Now or never: Taking it to the next level
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16 May last update! Bloody hell I'm slack.<br><br>
Last week was a bit of a write-off. Had a wedding that weekend but was at a beautiful location (Kingscliff) and did a heap of running. But was buggered on the Monday so no training. Did weights on Tues and Weds but had very sore forearm and lower back and reluctantly took the rest of the week off. Closest thing to exercise was running line at son's rugby (btw one of my backs scored one of the best tries I have ever seen, it was farking Cullenlike). Eating was pretty good on weekend.<br><br>
Shame pool is too cold now. Would have been perfect.<br><br>
Back to it on Monday and Tuesday. That Monday session was lovely. Felt like a new man afterwards. -
<p>Not a bad week. 4 days of weights and sleeping pretty well. Feeling a bit meh not having run, but will try to compensate big time on the weekend.</p>
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<p>Forearm and back not perfect, but better than last week.</p> -
<p>Push through those niggles bro - you'll come right. Getting runs on the board while you are feeling meh is a big win imo. </p>
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Pissing down today so instead of getting chafed on the nuts from wet boxers I hit the gym. Tore myself a new arsehole on the treadmill and box jumps. Plenty of abs too. Very nice.<br><br>
Youngest son's birthday party today, so I can now smash junk food with a clear conscience. -
<p>Have avoided this section of TSF for a couple of weeks because it reminds me that something terrible happened the day after the last post and it happened while I was training. Thankfully it seems things have stabilised. I really enjoy writing in this section and the people here are gold so I'm just going to push on.</p>
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<p>I went out jogging on that Sunday. It was 4:30 in the afternoon which is early for me but the temp was nice and I felt like running. It was one of those perfect runs when it seems effortless. I went for about an hour and as I was coming home I was thinking about how lovely things were. As I ran up the slight hill to my house I sighted an ambulance parked out front. Naturally I freaked. I rushed in thinking something had happened to one of my boys. They were ok, but my wife was lying on the floor being tended to by paramedics. She'd blacked out and collapsed in the kitchen. The boys had heard a noise, rushed upstairs and then dialled 000 straight away. They are little heroes. The wife came to, but with a massive lump on her head and no recollection of what happened. She was taken to the hospital and scans revealed a brain tumour. Thankfully it was superficial and was removed 2 days later. It may not seem like it, but we dodged a bullet big time. If she hadn't collapsed it could have spread and that would have been it. She's in good spirits and we believe we can beat this. But the road will long and hard.</p>
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<p>So training has been a bit erratic since then. While it's extremely tempting just to sit down in front of the TV, I've found that I'm much better equipped to face up to things after a good workout. I also feel a hell of a lot better. One thing I discovered on the weekend was the benefits of skipping. Despite past prejudices, that ain't a girls thing. Instead of running, I did skipping + punching bag x 10. There was plenty of good tired after that. Training today was back plus biceps. Will do either the skipping thing or a run tomorrow.</p> -
<p>Yeah they're monitoring her closely now. It's a shitty situation, but there's no major spread and still treatment options. There are amazing things being achieved all the time in this field and hopefully they'll find a breakthrough drug soon. She just has to hang in there.</p>
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<p>Holy shit dude.</p>
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<p>I know I speak for everyone when I say our thoughts are with you guys. Why the fuck does the human body sometimes have issues for no apparent reason ? life truly sux like that.</p>
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<p>Skipping is great and a few minutes on a slam man over the weekend made me realize I can still punch extremely well too. Keep the exercise up even in the tough times ( as my partner who is a fitness professional always tells me, endorphins etc )</p> -
Sorry to hear that. Great news that you managed to catch it early.
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<p>Oath, wishing you and your family all the best mate. Like you said they are doing some amazing things these days, hang in there and keep positive bro. Keep up the exercise if possible, great way to burn off stress and emotion and keep yourself in a better space.</p>
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<p>Interesting cardio yesterday. My youngest (8) and I went into the garage and did skipping training. I'd do all the letters in the alphabet forwards then backwards then hand over the rope to him and he'd do whatever he could until he tired out. Did it heaps of times. Was completely smashed by the end of that. Made sure I had to do alphabet forwards and backwards, otherwise I had to start again. That got painful towards the end. No wonder boxers do this skipping stuff. It does root the lower legs though so have to be careful there.</p>
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<p>Today: shoulders. Didn't have much time so smashed them with 5 exercises. Somehow forgot the military presses, but shoulders sore enough so all good.</p> -
<p>Haven't even tried any of that fancy stuff but will give that cross thing a go. Son came home from school and immediately wanted to skip so it seems both of us are hooked.</p>
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Saturday: Reffed son's soccer game. Piece of piss, running line for rugby much harder. I then went for a run a bit later.<br><br>
Unfortunately I destroyed all that hard work by getting totally and utterly wrecked later that evening. Chucked my guts out and had a crippling hangover the next day. It's the first bender I've been on for more than 4 years. Was a great night, but it ain't worth it.<br><br>
Still felt pretty shit on Monday.<br><br>
Back to gym today. Drinking alcohol is stupid -
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<p>Know that feeling mate. Had benders last Tuesday thurs and Friday then again tonight so hardly trained. Got the shits too now for 48 hours non stop! Whoops!</p>
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<p>Yeah it must be a serious shock to the system. You treat your body like a temple and then horribly desecrate it. That was ok way back in the day, but not anymore. </p> -
<p>Back and biceps this morning. Not bad at all.</p>
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<p>Just got back from a little award ceremony. My boys received awards from the ambulance service for what they did. Extremely proud.</p> -
<p>Maybe all that shitting will get you ripped :mocking:</p>
