Now or never: Taking it to the next level
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<p>Was a bit too sore (or soft) to hit the gym last night so jumped in the pool and used the band thingy. Once again I wasn't alone, but Mr W. Dragon was at least at the other end this time. He darted into the skimmer box (with most of his tale sticking out) while I was swimming, but seemed unfazed. Problem is that I usually chuck the chemicals in the pool at night. If he's going to make a habit of having a dip every night I don't want to risk killing him. Bloody nature.</p>
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<p>This morning I smashed shoulders and tickled the arms. Shoulders is a really good day. Side press, side lats, front raises, military press, shrugs. Can plow through them quickly and you really feel it afterwards. A couple of tattooed Neanderthals were there today which is very rare, but apart from regularly dropping weights and screaming they were relatively harmless.</p> -
Yes, wife has dubbed him Lorenzo
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<p>Saturday has become designated rest day, but more so because kids have swimming (and soon soccer) in the mornings and there is always heaps to do and am rarely sitting down.</p>
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<p>Sunday: 45 minutes run in morning. Bloody hot, even at 7ish. Then spent 4 hours at the park later on. Swimming was also scheduled, but my fooking car battery went flat and by the time it was repaired the pool was almost closed.</p>
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<p>Today: Chest and tris, Heavy today, so was a goody.</p> -
Tuesday: Back and biceps. Didn't have much time so very intensive. Definitely the best way to do things.
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Baaa pretty shit week, both in terms of eating and training. Seriously, how here nor there is pizza? Had no time for sprint training<br><br>
Managed a run on Friday night which was incredibly refreshing. Saturday morning I did a bit of cross fit: 30 burpees, 30 crunches, 50 metres in pool x 4. Didn't go too bad. The low impact pool stuff seems to provide a good buffer. Did plenty of soccer training with youngest as well.<br><br>
Sunday: Evening run. Very nice. Missed swimming again due to son being at birthday party. Not happy about that.<br><br>
Monday: Chest and triceps. Also very nice. -
Saturday catchup.<br><br>
Tuesday was back and biceps. Pretty good session.<br><br>
Wednesday: Sprint training with kids. Was pissing down with rain. Loved it! Very proud of boys. These sessions ain't easy.<br><br>
Thursday: Shoulders. Always good.<br><br>
Friday: Legs. Knees a bit wobbly, but went ok.<br><br>
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Jog turned into a cross fit type exercise. 1km run to local oval. 2 laps of oval then 10 pullups and 10 dips at playground beside oval. Repeated the above 4 times. Ran home and sprinted up hill on way to house. Was fooking destroyed after that. I hate it but I love it!
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<p>Jog turned into a cross fit type exercise. 1km run to local oval. 2 laps of oval then 10 pullups and 10 dips at playground beside oval. Repeated the above 4 times. Ran home and sprinted up hill on way to house. Was fooking destroyed after that. I hate it but I love it!</p>
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<p>Did you do it with your shirt off, then post photos all over facebook?</p>
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<p>Otherwise it's not a real crossfit workout :)</p> -
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<p>Did you do it with your shirt off, then post photos all over facebook?</p>
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<p>Otherwise it's not a real crossfit workout :)</p>
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<p>Yep, together with the pouting lips and protein shake in one hand hashtag hashtag hashtag (:</p> -
<p>Wednesday already!</p>
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<p>Sunday: Ran the line at son's rugby game. Was one of those awful Brisbane days with heavy rain then steaming heat then rinse and repeat. Was wearing a rain jacket so was sweating bucket by the end of the game. It was a good game anyway. I co-coach the backline and they carved up. Could have scored more if the glory boy forwards didn't keep picking up the pill from the base of the ruck. Back in my day as a 10 year old flanker we always left the ball for the backs to fark up.</p>
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<p>That evening was swimming with eldest. Heaps of laps and then races. The bugger isn't even 11 yet but he already beats me at breast stroke. Imindecline#</p>
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<p>Monday: Chest and triceps. Nice and heavy. Good stuff.</p>
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<p>Tuesday: Back and biceps. Also a good session.</p>
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<p>Today is normally sprint training with kids but they have swimming carnival tomorrow so will just do pool work. Might go for a job myself this evening.</p> -
<p>If he gets too smarmy just put him under some weight :yes: struggling under a bar bell might make the little fish swim a bit slower!!</p>
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If he gets too smarmy just put him under some weight :yes: struggling under a bar bell might make the little fish swim a bit slower!!</p></blockquote>
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<p>Interesting question! I knew a kid at college who was hitting weights at 13 - he was strong as fuck but did have some back issues. But I think that was from a rugby injury rather than getting hurt lifting. Maybe related? not sure.</p>
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<p>Now forgive me (it's a crossfit site) but I found an interesting article on lifting young.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://boxlifemagazine.com/kids-weightlifting-how-young-is-too-young/'>http://boxlifemagazine.com/kids-weightlifting-how-young-is-too-young/</a></p>
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<p>Seems they think you can start pretty early - certainly by 12-13. That bit about kids not putting on bulk was pretty cool, instead they can get more out of their existing muscles. Another link said 7-8 years old as long it's well directed.</p>
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<p>As long as the form is good and the weight is well suited to their ability it sounds all good - guess that will be dictated by the interest of the kid/s involved!</p> -
Sweet. Thanks mate!
