The Never-Too-Late Tattoo Parlor

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Thanks Busy. I was really happy with the run. I haven’t run that far since I started having trouble with my hips in March or so. Rehab stuff is paying off for me.

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No training today. Pullups and MP tomorrow. Hopefully, a run too. But, I’ll have to get up early to do it. My kids’ schedules have just gotten even more complicated with the start of football. Seriously, I love football, but football people are crazy. The time commitment is obscene. Last night I laid awake in a panic state–I don’t see how we can do it. With my daughter going one way with swimming and gymnastics… I work an hour from home. My husband’s job is demanding. And as it stands, I can’t figure out how I’m going to be able to make it to my Wed gymnastics class. That’s unbearable for me because it’s taken me months to get to the point where I can do some shit without hurting myself.

I feel selfish.

On an unrelated note, I think my body is actually starting to crave protein. Today, standing in front of my carb invested pantry, I had the feeling of wanting to gnaw on my own arm. I feel beastly. I settled on a can of tuna–not really what I wanted–but my arm is safe for now.

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awesome! the more protein i eat the more my body seems to say ‘it is protein time!!’ too. need my protein shake before work or i’m about ready to gnaw my arm off, too.

would it be possible to do some shared commuting with other parents for the kids activities? take turns or something in transporting both kids??

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mmmm… protein. just devoured 75g worth in ribs. lol

my Dad told me I have two legs and can walk to practice. granted, not sure what kind of environment the surrounding neighborhood is for you, but an option. tell them it’s a warm up.

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Glad the run went well! I’m very frustrated at not being able to run, it’s driving me nuts.

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Alexus: The kids are going in two different directions right now. I know that carpooling for Ella’s stuff–swimming and gymnastics–is out. I’m hoping we will be able to work out a carpool arrangement with football…

Koub: Walking is not an option. Hello suburban sprawl. And they are only 8 and 9.

Cal: I hear you. Not being able to run is not good for my soul. Hopefully, swimming will offer some solace while you wait for that foot to get fixed.

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Training 5-5-5 MP & Pullups

MP
Bar x10
55x5
60x5
70x6 (+1 rep pr)
Bar x20

Pullups 6x10. I’m starting to over think these and I am struggling a bit with form. For purposes of hitting 25, I’m trying to shorten my range of motion by not pulling to my chest and not hyper extending my elbows at the bottom, but when I do that, I get too far away from the bar and pick up a swing. To try to combat the swing, I tried to keep my legs behind me today–this worked initially, but after a few reps I still picked up a swing.

I know it is just a fucking pullup! But seriously, I have no consistency now in how I’m pulling and I hate it.

HLR 25 kipping; 20 dead hang

Tkes, balance stuff, hip rehap

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Edited to Add: 5 am 5 mile run. Felt good.

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I want to do pullups like this guy.

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Heh, what you can’t see is the trampoline just out of shot.

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Cal: I know he just bounces up and down. So, fucking beautifully explosive!

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3-3-3 Squats

6 am fasted! But not really–because I stuffed my face yesterday–as is per usual after pullups. Clean eats today.

Squatting first thing in the am is tough, but I’m not likely to do it when I get back home later today. After 8 pm, I’m done. I’m that old.

Squats
barx25–woke me up.
65x5
95x5
100x3
115x3
125x14 really wanted 15, but there is only so much ugliness the early morning hours will bear. Another day. I think I’m going to play a game and Race to see if I can squat my BW (high end range) 125x25 before I can do 25 pullups… sounds fun. weakest lift V. strongest. Right now, I can do more pullups at least 17, but I think squats should be easier to improve upon…?

Superset:

GMs
bar x25
65x10
85x10x3

Front squats
barx10
65x5x3 Still getting the hang of these. I decided not to 5-3-1 them yet.

Tkes, balance stuff, hip rehab.

unload dishwasher, make breakfast, move laundry.

In 20 minutes, my work day begins.

Edited to add: Oh yeah. Look. No BBB. It’s not going to happen for me this cycle. Quitter!

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I wanna do pullups like this!

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I just wanna do 1 pull up!

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Theres a guy at my gym that does some freaky shit like that. Makes everyone stop and watch…

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That’s seriously impressive. I’m like Betty - I just want to be able to do a chin. I could do 5 at one point, but I let my arse get too fat.

