Some updates because it's been a while. (Part 1)

So the last time I posted a blog I was about to lift the 32kg bells in competition. I thought I was ready but glad I took the challenge. I found out about myself a lot during those sets. I competed in two events in 2013 with the 32s but figured something out. I STILL NEED MORE WORK!! The first competition was the White Oak Kettlebell Competition in CT. First time with 32s and a slight injury in my right hip. I ended up somewhat pleased but knowing I could do better.
Jerks 35 reps....I wanted 40. Snatch up next..

Snatch 45/42 reps. Pleased but not my best. I overcame the injury but still had to deal with it.
I took some time off and and decided with Coach Duffey to move back down to the 24s and put some work in till my hip flexors heal up.
So I did my next competition in Georgia with 24s going for the 100 Jerk, 200 snatch goal. I came close to the jerks but not the snatch. In Jerk I completed 86 reps and Snatch I completed 138 reps. So not totally close to the 100 Jerk and 200 snatch but thats a work in progress. After that I made way for the competition The US Nationals!!! First time in USA history that a team is formed from competition. Every weight class and discipline would end up with a member of Team USA. I elected to lift the 32s again in this competition but I probably should have went with the 24s again but I wanted to lift in the pro division. Another lesson learned. I wasn't ready for this one either. I was making some progress in training but training was off. I did PR in both lifts so I was very happy about that.
Another great thing that happened to me was getting sponsored by Team Kettleguard!! I was sponsored after the White Oak competition in March. So I was flying the Kettleguard name and colors!! I am happy to help represent the sport as well as a company made by lifters for lifters.

So I made another attempt at the 32s and had some success.

New PR 38 reps....then onto to snatch. With a hip injury the rack position it tough to maintain. Especially when you need to keep the legs straight! So snatch had a much better result.


New PR in snatch 90 reps total with 32kg.
And thats how I finished up 2013.
Next update will be tomorrow on what has been going on since the start of 2014.