Sarah la Rosa's training log - Rehab to AO
Hello everyone!
After much emotional duress, I've decided to start a log here.
I'm 31yo F, 5'8"
Normally 180lbs, currently a little bit fluffier from holidays, but trying to lean out to 165lbs to compete in Olympic meets. (I really don't want to compete w/the 75kg++ women, but we'll see how this goes.)
I have been dealing with a herniated disc this past year. (Extrusion impinging on S1.)
From March-August 2013 I rehabbed with a steady LP and accessory work. I competed in a USAPL meet in Jersey on 8/10/13.
Squat:230
Bench: 165 (10#PR)
Deadlift: 300 (15#PR)
I held the squat at 230, as I had some more problems with this lift and my back. I didn't feel safe or comfortable going beyond that weight, but I really wanted to do the meet w/a group of girlfriends from my gym. Was a really great experience.
I had a relapse-ish in early October 2013 which resulted in terrible sciatic, low back pain, a corticosteroid injection in SI and eventually a course of oral corticosteroids. I was able to start lifting again by 10/30/13 with the aid of RoriMegan as my PT and have been working on trying to regain my strength without re-injury.
I have trained at Crossfit South Brooklyn since May 2011. I was introduced to lifting via the Crossfit world and was lucky enough to be at a gym that has a ton of Starting Strength coaches and emphasizes strength training. I took the SS seminar this past year myself and became a Starting Strength coach. I feel really fortunate to have connected with the crew out in NY, they are an amazing group of people.
My current goal is to regain my squat strength prior to injury. Competitively I would like to qualify for the American Open. Depending on how rehab goes this spring, I would like to do it this year, but I also realize this is highly dependent on how my body feels.