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that sucks Nadia. I grew up in a town of about 2500 people. everyone knew everyone, and a 5 mile walk was nothing to get to school, or anything in that town. i dont know what I would do if I couldn’t trust my kid to walk anywhere in his/her hometown. one of those “scratch your head” moments.

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Just catching up a bit here.

  1. Sexy back and butt! You are one fine looking chick.

  2. 10 miles! Yeah! Someday this too will be mine.

  3. Somehow, some way you will figure out how the kids will get to where they need to go and how mama can stay happy. If mama ain’t happy, ain’t no-one happy.

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awesome on the bench and squat pr’s;)
picture from the back looks nomalicious…

and looks like Kimba and I are both doing catch up homework in the logs tonight ;

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Dasher: I love that video thanks for posting it in my log! I’ve often written about how I’m in search of a feeling with respect to my training, and after watching that video I think that the feeling that I’m after is the feeling of “playing”–and being able to move my body effortless and joyfully. So, cool.

Mim: You’ll get it!

Cal: BW mattering drives my love hate relationship with pullups. I hear you.

Koub: It’s a different world. And I’m kind of over protective. The good news is that after this week, Henry’s practices will be at our elementary school, which is very close to our home. We really needed that break. I swear kids activities are organized as if every family has a stay at home parent.

Thanks kimba. I’m so glad you’re running is going well. And 10 miles! You are hooked. I thought when you started you were looking to keep the distance down. Of course, I heartily approve!

Thanks frenchie: Good to have you back logging. This forum misses your energy when you are off living the life of an artist! I enjoyed looking at your pics, but I love reading about your prs.

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Training 3-3-3 Bench

Part of my reason for skipping my deload last week was because the kids weren’t around and I had energy and time to spare. Now, they’re home, we’re busy, and I’m feeling tired.

bench
barx10
80x3
90x3
100x6 I really wanted a rep pr here, but I didn’t have it in me. It’s too bad because I last did 100x6 in March.
70x24-- I thought about going for that 25th rep but every tiny muscle in my body was screaming at me to stop. SInce I’m not doing BBB this cycle and because my maxes are set as high as they have ever been, I’m going to do a high rep drop set for fun.

row
bar x10
95x5x2
95x8x2
70x20

Pullups: 7 sets of 2

What I really want to do today is run. But, I didn’t get up this morning… Hopefully, I can still get my ass out this evening.

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Equalling a PR is nothing to sneeze at. You’ll get it sooner rather than later.

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most moms are protective. it’s in their blood. i use to coach pee wee football back in college, when I had time. if a kid was having issues getting to practice, or a game, i would go get him. parents really liked that. lol. just the love I had for the game, and knowing how hard it is on parents.

training is looking solid. like Cal stated, not that big of a deal. you will break through it.

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[quote]Nadia Comeandeat wrote:
I really wanted a rep pr here, but I didn’t have it in me. It’s too bad because I last did 100x6 in March.
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It’s hard (mentally) when you start bumping up against your maxes. Because then you have to be way more creative to blast through your plateaus. Things like fixing little tweaks can make all the difference.

Quite honestly, I think you’ve never set your maxes high enough and, hence, experience the constant rep PRs. But I know you love to rep and that’s all well and good. When you get serious about doing a PLing meet (and you should because you are that good or have the potential to be that good), you’re not going to want to train so submaximally and you will experience plateaus a lot more often.

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Thanks Cal and Koub!

Snap: Thanks so much for your continued encouragment. I intend to give powerlifting a shot. I’ll try a meet next year for sure…
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3-3-3 DLS

bar x25
135x10
155x3
185x3
205x14 (+4 rep pr) really wanted 15, but I threw up a little bit in my mouth. I was at a swim meet all day, and what I did all day was EAT. I actually think being that stuffed helped me keep my belly tight against the belt or something like that…because this was just the start of a good day.

225x3 I’ve been too conservative in my Max effort dl attempts…pulling only singles to warm up…thinking I’ll use less energy. But, the reality is that I’ve had the most success working up to my heavy singles, by pulling heavy for reps.

255x3 (+2 rep pr)
275x1 (10lb pr)!

A little less than a year ago–my max was 225.