A few days off for business travel gave my body a little break. I will have two three day rotations before my meet next Saturday. Instead of doing two big days every other day, I have go back to my normal three big days with two days rest in between each repeated component. This should allow me to get back to the strength aspect.
Today was sleds and lifting legs. Felt refreshed and overall like I'm going to be in a good place. Tempted to test my arm ding on the high P-Bars but smart enough to know not to at nine days out. Even considered jumping but nixed that idea as well. More important to get in and out of this low level meet at 100%. Have a great day and thanks for being here. Bubba
Sammy Hagar - "Only One Way to Rock - Live" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b9i87qq544
Just for the heck of it I decided to do a shorter version of today's workout with much heavier weights. I mean, how strong can I be on my 10th straight day of lifting? Not very, but I was able to handle some heavier weights despite my fatigue and flatness.
I'm thinking when I get back I need to switch back to my twice a week per training component model and start pushing the weights up again. I don't really see any further benefit to staying where I'm at. Have a wonderful Memorial Day and thanks to those of you who served! Bubba
A great summer cruising song - Sublime - "Badfish" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmadSGJCzo8
Today was day nine and there's one day left of this 10 day "in your face boot camp". It's been tough, rewarding and frustrating all at once. I will be in Denver on business Tuesday through Thursday and then back it this same plan starting Friday for six days before my meet the following Saturday.
I don't expect to jump more than needed at the meet. Just stay healthy and keep paying the dues. Have a great evening and thank you for your support! Bubba
Probably the greatest Van Halen song you never heard of - "Aftershock" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WiFtYANVrI
As much as I felt beat up from the grind yesterday, somehow today I felt stronger while lifting, like I'm on a rebound and gaining strength again. For the first time I could also do all of the overhead lat stuff that hurt the last time I jumped. My meet is two weeks from today so I feel a little optimistic. That said I will still only take my three smallest poles.
EXTREME change in my life as yesterday I found out my biggest business contract in Denver is going to wind down. I have other business there but I'm guessing that the majority of my future work will be done right here in my own backyard.
Of course I still have national connections but the upshot of this is that I shouldn't have to travel as much after the first or mid July. Of course initially that means less money, but also less travel expense and less time away from home and training. In 90 to 180 days the ship should be totally righted with my base business near home. That's life and I intend to rebound here as well. Thanks and have a great day!
Foo Fighters - "Times Like These" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhzmNRtIp8k
There is nothing magic or special about where I am right now. I'm in the no glamor grind part of training where all big results come from. It is not fun and it is relentless. The body and the mind are weak and it feels like there are a million other things I could or should be doing right now. This is exactly why I stay. The mind is a muscle and gets stronger with work and discipline. In this case as the mind goes so does the body. SUCKS, but worth it. I survived another one. Have a wonderful day! Bubba
Pharrell Williams - "Happy" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Sxv-sUYtM
Continuing on with the grind that is my 10 days of consecutive lifting/sleds, etc., today I was able to do my overhead lat superset without irritating the little ding that made me stop jumping last time. All other systems feel pretty good with six days down and four to go. Feeling very good about the effort and focus. Fortunately my body has not started to breakdown yet. Hopefully if that happens it will only be on the last day or two. Have a great day and thanks for supporting this nutcase pole vaulter! Bubba
Metallica - "For Whom the Bell Tolls" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17HRV8k1YMw
It ain't all that fun right now, but that's the idea. Mundane and repetitive work can only be effective if you pay attention to every set and rep as if it is an individual performance. That a great driving music is how I escape the pain. Have a wonderful day and thanks for your support! Bubba
Smashing Pumpkins - "Zero" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-r-V0uK4u0
