Monday, March 02, 2026

175,185,195 x 1(!) 170 x 1 x 4, 32 lb wt pushups 5x5, 20 lb db hammers 4 x 8

 Almost didnt get here to even start. Yesterday afternoon my left elbow started lighting up at any motion at all and  I remember this from the last time it went "out" and it was a   WRIST alignment that re aliged everything

It didnt seem to help as much as last time but I put a lot of SMR into it

Sleep was rough.Got 6 hours but it took a lot  to find ANY elbow position that didnt irritate  it, But I did and it was  much better once I got up and moved around

Still had no idea how it would feel for the press

But it was fine! A LITTLE tender but no real load and it got better as I warmed up

A bit distracting as I added weight as I expected it to hurt too but still 195 was strong!





167.8 at 4 am
12.5

Sunday, March 01, 2026

Birthday Ruck! 35 lbs 5 miles in 1:15:34 15:06 pace!

 So close but everything was a big tired second half of ruck from the heavy swings and not enough crbs it seems.  But plenty good enough!



167.8!

Saturday, February 28, 2026

48 kg swings 20 x 5 24 min, 48 kg belt squats 4 x 10, pullaparts 3 x 30

 Pretty solid,first time using the new/old foot print set up with this bell, height  power and balance were good and overall time much  better too ( 5 min faster)

used the same footprint setup for squats and this makes ALL the difference. Non lockouts just TORCH the legs!

168.8
11.7 b

Thursday, February 26, 2026

35 lb ruck 2.31 miles 15:18 ave

 had to squeeze it in

splits

1st mile 15:25

2nd 15:11

last par 15:00

felt strong I think I would  have gone 15:10 or less for three but it was fine

DMV new DL appointment

Monday, February 23, 2026

165,175,185,190, 170 x 1 x 5, wt pushups 54 x 4 x5,hammers 4x 8 20s, band rear delt 4 x15

 This went well. Missed the first attempt 185 out in front then nailed it on second but just got 7/8 with 190 but still feeling this technique out day by day

used the same soft knee setup as I am doing on my swings which felt good. got a little knee kick in there too which I dont mind

Did rush the setup/press start a bit, will work on that

the 170s downsets felt strong tho








169.8 at noon

Sunday, February 22, 2026

35 lb ruck 5 miles in 1:15:03 15:00 ave pace!

 Third best time ever!

Slept great with a pr 1:12 min deep sleep and 6:46 overall time

Not sore, backgood and mentally ready

Cool and crisp

started off good with  15:45 first mile then neg splits

had to shuffle a few times the last mile to make SURE I got the time

Last five mile ruck at age 68. Next sunday I will be 69



168.8

13.5

Saturday, February 21, 2026

44 kg swings 20 x 5 in 24 min, 44 kg belt squats 4 x10, press 65- 95 x 1, pullaparts 3 x 30 angles

  This went better than expected. yesterday my elbow( left) was out ( I assume from floor pushups- again) then woke up with a tight back from tight abs. Too much new stuff and bigger volume overall is saying NO.

Have to go back to whats shown to work and figure out the technique and load.

One thing that IS  working is the new/old footprint set up on the swings AND the belt squats. HUGE difference for the squats, 10s were easy again. Not quite as deep but a much better groove. kinda a non lockout style

168.4


175,185,195 x 1(!) 170 x 1 x 4, 32 lb wt pushups 5x5, 20 lb db hammers 4 x 8

 Almost didnt get here to even start. Yesterday afternoon my left elbow started lighting up at any motion at all and  I remember this from t...