It being the Cert Season again, folks have been asking how to prepare.
Beyond the obvious snatch test, Brett Jones did a fabulous article on the physical prep a year ago (pdf here, start p6).
The post linked here is meant to complement that: to look at the other areas of prep:
both the basic stuff about taking care of yourself throughout the weekend,
and the cultural environment/expectations of the 21 hours you're under the microscope.
The latter part is the sort of stuff i'd have appreciated a heads up about before going in particular - fewer "reinforcement" drills would have accrued, i'm sure.
Anyway, to all the folks certifying from now through to the fall, all the best on your mission. It's a great experience, made even better by what you bring to it.
I'd be keen to hear if this resonates with y'all.
best
mc
Beyond the obvious snatch test, Brett Jones did a fabulous article on the physical prep a year ago (pdf here, start p6).
The post linked here is meant to complement that: to look at the other areas of prep:
both the basic stuff about taking care of yourself throughout the weekend,
and the cultural environment/expectations of the 21 hours you're under the microscope.
The latter part is the sort of stuff i'd have appreciated a heads up about before going in particular - fewer "reinforcement" drills would have accrued, i'm sure.
Anyway, to all the folks certifying from now through to the fall, all the best on your mission. It's a great experience, made even better by what you bring to it.
I'd be keen to hear if this resonates with y'all.
best
mc
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