My Baby Got Sauce

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[quote]cholulalula wrote:

[quote]koubanator wrote:
go to the meet and beat yourself, not beat up yourself.[/quote]

You often come out with gems of wisdom like this, thanks. I think that’s why I was surprised when you said you were 25 (26?) in Nadia’s log.
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You almost make it sound like a bad thing. lol. I guess a perk an 8 year old being forced to have the maturity of an adult has. Yes, I am 25, turning 26 in March.

Bring your own chalk just in case. Being USAPL, not sure on the others, but looks like German’s link is a great read for that. Also, a thing Wendler advised to bring, that I fully agree with is extra underwear. You never know. lol How’s the anxiety?

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G1: Thank you for that. I’m disappointed to see I can’t sport a denim shirt or go commando.

Patch: Ah, you sheister. I could probably write you a paragraph detailing my inner struggles, but instead I’ll give you a ‘meh.’ It would be a distance thing, and he works nights and weekends. Basically a carbon copy of my last relationship. I tried giving it a shot for several reasons…but, I think I’m having too good of a time doing my own thing right now, it’ll take a lot to get me out of that (said as I sob into my greek yogurt). However, I can’t seem to give up the optimism. I’m excited to hear about tax man. dashes over to your log

Mini: hi hi hi :slight_smile:

Kouba: Definitely not a bad thing! And anxiety, I gots none of that! It’ll be fine, just going out there to set sound ground numbers for myself and meet some hot muscly dudes.

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[quote]cholulalula wrote:

The questions I have are kind of silly. Here are a couple:

  1. The t-shirt. Does it have to be plain? (i.e. no writing on it?)
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This is technically a rule but I think they don’t enforce it often… depends on the personality of the people running it… remember most of your shirt is covered by your singlet.

[quote]cholulalula wrote:
2. Do I give just opening numbers when I weigh in, or do I give them all of my attempts…but these attempts can change during the meet?
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Just the openers. After you hit your opener, you have a minute to give them your next attempt. Ditto for giving them your 3rd attempt after you hit your 2nd. Bring in what you plan to hit for all 9 attempts, and if one feels heavier/lighter than it should, adjust accordingly when you tell them.

[quote]cholulalula wrote:
3. Once I touch the bar, do I need to start lifting? I know this is dumb, but in gymnastics (as you know, with your daughter) once you touch the beam/bars…your routine has started, and I can’t get that mentality out of my head and am afraid I’ll rush.
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Once they call “bar loaded” you have 60 seconds to start your lift if I remember correctly… maybe it was 30 but I’m pretty sure it was 60. You can lift within the commands. For example bench, you can grab the bar, do all the setup/mental prep you want, then lift off whenever you want. You hold it steady over your head until they call “bench”, then you lower it, pause on your chest until they say “press”, then press up and hold lockout until they call “rack”. Deadlift you can lift whenever the hell you want. Squat, you unrack it, step back, and once you are completely still they’ll call “squat”… do you squat, hold your lockout until they call “rack”, and rack it.

Probably could have answered that with less words…

[quote]cholulalula wrote:
EDIT: 4. Is chalk usually provided, or BYO?

…I think that’s all for now.

THANKS!
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Usually provided but bring your own in case. You can get practically a lifetime supply off elitefts.com for 10 bucks or so.

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Are you going alone to the meet? I would just have your attempts picked out and have someone who knows you well judge your speed on all of the lifts and base the rest of your attempts on how they looked.

Also, go for PRs! I think you’ll find the adrenaline, as someone else mentioned, will help!

Good luck in advance.

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SCJ: Thank you. The perfect amount of words. You’ve been a huge help, your meet video is also one I’ve stalked.

[quote]DiscoDani wrote:
Are you going alone to the meet? [/quote]

RUB IT IN, DANI!

Jk jk jk :slight_smile:

My parents will be there, however—I don’t think they’ll be much help other than to tell me how great I do even if I just walk across the platform (they are pretty amazing). I will know a few people there which should be a big help, but no one who really knows my lifts. I’m starting to learn that this ‘individual’ sport really helps when you train with other people. Thanks for the luck :slight_smile: :slight_smile:

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That’s cool that your parents are going. Do they know anything about powerlifting?

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[quote]cholulalula wrote:
SCJ: Thank you. The perfect amount of words. You’ve been a huge help, your meet video is also one I’ve stalked.

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I accept payments in nudie pics.

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I’m with Peaches… all this talk is exciting but out of my realm.

On THE DATE THOUGH - you gave it the old college try. Good onya. If he doesn’t FUCKING THRILL you, he’s NOT GOOD ENOUGH for you.

Fin.

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60 seconds to get the command – not start the lift. You can start the lift whenever you’re ready after the command is given.

The command is “start” in USAPL for the bench press.

Be very careful with the squat. You have to have LOCKED knees to get the “squat” command. Many beginners don’t have locked knees and waste time holding the bar waiting for a command that will never come unless someone tells them what to do before they time out.

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[quote]giterdone wrote:
That’s cool that your parents are going. Do they know anything about powerlifting? [/quote]

Not a thing, no. My dad is an ex-football player so he’s got a little old-school lifting experience, but that’s all. They’re totally game for anything though, should be fun.

