Conversation

Sometimes, some people are just better than you at some things. The below conversation is what got me motivated to quit whining and train again. I am grateful to Brian for this:

Sent: Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 9:47 PM
Subject: Squat

Just wanted to let you guys know I hit 405 X 5 on
squats. I haven’t focused heavily on the squat,
instead choosing deads and the events, but it felt
pretty good.

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Sent: Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Subject: Re: Squat

That is awesome man. Keep it up! you have surpassed me and I’m relatively healthy.

Mike

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Sent: Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:03 PM
Subject:Re: Squat
Well I’m relatively insane, so that’s part of the
problem.

Are you competing in April?

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Sent: Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 1:00 PM
Subject: Re: Squat

Brian,

No, I had a craptastic training fall and winter. Realizing that I’m talking to a guy who has a cadaver tendon in his knee, which is far worse than anything I dealt with, I’m not gonna complain too much. Long story, short, I wasn’t at all motivated when the announcements came out and I’m pretty certain I blew past the entry dates.

That said. I think I’m all healthy and ready to go and your squats have motivated me. I’m shooting for a 1400 combined weight on the three powerlifts at a bodyweight below 230 for this year. I’m sure you’ll surpass it but that’ll just keep me moving.

Keep me informed on your training.
One of these days I need to scan this awesome picture I have, me with the keg at the first comp, you behind me  giving a thumbs up. I’ll send you a copy when i get it scanned.

Mike

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So congrats to Brian and thanks for the kick in the butt. I appreciate it.

And yes, he is certifiably insane, just ask him, he’ll tell you all about it 🙂