Training Journal for Geek

[geek23ka]

This past weekend, I accomplished two goals. I competed in my first powerlifting meet and I deadlifted as much (one pound more, actually!) as I used to weigh. Which is awesome! Plus, BONUS! I met bea, and obi-wan!!! <3 They are mega cool chicas. I wish I lived in the same city as them.

My video from the meet,was hard for me to watch. I usually wear flattering clothing and take flattering pictures, but the video, which showcases my progress in strength (yay!) also showcased me looking like a stuffed sausage in that damn wrestling singlet. (Boo!)

I plan to get to the 198 weight class for the meet I am attending in November. Today I weigh 229, so I have 31 pounds to go.

Here is the video, that bea and obi-wan put together for me. Thank you, lovely ladies!!!



I have a great coach, who is very supportive and inspiring and mega strong. I plan to log my sessions with him here.

I love this female journaling section and the people in it. I am glad to be back.

[gobbles23]

Yay Hi Geek!!!! Awesome job with the meet, excellent lifts!!!

Cool you met bb.com people, I'd love to meet one/some of you guys!!!

[jjeane]

Geek!!! I have been looking for this! You did AMAZING!!!!! I am so proud of you! And jealous too. You got to meet B and I love your socks! The squats, that depth! Those DL's were like butter! Did you catch the competing bug on the platform?

[ilovethe80s]

I am so proud of you! You look like a pro up there. Was watching you set up for a squat (which looks REALLY good btw) and my eyes drifted down to your sig and saw 303 dead and I literally jumped up and screamed.

Your benches looked pretty effortless. Really close on that last one, the pause always feels so much longer than it looks.

You were on a mission for those deads. Your final 303 was smooth as silk, you've got more in the tank. Congrats, and welcome to the 300 club! I tried to find a celebratory gif but it looks like '300 club' is a bunch of naked guys who go swim in Antarctica. So not that, but congrats on 300!!

[geek23ka]

mah ladies!!

Yay Hi Geek!!!! Awesome job with the meet, excellent lifts!!!

Cool you met bb.com people, I'd love to meet one/some of you guys!!!

well if you ever make it to new mexico, i'm your gal, gobbles! ever had a cucumber jalapeno margarita? worth the trip!

thanks

Geek!!! I have been looking for this! You did AMAZING!!!!! I am so proud of you! And jealous too. You got to meet B and I love your socks! The squats, that depth! Those DL's were like butter! Did you catch the competing bug on the platform?

hey, jani! thanks. B is as sweet as you can imagine. thanks for the compliments on my lifts. i have worked really hard on getting depth and i think i have it now.

i am mad for competing. the adrenalin pump was incredible. it's got to be why those lifts went up so easy. want MOAR!

I am so proud of you! You look like a pro up there. Was watching you set up for a squat (which looks REALLY good btw) and my eyes drifted down to your sig and saw 303 dead and I literally jumped up and screamed.

Your benches looked pretty effortless. Really close on that last one, the pause always feels so much longer than it looks.

You were on a mission for those deads. Your final 303 was smooth as silk, you've got more in the tank. Congrats, and welcome to the 300 club! I tried to find a celebratory gif but it looks like '300 club' is a bunch of naked guys who go swim in Antarctica. So not that, but congrats on 300!!

thanks, 80's!! for the bench, i just completely forgot that i was suppose to wait for a command! lol. i was confused when they took the bar away from me instead of waiting for the rack command. it's like the press command ceased to exist. haha. my coach had to explain it to me. geeknotverysmart.jpg

i got 300!!!! i know i don't look excited on the video, but about five minutes later i was super excited. right after, i was confused and couldnt believe how easy it went up. i wondered if it was a misload. hahaa

i hope some of the guys i've been journaling with show up and say hi. <3 for the O35'ers.

[kaleida]

Great job and all of your lifts looked so smooth!

[geek23ka]

hey, kaleida. thanks. i credit the smooth lifts to epinephrine, which was coursing through me the entire day. haha.


Training
120 yards sled drag forwards +200
120 yards sled drag backwards +200
120 yards sled drag sideways +200
15@12 front raises/side raises/press x3
20@15 incline DB bench
20@60 wide grip pull down
20@15 incline DB bench
20@70 WG Pull down
20@15 incline DB bench
20@60 WG pulldown
120 yards sled drag forwards +200
120 yards sled drag backwards +200
120 yards sled drag sideways +200

Notes
This week coach is taking it easy on me. This is a week for recovery and just getting some light conditioning and some lifts in so I don't rust. Next week starts the master plan, which kind of terrifies me, but mostly makes me super excited.

We talked about goals. We agreed to plan for the following. He said it's ambitious but do'able if I do the work.

733 total at 198.

So I lose 30 pounds and gain 100 on the lifts. He is assuming I left at least 45 pounds on the platform, which was planned, in part. We both think I could get 135 for bench on meet day, if I remember to pause for the press command!! 225 was totally possible for squat and 315 was do'able as well considering how well 303 went up. So, with those numbers, you get a 675 total. We are really only looking at a 58 pound PR total to get me to 733. I think I can do that and lose 30 pounds in six months if I eat what he tells me to eat and do all of the work. I train 5 days a week, 1.5 - 3 hours a day. So, do'able.

