Wednesday, March 04, 2026

155 x 1 x 5 160 x 1 x 7, 18 kg swings 6 x 8/8,band pushdowns 5 x 18

 This went great. New fastlift 360s in khaki and all new 2POOD velcro belt. Both worked great. I knew the shoes would be the same but I've never used a soft belt like this but its perfect. Can really micro adjust to the tightness I want that day- in millimeters and not fight the thick leather and prongs with limited settings

Very pleased
Elbow was fine but it was swinging under the bar to unrack a bit weirdly. I took a index on the edge of smooth grip perhaps a bit wider.All good though






169.4

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

155 x 1 x 5 160 x 1 x 7, 18 kg swings 6 x 8/8,band pushdowns 5 x 18

 This went great. New fastlift 360s in khaki and all new 2POOD velcro belt. Both worked great. I knew the shoes would be the same but I'...