The last week my lower back has been hurting. I knew it had to be from improper
lifting form, but I had no clue what I was doing wrong. I've been frustrated.
Yesterday coach Jodi and coach Linda pointed out my starting position of the snatch was
wrong. Since it was the starting position it meant I was putting undue stress on
my lower back every set of the snatch, clean and jerk, and dead lift. After my
workout I spent an hour practicing my starting position. I'm hoping I've fixed
my form and that my back will stop hurting.
I love Olympic weightlifting,
but I assumed I'd be better at it by now. It shouldn't be as difficult learning
the form as I'm having. I don't know. Maybe the brain injury I suffered when I
got ran over by a vehicle while cycling a couple years ago affected me a lot
worse than I thought it did. Regardless, I'll keep training as hard as I can.
I'll keep showing up. Eventually I'll learn. Perhaps not as quickly as I'd like,
but I'll get there. If it's harder for me than it is for others, then I'll be
more grateful than everyone else once I get there right?
After I was done lifting Barry Schroeder pulled me aside and gave me some great advise about staying positive and enjoying the sport. It was wonderful advise and I was grateful.
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