On Sunday, we took our youngest (Arnie the power lifter) to his second competition.
He was not sure how he would get on, as the last couple of weeks had seen his sleep, exercise and diet regimes all somewhat out of whack.
On the train there he was red-eyed and dozing.
On arrival he was greeted enthusiastically, given a quick tour, some forms to fill in and weighed. He came in a good few pounds under his category boundary, which made him happy.
Then Mrs RC and I found seats to watch while Arnie went to get warmed up.
They did two events.
Bench-press, where you lie on your back, lower the weight bar to your chest and then push it back up again. He managed 102.5kg (225.5 pounds). This was the same as he did at his last competition back in Feb.
Then it was the Deadlift, where you grab the weight bar and then stand up straight. Last time he lifted 202.5kg (445.5 pounds). This time I thought he would try 205kg, but Mrs RC said he was hoping to lift 210kg (462 pounds). Instead he went for 212.5kg (467.5 pounds, 2.5 times his own weight), the most he has ever lifted. He has not even done that it training!
And he did it - just! I am sure that the cheering, screaming girls at the back had a lot to do with it...
He beat everyone close to his own age, and a lot of the older lifters too! (The best lift by anyone all day was 270kg (594 pounds) by a guy in his mid 20s.)
So he now has his sights set on a regional competition in November. He is aiming high for this one, looking to Deadlift 227.5kg (500.5 pounds). 500 pounds is a very symbolic number, I think.
Are we proud?
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7 comments:
Wow! I can't believe he went for a weight he's never lifted before. I'm glad the adrenaline (and screaming girls) gave him what he needed to tackle the challenge. You are rightfully proud!
It seems like he has come a long way in such a short time! Very impressive. Of course you should be proud!
Terri - Thanks, he is a great kid with a lot of potential. He has a very good brain too!
ShadowRun - His progress and transformation has been amazing - and all self motivated, too!
Go Arnie, Go! Sounds like he'll be the guy to beat next time, everyone will know his name.
p.s. I, for one, appreciate the kg-to-lbs conversions :)
Abby - he is certainly doing great for his age, and the judges remembered him from last time so he must have made an impression. Yes, I am aware that Kilos mean nothing to anyone outside Europe :-)
I'd be proud, but also freaking out watching that, worried that he would drop it! Thank you for the conversions for us Yanks, by the way...
OMG! That's awesome! Congrats to your son Arnie the power lifter!!
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