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Team CamDan take on the World University Champs

  • Update 7 – Nearly there! Mexico here we come . . . . . . soon!

      7 November 2016
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    We’re just under a week before Team CamDan fly out to Merida, Mexico and training has been going good. Cam had his last heavy(ish) training session on Saturday (7th Nov) with some good success. Cam hit some good numbers in all lifts above the 90% mark – his pulls and squats are looking just as good. The plan for training over the next week and a bit is to keep the weight lifted moderate to heavy, focusing on speed and recovery. Cam is in good spirits and is really looking forward to the experience of lifting on the International stage.

    Many thanks to everyone for their generous donations. We’re both super grateful and really appreciate your help here. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for more updates – we will posting updates of Cams time in Mexico on the Otara Barbell Club facebook page, which can be found at www.facebook.com/otarabarbellclub

    Keep being awesome guys!!! #TeamCamDan

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  • Update 6 - Olympic Weightlifting Workshop

      30 October 2016
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    Hi all, It's been a couple of weeks since the last update. Cam had a good rest after the NZ Nationals and now were a week in to the final build up towards Mexico. Training has been tough for Cam but just what is needed before your first international weightlifting competition.

    As part of our fundraising drive, we ran an Olympic Weightlifting Workshop with 10 people. It was a small group that included three coaches giving instruction. There was a lot of great work happening - lots of 'light bulb' moments for the crew - lots of lifting, mobilising, technique work and even a few personal bests were made. Many thanks to the 10 that came down.

    Again, cheers everyone for your support in helping us get to Mexico - we're are only 2-weeks away from flying out and 3-weeks away from Cam hitting the competition platform. We appreciate all your support!!! #TeamCamDan

    P.S. More videos to follow soon :)

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  • Update 5 - 2016 NZ Nationals - Cam wins Silver!!!!

      17 October 2016
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    Cam had a great day in the office at the 2016 NZ National Champs. He placed an awesome 2nd behind 2 x Olympian, Richie Patterson and lifted 3 competition personal bests in the process. It was a good battle between Cam and Cam Smith (Christchurch) for the silver medal.

    Cams lifts were:

    Snatch 123kg, 126kg (PB), 130kg x

    Clean & Jerk 140kg, 144kg (PB), 147kg x

    Total 270kg (PB)

    It's not long until we leave for Mexico - 4-weeks in fact. Cam will get back in to training asap with the aim to lift even more weight in Mexico.

    Again, many thanks for all your support and donations. We appreciate you all very much. Stay tuned for the next update #TeamCamDan #FISU #WorldUniversityChamps

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  • Update 4 - More PBs - Sat 1st Oct 2016

      2 October 2016
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    Hi all,

    Team CamDan have been trucking along with training and preparing for Merida really well. Cam hit more personal bests in training with a 150kg Clean & Jerk and he equaled his back squat of 180kg. His 150kg Clean & Jerk was matched with a 124kg Snatch putting his training total at 274kg!!!! This is a good sign going forward.

    Cam and Coach Danny had a good hit out with some poker and kareoke at CrossFit Otara's social function. Cam managed a few laughs knocking out Coach Danny of the poker tournament with a higher flush - Coach Danny wasn't impressed :) :) :) Cam managed to snag 3rd place.

    Many thanks to Caine, Maurice and Tash for the donations on the night - very much appreciated. And many thanks to everyone for your donations and support - we appreciate you all very much #TeamCamDan

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  • Update 3 - PB City - Mon 26th Sep 2016

      26 September 2016
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    Hi all, Team CamDan have been training well - a lot of good work being done. Cam is in good shape and is looking good to be in tip top shape in Mexico. But there is still plenty more work to do.

    Check out Cam hitting 2 x Personal Bests tonight in training. PB #1 - a 160kg Front Squat and PB #2 130kg Front Squat x 5-reps. Keep in mind Cam only weighs 82kgs!!!!

    Thank you so much for all your support guys. We appreciate it very much and wish you all the best from Team CamDan. See you at the next update #TeamCamDan

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  • Update 2 - Thu 22nd Sep 2016

      22 September 2016
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    Hi all,

    Hope you all are well. Team CamDan have been going good and our preparation towards the World Uni Champs are well under way. Cam has been training well and even managed to hit a couple of personal bests at training tonight (check out the video).

    Again many thanks again for all your support - we both appreciate it very much.

    yours in strength

    Team CamDan

    P.S. check out Cam snatching 105kg in his first ever competition in February 2015. His personal best is 130kg now!!!!!

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  • 8-weeks till Mexico - Mon 19th Sep 2016

      20 September 2016

    Hi all,

    Hope you are well - super million thank yous to everyone who has donated to Team CamDan - we're both super grateful for your generosity. We will popping up frequent updates of training and how things are going towards competing in Mexico - Muchos Gracias :)

    Update 1

    Training has been going good for Team CamDan - Cam has been putting in the necessary time under the bar and will be looking to be on form in Mexico. The next competition for Cam is the NZ National Champs which is held on 14th - 16th October. Cam is set to lift on Saturday 15th October in the 85kg class where he is currently ranking 3rd in New Zealand. Keep that day free and come down to cheer Team CamDan on at the Nationals - the comp is held at the AUT Millennium Institute of Sport & Health in Mairangi Bay, North Shore. We'd love to see you there #TeamCamDan

    Did you know?

    Cams personal bests are:

    Snatch 130kg

    Clean & Jerk 145kg

    Back Squat 170kg

    Deadlift 235kg

    Bench Press 110kg

    And Cams bodyweight is 82kg!!!!!!

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