Let's see.
Friday I went to the gym. I did a couple sets of front squats and back squats and as I walked away from my last set my legs felt like I had removed my hamstrings. It made me realize how long its been since I've been under the bar.
Saturday I skied at Bromley for my annual one ski day of the year. I wish I could get out there more. I love skiing. Left the mountain with only a scratch on my cheek when I led my way out of the glades with my face. I also survived my attempt at a 360 even though my body resisted so much that I only made it about 90 degrees into my 360. I'm sad to say that that part of my life might be over. Sad.
Basketball yesterday. Some dude worked me out for like 30 minutes. He made sure my feet were under me for my jump shot and actually helped me out a lot. I ended up having a decent game. We also had a dude who was maybe 5'7" and at one point hit 4 or 5 threes in a row. Check, pass to this guy, 3 ball. That helped.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Running, but where am I running to?
Tue:
2 fartleks
30 sec jog, 30 sec faster jog, 30 secs fastest jog; I really struggled.
Thur:
2 fartleks
30 secs jog, 30 secs faster jog, 30 secs run; felt a bit better
1 (6) 10 sec sprint, 20 secs walk
I went for two runs this week. That might not seem like a big deal to you, but it was a for me. It marked the first time I have singularly exercised outside since a couple weeks before nationals. I am pretty sure I have the glimmer of a pooch starting to form or at least the closest thing that I will come to one for some time. Mired in injuries and self loathing, these last few months have been rough and my body is showing it.
From national's 2008 till now I've spent like 3 months healthy. I wrecked my hamstring at 2008 nationals and chronicled the frustrating rehab here. I finally got back out there in June and had probably the most successful summer of training I've ever had, but it seemed that my body wasn't ready for all that work. One thing led to another. I got a nasty charlie horse in my calf that set me back two weeks. A few weeks later I strained my quad and in my haste to get back severely strained both of them the next weekend which effectively ended my season, which I will elaborate more on in a later post.
After nationals I shut myself off to ultimate and really caring about my body. The new year was when I had planned to get back in shape and low and behold Alexis and I wander past a New Years hat tournament after brunch. Seemed like a good sign and I cleat up and walk over. I felt pretty good and played decent right up until I tried to get to a disc I had no business of trying to get to. I landed awkwardly on my knee and it immediately went numb. Like the whole thing. It was scary, but has been more of a nuisance since. I almost have total flexion back, but there is a quarter sized spot right below my knee cap that is still numb to the touch.
Here is my plan. Run. Run, run, run. Running for me is fartleks (jog, run, run faster), tabatas, 200's and 400's. I plan on starting to lift next week. I will elaborate on all of this stuff within the next couple weeks including my overall plan for the year. I still think my July-August last year is the ideal way to train for ultimate. I think I went after it 2 months early though. More to come.
2 fartleks
30 sec jog, 30 sec faster jog, 30 secs fastest jog; I really struggled.
Thur:
2 fartleks
30 secs jog, 30 secs faster jog, 30 secs run; felt a bit better
1 (6) 10 sec sprint, 20 secs walk
I went for two runs this week. That might not seem like a big deal to you, but it was a for me. It marked the first time I have singularly exercised outside since a couple weeks before nationals. I am pretty sure I have the glimmer of a pooch starting to form or at least the closest thing that I will come to one for some time. Mired in injuries and self loathing, these last few months have been rough and my body is showing it.
From national's 2008 till now I've spent like 3 months healthy. I wrecked my hamstring at 2008 nationals and chronicled the frustrating rehab here. I finally got back out there in June and had probably the most successful summer of training I've ever had, but it seemed that my body wasn't ready for all that work. One thing led to another. I got a nasty charlie horse in my calf that set me back two weeks. A few weeks later I strained my quad and in my haste to get back severely strained both of them the next weekend which effectively ended my season, which I will elaborate more on in a later post.
After nationals I shut myself off to ultimate and really caring about my body. The new year was when I had planned to get back in shape and low and behold Alexis and I wander past a New Years hat tournament after brunch. Seemed like a good sign and I cleat up and walk over. I felt pretty good and played decent right up until I tried to get to a disc I had no business of trying to get to. I landed awkwardly on my knee and it immediately went numb. Like the whole thing. It was scary, but has been more of a nuisance since. I almost have total flexion back, but there is a quarter sized spot right below my knee cap that is still numb to the touch.
Here is my plan. Run. Run, run, run. Running for me is fartleks (jog, run, run faster), tabatas, 200's and 400's. I plan on starting to lift next week. I will elaborate on all of this stuff within the next couple weeks including my overall plan for the year. I still think my July-August last year is the ideal way to train for ultimate. I think I went after it 2 months early though. More to come.
Friday, February 12, 2010
You Guys Are Annoying
Dont know why i didnt publish this last week.
Some really inspiring comments last post. Thanks for the support.
