Here’s the Tweet. He’s The Athletic’s beat reporter for UC. Seems pretty on brand for Fickell.
https://twitter.com/CircaSports/status/1460310244521742336
I can understand the goal of providing opportunities for women in the chess world to promote the game among women and girls worldwide but it seems that the strongest women will always select to play in the Women's section because, for completely fair reasons, there is a much better chance to win prize money and maybe this will ultimately backfire as it is stopping women from advancing into the strongest echelons of the sport.
Always sad when college football ends. Go ‘Noles.
Hey everyone!
Today is the second day of the second part of Open Qualifiers for HCS Raleigh!
If you want to get caught up on the events that happened, here is the previous thread.
###The action starts at:
>EU - 4:00PM GMT
>MX - 3:00PM CT
>NA - 3:00PM PT
Official HCS Stream:
>#Youtube
>#Twitch
##Be sure to give the Official Halo Esports Youtube channel a follow!
Open Series Brackets [11-27]:
Seriously WOTC, why make me pick between supporting my LGS, playing your game, or watching your esport?? I am one of the enfrachised players that wants to do all of these things and yet you make me choose one? All while saying you want people to "gather" at the lgs and play Arena and follow the competitive scene.
It's poor coordination like this that makes me question their sanity. No wonder pro magic has failed, this is just another example of how little they try and allow people the opportunity to watch.
And why pin my LGS against Arena? These things are both good for your game, but now I can't enjoy some of the best parts of both because wotc couldn't use a calendar.
TRAINING
This was my second year working with JP Price as a coach and we really made a lot of progress once again. Not sure what else to say other than he seems to know exactly what I need! I went to Mexico this summer and for some reason my training never felt right once I got back - was failing lifts I shouldn't have and motivation was at an all time low, but we still managed to pull it together and get some PRs this weekend.
MEET
This meet took place in Kansas City, and was hosted by Strong Barbell Club... like most of the meets I've done. I was pretty nervous going in but confident despite my hit or miss performance as of late. Also brought some PB sandwiches to eat between lifts because I get hungry and greasy fast food doesn't sit well with me while hitting big numbers. I did get some Hardee's after though which was good after my 2 months of trying to eat healthy and no alcohol (tonight is beer night FINALLY MMMM)
Weighed in at 57.6kg (126.7lb) I think. I forgot tbh
**SQUAT **
- Attempt 1 105kg (231lb) – Was the confidence building opener I needed. I wasn't feeling my most alert when I started but was pleased with how well it flew up. Three white lights!
- Attempt 2 112.5kg (248lb) – Three white lights!
- Attempt 3 117.5kg (259lb) – I knew when I unracked this and started the descent it would be a grind coming coming back up. Pleased to say I managed to keep everything going and ended with a 2.5kg meet PR. Three whites!
3/3 on squats
BENCH
Had been going fairly well. We spent a lot of time doing close grip these last couple of blocks and managed a single at 150lb, just 5lb under my bench max of 155lb. Also tripled 150lb wide grip earlier on in training.
- Attempt 1 65kg (143lb) – I am thrilled this is a weight I get to open up with new. It flew, three whites!
- Attempt 2 70kg (154lb) – Also flew, nothing else to say here - three white lights.
- Attempt 3 72.5kg (160lb) – This was... something lol. I immediately threw it backwards on the press command and managed to get one side of the bar stuck under the right j-cup. Somehow worked my way back around and locked it out. Please check out the face of the side judge on the floor. That reaction makes it all worth it! I think I could do more if I managed to keep the bar straight tbh. Still a 2.5kg ALL TIME PR. - 2/3 whites - good lift. Was too excited I got it
I still think they need to improve certain areas of the squad and struggled to pick up any good pieces. We have seen lebron,curry,kid play well into their 30s. If kawhi stays healthy they have a shot one championship potentially when he returns.
Hey everyone!
Today is the second part of Open Qualifiers for the HCS!
So far, a grand total of 512 Halo Infinite teams have signed up to compete. This has been unprecedented in recent Halo games, is breaking records and reaching max capacity for an online only qualifier!
###If you wish to tune in, the action starts at 9am PT / 12pm ET!
###For Saturday's Qualifier matches, check out the Twitch directory for player POV of the early bracket (Thanks /u/Mother-Chocolate-505 )
Official HCS Stream Begin Tomorrow:
>#Youtube
>#Twitch
(x-posted from weightroom, sorry if you've already seen it)
TRAINING
This was my second year working with JP Price as a coach and we really made a lot of progress once again. Not sure what else to say other than he seems to know exactly what I need! I went to Mexico this summer and for some reason my training never felt right once I got back - was failing lifts I shouldn't have and motivation was at an all time low, but we still managed to pull it together and get some PRs this weekend.
MEET
This meet took place in Kansas City, and was hosted by Strong Barbell Club... like most of the meets I've done. I was pretty nervous going in but confident despite my hit or miss performance as of late. Also brought some PB sandwiches to eat between lifts because I get hungry and greasy fast food doesn't sit well with me while hitting big numbers. I did get some Hardee's after though which was good after my 2 months of trying to eat healthy and no alcohol (tonight is beer night FINALLY MMMM)
Weighed in at 57.6kg (126.7lb) I think. I forgot tbh
**SQUAT **
- Attempt 1 105kg (231lb) – Was the confidence building opener I needed. I wasn't feeling my most alert when I started but was pleased with how well it flew up. Three white lights!
- Attempt 2 112.5kg (248lb) – Three white lights!
- Attempt 3 117.5kg (259lb) – I knew when I unracked this and started the descent it would be a grind coming coming back up. Pleased to say I managed to keep everything going and ended with a 2.5kg meet PR. Three whites!
3/3 on squats
BENCH
Had been going fairly well. We spent a lot of time doing close grip these last couple of blocks and managed a single at 150lb, just 5lb under my bench max of 155lb. Also tripled 150lb wide grip earlier on in training.
- Attempt 1 65kg (143lb) – I am thrilled this is a weight I get to open up with new. It flew, three whites!
- Attempt 2 70kg (154lb) – Also flew, nothing else to say here - three white lights.
- Attempt 3 72.5kg (160lb) – This was... something lol. I immediately threw it backwards on the press command and managed to get one side of the bar stuck under the right j-cup. Somehow worked my way back around and locked it out. Please check out the face of the side judge on the floor. That reaction makes it all worth it! I think I could do more if I managed to keep the bar straight tbh. Still a **2.5kg ALL T
