Training Log: Entry 3158

AM WORKOUT (0424 natural wake up)

**PESTILENCE** Week 2, Day 3

GIANT SET (Squat-row-abs)

Buffalo Bar Squat

4x3x305

50x160

Viking row

6x20x75

Standing ab wheel

5x7

SUPERSET (quads-calves)

Calf raise

5x5x365

Reverse hyper leg extensions

3x25x110

BREAKFAST

Very brisk 2 mile walk through snow and ice (no dog)

Notes:

* Training motivation is low as I enter the final phases of the famine, which tracks perfectly.  I’m technically running this one a few days longer than 2 weeks, as I started it Wed 2 weeks ago upon my return from my cruise, but the feasting was so substantial it seemed warranted.  I’m actually going to end up cutting a day out of the protocol (bench and dips) simply because of how the holiday schedule shook out, but in turn I’m proud of myself for prioritizing the Pendlay row day, as that’s absolutely NOT my jam.

* The first squat in each set was rough.  My right hip is being a little buggy, which I find tends to track once I start doing deads/mat pulls again.  You can see how tender I am treating it on the walk outs, particularly when I walk the squat BACK in.   But the set of 50 was like butter: absolutely smooth on the reps, hitting crazy rock bottom depth.  Once again: 50 wasn’t my limit, but it was “good enough” for today, and a 5lb PR from last week.  

* Hit a new gear on the rows today.  Really felt the back coming into play.

* Scrapped the GHRs due to time.  I can get some in later today.

* Was really pushing the pace on the walk this morning.  If the dog can’t join me, I figure I can make it brisk.  May actually try some heavy hands next time.

* Supposed to have Tang Soo Do tonight, assuming we don’t get snowed out.

* For those that are curious: Red Robin’s Whiskey River Ribs are just kinda ok.  I’m fairly certain they are slow cooked/pressure cooked rather than smoked, and they have a somewhat weird bone assortment to them.  I got them without sauce, of course, but there was still a pretty solid river of fluid/grease on them mixed with the rub that created an illusion of sauce.  All that said, one of the best things about ribs is that even when ribs are bad, they’re still pretty good.  Also, I pulled an ace move of getting a side salad for my side, swapped out the shredded cheddar with blue cheese crumbles, asked for the crumbles on the side and then just ate those as my side.  They even gave me a free side of burnt ends, because I asked if I could get the “burnt end fries” appetizer without the fries.  I was willing to pay full price, but they just brought me out some burnt ends and called it square.  Clutch.  I legit enjoy the negotiation of going out to eat these days.  SO many places are willing to work with me.