My First PL Meet, Feb 4th

**Firehawk** · 31-Jan-06, 05:47 AM

Hey guys,

I'm finally getting on stage for the first time. I can't wait. I should have some video clips and photos to post from the meet. I will post my attempts and what i made/missed as well.

I can't wait. I wish it was today!

Bearbait · 31-Jan-06, 06:07 AM

Good luck Firehawk. I can't wait either my first comp. is the day after yours, just benching. Have fun.

luke.w · 31-Jan-06, 06:08 AM

have a good time!

**Jaster** · 31-Jan-06, 06:15 AM

Good luck to both of you.
My advice...... At the meet keep your eyes and ears open, You will learn a lot!!
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IronMan · 31-Jan-06, 07:42 AM

Good luck to both. Looking forward to seeing how you did as well as your impressions of being in the comptetion. Above all else: Enjoy yourselves!

**threenorns** · 31-Jan-06, 07:43 AM

knock 'em dead, FH!

sunmedicFL · 31-Jan-06, 08:27 AM

Taking the stage.... I beleive the correct term is "Break a leg!".

Just don't do it while DL-ing! Give-'em-hell.

**Firehawk** · 31-Jan-06, 03:22 PM

I hope i dont 'do it while squatting either LOL.

Thanks all!

seraph · 31-Jan-06, 04:52 PM

best of luck

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**Firehawk** · 02-Feb-06, 05:33 AM

Boy am i getting anxious now. 48 hours away.

Tomorrow morning i have to drive out there to weigh in. Damn i'm getting excited lol.

I am ready.

Dan C · 03-Feb-06, 08:05 AM

Good luck tomorrow! May your squats be deep and your pulls be heavy! White lights all the way my friend.

**Firehawk** · 03-Feb-06, 11:35 AM

Just got back from weigh-ins.

Was 301.2 with full clothing on and some food in me. I just wanted to not be in the super heavy weights which woulda been 309+ lol.

Was cool to be there with the other lifters, kinda embarassing rattling off my openers though lol.

Andy R · 04-Feb-06, 02:27 PM

Ok, well the meet was today. How did it go? do you have any photos to share?

gcs118 · 04-Feb-06, 06:19 PM

Dave asked me to tell you guys about the meet because he has chosen to not frequent this site anymore. I got up at 6:30am and drove about a 100 miles to Fremont, Ohio to see Dave and the others lift. The meet was to start at 9am and ended around 4pm if I'm not mistaken. Anyway, Dave was in the 308 novice class, as it was his first meet. He nailed all of his squat attempts, 285, 315, and 345. He hit his bench at 225, and 245, but missed 255. Keep in mind these were paused reps, and the judge seemed to like long pauses. Dave pulled 435 and 465, but BARELY missed 500. He was literally a couple inches away, but it just wasn't happening. Final total is 1055, not bad for a first meet.

There were various other highlights to the meet. Dave pointed out Louie Simmons, but I didn't get a chance to meet him. If you don't know who he is, go read. Clay Brandenburg from DBB was there, 1 of 11 800+ benchers in the world. This guy is HUGE. Laura Felps set the women's world record in teh 181 weight class with a 725 squat, which she got easy. I talked to a guy from her gym and she's going to be in the 165s going for 760-780 at the Arnold. Insane. And she went to the high school right next to mine which is pretty weird, I found that out tonight too.

I saw one guy squat 1005 lbs, another almost got crushed by 1055 when it fell on him. Saw multiple 700+ lb bench presses, and an 855 lb deadlift to top it all off. It was a relatively small meet, even though it seemed to last a long time. If it weren't for my hammy I most likely would have entered and competed myself, but I want to be 100% for my first meet. I think Dave did a damn good job at his first meet. All the people I met were great, very helpful and nice, I didn't see any signs of egos whatsoever. A great experience and I can't wait to compete myself

Gearloose · 04-Feb-06, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gcs118

Dave asked me to tell you guys about the meet because he has chosen to not frequent this site anymore.

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I think Dave did a damn good job at his first meet. All the people I met were great, very helpful and nice, I didn't see any signs of egos whatsoever. A great experience and I can't wait to compete myself

Thanks for filling us in about Dave's first meet. I was very disappointed to read about Dave's decision to resign as Moderator. I was even more disappointed to learn that he doesn't intend to even frequent this forum as a regular member any more. I've noticed that many of the regular posters from when I first came here are no longer here. Dave/Firehawk will be missed.