Archive | December, 2009

Euro Excursion

27 December 2009

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Tomorrow I depart for my first international trip.  I will be flying into Frankfurt, heading to Paris via train for New Years, then making the “wild card” trip to Amsterdam.  Looking forward to getting there, not necessarily the flight.  Have a happy New year and I will see you in 2010!

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Box Squats??

20 December 2009

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This article is great for pointing out the benefits of box squatting AND the improvements it has on your squats, deadlifts, and O-lifting.  Awesomeness!   http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/schultz22.htm Let’s talk box…box squatting that is. There is nothing new about box squatting, but you would think so since currently not much literature is out there regarding this exercise [...]

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Vacations and Workouts, Oh My!

20 December 2009

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As I’m preparing for my trip to Europe, I keep thinking of how and where to workout while I’m gone for  weeks.  Good news…you can run anywhere.  Bad news…not sure where I can lift.  Lots of people will be traveling this time of year and the hardest part is getting your workout done in a [...]

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USPF NorCal Powerlifting Event

13 December 2009

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On Saturday December 12th, I participated in my first powerlifting event in Sacramento, CA.  It was a learning experience, a fun filled day of lifting, and it ended with success!  It began with my squat attempts.  I began with a manageable weight of 220lb and hit it!  2nd attempt, 231.1….miss.  The spotters jumped in I [...]

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The Big Day

9 December 2009

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Saturday s the big event, the one where all the training and preperation comes into light.  I am feeling pretty good and confident, but there is still a little bit of nervousness running around.  I am so thankful to all that will be coming to show their support and I hope you know how much [...]

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