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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
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
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
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
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
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
On the stereo today- Mercury Rev: Deserter’s Songs I struggled to get sessions in last week, but I did okay. Bang average. I am going to the London Open at the end of next month, so I’m hoping I won’t have as many little upsets in the coming week. Let’s see. Monday No sparring partners … Continue reading
On the stereo today- Mozart’s Requiems, would you believe. It’s that kind of morning. I’ve been getting back in the swing of things the last week as much as possible. Monday I felt ill. I won’t go into it here, but about 2 rounds in, I decided it was in mine and my training partners … Continue reading
On the stereo today, a mish mash. The Pixies, New Order, Divine Comedy… Oh The Divine Comedy! That reminds me. That’s Neil Hannon, who most famously to Irish people wrote the Father Ted theme, and My Lovely Horse from the Eurovision episode. Anyway, he wrote all the music for Wonka. That’s what I wanted to … Continue reading
Today on the stereo- Owen Pallet. To say I’m in a chilled winter mood is understating it. Yesterday I ran my last event of the year. It was an easy one, the easiest of the year in fact, with about 300 competitors, versus into the thousands for some events during the year. It’s not hard … Continue reading
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