OK, so as you can see it has been QUITE a while since I posted anything. Mostly because I haven't been weightlifting regularly since I've been at uni. It's been a bit on and off, and I haven't competed since 2011; that is until last Saturday!
I went to the British Universities Championships, because I've started training more regularly and was feeling strong. I also thought I could possibly qualify for the British Senior Championships if I got into the 58kg bodyweight class. So, the week leading up to the competition involved some serious cutting and dehydration. (I also lifted in Leeds University's 'Fittest Student' competition on Wednesday and came 3rd, but that drained me a bit!).
On Saturday I drove to Sheffield and weighed in at 12:30pm, at 57.2kg (phew!). My coach John from home came up to help me in the competition. I was pretty nervous as it was my first comp in 2 years, but I managed to lift well. I snatched 47kg, then failed 50kg, but got it on the 3rd attempt. I then clean and jerked 62kg, 65kg, and 67kg, giving me a total of 117kg (which is the exact amount I needed to qualify for the British Seniors!), and putting me in 2nd place :D
All in all a great day, and it made me realise how much I've missed competing. Now I just have to wait until July for the Seniors!
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Hi,
ReplyDeleteI can’t seem to find your email and have a quick question about your blog. Could you email me?
Mike