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On the stereo today- Charles Bradley Monday Jiu Jitsu- I got some rounds in, but only about 40 minutes worth. Not much to write home about. Tuesday Gym work. I’m off the training wagon for a while, so I’m going to run 4 weeks of muscle building and see how I go. Muscle is armour … Continue reading
On the stereo today- The Stone Roses. RIP Mani. I feel a bit silly filling this log in this week, as I was sick a lot of the past 10 days. I’ve had some sort of throat thing for weeks that just wouldn’t go, and eventually it put me down. I still managed to get … Continue reading
On the stereo today- Afghan Whigs I took, or tried to take, last week off training completely. I injured my hip in the Euros and in general, I needed a break to heal and relax a bit. What a terrible idea! I finished the week stiff and tight and sore. Never take time off! Wednesday … Continue reading
On the stereo today- Random playlist. Sorry to disappoint. So it was Rome at last. I lost first round on points. Had a couple of good moments, but had to take a risk before the end and got my back taken. The guy was good. But in review, I enjoyed the training for this event … Continue reading
On the stereo today- Mulatu Astatke. Ethiopian Jazz, if you must know. A lot more Gi than NoGi last week, the way the sessions went. Still, a good week of training. Monday Mixed Conditioning Work Evening Jiu Jitsu- 45 minutes of 3min rounds with 30s rest. Focusing on pace. Tough evening. Tuesday Nothing. Wednesday Evening … Continue reading
On the stereo today- A bit of 60s and 70s. The Doors, Creedance and Led Zep I’m about 2 weeks out from the flight, and I’m ready to fight now. I’m at that point where it’s annoying to train now. I just want to be there in Rome. It almost feels at this stage like … Continue reading
On the stereo today- Massive Attack This is the first update in 3 weeks. This is because I was running the Shamrock Cup and the Ireland BJJ Invitational. I read this thing about Greta Gerwig, the director of Barbie. She would wear a boiler suit to work every day while directing. Why? Loads of pockets, … Continue reading
On the stereo today- Time Out- The Dave Brubeck Quartet How did these groups come about? Hi, I’m Dave Brubeck, and I’m looking for 3 other guys to play in obscure time signatures. Apply by post. Monday Did not train. Went to, and then got caught up in something. Frustrating. Tuesday Morning Strength work. I … Continue reading
On the stereo today- Disintegration- The Cure Best album of the 80s? Change my mind kids! Last week was a busy week as I changed up my training ever so slightly. Had a bit of a back strain that kept me from doing too much, but the conservative approach is something I’m mastering. Monday Busy … Continue reading
On the stereo today- anything and everything. After feeling a bit ill the week before, this was a welcome return to normal. Monday A highly busy work day meant that I didn’t train at all. My quote is “never skip a Monday”, but I seem to be skipping a few Mondays. Tuesday Gym work in … Continue reading
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