On my way back...

So, I'm still sick.  This is in no way the worst cold I've ever had, but it has been close to 14 months since I've caught a bug.  I think this is a pretty good signal that eating right and resting properly do wonders to your immune system, training and exercise notwithstanding.  I really allowed myself to eat pretty poorly during my training for my meet, and I am paying for it now (fortunately, the price is not as steep as it could have been!).  Although I am sick and grumpy, I am glad to have called in sick from school for the week because I am definitely NOT stressed out right now.

Anyway, I decided to forgo my final planned day of deadlifting in favor of some Crossfit.  I feel like this was a prudent choice because I don't think pulling heavy right now will help me recover before Saturday or allow me to pull more weight when it is "go" time.  I really feel like the proverbial hay is in the barn.

Here is what I did:
Three 15 minute sessions (45 minute running clock)
Session 1: 2 miles Airdyne, then build to a 3RM Power Clean.
Session 2: 2 miles Airdyne, then 3 attempts at max unbroken ring dips.
Session 3: 2 miles Airdyne, then build to a 1RM Push Press.

I feel fantastic today (aside from the fact that I can't breathe through my nose).  I'm really glad I did this.  It felt good to do some work in a longer domain and move a barbell around in a bit more dynamic fashion.

I've signed up for a CrossFit competition (Deuces Wild) with one of my favorite clients Bridget (Yes, the same Bridget who won THIS).  I was beginning to worry that my conditioning was straight-up gone, and this workout gave me some confidence that I am further from zero than I had feared.  TJ's Gym will be sending 4 or 5 teams to this competition so I'm sure it will be a super-fun day! I'm especially excited to see Gilly team up with one of my best homeys Evan, as they have both been crushing their training sessions lately.

On a High School Football note: Friday night is the Bell Game.  7pm kickoff at San Rafael High.  This is the best rivalry game in the county, and the closest thing to a slice of middle-americana that Marin ever sees and I think a lot of people miss it every year.  Grab the kids and a few parkas, and come support local high school sports.  Who knows, a legitimately well-played football game just might break out!

I'm planning on taking TONS of video at the meet this weekend: Of me, of my home boy JBann, and some of the luminaries of American Powerlifting who are projected to hit some really crazy big lifts.  Should be fun!  See you then.