Sunday, September 11, 2011

Strength...or Lack Thereof

First strength workout in quite a while.

Squats:
Warm-up sets:

  • 1 x 8 x 45
  • 1 x 8 x 55
  • 1 x 5 x 65
  • 1 x 3 x 85
Work sets:
  • 3 x 5 x 95

Presses:

Warm-up set:
  • 1 x 5 x 45
Work sets:
  • 3 x 5 x 55

Deadlifts:

Warm-up sets:
  • 1 x 5 x 45
  • 1 x 5 x 65
  • 1 x 5 x 95
Work set:
  • 1 x 5 x 115

Cash out:
For time: 15-10-5
Pushups
Incline situps
Box jumps (18")
Time - 3:54

Trying to get back on wagon

Not just the CF wagon, but the "working out in general" wagon.  I think I can safely say that it has been 4-5 months since I worked out...at all.  No lifting, no CF, no swimming, no nothing.  I've tried to start walking at KAD's soccer practices, and even that leaves me huffing.

The USMS National Championships are being held in Greensboro next spring, and I think it would be unfortunate if I don't participate since it is so close to home.  No point in participating without training, though, so here is my goal:  Make it to the finals at Nationals in at least one event.  I will come up with more specifics (times, events, etc) later, but I'm putting the goal out there so I can hold myself accountable.

The biggest obstacle right now is lack of a pool close to the house.  The pool at the Y in Clemmons is closed for the indefinite future due to cracks and crumbling in the walls.  There are other Y pools in the Winston area, but I will have to plan my days carefully to make sure I can get in the water.  Right now my general plan is 4 swim workouts a week, supplemented by strength training at least 3 days a week.

Wish me luck!