Warning: Fake Smile
Workout:
x5
20 kb swings
Attempt 2 at KB v02 max test: Failed in forth minute.
Attempt 3 at KB v02 max test: Failed in second minute.
Excuse:
No amount of chalk was preventing my pre-existing callouses from getting tore the fuck up. The pain was not worth whatever benefit I was getting from the test. Two days was not enough for my hands to heal from the previous test.
Failure. Choked back tears. Moved on.
x2
10 chest presses (two 30lb db)
10 (per side) backward lunges with sledgehammer lift at the top
20 step ups
0.25 mile run
After two rounds something in my back/shoulder region felt stabby. Fuck. Another failure.
x2
10 (per side) single leg squats
10 (per side) lunges
20 step ups
x4
20 cone touches (giant band around my waist, trainer holding me back)
10 (per side) side stepping cone touches.
And then he gave me homework.
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I really want to type "I don't know what my problem is." But, I know what my problem is. I'm exhausted. Spent. I just need time. This isn't something I can muscle through or shake off. I just need to wait it out.
It's a good thing I only have a half marathon this weekend. Oh shit.
Knock out that half marathon and then relax! Recharge the batteries and then get back at it when you are ready. I start having toddler tantrums when I'm spent and still trying to keep up with a training schedule. NOT WORTH IT!
ReplyDeletehahah He said, "Email me everytime you're done."
Deletehahahaha..."only" That half will probably seem easier than a lot of this other lifting :)
ReplyDeleteDamn! I couldn't finish reading without a break, let along try and do it...... You're making me feel like a slacker!
ReplyDeleteAny chance you could just...not run the half? If it was me I would probably do it because I'm stubborn and paid for it, so I understand why you would just push through. But...maybe?
ReplyDeleteCan you do the "Bretzel" stretch and take a photo? That one sounds interesting.
I was just reading about over training yesterday... Some bodybuilder take a week of from training every 6 weeks. Sounds like you need a week off from any exercise that comes with expectations.
ReplyDeleteThis is really common amongst bodybuilders, powerlifters, and strongmen... the more advanced the trainee, the more de-load, easy, or off weeks they take. Most of the athletes you see taking rest periods less than four times a year are on 'special vitamins.' It's a pretty big open secret in the strength community.
DeleteWanted to wish you loads of energy and enthusiasm for your half, go show it who's the boss xx
ReplyDeleteGood luck this weekend!
ReplyDeleteONLY a half marathon. Yep.
ReplyDeleteMy ESP tells me you did awesome.
ESP - or facebook.