This is a Blog about my many passions, musings and life experiments. My passions include fountain pens, sketchbooks, art supplies, typography and any expressions of these items! I am an Urban Sketcher based in Baltimore, MD. I am also a nationally ranked Masters Strongwoman competitor and hold records in several different Powerlifting Federations. I am also a runner and can find my newest adventures on Strava.
Friday, January 4, 2013
So yeah goals, resolutions and what nots
So I really don't do resolutions, but I do set goals, regularly as I can re-calibrate what I am doing and where I am going. I could easily cling to my Buddhist principles of not knowing and the goal is no goal, BUT I don't work that way...on most things and fitness and strength goals are definitely things that need to be evaluated and reset on a regular basis....if you engage in certain sports and have a desire to get better...if not...that's cool too. My sport of choice being Strong(wo)man means I gotta set some weight lifting goals and improvements....cause there are some strong a$$ chicks out there that are blowing my mind and inspiring me with what they can lift. So below are the list of things I sent my trainer/coach Lou at Ironmill.
Technically, I qualified for the Nationals for my second place finish in the Heavy Weight category at Christians Christmas Classic AND they have a Masters Category, but we'll have to see what the rest of the year brings in terms of Strength Training AND Life.
Improvements:
Need to improve technique for log and faster feet.
I have already signed up for Olympic lifting coaching to get push press/split jerk improved.
Events:
Linden Yard March 13(but I just found out they don't have a women's division...booo...hiss...will contact them about that!)
Capital Classic May 18th
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Weight Goals:
My Body weight - Lose at least 30# by Capital Classic
This also means logging and managing my nutrition better....
Weightlifting:
Log - 150# - currently PR is 115#
Yoke - 500# - current PR is 400#
Strict Deadlift - 350# Current PR is 275#( I actually think I should push it to 400# but we'll see)
Farmers Walk - 175# current PR is #155
Stones, just need to get more efficient at the 165 -175 range.
Would also like to work on improving grip strength and flexibility. I am the WORST warmer-uper/mobility person. I just want to jump in there and GO!!!!!
I will start incorporating Agile 8 DAILY(even non workout days) to improve my flexibility:
The Agile 8
1. Foam roll your IT band — Start just below your hip and roll up and down to your (outer) mid-thigh ten to fifteen times, focusing on any tight spots. Then perform ten to fifteen "rolls" starting at your (outer) mid-thigh and rolling all the way down to the outside of your knee. Again, focus on the tight areas.
2. Foam roll your adductors — Start just below the crease of your hip and roll up and down your (inner) mid-thigh ten to fifteen times, focusing on any tight spots. Then perform ten to fifteen "rolls" starting at your (inner) mid-thigh and rolling down to the inside of your knee. Again, focus on the tight areas.
3. Glute/piriformis myofacsial release with a tennis ball — Take the tennis ball and sit on one your left butt cheek with a slight tilt. Cross your left leg. Roll for 30 seconds or so. Switch cheeks and repeat. Feel free to cry.
4. Rollovers into "V" sits — Perform ten reps.*
5. Fire hydrant circles — Perform ten forward circles and ten backward circles with each leg.*
6. Mountain climbers — 20 total reps.*
7. Groiners — Perform ten reps. Hold the last rep for ten seconds. Make sure to push your knees out with your upper arms while dropping your butt down.*
8. Static hip flexor stretch — Perform 3 sets of 10 seconds on each leg. Complete all three sets on one side before moving to the other.
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