what little i had left in my low back.
dead
warm ups felt awful. my back was fried,
1st pull 550, felt like crap
2nd 600, felt even crapier, but this gave me the all time apa total record in my weight class and my elusive 2000lb total i have been shooting for for the past year!
3rd 625, moved and inch and that was it, i had nothing left in me for the day
i have to thank all my team mates, and friends who have helped me get to this level, i would never be there without any of you. everyone on the board who has given me advice or encouragement, it really does help me a lot. my family and fiance for their support. i plan to never compete at 198 ever again, and just cruise at 220 and have fun. thank you all.
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