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<p>Shoulders this morning. Said it before, but I love this day!</p>
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<p>My kids had school swimming carnival today and really smashed it. It's so awesome seeing them realise how much you get out of sport if you're prepared to put the work in. My wife comes from a family that has pretty much zero interest in sport and sometimes she thinks I'm like one of those mad Eastern European tennis dads. But fark she was proud as punch and could see that there is a point to my "madness".</p> -
<p>Tuesday already damn it. Where were we...</p>
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<p>Friday: Legs and arm tickle. Not bad. Usually finish off the week with a light run, but went to dinner party. That was just what the wife needed. Had a couple of beers, curry, raspberry souffle. Overdid the curry and lived to regret it the next day. Arrived home and had some urgent email correspondence until about 1:30. That of course farked up Saturday which was basically shuttling kids back and forth from sport and birthday parties. Hit the hay at about 9.</p>
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<p>Sunday: Got up early for long run. Felt lovely. Had breakfast then ran the line for son's rugby match. 70-odd nil to the good guys. As back's coach I'd like to take some credit, but can't really. The talent is ridiculous. Let son off swimming due to his performances at carnival that week.</p>
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<p>Monday: No time for training too much work. Poo bum wee.</p>
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<p>Tuesday: Chest and biceps. Just felt like supersets today, so went ahead with that. Feel well and truly smashed.</p> -
Wednesday: Bit under the weather. Was going to try gym in evening but was just not up for it. Fell asleep in front of TV watching ESPN doco about a competing league to the NFL in the early 80s. Donald Trump (a much thinner, paler version) bought one of the teams and was angling for inclusion in the NRL. Kept snapping awake and seeing him crapping on. Was a bit farking scary.<br><br>
Thursday: Good day. Back and triceps. Deadlifts a great aren't they. Just get you in the zone. Was supposed to have sprint training with kids but they pissed off with some other kids up the road before I could press gang them into. By the time they came back it was dark. Cunning buggers. I went for a nice jog before bed. Still pretty balmy here. -
<p>Time, it does fly....</p>
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<p>Had a few days down the coast for Easter. Was nice to get away. Wasn't the best spot at the coast, but it's always cool to get down there. Love hitting the sack early, getting up early and the whole health lifestyle thing. We really sound have moved there...</p>
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<p>There was a gym of sorts, but I didn't bother. I went for one long run, which was lovely. BUT, most of the training occurred at AQUA SPLASH. <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://aquasplash.com.au/'>https://aquasplash.com.au/</a></p>
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<p>AQUA SPLASH was farking cool. It's like an inflatable obstacle course out on the water. Really works you if you do it properly. Heaps of climbing and it ain't easy getting back on pontoons after falling off. Kids loved it, I probably loved it more. Went back the next day. Wish I had my own one of these. It's the best training and awesome fun.</p>
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<p>Went home the evening of AQUA SPLASH and hit the gym the next day. Was pretty damn sore, but felt really good.</p>
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<p>Damn I miss AQUA SPLASH.</p>
