Chasing a Dream

Did bench on Saturday.  It was dumping rain and generally being a lovely day, but I didn't really feel like running in it.  I did talk Meg into dragging the sled around our track, so she gets props for slogging it out in the rain and mud.  The bench workout was kind of a fun one.  The music was loud and I didn't feel rushed so I got to put some good thought into my training.  I still haven't managed my 1600 lbs total.  Theoretically, I'm at about 1410 with a 370 bench, 520 pull, and 520 squat.  If I'm gonna hit a 600 squat and deadlift, its just going to have to be slow and steady.  But I think I can drive my bench quicker If I'll focus on it.  So anyway, Saturday was 5/3/1 for 280, 315, and 355 for a double.  Then I decided to try to press 405 just to see what it feels like.  It felt exactly like there was 405 lbs on top of me.  I lowered the weight with good control and touched down.  That's about as far as it got.  I gave it a heck of a push, but failed to fire.  I wasn't surprised, but at least I know its obtainable.  I had a lot more control over the bar than I was expecting.  I'm positive that If I really focus on my bench, I'll break that 400 lbs mark real soon.  And that will make me very smiley!