Training Log: Entry 3491

PM WORKOUT (1400)

**12 LABORS: STEALING THE CATTLE OF GERYON**

*Tactical Barbell Operator* Cycle 2, Week 4, Workout 6

"STONE OF STEEL RESETS"

1 min on, 2 minutes off, for 5 rounds

185+lb stone over 48+" bar

Notes:

* 5 per round was good, 6 per round was my top on round 2, 4 per round was the minimum.  No missed reps, which was the biggest victory: I'm VERY pleased with that.  Perfect practice makes perfect.

* Was feeling real stiff before the first rep on the first round.  Sparring week tends to get me pretty beat up.  Otherwise, supple enough.  The front squats have really done a solid job of getting me mobile for lapping the stone.

* For sparring week this week, I went up against the Valkyrie in the first round, and we went the distance into overtime and I managed to score a winning sidekick to her torso.  As much as I hate to take away reps from her, she smiled at the kick, because it was just perfectly executed.  From there, I went up against the kiddo, and pointed out some holes in their guard with a straight punch right down the middle.  They adjusted and actually forced me to use some kicks in order to score enough points to draw the match out further.  Really proud of them for that.  They scored a final 3rd point on me and went on to the semi-finals.  When the tournament was officially over, I sparred the dude with the TKD and boxing background, and he promptly threw a spinning back kick right into my genitals, granted me a victory by foul...which is the very definition of a Pyrrhic victory.  

* Also got in a 3 mile walk with the dog earlier, and my 50 squats and push ups upon waking.  May get in a little more walking today as well, but otherwise, Texas Roadhouse for dinner tonight as I take my kid out to see some armored combat "Fight Knight".  I'll post a photo recap of the meals later.

* I MAY also be coming into possession of a Concept 2 rower tomorrow, if a facebook sale goes well.  I'm excited about that.