Hmm…well I quite think my ass is big enough to fit in two saddles!
Jack of all trades…master of all trades. Giddy-up!
Brute: Bench isn’t so bad. I think of it as an easy day. That probably means that I’m doing it wrong, but you’re laying down for fuck’s sake. How challenging of an exercise can it really be? I want to be like you with your “go, go bulgarians.” You have encouraged me to do those before. And I still don’t train them consistently. I don’t have an excuse. I’m going to do them. Thursday= squat day= single leg work. I’m on a mission.
Cal: As always, your posts kill me. I love your way with words. I’ve heard that too much running is not conducive to strength. Jim Wendler says, “you cannot serve two masters.” Personally, I like your one ass quote better. So far, I haven’t had to choose. I’ve been able to get stronger while still running as much as I want. Perhaps that will come to an end for me. However, generally, I think that the running is advantageous. I think that if you are not an elite athlete, there is little reason to specialize. In addition, I’m pretty adapted to the running, so it’s not much of a stressor. I think it helps me with recovery, and I think my level of conditioning allows me to train harder in the gym. My heart is strong.
Hallowed: I’m trying to learn to pull sumo for the very reasons you suggest. But I am struggling with the form. It’s so easy to cheat. I’m going to keep working on it though.
Kimba: You’re right about me. I like to spread my ass around. My goals are diverse, but there is not one thing I really want to give up on. Why can’t I have it all? I think I can have it all. A body that can run far and fast and jump and pick up heavy things…I mean that’s what bodies are made to do.
Masch: Maybe not a master, but I’m ok with that.
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So I benched and rowed and did some prehab Y, T, L, W stuff, and some face pulls and band pull aparts. There’s not much else to say about this workout.
I was going to take a dance class today. I found a studio that only teaches adults. But then I chickened out. Next week.
Instead, I went out and bought a very nice leather journal that I’m going to use as my new log. I’m going to close the tattoo parlor until the new year. From now until the end of the year, I’ve given myself permission to train without inhibition–like an asshole more or less.
SO, I will end this log (for now) with this quote that I like very much, that I saw in my friend Harry’s log, and that is now written on the first page of my new log:
“When it comes time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.”
Chief Aupumut, Mohican 1725.
What is your dance History/Background?
I’ve taken some bellydancing MAN that shit is HARD HARD HARD just getting your body into the right position to begin its like Ballet. Velly Difficult!
will you start a new log on here too so we can follow along? i’d be sad to not get to read about your training anymore.
do you have access to a trap bar? i find them very friendly on the lower back…
Nads-
I had to tell you that I made my triumphant return (ha!) to gymnastics tonight, and honestly can say that never would have happened if it weren’t for you.
Enjoy your two months of ass-hattery. I’ll look forward to seeing you back in 2012.
love that quote
I hope the best for you! if you gotta clear your head and log old school, go for it!
…and if you return maybe I’ll have some pullups to make you proud–> OH! And Harry told me you’re incredible 
I hope you’ll keep posting the gymnastics vids even if you are not logging - I find them both useful and inspiring. Enjoy December - hope to see you back in January.
Aw, I haven’t been over here in awhile and now you’re taking a break from the log. Dammit! Oh, and DO NOT chicken out on the dance class. We can compare notes. My next log might have to be “Ballet and Barbells” LOL! Take care, Nadia. We’ll look forward to seeing you come back.
Meanwhile, I know where to come to watch some inspiring pullup video.
Interesting.
I have wondered what it would be like to not publicly log trainings. For me, I came to the conclusion that if I did that, I would pussy out more.
So, I’ll be interested in your private log experiment.
I hope you’ll still be around otherwise.
best of luck on your mutliple paths Nadia.
will miss reading up on the log. you have fun, and keep busting ass. hope to see you over in mine from time to time to catch up.
Good luck Nadia!! Looking forward to seeing what the time off brings. Have fun!
Just wanted to let you know I received your donation.
Hope your crazy experimenting is looking good
cheers
Frenchie
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Thanks so much for posting about Harry. I’m working towards chin-up goals now, woo hoo!!
Happy Turkey Day Nadia!! Missing ya!
Hallowed: I got a little dance training along with the gymnastics. It was there I learned that I am not graceful–scarred by the shrill cry of a pinched faced dance instructor. “Nadia, those shouldergs uggh. Get those shouders DOWN.”
Alexus: No, I don’t have a trap bar. To the extent I write about my training publicly, it will be here. There’s still space at the Parlor.
Thanks Cal. If there is something in particular you want to see with the gymnatics let me know. Cartwheel variations? Handstand forward rolls? Back rolls? I’m still just working on the same skills. Nothing new. What do you want to learn?
Puff: Ballet and barbells! I love it. I’m going to take the dance class. It hasn’t worked out for me yet. But, I’ve been practicing at home. There is huge strength component to dynamic flexibility. I think it is going to be an awesome addition to my training.
Kimba: I started logging here for the very reasons you cite. After my 40th b-day, with the pullup goal behind me, no longer writing to Harry, I worried that my training would fizzle. I now know motivation is not a problem for me. There are other reasons to log though–support, friendship, information, inspiration. There are reasons not to log–misinformation, distractions, time constraints.
Frenchie, Koub, Masch! Thanks for the well wishes and for stopping in.
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Training update.
My time to train like an asshole was short lived. My pullup guy, who is not Harry right now, but who I met through Harry and elite, is going to “optimize” my next 5-3-1 cycle. This means no more jerking off with the bar for me.
Like many people have told me here, he thinks I’ve been doing too much. I’m not conceeding error though. Never! I’m trying something new.
I’m also trying something new with the running. Speed work! Going after that sub 6 min mile. Holy fuck I am slow! At first, that 6 min mile pace felt like a full on sprint over 200 meters! Mother fucker that was a dark day for me. But, on Wed I managed to run 4x400 at 6 min mile pace! Of course, I had to recover fully between 400s and my form started to break down a little at the end, but improvement is mine.
As I mentioned to Puff, I’m working a shit ton on my dynamic flexibility right now, which also blows. There are some itty bitty tiny movements with my legs that I cannot do. I look at them, think lift…waiting…have I had a stroke? Mother.
I’m having fun.
Trying to delete double post and say bw staying at 117.
One last rep pr, for old time’s sake. High rep dls–I’m going to miss them. Peace out.
Lula: Posting fail. I’m thrilled to read about your return to gymnastics. Now, I need some videos to inspire me. I’m at the point where I really don’t know what to do with myself there. Doing gymnastics 1x a week feels a little bit like I’m chasing my own tail.
Trying something new never concedes error. A really helpful quote about training that I picked up somewhere was, “Everything works, but nothing works forever.” Changing things up is mandatory.
Speed work! A sub 6 minute mile! I can totally get into that. Yesterday I did my very first hill sprints (400 meters, moderate incline, as fast as I could) and that hurt alot.