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2025 Training Log Part 14

On the stereo today- Charlie Parker. Oh man. Oh man. I am hungover. I don’t drink to excess, and I can count on the fingers of one hand the amount of times I’ve had a hangover in the last decade, but I think this one finally moves it onto the other hand. Met an old … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 13

On the stereo today- REM- Monster. Underrated in my humble opinion. Bang and Blame is a great tune. I trained actual Jiu Jitsu for the first time in 7 or 8 weeks last week. Actual, real Jiu Jitsu. I was ecstatic. Monday First I did some strength work in the morning (BFRs on) Monday night, … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 12

On the stereo today- Podcast editing so my own voice is my background. Very annoying. I WILL TRAIN JIU JITSU THIS WEEK! The day I have been waiting for this past 6 weeks is almost here! Monday (BFRs on) Tuesday Lower body work. Wednesday 3km run. Thursday Back and Biceps! Friday Massage work with Graham. … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 11

On the stereo today- Led Zeppelin IV Monday Regular (sort of) training. 3km run All pressing motions are aggravating my injury, so I’ve to figure out upper body training each day depending on how I feel. Today’s main movement was the incline cable front raise. Of course it was. Off you go to Google it … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 10

On the stereo today- Ágaetis byrjun- Sigur Rós A short update on my injury first. I’m making really good progress and I got the all clear to start some relatively normal gym work this week. I’m able to coach injury and pain free which is obviously very important to me, and normal service is resuming. … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 9

On the stereo today- Either/Or- Elliott Smith I can’t wait to get back on the mats and start training again. but it might be another few weeks off yet. I’ll know more later when I go to the physio. Fingers crossed. In the meantime, I can work my legs, and I can put some more … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 8

On the stereo today- Complete shuffle. Could not think of an album that matched my mood. No training last week. I took a holiday and travelled to Edinburgh, which, let me tell you, is pretty hilly, so it really should count as training. Great spot though. I also went to London for the IBJJF event … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 7

On the stereo today- LCD Soundsystem, American Dream Not a lot happening last week as I’m managing an injury. A flare up of an old surgery as it happens. Those of you who read last week’s entry will note that I was blaming myself for being an idiot and going too hard for a laugh … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 5 and 6

On the stereo today- Soundgarden, Down on the Upside Okay, 2 week’s worth of logs in one, because I missed last week’s. I’ll explain in a minute why. So here’s week 5. Monday Upper Body Strength Work Evening Jiu Jitsu- 6×5 rounds Wednesday Morning lower body strength work. Well, when I say strength work I … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 4

On the stereo today- Metallica- And Justice For All I don’t know sometimes if I even like Metallica. I think I owe it to my younger self to keep listening. Some good sessions in last week. Pretty happy. Monday Good training, plenty of bodies. Nice rounds. I think about 8×5. Tuesday Hit the gym in … Continue reading