I worked out yesterday. It wasn't much, but I am sore. Every massage/PT guy who I've seen in the past year or two has told me that I my glutes aren't firing when they should be. Because my glutes aren't doing what they are supposed to be doing, my hamstrings and lower back have to exert themselves more to compensate. This imbalance has aparently led to a lot of injuries. To restore order I am gonna be focusing on my ass. In that vein I did some band work, some step ups and some good mornings.
Some really inspiring comments last post. Thanks for the support.
I worked out yesterday. It wasn't much, but I am sore. Every massage/PT guy who I've seen in the past year or two has told me that I my glutes aren't firing when they should be. Because my glutes aren't doing what they are supposed to be doing, my hamstrings and lower back have to exert themselves more to compensate. This imbalance has aparently led to a lot of injuries. To restore order I am gonna be focusing on my ass. In that vein I did some band work, some step ups and some good mornings.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Why is this so hard?
I'm struggling to find the impetus to go out and get in shape. The only thing driving me right now is my increasing unflat stomach. I just don't know where to start. I banged my knee super duper hard at hat tournament I stumbled upon after new years. There is a section of my knee that is still completely numb to the touch from that incident and it is a bit painful at times when I try to run. The one good thing that I have done is sworn off cookies and muffins. I fucking love muffins almost as much as I love Subway chocolate chip cookies. Have you ever had Subway cookies fresh out of the oven? Best deal in fast food. While I was writing all of my college apps I would inevitably find myself in a cafe with a coffee and a muffin. I've probably averaged 2-3 muffin like items a week. Terrible. I hit a similar low with Dunkin Donut coffee cake muffins when I was in Chelsea.
I want to start working out in the AM cause that is when I have time right now. It's just weird for me to workout in the morning. I love leaving a 9-5 and getting a workout in before a big dinner. My plan is to start swimming and doing fartleks. Hopefully I get in one of each before Sunday. I need some inspiration though.
I want to start working out in the AM cause that is when I have time right now. It's just weird for me to workout in the morning. I love leaving a 9-5 and getting a workout in before a big dinner. My plan is to start swimming and doing fartleks. Hopefully I get in one of each before Sunday. I need some inspiration though.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Bar Run: 01/29/10
My first exercise in 3 months was Ironside's second annual bar run this past weekend. 10ish miles, 10 bars, about 30 dudes. It wasn't as insane as last year, well it wasn't for me. Last year I got there around bar 4 and started doubling up on shots so I had about 10-12 drinks in about 3 or 4 hours. Trouble. I ended up putting a newly engaged friends engagement ring up my nose. I took it easier this time as you can see by the summary. Not sure what the times were.
bar 1: Ironside Grill
#1 soco and lime
#2 car bomb
chicken wings
ran
bar 2:
Dirty Milly's
#3 shot of rum
ran
bar 3:
Alibi
#4 IPA
ran
bar 4:
Delux Cafe
#5 pineapple bomb
#6 jack and coke
quesadillas
ran
bar 5:
Bleacher Bar
#7 red headed slut
ran
bar 6:
TC's
#8 soco and lime
ran
bar 7:
The Paradise
#9 car bomb
ran
bar 8:
White Horse Tavern
#10 some shot
bought indian food
walk/run
bar 9:
Bus Stop
#11 shot of gin
#12 beer, beer and a half
ate indian food
rolled a huge spool/ran
bar 10:
#13, #14 shared 2 scorpion bowls
walked
colin's:
#15, #16 more beer
Bar
1 Ironside
2 Dirty Millies 0.8
3 Liberty Hotel 0.8
4 Delux Café 1.3
5 TC's Lounge 0.9
6 Bleacher Bar 0.6
7 The Paradise 1.3
8 White Horse Tavern 0.6
9 Bus Stop Café 0.9
10 Tommy Doyles 0.9
11 Colin/Seth 1.3
bar 1: Ironside Grill
#1 soco and lime
#2 car bomb
chicken wings
ran
bar 2:
Dirty Milly's
#3 shot of rum
ran
bar 3:
Alibi
#4 IPA
ran
bar 4:
Delux Cafe
#5 pineapple bomb
#6 jack and coke
quesadillas
ran
bar 5:
Bleacher Bar
#7 red headed slut
ran
bar 6:
TC's
#8 soco and lime
ran
bar 7:
The Paradise
#9 car bomb
ran
bar 8:
White Horse Tavern
#10 some shot
bought indian food
walk/run
bar 9:
Bus Stop
#11 shot of gin
#12 beer, beer and a half
ate indian food
rolled a huge spool/ran
bar 10:
#13, #14 shared 2 scorpion bowls
walked
colin's:
#15, #16 more beer
Bar
1 Ironside
2 Dirty Millies 0.8
3 Liberty Hotel 0.8
4 Delux Café 1.3
5 TC's Lounge 0.9
6 Bleacher Bar 0.6
7 The Paradise 1.3
8 White Horse Tavern 0.6
9 Bus Stop Café 0.9
10 Tommy Doyles 0.9
11 Colin/Seth 1.3
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