[quote]scj119 wrote:

I accept payments in nudie pics.[/quote]

Git just sent me some last night; I’ll forward them your way.

[quote]Hallowed wrote:

On THE DATE THOUGH - you gave it the old college try. Good onya. If he doesn’t FUCKING THRILL you, he’s NOT GOOD ENOUGH for you.

Fin.[/quote]

Agh, thanks. You’d make such a good IRL girlfriend, btw. Totally has my back, but is able to tell me when I’m being an idiot. Oh and I think I’m giving spray tan a shot this week. And I resigned to the fact that I need to wear full-on underwear for the meet, even though i’m vehemently against panytlines.

[quote]kpsnap wrote:
60 seconds to get the command – not start the lift. You can start the lift whenever you’re ready after the command is given.

The command is “start” in USAPL for the bench press.

Be very careful with the squat. You have to have LOCKED knees to get the “squat” command. Many beginners don’t have locked knees and waste time holding the bar waiting for a command that will never come unless someone tells them what to do before they time out. [/quote]

Perfect, thank you. Now, I don’t salute before and after the lift, right? :wink:

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A little training today-I’m ready to full on beat myself down with workouts so this week will be a lesson in self-control.

MP-did some light DP presses-my shoulders still a little wonky from last week’s benching
Pull ups (10, 10, 5) PR
Curls
Sidelying shoulder ER
Rolling triceps (cause I saw the O35ers doing them and they look fun. They are)

Incline treadmill, foam, stretch

Today’s motivation(ish): In my mind, there will never be an olympics or team quite like the 1996 Magnificent 7.

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[quote]cholulalula wrote:

Perfect, thank you. Now, I don’t salute before and after the lift, right? :wink:
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HAHAH! That would be so priceless.

And I second your tanning! One really should always look their best when wearing small amounts of micro-fiber. What color is your singlet btw? What about your socks?! OMG! How are you going to style your hair? These are serious questions here. I remember when Owlie (PWer from yore) did her first meet, she was like, “I wore makeup on meet day…shrug” LOL!

Anyways, I’m endlessly fascinated by the lead-up to a meet. Like in all “sports” events, every athlete has their “thing,” their ritual, no? I like the idea of pampering oneself before a meet - tanning, getting your nails done - you will, after all, be surrounded by copious amounts of big and brauny, males…jk! kinda :wink:

Love the gymnastics vids! If I could come back in another life, I’d come back as a gymnast. Such incredible strength, power and grace. Its truly a phenomenal sport.

OH! And you got your 10 pullups - twice! Woot woot! Way to get after 'em. Good job, girlie!

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[quote]cholulalula wrote:

Git just sent me some last night; I’ll forward them your way.

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WTF. Keep a secret wouldya! Jeezus!
And I thought we had a deal. There is nothing in my inbox. What a crappy day.

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Pantylines are sexy, seriously. You can give the 1 finger salute in the warm up area, but wouldn’t recommend it on the platform. lol Gratz on the pull up PR. Don’t be exerting yourself too much now missy.

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[quote]giterdone wrote:

[quote]cholulalula wrote:

Git just sent me some last night; I’ll forward them your way.

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WTF. Keep a secret wouldya! Jeezus!
And I thought we had a deal. There is nothing in my inbox. What a crappy day.
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They’re not secret if they’re on the interwebz

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Enjoying the vids!

No wonder you have such awesome hammies, you were a gymnast! Yea, and cause you mucho strong too!!

Hoping we dont get blasted with snow. I just got back last night from a road trip threw that frickin storm, took + 2 hrs 45 longer than normal. We almost kissed a semi, I was bit rusty on my snow driving with crazies on the road skills.

Im hoping to make it to the meet, I know to look for a bronze cutie with hugging parents and panty lines :wink:

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Masch: I am SO glad we are on the same page! Haha! My singlet just came today, in fact. It’s just black (no sweat marks and slimming!). I feel like I need to get a more solid thing going before I can do the hot pink zebra print, like I had envisioned. But! It’s made in the USA. America, fuck yea!

Git: Sorry 'bout that, from here on out, my lips are sealed. zips lips, throws away the key I sent the pics but must have accidentally sent them to Maschy out of habit.

Kouba: The general consensus I’ve gathered is that tan lines are sexy. Panty lines are not. Ah well, to each their own.

DDot: FUCK. I had no idea. Along with Arachne, my hopes of running for president are dashed.

Up: Haha! “Bronze cutie with hugging parents and panty lines” will be my team name…Lululemon and spray tan will be my colors. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for no crazy weather…I was actually thinking of you last Friday when the snow came in, I’m glad you made it safely!!

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HAHA you would be so irritated by me if you saw me in the gym! I AM a panty line mutha fucka.

Maybe it’s because my underwear is like wal-mart brand lamesauce, I dunno. I’m pretty sure I’ve had panty line issues my whole life. I chose not to care even though I know everyone can see them. YES I WEAR UNDERWEAR, MMKAYYY.

Nice pull ups, bTW. And what da hell are rolling triceps?

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No panty lines on me.

Loved the gymnastics video. Kerri Strug was such a trooper for vaulting on that busted ankle. Gymnasts are hard as nails.

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Totally understand the date break down. At least you got a fun evening in.

I’m on the no panty line bandwagon.

And on the cheering bandwagon. WOO WOO!