Can't wait to watch you kick serious ass on Saturday, Shannan! Safe travels tomorrow.
3/23/13 ***Battle on the Border***
This was a great meet! Jon Mouzon and South Carolina USAPL made the day efficient. The lifters made the day wonderful.
I met so many inspiring women - from the first time competitors, to the seasoned "pros"; from the juniors to the awesome masters. I loved watching the biggest guys rooting for and congratulating the ladies (and vice-versa, of course). I, myself, lost my voice midway into the bench presses, but continued to scream through the last of the deadlifts - still no voice today!
I love that such a diverse group of people with so many different goals and abilities can all come together and genuinely and lovingly support each other. I love this sport.
BW 120.2lbs (waaaaayy under weight, over did the last minute dehydrating)
My plan for this meet was to lay everything on the line for third attempts, knowing I was taking a risk. I'm proud of myself for getting beyond the fear.
Squats
75kg - 3 white lights
80kg - 3 whites, new meet PR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rDEzkBdoDE
85kg - fail. Glad I went for it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc6bCwhBR0Y
BP
50kg - 3 whites
52.5kg - 3 whites, new meet PR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RlKLR3q4KM
55kg - fail. Dear 120lbs, why must you mock me in public?
DL
107.5kg - white, white, white
115kg - 3 whites, new meet PR
122.5 - 2 reds, judges said I hitched. I think I moved my left leg and it was seen as a hitch. Would've been a 15lb PR. Feel free to critique the lift, please. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmIh7Zke39M
Total 247.5kg - New meet PR by 15kg.
Wilkes 297.47
Wilkes-Age (now I'm stretching it...) 303.319
In the immortal words of IceCube, "Today was a good day."
Back at it Monday to mess around with snatches and cleans.
Awesome lifting!
Super awesome job, MISS Beast!!! I totally agree with you about how wonderful the community can be. I was so surprised at my first meet when everyone was cheering for everyone else and super supportive. It's amazing. I made so many friends. Congratulations!!!
Great job, Shannan!
Congrats! You had a great performance.
Getting red-lighted is never fun, but it often ensures you never do that thing again