just my opinion detazathoth. I know you have good reasons for not doing it, but deep down I know its more fear based than you would like to admit. We all know that feeling before going for something maybe out of our perceived realm of abilities, but the moment you go for it anyways is the moment when progression is made! And usually we surprise ourselves with how well we do afterwards
[quote]@JC_Tree_Trunks wrote:
[quote]
This is so true.
I’m not going to Middle of nowhere, Texas just because I want to get my feet wet or do it for the experience. Lifters who make the comittment to travel across the country for a meet are going because they feel they can win it.
Otherwise, I’d ask yourself why are competing on one the highest stages.[/quote]
I have only done 2 powerlifting meets in my life, and I can tell you that there is almost no way the meet would turn out how you are fearing it will be. Even when i went to a tiny meet where i was the only one in my class, it was great. There are extremely supportive lifters and the atmosphere is just phenomenal. and this is coming from someone who does college track and isnt just a powerlifter.
I can tell you the culture of powerlifting is just different than what you imagine and how i even imagined. And to be honest, pwoerlifting isnt a hugely populated sport, the great lifters are amazing, but the depth in powerlifting compared to a sport like track is lacking. So thats why you shouldnt waste a year of being capapble to see where you stand among the best so you know what you need to work on and get the experience. I could guaurantee you that you will be a much better lifter after the meet than you were before it[/quote]
LOL Dez has been in a few meets before bro. He’s a very accomplished PL’er.
[quote]Spidey22 wrote:
[quote]@JC_Tree_Trunks wrote:
[quote]
This is so true.
I’m not going to Middle of nowhere, Texas just because I want to get my feet wet or do it for the experience. Lifters who make the comittment to travel across the country for a meet are going because they feel they can win it.
Otherwise, I’d ask yourself why are competing on one the highest stages.[/quote]
I have only done 2 powerlifting meets in my life, and I can tell you that there is almost no way the meet would turn out how you are fearing it will be. Even when i went to a tiny meet where i was the only one in my class, it was great. There are extremely supportive lifters and the atmosphere is just phenomenal. and this is coming from someone who does college track and isnt just a powerlifter.
I can tell you the culture of powerlifting is just different than what you imagine and how i even imagined. And to be honest, pwoerlifting isnt a hugely populated sport, the great lifters are amazing, but the depth in powerlifting compared to a sport like track is lacking. So thats why you shouldnt waste a year of being capapble to see where you stand among the best so you know what you need to work on and get the experience. I could guaurantee you that you will be a much better lifter after the meet than you were before it[/quote]
LOL Dez has been in a few meets before bro. He’s a very accomplished PL’er. [/quote]
I lol’d as well, there’s a difference between doing your first meet, which would be a local meet, and then competing to be the best in your weight class in the country is an entirely different matter.
That’s why it’s called Nationals, the whole point is to determine the best in the country. I don’t understand why lifters would put that time and money into a meet like that when they know deep down they have no chance of winning. It’s not rational in my eyes.
[quote]detazathoth wrote:
[quote]Spidey22 wrote:
[quote]@JC_Tree_Trunks wrote:
[quote]
This is so true.
I’m not going to Middle of nowhere, Texas just because I want to get my feet wet or do it for the experience. Lifters who make the comittment to travel across the country for a meet are going because they feel they can win it.
Otherwise, I’d ask yourself why are competing on one the highest stages.[/quote]
I have only done 2 powerlifting meets in my life, and I can tell you that there is almost no way the meet would turn out how you are fearing it will be. Even when i went to a tiny meet where i was the only one in my class, it was great. There are extremely supportive lifters and the atmosphere is just phenomenal. and this is coming from someone who does college track and isnt just a powerlifter.
I can tell you the culture of powerlifting is just different than what you imagine and how i even imagined. And to be honest, pwoerlifting isnt a hugely populated sport, the great lifters are amazing, but the depth in powerlifting compared to a sport like track is lacking. So thats why you shouldnt waste a year of being capapble to see where you stand among the best so you know what you need to work on and get the experience. I could guaurantee you that you will be a much better lifter after the meet than you were before it[/quote]
LOL Dez has been in a few meets before bro. He’s a very accomplished PL’er. [/quote]
I lol’d as well, there’s a difference between doing your first meet, which would be a local meet, and then competing to be the best in your weight class in the country is an entirely different matter.
That’s why it’s called Nationals, the whole point is to determine the best in the country. I don’t understand why lifters would put that time and money into a meet like that when they know deep down they have no chance of winning. It’s not rational in my eyes. [/quote]
Cause they’re there to compete for themselves not against others, don’t you know that yet? If you’re a hungry dog longing to beat down the big dogs you’re doing it wrong apparently. It’s all about wearing tutus and highfiving each other, as well as trading self-help book lists (crucial).
Seriously though everyone needs to get experience, today’s last placers are tomorrow’s winners
For any of the 220ers who are competing at Raw Nats, I think Nick Tylutki and Matt Nolan should be in that weight class.
[quote]detazathoth wrote:
[quote]Spidey22 wrote:
[quote]@JC_Tree_Trunks wrote:
[quote]
This is so true.
I’m not going to Middle of nowhere, Texas just because I want to get my feet wet or do it for the experience. Lifters who make the comittment to travel across the country for a meet are going because they feel they can win it.
Otherwise, I’d ask yourself why are competing on one the highest stages.[/quote]
I have only done 2 powerlifting meets in my life, and I can tell you that there is almost no way the meet would turn out how you are fearing it will be. Even when i went to a tiny meet where i was the only one in my class, it was great. There are extremely supportive lifters and the atmosphere is just phenomenal. and this is coming from someone who does college track and isnt just a powerlifter.
I can tell you the culture of powerlifting is just different than what you imagine and how i even imagined. And to be honest, pwoerlifting isnt a hugely populated sport, the great lifters are amazing, but the depth in powerlifting compared to a sport like track is lacking. So thats why you shouldnt waste a year of being capapble to see where you stand among the best so you know what you need to work on and get the experience. I could guaurantee you that you will be a much better lifter after the meet than you were before it[/quote]
LOL Dez has been in a few meets before bro. He’s a very accomplished PL’er. [/quote]
I lol’d as well, there’s a difference between doing your first meet, which would be a local meet, and then competing to be the best in your weight class in the country is an entirely different matter.
That’s why it’s called Nationals, the whole point is to determine the best in the country. I don’t understand why lifters would put that time and money into a meet like that when they know deep down they have no chance of winning. It’s not rational in my eyes. [/quote]
Ok, and what i meant to say was that one of those 2 meets was nationals for me. and it was a great experience. I did get a sweet deal sense i got second 2.5lbs from firt in my age/weight class which was not very difficult since it was 18/19 165. But its whatever you wanna do. Your position makes sense also
I think its just a different mentality. I rather compete against the best and see how i do, even if i get smashed, than go to some small competition where my placing is meaningless. If you have aspirations to be the best at some point, the quicker you get in the real true level of competition, the better. Its like in track, I would always rather run in the fast heat and get demolished than come in first in the slow heat. Just a different way of approaching things i suppose, and travel i could see being a real obstacle
Roster is posted on powerliftingwatch.
I’ll be at the meet. Just watching. PM me if you’ll be there.
I’ve got work on that Saturday, plus it’s a 10 hours drive for me lol. Hopefully next year!
I did Raw Nats @ 165 last year (not going this year), totaled 1134lbs, came in 11th place.
If Jamie McDougall lifts at 165 again… he deadlifted 606 last year. Was nuts.
Blaine Sumner is out.
I will be there and competing in the 242’s.