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Diary of a Weightlifter - Changing it Up Authentic
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By Thorin Gault ometimes we are not aware that we need something
Suntil after we do it. For the last few months, I have
been following a training program that incorporates more
‘bodybuilding,’ in the form of higher repetition (8-15 reps)
sets of accessory work. Most of this work is focused on
building the upper and lower back, glutes, and hamstrings.

I had assumed that focusing more on muscle building,
and less on power and strength in the classic lifts of the     
snatch and clean and jerk, would temporarily hurt my one
rep maximums in the competition lifts. The plan was to
refocus on those after this training block and hopefully
come back stronger.
What has ACTUALLY happened is that my competition
lifts got better instantly as a result of me changing things
up.
I clearly had a weakness that I was unaware of and had I
not made the change I likely never would have realized it.

The love of routine and the willingness to do the same
a successful weightlifter, yet in this case, some variety was Shop Canadian.
thing over and over again are qualities necessary to being

required to take things to the next level.
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the Cougar overnight; three different Over the years, I have had different
times. I had different mechanics mechanics work on the Cougar. All
check it and asked whether they
the mechanics agree that the Cougar
thought it was worth the price. After was not designed with mechanics in
the third night, I made the decision to
mind. Apparently, it is difficult to
purchase the Cougar. work on because of where parts are

Classic vehicles are always a treat located. So, I always make sure to
to see. I like how the owners have be very thankful after a tough job! In
such pride in their vehicles and 2019, I ended up having to get the
keep them looking their best. Seeing transmission rebuilt. This was done
classic cars helps give a glimpse into at S.G. Wells & Sons, and it was a
the past when these vehicles were in lengthy process. It wasn’t easy to get
their prime. They were built heavier, parts, so I had to wait quite a while
as steel was used for their bodies before getting the car back. The
which helped them be more durable. mechanic who did the work is also
It’s hard to look at a classic car and a friend, and he said that was one of
not have respect for the design and the most difficult jobs he had ever
the uniqueness of the vehicle. done.
I have never driven the Cougar in When I became pregnant with
the winter. It gets stored from late my daughter, everyone told me that
fall until spring. When the roads I would have to trade the Cougar
have been washed away of the in and get a 4-door vehicle since it
winter salt, it is safe for the Cougar would be too difficult to put a car
Photo by Robert Lefebvre, icelevel photography
to re-emerge. I always disconnect the seat in and out of a 2-door. Well, I

battery when parking it for the winter proved them all wrong. She actually
and spread Downy sheets inside the came home from the hospital in that
car and outside on the floor to keep car and continues to ride in it today.