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"And in those simple beautiful movements I remembered what was really important in training; that consistency trumps intensity; all the time. That intensity is born from consistency. That one cannot force it, one has to lay in wait for it, patiently, instinctively, calmly and be ready to grab it when Grace lays it down in front of you."
Friday, August 21, 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
CB arm casts 20 lbs 6 x 6/6 20 kg swings 20 x 5 ( fast pace) , band pushdowns 5 x 12
No video as these are just boring. Going to try weighted pushups next week for the main course on Wed and if they dont work go back to light presses.Need something to force me to focus
164.3
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
165 x 1 x 10, floor pushups 25 x 3 ring tricep ext bw,
This actually went well. Slept ok, no sciatica thank G-d but very nervous
the squat technique standing on yoga blocks from Gabby Venus really seems to instanly unwind the back and balance the hips
This all pushing workout makes sense now. Pushups felt strong and really glad I put them back in
My new wobble board arrives today
164.6
Sunday, August 16, 2026
35 lb five mile ruck 1:15:14,15:02 ave pace
First time back in 15 min mile category in awhile. Despite not great sleep once I got going I thought I would register better numbers but no go.
Still its more than fine when a bad day is just 15 min miles
163.4
the sciatic pain and not being able to fully relax really revs the engine
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Chin Press 155 x 1 x 7, 20 kg max vo 2 swings 15 x 5, floor pushups 3 x 15
Thought this might actually help and I think it did but wont know for sure til tomorrow ( or late tonight) Sciatica was back a bit at 1 am but not bad just general tightness. Enough that I couldnt just lie there and relax
Started McKenzie extensions and elevated split squat stretches and some broomstick lay back press positions that seemed to make a difference
It seems I just did too much total volume and broke down but dont think it was the press that did it
These felt easy and just made really sure to lock knees before starting
164.4 bw
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