Training Log: Entry 3472

PM WORKOUT (1400)

**12 LABORS: CAPTURING THE CRETAN BULL**

*Tactical Barbell Operator* Cycle 2, Week 1, Workout 6

"STONE OF STEEL RESETS"

5 rounds of

1 min 160+lb Stone of Steel over 48+" bar
2 min rest

Notes:

* My hips were all junked up yesterday and didn't feel much better this morning, so I made the decision to reduce the weight on this and focus on technique and conditioning.  This is 25lbs heavier than the last time I did this workout, so I may actually have a pretty decent progression scheme going here.  

* Technique really turned a corner in the third round.  I figured out how to bounce out of lapping the stone and get my arms high up over the top of the stone to really make the process smooth.  Using the tacky towel and the grip shirt is really allowing me to develop some much better technique, which should pan out well when I use a real stone with some real tacky.  I'm also feeling far less beat up when these workouts are over compared to the very first time I did it, because the improved technique is putting less stress on my bicep tendon.

* Managed 8 reps as a high in 1 min, with 6-7 being about average.  

* Today was just an excellent day for activity in general.  Got in my 50 squats and push ups upon waking, took the dog for 2 walks today (one at least 3 miles) to get in over 18k steps toward the end of the day, and even got 2 rounds of sparring at Tang Soo Do.  The class was big enough that I got to go against someone that WASN'T a member of my family in the first round, and then sparred the kiddo in the second round.  Did my best to be springy and bouncy.  I think it helped my hips open up a bit, but I'm still making sure to play the balancing game of stimulus and recovery.  Also want to get in a carry medley tomorrow, as the weather is continuing to get better and should be good this week for outdoor activity.

* Took the kiddo out for a them and me date night while the Valkyrie was having a girls' night, and I treated myself to a 26oz bone-in ribeye along with 2 bowls of hardboiled eggs with some sour cream.  So, once again, that whole balance between wanting to make weight yet not being a martyr about it: I think I'm nailing it.  That was an awesome steak.  And because I'm ridiculous, I also finished off my kid's steak...and I still felt like I could have some more.