Firebug's New Road to the Gold Log

Training
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[quote]firebug9 wrote:
Thanks Claire and Dan…

Ok, I am officially fed up with suits! I put on the dual quad that I start to put on last dl workout – but got to tired to finsh. Got it on – it hurt like hell. Weight felt easy off the floor, but I got stuck at my knees when it got heavy.

So, 390 made it to my knees – but lock out no.

135
225
275
belt
315
suit
345
375
390…

Ok so I really got to figure out this dang dl suit thing next week – only three more dl sessions until the meet.

Malinda[/quote]

You’ll figure it out Malinda and you will get the most from the suit because it will be nice and tight and not worn out. It really does take a lot of energy just putting the suit on.

Claire

163

Hi Malinda!
Once again, jaw dropping numbers!
I hope you are feeling better.
db

164

[quote]Djwlfpack wrote:
Congrats on the PR! Even more impressive when you factor in your crazy work schedule, and the fact that you currently aren’t feeling 100%

Stay strong!
-Dan[/quote]

Agreed! You are a trooper. That’s one crazy schedule. I cope miserably with change.

Now you get to feeling better!

Susan

165

Thanks Susan and Dianab –

Feeling alittle better – just really run down still.

Deadlifted again today in my old stand by suit – went much better as far as lock out.

135
225
295
suit
345
380

So I will probably lift in my old dual quad – it just doesn’t have much left in it. It is about 7-8 yrs old.

Malinda

166

Awesome job on the deadlifts. You are still pulling amazing numbers even with an old suit.

Claire

167

So tonights training Squats – competition suit…ouch.
knee sleeves
135
215
wraps, belt
245
suit, wraps, belt
325
360
straps up
375

So it went - not my best performance, but I did get it done.

Malinda

168

[quote]firebug9 wrote:
So tonights training Squats – competition suit…ouch.
knee sleeves
135
215
wraps, belt
245
suit, wraps, belt
325
360
straps up
375

So it went - not my best performance, but I did get it done.

Malinda[/quote]

You got it done that’s what’s important. Are you adjusting to your new work schedule? Are you able to get enough sleep?

Claire

169

[quote]firebug9 wrote:

So it went - not my best performance, but I did get it done.

Malinda[/quote]

Yes you did. and you need to save your best performance for meet day.

Looks like you got some good weather :slight_smile:

c.

170

Hey Malinda,
Have you tried taking airborne? I work in a hospital and its the best thing I’ve ever taken being exposed to so many “Sick” people. Thought it might help with your hectic schedule.

Anna

171

[quote]Anna13 wrote:
Hey Malinda,
Have you tried taking airborne? I work in a hospital and its the best thing I’ve ever taken being exposed to so many “Sick” people. Thought it might help with your hectic schedule.

Anna[/quote]

Thanks Anna – I will pick some up for next time. Went to the Dr yesterday, seems it is bronchitis and he put me on a Z-pak. So I should be better soon.

Malinda

172

Hope you feel better soon. Take care.

173

Thanks Sick Puppy, am feeling better today. Lots of rest and fluids. Not sure about the gym tonight - maybe.

Malinda

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[quote]firebug9 wrote:
Thanks Sick Puppy, am feeling better today. Lots of rest and fluids. Not sure about the gym tonight - maybe.

Malinda[/quote]

Hope you feel better soon and are able to train:)

Claire

175

Feel better soon.
Diana

176

Malinda,
You sure have had a rough winter. How many times have you been sick in the past few months?

Guess it’s better to be sick now and then (hopefully) be healthy for your meet.

Still, despite the barriers, you continue to train. That’s awesome!

Stay strong,
Dan

177

Hope you feel a bit better today, and those meds start to kick in.

c.

178

I am feeling better…so on to the positive talk. No more sick talk.

Tonights training…Squats

knee sleeves
bar
135
belt
210
Suit, wraps, belt straps down
325
Straps up
365
365
365

Yep, took me a couple of times to get it right - but I finally did.

Now on to trianing for the meet.

Malinda

179

Awesome news! Glad you are healthy again:) Workout looks great.

Claire

180

Great to hear you’re feeling better and the training is back on track for the meet.

181

Thanks all…

Tonights training - Bench

115
135
165
shirt - competition
205
230 - moved really slow
240 - just missed at lockout.

Not a bad session, might need to consider going back to the training shirt, really not sure yet. I think that my strength will be much better next week. My body weight is also down to 82.8kg from 85.5 kg on sunday; might have played a part in tonights training?

Malinda