Category Archives: Kate ‘killer’ Rawlings
Relax….Have FUN
Something I’ve come to realize this last week is that when I relax and just have fun with training good things happen. I’ve hit some of the biggest numbers I’ve ever hit, and of course, today I had a 2:35 … Continue reading
WOW… just WOW
I just spent the most AMAZING And life changing weekend in Santa Cruz, CA with the CF Amundson crew. I’m traveling back to Cleveland and reflecting on everything that happened. I’m not even sure I can put into words what … Continue reading
I can’t help but cry
As ‘embarassing’ as it is, I can’t help but admit that when I talk about what I do, I cry. I can guarantee that if you put me in front of a group of people and ask me to talk … Continue reading
My take on ‘pro shops’
Pro shops have been a hot topic ever since the video was posted with Greg Glassman commenting that he would never have a pro-shop. Some gyms have even come out and tried to clam they’re better than another gym because … Continue reading
I don’t understand 100 day challenges – do you?
I’ve seen quite a bit of these launched or promoted lately, and I can’t help but just shake my head. I would not only not do a 100 day challenge, I would never program a 100 day challenge. Why you … Continue reading
Straight shame….
and it shouldn’t be. But I promised a few weeks ago to be more honest and authentic on my blog, so here goes. Many of you know I had my knee scoped out on Tuesday to clean out some frayed … Continue reading
I admit… I was afraid
It’s something I’m not too big to admit….. fear… Today I tackled a 1 rep max Push Jerk, and managed to hit 165lbs, which is 20lbs more than last time. It’s a lift I don’t really care for, which means … Continue reading
Training Update – HUGE RESULTS
10 weeks ago I started a journey – a journey to return to my competition shape. I committed to a strength program, a supplement plan and a ‘crazy’ diet. I committed that I would stick to this plan through August … Continue reading
Too Funny to NOT Share
Today my friend Mark Valenti came into help us with our 1 rep max Zercher Squat. I’ve been working with him on some of the more ‘strongman’ type lifts to make sure I’m doing them properly. After watching several videos … Continue reading
70lbs PR’s are the BEST!!!
I headed over to The Ludus, owned by Mark Valenti to learn the box squat. It’d had been a long time since I had last back squatted. Like a year and a half ago long time. My previous PR was … Continue reading