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Overall Goal: I'm hoping to compete at the Masters World Championships in Highland Games, and reach the qualifying total for the Pan - Am Masters weightlifting (Olympic Lifting) meet.
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Motivation Level: 7/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Andrew G
Sex:
Male
Age:
43
Location:
New York, United States
Occupation:
Psychologist (Yes, really)
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Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Dec, 1984
How I Started:
I was a soccer player in college and my coach got me started.
Why I Love It:
Sorry, I don't love bodybuilding. I have alot of respect for the training and diet just not a fan of the sport. I workout because I like to pick up, carry, and throw heavy things.
How I Stay Motivated:
Last winter I had a cerebral cyst rupture and wound up in the ICU. For 4 months I wasn't allowed to lift. Since then I've lost 25lbs and want get down to 185. My goals are to stay healthy, do well at the World Masters Highland Games Championships and try to get the qualifying total for the Pan-Am Masters meet in Olympic Lifting (85kg class).
BB Accomplishments:
None, but I compete in Highland Games and Weightlifting, I've done one strongman and would like to do more. Best accomplishment is my two sons!!
Forum Signature:
Emperor Ming: Klytus! What is he doing?
Klytus: I don't know, sir... It looks like some kind of barbaric sport.
"Anyone dieting for Highland Games needs to take two weeks off...then quit." - the Jayster
"Any woman that would be interested in him, is obviously no threat to me." - Mrs.Gnomus
I'm hoping to compete at the Masters World Championships in Highland Games, and reach the qualifying total for the Pan - Am Masters weightlifting (Olympic Lifting) meet.
Goal (Long):
Since it looks like worlds is out for 2008 here are my goals for '08.
OL - 90kg C&J, 60kg Snatch
PL - 375lbs Squat, 250lbs BP, 425lbs DL
HG - 30'Open Stone, 40'Light Weight, 50'Heavy Hammer, 12' Weight Over Bar
Other Goals: Pick up Stone at Pipes, 10'Vt Stone, 25' Heavy Weight.
That's exactly what I'm going to do. I've been super frustrated recently with my throwing and not making much if any progress in lifting. My weight and appearance kind of plateaued, and I've been feeling less than motivated. Add to that sick kids, stress at work, a ton of stuff to do...
Basicly I'm breaking things into three week cycles starting at 9 weeks out from my first Heavy Events. I get to workout 3 days per week so a planed week goes something like this.
Cycle 1 - 3 days in weightroom, focus on the Powerlifts and assistance exercises.
Cycle 2 - 2 days in...
This is SC checking in with all the hardcore. This is off season for most so let's focus on bieng safe but making those much needed gains. Keep us all up to date with upcoming contests and whatever (PRs) you make. Knowing this keeps us all motivated to do better. Let's give it hell SC!!!!!
Saw your journal, and wanted to stop by to wish ya the best in the '09 throwing season. Looks like you've got your plans down and ready to go. Give 'em hell.
Yep, I plan on doing a couple this year too. They have twoalready planned within a couple of hours ride from where I live and I've been to meets in those places already. I hope you can find some meets near you, I think it'll be a blast combining the two sports.
