Last week my wife and I went to a local Yoga class and it was excellent. Just what we both need. A workout that is about flexibility, core stability and relaxation was very much needed in both of our training lives. I built up a nice sweat and my hips and lower back were pumped from the stretches. We'll be going regularly from now on.
The Olympics have been brilliant. There's not much I can add to what's already been written. I have watched every 100m final since 1980 when Allen Wells took the title in Moscow. However, what Usain Bolt did at the weekend defies everything before him. The man won the final without even trying! Michael Johnson's reaction said it all. Johnson was and is one of the greatest athletes of all time but even he conceeded that Usain Bolt is on another planet.
I have enjoyed all of it and with work being quiet right now I have been fortunate enough to watch a great deal of it. It has inspired me to try some of these other sports as I get older. Right now the focus is on staying injury free for my job but in the future (in my 40's)I hope to do some Master's events. There is much to look forward to and be grateful for.
Today...
Squat - 135x5, 220x5, 310x5, 365x5, 420x5. Possibly the easiest set of 5 reps above 400lbs in a long time.
Floor Press - 135x5, 180x5, 220x5, 265x5x5. This didn't aggravate the rear delt problem so shorter range presses are in order.
Alternate Grip Chins - 60lbsx5x5x5x5
2 Hand Pinch - 110x1, 145x1, 165x1, 145x3, 135x5, 110x30 second hold.
Nick
Blimey... Alan Wells. That's a blast from the past... Certainly one of the first I remember watching.
Posted by: Jason Lake | August 18, 2008 at 07:43 AM