
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, no athletes were stirring, not even a mouse; the platforms were packed in storage with care, the buckets were sealed, no chalk dust in air; The lifters were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of kettlebells danced in their heads; And mamma in…
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“I will strain my potential until it cries for mercy.”— Og Mandino I tested for rank IV on a Monday evening at the end of September, as the Winter sun was fading away. With my wife counting for me, I hit 100 jerks and 79(R)/90(L) snatches. I don’t know if there were any no counts…
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“Nurture great thoughts, for you will never go higher than your thoughts.”— Benjamin Disraeli Girevoy Sport – Thoughts On The 2010 Vegas Classic Well the WKC Vegas Classic is done and in the books. You can see the results here. And while there’s an old saying that what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,…
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“Never let what you cannot do stop you from doing what you CAN do!” — Stephen Pierce #1 Jerks – 16 kg, 6’00 @ 10 rpm = 60 reps OAJ – 28 kg, 12R/12L; 24 kg, 12R/12L Snatch – 16 kg, 6’00 @ 16 rpm = 48/48 Swings – 24 kg, 50/50 #2 Jerks –…
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“Ask yourself ‘Where can I win?’” ~ Stephen Pierce It’s been too long since I posted, but life has been very hectic these past two weeks. I’ll try to keep it short and sweet and do a few more thorough posts a bit later. I completed the WKC Strength and Conditioning certification at the Ice…
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“Your big opportunity may be right where you are now.”~ Napoleon Hill I’ve had a few challenges thrown my way these past couple weeks which have affected my ability to post more frequently. So when I’m faced with the choice between training and writing, I’m going to train as that’s what’s going to get me…
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