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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

2025 Training Log Part 20

On the stereo today- Marlena Shaw Good training week last week, even if I’m exhausted with work. When I feel this way I usually reduce the training load correspondingly, but I’m just enjoying rolling too much right now to do that. So I’ve had a good week, but I’m bolloxed. Monday Run 3k. Last run … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 19

On the stereo today- Royskopp I haven’t been very diligent about updating this blog the past few weeks. I’ve recorded the sessions just fin but haven’t had as much time each Monday to put any time into it. I’ve got 20 minutes now, so I’ll get a bit nittier and grittier today. Monday Run 3k. … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 18

On the stereo today- PJ Harvey- To Bring You My Love Last week was decent without being spectacular. Monday Run 3k Quick couple of rounds. Tuesday Run 3k Lower Body Day Wednesday Run- 3k 5 rounds, fairly light and enjoyable. Thursday Run 3k Friday Pump Club Saturday Good training for 90 minutes. Tough for a … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 17

On the stereo today- A mix. Right now, Euro Zero Zero- Massive Attack. One of my favourite authors is Kurt Vonnegut, and he tells this story about his (real life) uncle in one of his books, who, when the sun was shining and he was with his family and nothing was bothering him, he’d say … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 16

On the stereo today- Nothing! Everyone is at home for the Easter so I don’t get to pick my music. So I had an enforced break the week before last, and then it wasn’t exactly straight back in the saddle as I had to wait until Wednesday to be sure. This was unfortunate because it … Continue reading

2025 Training Log Part 15

On the stereo today- Temple of the Dog. Last week I had to have a small medical procedure. So here’s my training log. Monday I did nothing. Tuesday I did nothing. Wednesday I did nothing. Thursday I did nothing. Friday I did nothing. Saturday I did nothing. Training Thoughts of the Week I thought about … Continue reading

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