Walking with nowhere to go

I've been walking on a treadmill for the past two days. I've got a meet this weekend, so I'm done lifting for the week (Actually, I got bored on the treadmill this morning and ended up doing a ton of pullups and curls this morning, but that doesn't count). The funny thing is, I have no idea why I'm getting up in the morning to go walk on a treadmill. Just seamed like the thing to do. I thought, originally, that I'd drop about six pounds in a week and compete at 198lbs. But then I thought to myself, "Why? I want to compete in the 220 class. I'm not actually doing this meet to break any personal records (or any other records). I'm doing it to get my head back in the game for the next year." I'm not even going to gear up. Gonna lift raw just because it takes the least amount of effort and planning. Why the heck should I care what I weigh, eh? I don't exactly expect to be a crowd pleaser. In fact, if I break a 1200 total I'll be not unhappy. My solitary goal will be to pull 465 raw. Last March I got redlighted at 465 in a suit. This time I want to pull it clean with no gear. I know I'm strong enough. I just don't know if my head is in the right place, but then, I suppose that's the whole point of me doing this meet. Should be interesting.

You guys should come to Amarillo this weekend. Saturday night could be a good time. Unfortunately, my clan wont be joining me, but it could still be fun.

The Highlander

Man it is awesome up here. I'm sitting on the deck, early morning, with a nice cup o joe, leeching some poor fool's wireless connection. I allready went for a hike this morning. I noticed immediately that all that dribble about hating to run went right out the window. I wanted nothing more than to put some shoes on and run until I passed out. I remembered how much I used to truly love trail running, and, of course, how much I love being in the mountains. We should all meet up here sometime. It only takes us about 4.5 hours to get here and ruidoso is really a pretty cool place. It aint colorado, but it'll do when you're desperate, for sure.

Far Far Away

Yeah! Today Meg and I leave for Ruidoso. It aint Colorado, but it'll have to do. Yesterday I walked for half an hour and did a crazy grip workout. Today was heavy deadlift.

Deads:
worked up to 425 for one. Felt strong but didn't really have my head in it. Ended up dropping 445 and laughed about it.

Goodmornings with safety squat bar:
4 sets. ended up with 8x225.

Short and sweet. I'll be back at it next week.

Saturday

I find it amusing that for all the times I've been greatful to have steady workout partners here, now that I'm basically training alone again, I'm making some of the best progress. I suppose it would be helpful to have a partner that was in it for the same reason I am. But for now, I'm really pumped about the prospect of my own garage gym.

Someday...

Bench (raw)
worked up to 315 for three singles.

Rack lockouts
315 x 4
365 x 2
385 x 1
405 x 1
405 x 1 (very happy about this one. couldn't move it the last time I tried)

some heavy back work

Stress levels rising.

We're in the process of trying to sell our pad and buy a new one. Why we do this to ourselves every couple of years I will never figure out. But if we can get this house we'll have a bit more room for company and an acre of land ta'boot.

Dead lift:
135 x 8
225 x 6
275 x 4
315 x 4
365 x 2
405 x 1
425 x 1
445 x 1 (New unequipped PR - I'm gunning for 500 by Jan)

Good Mornings:
worked up to 225 for 6.

Congrats on the bouldering Comp. Sounds like a good time. I know you said there were people there of all skill levels, but I'm pretty sure that I would have been in a catagory all my own. The fat kids would have stopped playing there video games and started throwing beta at me. But then the beer drinking would have started and I would have taken first prize for sure. I'm gonna have to make the next one for sure.

Insomnia

OK. You showed me your dream bike. Well, these are the things that keep me up planning and plotting at night.

http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=167&pid=715

http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=167&pid=559

TGIF

Yesterday I was tired and hung-over. Fortunately it wasn't a heavy day so I decided to do some rep work and try to make myself puke.

Squats: 225 x 20 for 3 sets. (lots of sweating and heavy breathing. No vomit.)

Speed pulls @ ~ 60% 1RM: 225 x 1 x 10

Abs


Today was better.

Raw flat bench:
bar x 10 x 2
135 x 10
185 x 8
225 x 6
3 board press:
275 x 6
335 x 6
365 x 4 Felt pretty good about this. Should have gone for 385 for a double but didn't have my usual spotters. Not much of an excuse.

Close grip bench:
225 x 6 four sets

Pullups on chains: 4 x 10

some shoulder work.

Good session. My crew is scattered to the winds so its been a bit lonely. What're you gonna do (besides going out and dropping a ton of quid on my own gear)?