I think a total for 198 over 700 is getting respectable. It would put me in Class I per plw.com. Would be nice to be there this year.

[Big_Sky_Guy]

You blew it up!!! So much more to be had. Congrats!

[dreahere]

Loved watching your video. You did so awesome. And wicked mega jealous you met B!

[beatha]

In.

Geek did awesome i will attest. On spread my friend. And for the record G is sweeter

We really enjoyed meeting her. Obi-wan had a blast talking the poor womens ear off. I bring the party as i'm fond of bragging. Lol.

We very much look forward to seeing other amazons (hint hint) at the Nov meet (near me Lol )

[geek23ka]

All The Amazons!! We could destroy a city together with our super powers. :evil:

hiiiiii b!

hey in november to which meet are you referring? because dawn told me there is one in AZ, but i was planning on TX submasters and masters meet. it's supposed to be big. and maybe there will be cow medals. because texas.

i made this dish and usually lighter versions of dishes aren't so great, but this one was ok.
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2014/03/o..._a5y_p=1424516
putting it here for posterity. it's a riff on orange chicken. and there is plenty of sauce to stir-fry some veggies in there, which is what i did. a ton of sugar snap peas and carrots.

[geek23ka]

You blew it up!!! So much more to be had. Congrats!

thank you!! i read in your journal that you are coaching a young woman. i bet you are really good at it.

Loved watching your video. You did so awesome. And wicked mega jealous you met B!

drea, we need to get everyone together. srs.

thanks for the support.

[beatha]

Lol i didnt check schedule so opps my bad i was forgetting the masters national moves to yr to yr and its not in az this year. Anyways ignore my prev post (fixed)... I look forward to seeing your next meet vid then whereever it takes place.

[geek23ka]

is dallas out of the question? i hope you can go. i wanna hang out with you guys, and this time i will be kid and husband free!

there is some meet in february, too, right? eh, we'll sort it. because i am definitely hanging with you guys again.

putting this in here so i can find it tomorrow. looks good.
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2014/04/c...a-ceviche.html

[itsagoodday]

Ahhhhhhh Geek, look at all the awesome!!!!!! Way to go girl, so much strong

i am mad for competing. the adrenalin pump was incredible. it's got to be why those lifts went up so easy. want MOAR!

LOL! Before my first meet I was like... I wonder if I'm going to like this? And then after it, I was like OH HECK YEAH!!!

[swooshie]

Geek That vid was AMAZING!!!! Wow, you looked so calm and focused! Congratulations!!!

I'll show up for Amazon slumber party!

[jjeane]

is dallas out of the question? i hope you can go. i wanna hang out with you guys, and this time i will be kid and husband free!

there is some meet in february, too, right? eh, we'll sort it. because i am definitely hanging with you guys again.

putting this in here so i can find it tomorrow. looks good.
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2014/04/c...a-ceviche.html

Come to Dallas Geek!! I will so totally come to see you! Maybe we can convince B too!!!
I totally caught the bug as well.
I think you have some great and achievable goals Geek. You can do this!

[geek23ka]

Ahhhhhhh Geek, look at all the awesome!!!!!! Way to go girl, so much strong

LOL! Before my first meet I was like... I wonder if I'm going to like this? And then after it, I was like OH HECK YEAH!!!

<3 do you keep a log anywhere? or youtube? i'd love to follow you if you do. thanks!

Geek That vid was AMAZING!!!! Wow, you looked so calm and focused! Congratulations!!!

I'll show up for Amazon slumber party!

it wouldn't be an amazon slumber party without you, swooshers.

Come to Dallas Geek!! I will so totally come to see you! Maybe we can convince B too!!!
I totally caught the bug as well.
I think you have some great and achievable goals Geek. You can do this!

i'm 95% sure i'm going to dallas in november. it would be amazing if you could attend, but that's a huge commitment of time for you. you have a ranch and kids, so i wouldn't expect it at all! maybe i could come see you though?

training day coming up.

[geek23ka]

missed yesterday due to plumbing issues. darn plumber didn't even come yesterday and i wont miss another training day because of it. they will just have to work around my schedule, darn it.

Wednesday May 14
sled +200 lbs
120 yards forwards
120 backwards
120 yards sideways

3 times round
25 tire slams against wall
sledgehammer (20lb) slams to tire 15 ea. side
15 battle ropes

prowler 2 +140 lbs sprint 25 yards
bench press barx25
prowler 2 +140 lbs sprint 25 yards
16 kg kettlebell fighter figure 8's 15 each side
prowler 2 +140 lbs sprint 25 yards
low incline bench press barx25
prowler 2 +140 lbs sprint 25 yards
16kg kettlebell round and rounds 15 each side
prowler 2 +140 lbs sprint 25 yards
high incline bench press barx25
prowler 2 +140 lbs sprint 25 yards
12kg kettlebell halos 15 each side

[gobbles23]

