Colorado State And Open Weightlifting CompetitionFeb 23, 2015 by Kati Breazeal
Enderton Aims To Destroy PR's At Colorado WL Championships
Enderton Aims To Destroy PR's At Colorado WL Championships
If you were in Atlanta for the 2015 Garage Games One recently, chances are you witnessed the battle between Jon North and Jared Enderton as they threw down at the AWF sanctioned weightlifting portion of the GG1. It was here that Enderton proved he could hang with the best. Hitting his second C&J at 170 kgs, Jared felt confident enough to make a 15 kilo jump for his third attempt, a feat not many lifters would dare try- many compared it to the likeness of the one and only, Donny Shankle. But sure as hell, Enderton smashed his 185 kgs attempt, and set a new competition PR for himself, giving North a run for his money.
As he prepares to take on the Colorado Weightlifting Championships this weekend, Jared talks about his training and how his sights are set to hit new PR's in Colorado Springs.
You just competed at the Garage Games in Atlanta, Georgia where you had a competition PR, can you walk me through that experience?
The Garage Games was an incredible experience. I spent the whole month traveling (was in the UK), and flew in to GA on a couple days notice. It's always good to hit a competition PR, but, to do it after all the traveling was icing on the cake. It definitely was a good confidence boost that I've been doing the right things in training. 2015 will be the best year yet!
Are you aiming to hit the same numbers and total in Colorado?
Definitely not. Much lower. Ha! Just kidding. I did 144/185 at the Garage Games. I've had a few great weeks of training and fully expect to do 150/190 at the CO State Championships. I've been making some small technique changes that seem to have paid off. We'll see!
Definitely not. Much lower. Ha! Just kidding. I did 144/185 at the Garage Games. I've had a few great weeks of training and fully expect to do 150/190 at the CO State Championships. I've been making some small technique changes that seem to have paid off. We'll see!
Since the high of Garage Games, what has training been like in preparation for the Colorado State And Open?
It's been great. In 2013 I had hip surgery. In 2014 I was having some more hip pain on that side. Finally - so far in 2015 (knock on wood) I haven't had any pain or injuries. So that always means training is going good. I'm training through the CO State Championships actually. The Arnold is the weekend after and that is the big meet I have been training for. So, I'll treat this meet like a training day to test what my openers will be for the Arnold. I know I'll still set PR's on both lifts.
It's been great. In 2013 I had hip surgery. In 2014 I was having some more hip pain on that side. Finally - so far in 2015 (knock on wood) I haven't had any pain or injuries. So that always means training is going good. I'm training through the CO State Championships actually. The Arnold is the weekend after and that is the big meet I have been training for. So, I'll treat this meet like a training day to test what my openers will be for the Arnold. I know I'll still set PR's on both lifts.
What expectations have you set for yourself heading into the weekend?
150/190 would be a really good result for me. A lot of other 94's are snatching much higher (on a national scale), but I'm taking steps in the right direction. The C&J has been going really well for me.
150/190 would be a really good result for me. A lot of other 94's are snatching much higher (on a national scale), but I'm taking steps in the right direction. The C&J has been going really well for me.
How do you think you stack up in comparison to your competition?
Very honestly - I haven't looked at the start list. I did hear there are about 15 other athletes in the 94kg class. That gives me an idea of how much time after weigh-ins I will have to digest food haha. That's always important so I'm not to full heading into the snatch. The goal is always to win. Generally at local meets there are a lot of up and coming athletes that are good to see progress and lift.
Very honestly - I haven't looked at the start list. I did hear there are about 15 other athletes in the 94kg class. That gives me an idea of how much time after weigh-ins I will have to digest food haha. That's always important so I'm not to full heading into the snatch. The goal is always to win. Generally at local meets there are a lot of up and coming athletes that are good to see progress and lift.
What are your thoughts on the entire competition?
I competed last year and it was a great event. I went 146/182 and had me feeling really good going into the Arnold (last year it was 2 weeks before the Arnold). I went on to do 149/183 at the Arnold. It's always a good testing meet for me. It was a blast last year. The atmosphere was amazing. A ton of people watching, lots of athletes, and music. I can't ask for much more than that!
What aspects do you possess that set you apart from other lifters?
Oh boy, that's a tough question. I'm still learning. I've been weightlifting 5 years, but, I'm always picking up bits and pieces. I think the big thing I've learned in the last year is to just relax. I get stressed having too many coaches in the back room telling me when to take attempts. I like to wing it and just have fun! If I have fun I know my lifting will show that. If I am stressed - my lifting will also show that. I'm just ready to go have fun!
Oh boy, that's a tough question. I'm still learning. I've been weightlifting 5 years, but, I'm always picking up bits and pieces. I think the big thing I've learned in the last year is to just relax. I get stressed having too many coaches in the back room telling me when to take attempts. I like to wing it and just have fun! If I have fun I know my lifting will show that. If I am stressed - my lifting will also show that. I'm just ready to go have fun!
What is it going to take to win this weekend?
In terms of actual lifting #'s I'm not sure. I know my goals are 150/190. Wherever that lands me I am fine with. I used to get too caught up into what other people are doing. My only goal for competitions now is to try to get every single kilo out of myself that I can. When I worry about other people I take too big of jumps and end up missing lifts. I want to go 6/6 and set new competition PR snatches, Clean & Jerk, and a total! That would take 150/186/336 at minimum.
In terms of actual lifting #'s I'm not sure. I know my goals are 150/190. Wherever that lands me I am fine with. I used to get too caught up into what other people are doing. My only goal for competitions now is to try to get every single kilo out of myself that I can. When I worry about other people I take too big of jumps and end up missing lifts. I want to go 6/6 and set new competition PR snatches, Clean & Jerk, and a total! That would take 150/186/336 at minimum.
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