everything has gone wrong and a lot needs to change...
i've concluded it's not possible to ignore nutrition, sleep, and recovery. i've tried, numerous times, and somehow i forget, the end result is always the same. it does not matter how much heart you have or how much effort you put out, if your brain is turned off, you're going nowhere. you have to work smart, not just hard. efficient training is more preparation and recovery than work. not sure if twight can be credited but it's gym jones that i credit for the saying "you can't outwork a shitty diet". this is something we all know but short cuts are tempting and i tricked myself into the wrong path. believing the empire could sustain it's physical progress and dominance while neglecting the health and well being of the peasants and farmers has proven deadly. my body has revolted, an internal battle is days or weeks in the making, and the casualties of irresponsibility and gluttony are making it hard to function. the clock is ticking and new challenges are just around the corner, it's time for drastic measures. the switch must be flipped in the other direction. progress must resume asap and step number one is to shift the focus from not only hard physical work but to the dedication it takes in rebuilding and maintaining the nutrition foundation. based on prolonged bad habits this will be more challenging than in the past but in order to clean up this pile of rubble and to aid in the transition and transformation to a greater whole, strict adherence to proven methods and rules will have to be implemented. step number two will likely prove to be even more difficult. how does one expect to make needed repairs and improvements if pit row is ignored with every lap. running wide open with dirty filters, low fluid levels, and poorly maintained electronics will cause early signs of wear and tear. proper preventative maintenance is a must because, once worn out, some parts aren't available for replacement. a better sleep schedule will only result from a long and hard analysis of priorities and the results of tough decisions but it has to be done. a fully charged battery and high quality fuel are two prerequisites to running an efficient and progress driven machine. i've never had a problem with the the third part of the equation but i'm beyond the point where it helps, at this point physical effort alone is making the situation worse.
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"He who gains victory over other men is strong; but he who gains victory over himself is all powerful" Lao-Tzu
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1. gto 205 - 5.1.10
2. bench 255 - 2.2.10
3. deadlift 365 - 5.4.10
4. press 167 - 4.22.10
5. p.c. 205 - 8.5.10
6. hang pc 193 - 3.7.10
7. s. clean 215 - 5.1.10
8. ohs 185 - 8.3.09
9. b.s. 295 - 2.6.10
10. f.s. 265 - 3.2.10
2. bench 255 - 2.2.10
3. deadlift 365 - 5.4.10
4. press 167 - 4.22.10
5. p.c. 205 - 8.5.10
6. hang pc 193 - 3.7.10
7. s. clean 215 - 5.1.10
8. ohs 185 - 8.3.09
9. b.s. 295 - 2.6.10
10. f.s. 265 - 3.2.10
LOCATION
CONTACT
ARCHIVE
1. less than 175bw (177)
2. 6:00 mile (6:27)
3. 24:00 5k run (24:41)
4. 1:00 400m run (1:06)
5. 1:30 500m row (1:32.2)
(1:29.3 - sat. 5.1.10)
6. 20:00 5k row (20:28)
(19:39 - wed. 3.10.10)
7. 50 Pull-ups (39)
8. 365lb deadlift (345)
(365.5 - tue. 5.4.10)
9. 205lb gto (195)
(205 - sat. 5.1.10)
10. 315lb back squat (295)
11. 6:30 100 burpees (7:18)
12. 10:00 30 MU (14:30)
13. 5:00 fran (5:23)
(4:17 - fri. 2.26.10)
14. 1:30 100 DU
(1:28 - sun. 6.13.10)
15. 8:30 the shop chipper (10:31)
(8:21 - fri. 3.19.10)
2. 6:00 mile (6:27)
3. 24:00 5k run (24:41)
4. 1:00 400m run (1:06)
5. 1:30 500m row (1:32.2)
(1:29.3 - sat. 5.1.10)
6. 20:00 5k row (20:28)
(19:39 - wed. 3.10.10)
7. 50 Pull-ups (39)
8. 365lb deadlift (345)
(365.5 - tue. 5.4.10)
9. 205lb gto (195)
(205 - sat. 5.1.10)
10. 315lb back squat (295)
11. 6:30 100 burpees (7:18)
12. 10:00 30 MU (14:30)
13. 5:00 fran (5:23)
(4:17 - fri. 2.26.10)
14. 1:30 100 DU
(1:28 - sun. 6.13.10)
15. 8:30 the shop chipper (10:31)
(8:21 - fri. 3.19.10)
ALONE... RELENTLESS... DRIVEN FROM WITHIN.
3 comments:
you gotta remember one thing, clintster. guys like you and i are in what i like to call 'reality'. we have family, kids, jobs etc. because of these particular things, we don't have the luxury of proper & adequate rest, recovery and, yes, nutrition.
having said that, there will be those that will say "there is no excuse for anything...everything, including the world, is black & white...you either or, or you're not..." blah blah blah. the funny thing is that these same people don't have kids, have never had a family and have only themselves to think about. they probably sleep 8-10 hours a day because they can. man it must be nice. then again, i wouldn't change my life FOR ANYTHING. i'd rather be where i'm at and doing what i'm doing rather than live the rest of my life loving myself and living to be a lonely man with nothing but 'fitness' to show for.
there's more to life than moving heavy shit fast and hard. and that's reality...
so don't be too tough on yourself bro...in the end - it's just working out. its all it ever was.
thanks. i appreciate the reality check and agree with all you've said. i hesitate in even writing down stuff like that because it shows weakness and let's everyone know when i'm struggling and at rock bottom with a particular issue, my number one issue. it puts my reality out there for all to see and that's not always a pretty thing but that uncomfortable, naked in front of the classroom, type feeling is what i need to get things under control and back on track. because if i don't then i'll continue to underachieve and sell myself short and that's not good for me, or my family. i agree with you, it's not the same for some of us and i have to be careful not to get too caught up in the abilities, level of focus, and unwavering diligence of the "super heros" out there just a ".com" away. on the other hand i've gotta fall asleep every night knowing that i gave my training, recovery, and nutrition all that was possible (within my reality) on that day. i've been there in the past, for long stretches at a time, and experienced that feeling of peace and balance that comes from complete effort in all aspects of life. but it's been a while since that was the case and even though i know things won't be perfect there's not just a little room for improvement, there's a lot. so with that being said it needs to be known that i have NO regrets with my current place in this world and as you stated, black and white, "i wouldn't change my life FOR ANYTHING".
Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom before realizing what changes need to be made. Most people try to avoid rock bottom. I think we should go there every now and again, make a vacation of it, take a shot of reality.
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