That looks like some hardcore training!!! Nice job

[vanessa40]

Wow those squats were amazing..i am so impressed

[geek23ka]

That looks like some hardcore training!!! Nice job

thank you!!

the conditioning stuff he puts together kicks my ass in the best way possible.

like today

Friday Conditioning
+180 prowler 2 - 20 yard sprint
barx20 bench press
battle ropes (chains) 20 alternating
+180 prowler 2 - 20 yard sprint
16kg KB OH swings x15 ea
12kg KB clean and press x10
+180 prowler 2 - 20 yard sprint
20lb db low incline press
battle ropes (chains) bird flaps
+180 prowler 2 - 20 yard sprint
16kg KB fighter figure 8's x15
12kg KB clean and press x10
+180 prowler 2 - 20 yard sprint
20 lb db high incline bench press
battleropes (chains) together x20
+180 prowler 2 - 20 yard sprint
16kg KB round and rounds
12kg KB halos

and then i did that entire circuit again, but with the prowler weight reduced to +90 lbs.

the last two prowler pushes at 180 lbs were a ****ing joke! at about 7 yards to finish each way, i literally could not push anymore and had to drag it to the finish line.

monday i finally get to bench press and do some squats. from here on out, tuesday and thursday are dedicated to conditioning and MWF are weight training set up in a very similar way to sheiko. i have every opportunity here to get my total up to 733 lbs (my goal for november). if i don't do it, it will be because i was slacking, and not the fault of programming. i watch lots of videos of really kick ass heavier power lifters to give me inspiration.

shannon st. michael


alyssa smith


samantha kirkland (who is new to powerlifting!)


if i want to be in the same caliber as these women i need to keep my head in the game.

[geek23ka]

Wow those squats were amazing..i am so impressed

hey v! ninja post!

thank you. im working really hard on making my squats stable. i think i can start pushing the weight now. the plan is for me to do lots and lots of safety bar squats, front squats and good mornings. it would be awesome to get that up to 240 for next meet.

[vanessa40]

Well you looked great. I loved your form. That is something i need to work on

[itsagoodday]

<3 do you keep a log anywhere? or youtube? i'd love to follow you if you do. thanks!

Not I, but you're sweet to ask I'm not consistent with logging in regularly to comment on other people's journals, much less to start one of my own. Maybe some day though!

Your conditioning work is killer. My conditioning work is like... anything more than 6 reps

[vanillabn]

missed yesterday due to plumbing issues. darn plumber didn't even come yesterday and i wont miss another training day because of it. they will just have to work around my schedule, darn it.

Wednesday May 14
sled +200 lbs
120 yards forwards
120 backwards
120 yards sideways

3 times round
25 tire slams against wall
sledgehammer (20lb) slams to tire 15 ea. side
15 battle ropes

prowler 2 +140 lbs sprint 25 yards
bench press barx25
prowler 2 +140 lbs sprint 25 yards
16 kg kettlebell fighter figure 8's 15 each side
prowler 2 +140 lbs sprint 25 yards
low incline bench press barx25
prowler 2 +140 lbs sprint 25 yards
16kg kettlebell round and rounds 15 each side
prowler 2 +140 lbs sprint 25 yards
high incline bench press barx25
prowler 2 +140 lbs sprint 25 yards
12kg kettlebell halos 15 each side

Wow, awesome training session! It's hardcore in here! Just found your log today... definitely following this

[kaleida]

You would be useful to have around in a zombie apocalypse you can drag your injured friends around many hundreds of yards and then sledgehammer zombie heads and sprint away from the remaining zombies

[serinebean]

Your workouts look intense. I can feel the energy you are throwing out - I love it!! I cant wait to follow along.

[geek23ka]

Not I, but you're sweet to ask :-) I'm not consistent with logging in regularly to comment on other people's journals, much less to start one of my own. :-p Maybe some day though!

Your conditioning work is killer. My conditioning work is like... anything more than 6 reps

well if you ever make videos or anything, send me a link. i love watching powerliftin videos and learning about how people are getting done what they want to get done.

Wow, awesome training session! It's hardcore in here! Just found your log today... definitely following this

ah, thank you! i felt like i was dying most of yesterday. worth it, tho. i need conditioning super bad.

You would be useful to have around in a zombie apocalypse you can drag your injured friends around many hundreds of yards and then sledgehammer zombie heads and sprint away from the remaining zombies

!! and i am loyal, too! we would all make a pretty badass zombie apocalypse team in this section.

Your workouts look intense. I can feel the energy you are throwing out - I love it!! I cant wait to follow along.

thanks, serine. i give it everything i have. plus more. i am so grateful for the opportunity i have to improve, and i want to take advantage.

Well you looked great. I loved your form. That is something i need to work on

thank you, sweet pea. and i bet you're better than you give yourself credit. call it a hunch.

rest day for saturday and sunday. because of my schedule my workouts are M-F. weekends are for the kids and cleaning. speaking of which.... off to kitchen duty!

[vanessa40]

LOL..I like your hunch
I think i might try once again to start a journal
I wonder if they give out awards for the most journals started on this site. I do think i would win.