The journey begins

Inspired

Jason and Kim's performance at the Arnold "Fitness" Expo has inspired me to embark on a journey to my first Kettlebell Competition. On August 29th, 2009 in Chicago Illinois the WKC is holding a competition. My goal is to compete in the amateur LCCJ. Today was day one of however many days it is.

Assessment: Where do I stand

Warm up:
Rotations
Skipping (yes I did it)
Thoracic Glides
Cariocia (sp?) Twists
Scorpions
Burpee Deck Squat Stuff
12kg warm up swings presses etc....

Oddly before I picked up the bells, I was nervous I guess it is good. I think it was fear of finding out how much work I had to do.

So here it is:

Dbl LCCJ 24Kg
Time: 4:21
Reps: 30

What Happened:
My lungs gave out I lost my breath had I not done that I would have never had to catch it. (Thanks Steve and Ken). Arms were about to go too but, I went into a panic breathing mode and lost everything.
On a positive note I didn't think I would make that time. I put in my head must get 30 reps that may have been why I put em down when I did. {so the question is have a number in mind or not?}

5 Minute Rest

Snatch 24kg:
Time: 4:44
Reps: 31R 31L

What Happened:
Muscle fatigue I rarely lose my breath on the snatch my demise is my elbows. My grip is good no tears and I didn't use chalk.

Now the rest of the torture
24kg for all

2bl rack hold 1 minute
2bl overhead 45 seconds ( I was shaking like a leaf )
minute or so rest
1 minute 2bl cleans
1 minute 2bl jerk

10 minute alt swing
This was the confidence booster for me. My longest swing set with a 24kg

Overall feeling about the workout:
I was glad to see I am almost halfway there. I had a really bad week last week I did some stupid stuff then got sick felt better then got a sinus infection. Hanging with Jason and Kim brought me back in focus. Thanks guys. I needed a good workout and I got it. Last night was a night out with guys (see previous stupid part) I avoided peer pressure and kept the beers under 5 total in a three hour period. In conjunction with the comp I am keeping the consumption down to a minimum. I feel it is better to be realistic.