Thursday, July 25, 2013

En Route to Nationals!

En Route to Nationals!

I am on a plane to Cincinnati now for the USAW Weightlifting National Championships!  Excited/nervous/anxious.  I can't believe it's already time!

This will be my first time at Nationals, and competing at this level, in anything.  I will be lifting as a part of the Catalyst Athletics Weightlifting Team.  I'm excited we qualified a women's team this year!

You can watch us all LIVE at: http://www.teamusa.org/usa-weightlifting/LIVE

SCHEDULE:  All times are in EST.
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday
    • 11am: Chyna Cho
    • 3pm: Tamara Solari

Friday, July 19, 2013

CrossFit Roughnecks

CrossFit Roughnecks!

After Portland, I went to Houston for a customer onsite.  With my special needs for this month leading up to Nationals, I had to find a gym that would let me do custom workout.  Lucky for me, the search was easy and I found a CF gym within walking distance!  Thank you CrossFit Roughnecks!

Friday, July 12, 2013

CrossFit Stumptown

CrossFit Stumptown in Portland!

While in Portland last weekend, I dropped in at CrossFit Stumptown, which is also Catalyst's newest affiliate gym!  It was my first time at a Catalyst affiliate gym and I was impressed with my visit.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Rebuilding Back Strength

Rebuilding Back Strength

Lately, I've been doing more Olympic weightlifting at Catalyst Athletics.  One of the most common feedback I got from coaches was "set your back!"  Soon enough, it was clear that my back strength was far behind and possibly even limiting PRs.  So about a month ago, Steve put me on their 4-Week Leg Strength Block 1 cycle and holy cow, it did wonders!