Almost time to do work!

California is just three short days away...and the Strongwoman contest five even shorter days.  I have spent the last two days tweaking little things, working on timing, and still fixing bad habits that CrossFit helped to create.  But it is all for the better as I am still learning. 

This will be my first heavy lifting competition since my very first one back in March, Texas Strongest Man.  Back then, and I say that with a smile on my face because it was really only five months ago, I entered not knowing what the hell I was doing.  But now, I am way more prepared and have expectations for myself for each event. 

The events are as follows:

Max axle clean and press: three attempts with weight starting at 135lbs
I am not really worried about getting out-lifted in this event because I know there are much stronger athletes.  My personal goal is to hit my three attempts and possibly set a PR. 
Last Woman Standing Deadlift: with weight starting at 275lbs and a 22lb increase every round
Again there will be bigger deadlifts than mine.  What used to be a strength in the world of CrossFit is actually a weakness for me in the strongman/powerlifting world...mainly because I have had to work my ass off to play catch-up on my squat that I neglected for two years.  The goal...walk up to the bar and pick up the weight.  Simple as that.
550lb tire flip for 50ft: 60 sec time limit
It is just what it says and if I can walk after the deadlift, I will be a happy camper.
Medley: 90 sec time limit...carry a 150lb keg 50ft, log clean and press at 120lb x5, drag a heavy ass sled 50ft, 12" deadlift at 275lb x5
This thing is brutal!  I have put in some time on this one and there is no plan but to finish.  In other words, just go and don't stop moving.
Stones: 48" platform and stones at 110/150/170/200/230 with a 60 sec time limit
I have battled against the stones since the first time I started training...and the freakin rock usually wins.  I have finally started to put together a proper technique and just hope it makes an appearance on Saturday.  I think those damn things owe me one.

This competition is a big challenge for me, in more than one way.  But I would not have entered it if I didn't think I was up for the challenge.  I may or may not be the best at the end of the day, but I will not be denied giving it all I have in every event.  And I will have the beat up body to prove it :)