New PR for the Clean and Jerk.

So, after taking a week of from any "real" lifting I got back onto the platform and started working on my Clean and Jerk. I've been concentrating on really getting under the bar, and making my first pull a lot smoother. Granted, they can both benefit from some more work, but I think it's paying off.

My scheme is as follows:

40Kilos
3 Cleans + 3 Presses

50Kilos
3 Cleans + 3 Presses

60Kilos
2 Cleans + 2 Push Presses

70K
1 Clean/Jerk. x 2

75K
1 Clean/Jerk

80K
1 Clean/Jerk

82.5
1 Clean/Jerk

This is where I usually start having trouble, but I felt strong and the bar felt smooth, so I decided to go for

87.5K
1 Clean/Jerk

And achieved it nice and smooth. This was a 2.5K PR. I felt like I had 90 Kilos in me, and got it. It was ugly as hell, but my New PR is:

90K
1 Clean/Jerk.

I'll back up a bit for the next week or so and try again soon. I'll get a video of then.

35 By 35

I'm stealing this idea from my e-buddy Martin, who is doing 50 Goals in 500 Days. My list though is 1 Goal completed approximately every 20 days for the next two years. That will be 35 (mostly) major goals by the time I'm 35.

I'm trying to avoid, as best I can, goals that revolve around "purchases". Those of you who know me at all will know I'm not one to gauge my progress by the things I own. To the contrary, I think getting rid of unnecessary material accumulation is much more in line with my way of life.

I'm going to group these into a several categories: Personal Bests, Competitions, Destinations and (gasp) Responsibilities. I reckon a Miscellaneous/Fun Category should be added as well.


Personal Bests:
1.Hit 1000lbs for the Big Three (Squat, Dead, Bench). My previous best before getting injured was 985lbs. Current total is about 875.
2.Clean and Jerk - 100Kilos (Current PR is 85Kilos)
3.DB Snatch - 130lbs (Current PR: 105)
4.Run 2 Mile/3.2K Run >12mins (Current PR: 17 minutes)
5.Receive my Blue Belt in BJJ (Current: White belt with 1 stripe). July 7, 2010


Competitions:
6.Compete and Medal in BJJ/Submission Grappling. Otober 10, 2010. Bronze the the BCBJJ Championship
7.Compete in Pankration (MMA but with more rules)
8.Run the Warrior Dash or Spartan Race (which is coming to Van next year!!).  Aug. 6, 2011. 32 mins.
9.The Amazing Hunt. Of which I'm registered for and will do this year with my most excellent friend and partner in crime, Claudizzle. Done! We came in 2nd place by only a few seconds. July 3, '10.

Destinations:
10.Victoria
11.Thailand. January 15th - Feb 18th
12.Return to my home town of Jasper, Alberta. God, that picture takes me back!
13.Montreal (return)/New York/San Francisco (at least one of those places)
14.Get Off Continent. Done. Went to China, Hong Kong and Thailand. November to March


Miscellaneous:
15.Grouse Grind (a famous local hike)June 17th '10
16.The Chief (same as above)
17.Tube the Slocan River
18.2 Day (minimum) Camping Hike. Anywhere.
19.Write/Record another Song.
20.Rhino Tattoo
21.Elephant Tattoo
22.Family Tattoo
23.Finish my Ego Annihilation Tattoo
24.Own a Bike
25.Own a Guitar
26 Brew my Own Beer

Responsibilities:
27.Finish my ISSA course (Specialist in Sports Conditioning). May 31. 91%
28.Get my "real" License
29.Get caught up on my taxes
30.Register as a Business
31.Establish wholesale/retail bizz (pretty much done as of now)
32.Re-certify my CPR
33.Complete Athletic Taping Course.
34.RRSP/Savings Plan in effect (I know, this should be immediate)



35. This is a secret, for now. But don't worry, when it's done I'll definitely post it.