5 Days and Counting: Fife Holiday Classic Details

I recently received the final details for my upcoming competition, the Fife Holiday Classic, which is 5 days away. Because of the larger-than-expected number of competitors, the meet was divided into two waves. My wave weighs in at noon, and will probably begin lifting between 1pm and 2pm. This morning I was down to 276.6 lbs., just 1.6 pounds shy of making weight, so my prospects are looking good.

If you'd like to watch me lift, or just see what powerlifting's all about, I recommend arriving at about 1pm. Competition will take place in the Fife High School gym, located at the following address:

5616 20th Street East
Tacoma, WA. 98424

Here is what I'm planning on lifting:

Exercise	First Attempt	Second Attempt	Third Attempt
Squat	210 kg. (462.7 lb.)	227.5 kg. (501.5 lb.)	237.5 kg. (523.5 lb.)
Bench Press	150 kg. (330.5 lb.)	157.5 kg. (347 lb.)	162.5 kg. (358 lb.)
Deadlift	227.5 kg. (500.5 lb.)	240 kg. (529 lb.)	252.5 kg. (556.5 lb.)

If successful on my third bench press attempt above, I will break the latest USAPL Washington State Men's Open record for RAW bench press in my weight class. Likewise, if successful on my third deadlift attempt, I will break the record for RAW total in my weight class. I'm somewhat confident that I'll successfully lift everything above with the exception of my last deadlift; I'm not sure I'll manage that. I'm comfortable with whatever turns out to be the Lord's will.