Reed's Less than Stellar SPF Ironman Results

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SO if you have followed my log you know that I had a very piss poor performance this weekend at the SPF Ironamn. I tried cutting weight when honestly I knew I shouldnt have and we knew it would be a gamble and I lost big time on it. Monday I was 223 after a weekend carb and sodium load. Friday morning at just after midnight I was 197 after. Unfortunately I at this time I started getting insane headaches, cramps, throwing up, nose bleed and my blood pressure shot up to over 185/90 and I had no choice but, to go to the ER. They put 2 IVs in me they wanted to use more but I still wanted to weigh in a few hours later. 9:00AM I was 202 for the weigh in. I began rehydrating as fast as possible taking 1 gallon of Pedilite, 1 gallon of Gatorade, 2 plus gallons of water and food through out the day. Unfortunately the next morning I was still very much taking a blow to my strength and knew I was fucked from the get go.

Squat: Started warming up and knew I was not going to have much to show for. But I still opened with 565 and smoked it no problem. Then went staright to 600 as I it was my goal and there was no way in hell if I didnt take it now I knew I would not have a chance in hell. Unfortunately I still had no chance in hell. I took it into the hole beautifully but as I reversed my upper back fatigued half way up and I just folded over. Same on my third. Not my goal but none the less a 45lbs Squat Meet PR.

Bench: I was very unmotivated at this point and figured I was pretty much fucked for the meet. Either way opened with 300 killed it. 320 next and killed it. 330 I missed at about where my triceps would start firing. 25lbs meet PR.

Deadlift: I was beyond smoked here but still gave it everything I had. 565 murdered it like it just went so smooth. Once again said fuck it and jumped to my goal of 600… Once again no go. Second attempt I started pulling and felt like I was going to pass out so I set it back down. Third attempt I said I was going to pull until I locked it out or passed out… I passed out. Tied a meet PR.
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600 Deadlift Passout - YouTube

So all in all not my best or what i wanted but still a 70lbs meet total at 10lbs body weight. Ill never cut again unless a world record is at stake. Ill be refueling and attempting a elite total one more time as a junior in May.

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you went to the ER, then you pulled a 600lb DL…

if you ever pre-ejac into a cup, let me drink it, as your sperm is prob stronger than me

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Love the commitment on that last deadlift!

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[quote]Claudan wrote:
you went to the ER, then you pulled a 600lb DL…

if you ever pre-ejac into a cup, let me drink it, as your sperm is prob stronger than me[/quote]

Funny!!!

Still you got new PRs. I know it sucks when you don’t get where you want it but I’m sure you already know that you’ll do better next time.

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Your being way to hard on yourself, you had an excellent meet, 70lbs put on your total, plus all the shit you had to deal with before hand is a quality showing in my book

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Nice lifts, especially under the circumstances. When was your previous meet?

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Thanks everyone. I know I did ok but still a let down 1500 total should have been easy.

Ecchastang- my lat meet was November 9th SPF Record breakers. So 13 weeks ago

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[quote]Reed wrote:
Thanks everyone. I know I did ok but still a let down 1500 total should have been easy.

Ecchastang- my lat meet was November 9th SPF Record breakers. So 13 weeks ago [/quote]

Nah that’s a good job with a hard cut and only 13 weeks between. Next time you’ll be able to cut more easily so it’ll be a piece of cake.

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That’s why we do the meets. Shit goes wrong, you learn from it and come back better next time.

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Reed you did a great job, increased your total even though it wasn’t the meet you wanted. The circumstances of this meet do not define you as a lifter and will make it all the more sweeter when you squat 600+!! Keep grinding and stay hungry…you’re a beast!

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Wow, gut check time!