Thursdays are usually a little bit lighter for us. Usually we simply do some power snatches (maybe up to a max single), and power cleans (up to a max single). That is usually the full workout, just single up on both to a max. I knew this week was going to be different though. Glenn is

Well, last night I went and got a half hour massage. So, we were feeling pretty good haha. Anyway, Jon North and I decided to try to clean 240kgs (529lbs) together. It is actually an extremely fun lift. I tihnk we could do close to 300kgs if we actually took it seriously and warmed up

The volume in our training is ramping right back up. I struggled mightily this morning with it. AM Session: Snatch (1 full, 1 from hang)- up to 110kgx2, 120kgx2, 125kgx10xfail, tried it about ten times, couldn’t quite hit the 2nd rep. Just retarded, and beyond frustrated at this

Today was the first day Glenn was back from the arnold. So training resumes for collegiate nationals in 33 days! I got the countdown on. I need to make EVERY single day count, and make it a positive one. PM Session: Power Snatch- up to 110kgx4x2, 115kgx2, 120kgx2 (264lbs) Power Clean-

Today I had some really good training considering I just competed on friday. AM Session: Snatch- up to 110kgx3x2 Clean and Jerks- up to 120kg   PM Session: Snatch (with 3 second pause at knee)- up to 135kgx1!!!! Big PR here Cleans (with 3 second pause at knee)- up to 165kgx1!!!!

Phew. The Arnold Weekend was interesting. I didn’t get a single minute of sleep after competing friday night. We competed so late that I just could NOT sleep, and ended up pulling an all nighter (As we had to wake at 7:30am to go to the airport). It made me feel like crap all da