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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."
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
170 x 1 x 13, 20 kg swings 20 x 5 15 min, hindu squats 3 x 10
Monday, May 18, 2026
175, 185 , 195 x 1 170 x 1 x 13, hindu squats 5 x 10
This went perfectly. Could have taken 200 or even 195 again but the 195 was so solid I wanted to leave on it. Close stance setup works, Full torso swing under works .All good
Sunday, May 17, 2026
35 lb 5 mile ruck 1:13:23 ( 2nd fastest) 14:40 ave pace
This was a great time and place considering how low energy I felt.Good sleep but legs were slow to wake up Definitely changing squat work to Mondays as the ruck is more important
But super happy I could maintain this pace in this state. Thought I had a shot at 14:37 pace too. It was close
166.6
12.1
32 kg swings 40 x 5 in 45 min. goblet squat 20 kg x 3 x 5 sets, bw lunges 5x5/5
Strong day despite not feeling strong. Better than the other way around
Going to swith squat work onto mondays after presses. it affects rucking too much
166.8
Thursday, May 14, 2026
35 lb 3 mile ruck 44:32 ( 3rd best) 14:50 ave pace
This was decent considering only 5 1/2 hours sleep and time crunch but it just made me push harder and it worked out
12.2
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
170 x 1 x 12, 20 kg swings 20 x 5 in 15 min band rear delt 4 x 12
Really strong consistent workout. Hit on all cylinders. actually brought my set up foot placement in a little and it seemed more stable throughout
see if it holds
Monday, May 11, 2026
185 x 1, 195 x 1, 170 x 1 x 15, reverse band curls and pushdowns
This went great. Lifted my gaze spot up about a foot and focused on unracking with the chest up which helped keep my elbows up and angled back and everything went smoothly
Rushed the setup for the 195 so knees were too soft and I lost balance at the top but bar speed was excellent
Wanted to stress test the weight to see if I've just been weak the last two weeks or tired from Mondays workout and then wed volume and THEN taking the weight
It was the volume
Sunday, May 10, 2026
35lb ruck 5 mile PR 1:13:12 14:38 ave pace!
Actually shocked I broke this PR by so much. Legs didnt feel perfect but obviously loose enough
166.8
170 x 1 x 13, 20 kg swings 20 x 5 15 min, hindu squats 3 x 10
This was hard.. barely 5 hours sleep and dog and kid stress but decent HRV! and deep sleep so I got to it Not feeling strong but the groove ...
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