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My Leaderboard Attempt

This is something I was asked to write about. It seems more suited to here than on the Kyuzo blog. It’s slightly personal, I suppose. I did a project in lockdown (remember that?). I decided I wanted to be on the Concept 2 Indoor Rowing leaderboard. I hadn’t submitted a log on C2, so I … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 29

On the stereo today- A Mellow Playlist I put together. Damon Albarn, Led Zep’s Rain Song, Daysleeper by REM, One Hundred Days by Mark Lanegan. Fits my mood this morning. Last week, I was in Venice for a few days, so I didn’t update this log. So this is the week prior plus the last … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 28

On the stereo today- Rumours- Fleetwood Mac. My mate always said “best album of all time” about this one. To which I replied “Pet Sounds!”, and then, “Fleetwood Mac is your Da’s music”. But now I’m a full on Dad, I really appreciate this might be among the best ever. I had a good week … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 27

On the stereo today- Arctic Monkeys- AM I’m actually in the headphones here as the kids summer camps are in full swing for the third and final week. A decent week’s training as I’ve upped it slightly in NoGi. No time for any gym work as I spent some work time on a project. I’m … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 26

On the stereo today- Grand Prix- Teenage Fanclub Busy weeks at the gym as we prepare to launch a new venture, run summer camps, and start some gym renovations. Not a lot of time for training last week, but that will clear up in the next while, and I’m signed up for the European NoGi … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 25

On the stereo today- Training Music! I’m writing this in the gym. Nathan is currently working the teenagers on the mat at our MMA summer camp. Monday Back into training after my holiday. Apart from some light swimming and a few times in the hotel gym, I relaxed and took some time to eat, drink, … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 24

On the stereo today- Everything Must Go- Manic Street Preachers I actually lost my original vinyl copy of this album when I broke up with an old girlfriend. Massive regret. Monday A bit of a mixed bag of a week started with a mixed bag of a day. Gym work first- Monday night rolls were … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 23

On the stereo today- The Sneaker Pimps. A week of bits and pieces. Monday Never skip Mondays! Unless it’s a Bank Holiday. Then Tuesday becomes Monday. Did nothing. Tuesday Never skip Tuesdays! Except I did. Work was hectic. Wednesday Never skip Wednesdays if you’ve already skipped Monday and Tuesday! Upper Body in the weight room- … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 22

On the stereo today- Nothing for once. I’m listening to the rain rattle my roof. A good week on the mats, and a quiet one in the weight room. Monday Felt a bit fatigued after running the irish open all weekend but I went to the gym in any case. And then 20 minutes sauna … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 21

On the stereo today- Metallica- And Justice For All Well I trained last week, but I really spent most the week in a state of agitation about running the Irish Open. Everything else I just squeezed in. That being said, not half bad. Monday 3k run. Ow, my hips hate me for this. I have … Continue reading