Tuesday 19th April 2016 - workout one

Tuesday
Up before the sunrise (4am or so). First workout done between 8am and 8.30am.

One hand pinch
Because we're that close to the event and whatever they lift, so to speak, doesn't matter (you pull more than I do you win - it's that simple) and no amount of work in the next few days changes me, you or anyone else etc I'm putting up the numbers. Indeed as I have been since last week. So..

Both hands get warmed up with:
22.7-kilos set up x 8 reps @, 27.7-kilos x 3 reps @ and finally 32.7-kilos x 3 reps @
Then -
L/H: 33.7-kilos x 3 reps - was easy so upped it again to 34.7-kilos x 3 x 3 reps
R/H: 33.7-kilos x 3 reps, 42.2-kilos x 3 x 3 reps.

Sunday 15th April gripper work

Sunday

V/Gripper

Could have been better but still close to where I once was.
B/H: 1/1 x 8 reps, 3/3 x 3 reps, 5/5 x 1 rep
L/H: 6/5 x VVG, 1,1, reps, 6/6 x F and N, N (1/4inch or so)
R/H: 6/6 x 1 rep, 6/7 x 1, 1 reps, 7/7 x F, F, N reps.

On competing again...

Every so often I'm asked if I intend competing again. The short answer is yes. There is, of course, a but or two. Right now, as per a post here and a reply elsewhere my focus is two fold: 1) House - I need to get a place to live before the money sitting in my bank account dwindles away and 2) the upcoming Rolling Thunder event in  May at the Bodypower expo.

After that I do fancy another crack at the 2HP record and or a final British Championships. But the longer these are left the less likely they are. I've stated before that I have no wish to become an also ran, a once was who out stays their welcome by coming back again and again and apparently ignoring my slow but steady slipping back. I used the analogy of many a great champion pro-boxer who eventually ends up punch drunk. Once the top of the bill and star attraction he comes a 2nd or third tier fighter. Occasional flashes of brilliance but mostly a warm up for an up and coming fighter. Bow out gracefully and keep your hand in. Continue lifting and become, if one wishes to stay in, a guy or gal who sets out events and promotes.

That said the competitor in every athlete who's been on the platform and made a name for themselves at the highest level will never completely leave. So don't be too shocked, once I'm set again, if you see me about - chalked hands and lifting belt on.