Who’s on top?

What a week.

(and yes, I’m sort of past the ‘Jordan is a fucking retard’ stage of thinking and fully back on board with the ‘Jordan is a genius’ mentality. Kind of)

So I guess I’ve already talked about my lack of running. My last run was Sunday Aug 8 (10K) and I’ve been hobbling ever since. It sucks. On lots of levels.

First off it sucks because we were trying to do a half-marathon this month and we’re now putting it off until next month. That fucks me off something chronic.

Secondly it sucks because I’ve gotten quite into my running, and I felt like I was starting to achieve something. I know I can do 15-20Km now. I just have to push myself to get up to the next level.

The plus side of all of this:

• I get it. I’m 32. That’s not going to stop me, but it is going to make me pay more attention to my body and stop pretending I’m 18 years old. Just because I still act like I’m 12 doesn’t mean I’m that flexible anymore. And I need to stretch.
• I haven’t stopped training. I’ve adjusted. The drive is still there. Can’t run? Fine. I’ll do weights. I’ll swim. Can’t play squash? Well, actually, that just sucks.
• I’ve done a lot of weights the last few weeks and it’s starting to really pay off. I feel strong. I feel confident I can push myself up another level.
• I’ve found a great physio that I’m happy with. (Edinburgh Physiotherapy Centre)
• I’ve decided to train for a Triathalon next year. Fuck it. Why not? It’s a nice goal to make for next year, and it’s easier than the South Pole, right?

So it’s been a week. I managed quite a bit of good training. And a visit to the physio for some pain (dear god that can hurt). I’ve also turned my hand to swimming (triathalon eh?) and I’ve found another skill I need to master. I’m not bad. I’m just not good. And I want to be good. I want to win.

So this week in training I’ve learned a lot. All of it useful. Some of it painful. All of it working towards the South Pole. All of it.

My week:

Monday & Tuesday
Weights! Hurrah!

Sets:5
Reps: 10
Weight: 2 X 6KG Dumbells

Side Lats
10 X Ab Crunches
Curls
10 X Ab Crunches
Tricep Push
10 X Ab Crunches
Bent-Over Rolls
10 X Ab Crunches
Calf Raise
10 X Ab Crunches
Shoulder Press
10 X Ab Crunches
Front Raisers
10 X Ab Crunches
Hammer Curls
10 X Ab Crunches
Tricep Raise
10 X Ab Crunches
Side Bends
10 X Ab Crunches

On the second set I do press-ups instead of abs. That fucking hurts. Then I do a smaller set with heavier weights:

Section 2:

4 X 10 Reps
Weight: 11KG

Curls
Shoulder Press
Bent Over Rolls

Wednesday
Swimming! Who knew swimming was such a tough CV workout? Jesus. But it’s a process. I’m going to try to go 3 times a week as a non-impact way of working out.

On Wednesday I did 16 Laps. I was fine. I need to do more and I need to improve my technique and stamina.

Thursday (that’s tonight, right?)
Weights again.

Sets:5
Reps: 10
Weight: 2 X 6KG Dumbells

Side Lats
10 X Ab Crunches
Curls
10 X Ab Crunches
Tricep Push
10 X Ab Crunches
Bent-Over Rolls
10 X Ab Crunches
Calf Raise
10 X Ab Crunches
Shoulder Press
10 X Ab Crunches
Front Raisers
10 X Ab Crunches
Hammer Curls
10 X Ab Crunches
Tricep Raise
10 X Ab Crunches
Side Bends
10 X Ab Crunches

On the second set I did press-ups instead of abs. (once again, ouch)

I’m planning on swiming tomorrow and doing a small run on Saturday adhering to exactly what my physio has said. That will make my sister happy with me.

Sunday I’m planning on swimming in the ocean. Why? What the hell else do I have to do? I can’t play squash.

So yeah. That’s my week in training.

- j

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