It turns out that I’m really bad at logging. I’ve let lifting fall by the wayside a little bit – still training, but I am not following much of a program besides doing some WALRUS-style stuff a few times per week and the big lifts once per week or so.
I’ve had simply too much to do. I’m trying to defend my dissertation early next year, so work has taken over a lot of my life right now.
Not to mention catching the cycling bug – hard. Last week I went on my first (supported) bike trip and cycled 400 km in four days! It was so much fun. I also got a fancy, like-new road bike several weeks ago for a great price. So, I’m investing a lot into this new hobby. I already want to go on another bike trip.
Dunno how I feel about lifting. Thanks to the WALRUS stuff, I’ve been feeling more confident on pull-ups and push-ups. Kinda inspired to pursue more calisthenics-style training but don’t have much bandwidth to figure out which program would suit me. I’m also interested in getting into rucking but don’t have the means at the moment.
I never expected to give up logging or adore bikes, but here I am. Shifting interests I guess. But I think what I’m doing now is sort of helping me cope with being a sixth-year PhD student and various personal things.
Even more good news is that my iron levels have made great strides! My hair has grown back a lot, and I feel like a very different person since a year ago.
Anyway, I felt like writing this update because I do miss posting here. I don’t know when I’ll post consistently again, but I want to visit more often to check up on others’ logs.