Monthly Archives: October 2018

No rest indeed

Posted on October 31, 2018 by G

My mini-bulk leading up to the comp is done, and it’s time to get back on that fasted cardio and IF game (blehhhh) as I train for the upcoming 5k. I wasn’t too sore, just slightly tired legs, so I … Continue reading →

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Comp report 2018

Posted on October 30, 2018 by G

The day arrived and the casual powerlifting comp at my work gym has come and gone. My coworker-friends came to spot me, and my husband drove down from work for moral support, which was really nice of all of them! … Continue reading →

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Still prepping

Posted on October 25, 2018 by G

Okay, I lied, I haven’t started deloading yet. Today is my LAST BIG LIFTING DAY I swear. I wanted to get under the bar for one more squat session this morning. My quads are telling me that after this I … Continue reading →

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So much prep

Posted on October 23, 2018 by G

I’m one week out from the comp as of today (for realzies this time) so lots of heavy singles– not the time to try to build a base strength, but the time to test how heavy I can go and … Continue reading →

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at the core

Posted on October 18, 2018 by G

I’m still not recovering well, I might be coming down with a cold (fingers crossed that my immune system chases it off) and just to make things really interesting my period arrived a whole 2 weeks earlier than expected. I’m … Continue reading →

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Time: small; Lifts: big

Posted on October 16, 2018 by G

Until about an hour ago I was under the impression that I was about 1 week out from my comp and today was my last big day to lift before deloading. I have since been informed that I fail at … Continue reading →

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Do not be heroic

Posted on October 11, 2018 by G

Bit of catching up: I’ve signed up for my little powerlifting comp, and I have about 2-3 weeks left. I’ve also been recovering poorly, and I’m chronically sore in a lot of small muscles (hands/wrists/forearms, adductors, lower back, ankles) which … Continue reading →

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Oh my legs

Posted on October 7, 2018 by G

It’s been a while since I got a good lifting workout in, and the comp is coming up way too soon so it’s time to stop messing around and put some weight on the bar. $husband is sick so I … Continue reading →

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Order of operations

Posted on October 2, 2018 by G

I was having Deep Thoughts in the locker room today: If I’m training for a powerlifting competition in one month, a 5k race in 2 months, and trying to shift my body composition just a leeetle bit leaner in the … Continue reading →

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