Training Log: Entry 3473

PM WORKOUT (1500)

**12 LABORS: CAPTURING THE CRETAN BULL**

*Tactical Barbell Operator* Cycle 2, Week 1, Workout 7

"STRONGMAN SANDBAG MEDLEY"

5 rounds of

Crossbody carry 200~lb bag 45~', load onto truck, upright, bearhug carry back to start
Went max distance on the carry for the final round

Notes:

* I was really on the fence about doing this, as even though my body was feeling good, I just had a general sense of fatigue.  However, the Valkyrie went for a run and I decided to use the downtime to get this done.  I compromised with myself and said I would JUST use the sandbag, so I didn't have to load up a full medley, and then through a stroke of genius realized I could bearhug carry the bag to get a 2 for 1 effect and still get some good husafel training in there.  I may make this a regular practice, with the keg incorporated as well, for the future.

* Positively delighted with how awful the bag DIDN'T feel upon pick up.  Typically this shreds my elbows and beats up my back, but I'm wondering if all my time with the stone has paid off.  Now I need to get quicker on the pick up so I'm not eating up my time during the medley.  Tried to focus on that through later rounds.

* Was trying to focus on my footspeed throughout, but the very last round was definitely a slog.  I need to get the bag loaded up higher on my chest as well.  I can definitely use Nick Best's belt strategy next time.

* Ran out of time to train throws: I'll have to work on them this week.  Shouldn't be hard to just get in a handful a day.  The weather has gotten good again, and will be for at least this entire week, so I can play on my driveway more and get in more sprints.

* Also got in 2 decent walks today, ending the day at around 17k steps, and yesterday was 19k.  Got in a lean dinner too of venison burgers with egg whites, to help offset the 26oz ribeye from last night.