Recent Training week of March 4th

This was a week that started great and ended rough. Coach started me off with a test Kettlebell Jerk set and working on increasing numbers in both lifts. Finishing the week off continuing working around the numbers I need to make rank. I also added in a long run since the wether turned for the better.
Monday's test set was with the 26s. I have worked with them before going for a long set but never have I made it to 10 minutes 70 reps 2x26kg.


This turned out to be a challenge but I was able to make it through. Next time more reps!! There are still  a few more things i have to work on but its getting better.
The next workout was Snatch and that was a tough day. the goal was to get 6 minutes each arm with 24kg. I usually can get 4:30min 67/68 reps was my best. In this set I was able to get 65 on the right in 4mins and 71 on the left in 4:30mins. Much better than I though. I may try to add some black snatch in the workout. On Saturday I did the second kettlebell Jerk workout. which was great. I had 2x2min sets then 1 long set. the long set was with the 28kg try to reach 53 reps or get close. My body was tired haven't trained early in the morning before but I went in and lifted. I got to 4mins needed a break and then finished up with a total of 40 reps. I needed some energy. I took some Honey Zingers energy waffles and I felt much better. So good I ran 10.5 mile in 1:27.05.

I feel long runs really help out in mental strength as well as endurance. A 10 minute set sometimes feels like a long run so it has helped me get through these workouts and competition sets. I also see that some of the elite lifters are doing long runs as well. One of my favorite lifters Anton Anasenko does runs before he lifts and also competes in half marathons as well. If the best lifters do it there is no reason why I shouldn't be trying it out.

Still working....on getting better

So after the worlds I got an urge to really really go back at it and train even harder. The IKFF Nationals were a few weeks after the WKC Worlds and I wanted to see what other competitors were going to do. Kettlebell sport has grown in the USA over the last few years. WKC, IKFF, IKSFA, and now the AKA are hosting competitions all over the year which make it great for the lifters because we have more chance to compete. Last year I competed 3 competitions....this year I will do 3 in less than a month and look at competing in at least 7 competitions and a chance to go to Russia to compete in the World Championships!! This is amazing, a competition to decide who will represent the USA in the Kettlebell World Championships in Russia.
So I have been training hard to get ready for all of these competitions I will be participating in. I recently (1month and few days ago) ran a half marathon in Central park in 1:48.11

After that day I felt mentally strong but also tired. I had no idea that I could do that. This put a whole new perspective on my 10 minute competition sets. Here is a recent 10 minute set that I did in training with the 24kg bells. I set a new PR with this weight. It was great, I had no idea that I could do this.


This was a great feeling from here there is no turning back !!!

Last week in review 1/23- 1/27

Last week I was able to get in 3 good days of training. I have switched my schedule around to make sure I get in at least 3 days a week training and slowly build up. I am still working at my job from early day to late at night so the day rest is much needed. My focus of the week was to increase my time and continue to build my jerk and snatch. Still throwing in some GPP into the workout. I feel like its all helping my push further in my workouts. Starting tomorrow I'll be 8 weeks away from my FIRST competition of 2012. I am hoping for good results there. So I am kicking my ass!!!

1/23/12
Kettlebell Jerk- 3min work/ 3min rest 3 sets
2x16kg 10rpm, 2x20kg 8rpm, 2x24kg 6rpm
Kettlebell Snatch- 3min/3min 2 sets
16kg 16rpm, 20kg 16rpm

1/26/12
Kettlebell Jerk- 2min work/ 1min rest 4 sets
2x24kg 20 reps,20 reps, 18 reps; 2x20kg 20 reps
GPP- BB Squats- 95lbs 10 reps, 135lbs 10 reps, 155lbs 10 reps, 175lbs 8 reps
Hack Squat- 135lbs 20 reps, 195lbs 20 reps, 245lbs 12 reps
Swings 24kg 50/50 reps
Glove Snatch 16kg 45/45 reps

1/27/12
Kettlebell Jerk-
OAJ- 16kg 12/12 reps, 20kg 12/12 reps, 24kg 12/12 reps, 2x24kg 10 reps
2x20kg 10 min 81 reps (haven't done a 10 minute set in a while!)
OAPP 32kg 12/12 reps, 12/12 reps

It was a good week of training. This week I will have to try a 10 min set with snatch.I have been practicing and it is getting better. I will be testing again. My body is responding well to the training so far. I will need to amp it up soon! I am still focused on my first comp. It feels like I'm starting all over again.