Skeleton Testing

This past week I had to see how far I have come since the training camp.  As I have said in my other blogs every person the US team is tested in something called the combine test.  This testing is combination of lifting weights, running and tossing a ball as far as you can throw.

Most people think that I do all the testing every time I train but I actually been working on my form.  The running form was the one I have been concentrating on the most since that is my weakness.

If you haven't seen a runner get ready for their sprints it pretty much looks like a horse that is stumping on the ground in an exaggerated way.   This has help me shave off a couple of seconds off my sprints which I really needed. 

Just yesterday Josh put me through the testing.  I was a bit nervous because here is where I find out how far I have come.  To my surprise I had broken my personal record in all the events.  I was now squatting 195 and clean lifting 115 pounds. 

Josh my trainer is not that concerned about the lifting part but working on how to even walk straight.  I apparently favor my right leg because I had an ACL surgery on my left knee.  Outside of the gym I am now working on walking straight.  :) When you put everything together I am hoping to be the next girl called to represent the USA.

I am well on my way but I have a ways to go.  It has been very encouraging to see everyone following the blog and also my facebook page.  Going to the gym is the easy part staying motivated is the hardest part.