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dr_hazbunIcon...13-06-2009 @ 19:56 
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nice to meet you today mate.

That 3rd C&J was a peach. Very tidy lift. Shame it took you two lifts to wake up!
WiganIcon...14-06-2009 @ 18:38 
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Post Edited: 14.06.2009 @ 18:40 PM by Wigan
Saturday 13 June 2009

Trip down to Oxford for a friendly comp at Powersport Gym. Not a massive turn out, about a dozen lifters but a good little do, and the first time I've set foot on a competitive platform in 17 years.

Had to borrow a lifting suit which was a bit snug, but felt lovely and I'm sure looked even better.

Venue was very very hot...

Snatch
1st attempt: 110 FAIL - pathetic

2nd attempt: 110 - silly it was so easy

3rd attempt: 120 - FAIL - should never have missed it

Clean and Jerk
1st: 140 - took a step forward on the clean recovery??? Easy jerk

2nd: 145 - easy clean, slightly ropey jerk

3rd: 150 - nicest lift i've done in a while, was good for 5-10k more

Snatches were s**t, as confirmed in Alan's own words. If i had done the 110 first time i'm fairly sure the 115 and 120 that would have followed would have gone.

Clean and jerks got better as they went on, the last one was by far the best of the three.

Ignoring the silliness of the snatch, a lot to be pleased about. Knees felt fine throughout, and considering the limited training i've had (3 sessions on each lift) i've got to be happy with the performance.

Lifting was followed by a curry, and then after a quick shower it was out on the town.

Highlights of the night:

LittleA pissing in a doorway as 3 riot vans screech to a halt 10 yards away and 20 copper pile out for a fracas at the pub across the road. Me Alan and Nat nonchalantly stand in front of him to shield him from view and save him an 80 quid fine, as a stream of piss flowed across the pavement..

Getting in a nightclub, wandering over to the bar and looking round to see Alan being escorted off the premises by one of the bouncers. Turned out to be a misunderstanding as Alan hadnt realised he had to pay to get in Grin

All in all a very enjoyable weekend!!!

Conversations were had with Alan regarding the possibility of me getting on the competitive platform again perhaps!?!?!!?.....
BoarIcon...14-06-2009 @ 18:41 
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LOL, great stuff mate !

im very much hoping there is video footage of you in that there snug suit....
WiganIcon...14-06-2009 @ 18:42 
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dr_hazbun said:
nice to meet you today mate.

That 3rd C&J was a peach. Very tidy lift. Shame it took you two lifts to wake up!


Nice to meet you too mate, thanks for coming along!!

And well done on getting a bollocking within 5 minutes of meeting Alan!!
WiganIcon...14-06-2009 @ 18:43 
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Boar said:
LOL, great stuff mate !

im very much hoping there is video footage of you in that there snug suit....


Unfortunately we were short of a cameraman so no such footage exists, although i did treat Mrs Wigan to a showing of the suit when i got home..... she was impressed Grin
FatpeteIcon...14-06-2009 @ 18:54 
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Wigan said:
And well done on getting a bollocking within 5 minutes of meeting Alan!!


Glad you enjoyed it Wiggers old chap.

We really do need details of this bollocking
JoniIcon...14-06-2009 @ 19:05 
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great stuff man! There is some life in the old dog still - AND in the old sport!!!

How did the other lifters do? What kind of rowdy bunch was this?
dr_hazbunIcon...14-06-2009 @ 20:17 
tabbouleh and fattoush salads were very refreshing
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Fatpete said:
Wigan said:
And well done on getting a bollocking within 5 minutes of meeting Alan!!


Glad you enjoyed it Wiggers old chap.

We really do need details of this bollocking



Littler apparently has it in photographic form.
WiganIcon...14-06-2009 @ 21:55 
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Joni said:
great stuff man! There is some life in the old dog still - AND in the old sport!!!

How did the other lifters do? What kind of rowdy bunch was this?


It was a fairly low key affair to be honest mate. A few relatively novice lifters, a couple of current decent junior lifters and a few of us old crocks Grin

From memory:

Mr Littler (Masters 1)95k 140 - 172.5

Nat Cooper (Masters 2) 120k 130 Power Snatch - 155 power clean and jerk

Richard Williams (Junior) 85k 125 - 145

Paul Supple (Masters 1) 90k - 130 - 140 power clean + power jerk

Enjoyed it
JoniIcon...14-06-2009 @ 22:13 
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i bet the novices are buzzing from seeing you old c**ts still throwing those numbers around!

Good lifting!
SparrowIcon...14-06-2009 @ 22:24 
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150 clean and jerk is very nice at this stage Jeff! Good work.
CuddlesIcon...15-06-2009 @ 09:08 
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Sounds like a fun trip mate. Nice C&J too!
mishimaIcon...15-06-2009 @ 10:00 
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Sounds like a good trip mate, glad you enjoyed it!
When is your next comp going to be then?
WiganIcon...15-06-2009 @ 19:43 
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Cheers fellas, was a good trip and enjoyed getting back on the platform. Wouldnt rule out future comps, maybe even a couple of masters do's, all depends on if i can stay injury free over the next few months and will decide then Grin
WiganIcon...15-06-2009 @ 19:48 
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Post Edited: 15.06.2009 @ 19:49 PM by Wigan
Monday 15 June 2009

Plan is to make amends for the poor show on snatches on Saturday, might be a bit much to ask for big singles tonight so throw a few reps in.

Snatch
bar x loads
50 x3
50 x3
70 x3
90 x3
100 x3
110 x3 Three beauties they were too, the last being especially sexy!!! Wink

These had me sweating like a bas***d, almost felt like cardio!!!

Power Snatch from blocks
50 x3
70 x3
90 x3

Incline Smith machine up to 90 x5, x5, x5, then 80 x10

Joe squatted extremely well tonight, had a good chin wag with him and DrRick then off home, stopping for a bottle or wine for Mrs W on the way, i think she has plans.... more f**kin cardio!!!! Grin

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