Training Log: Entry 3497

AM WORKOUT (1000

**12 LABORS: STEALING THREE OF THE GOLDEN APPLES OF HESPERIDES**

*Tactical Barbell Operator* Cycle 2, Week 5, Workout 6

2 minutes of 185lb+ Stone of Steel over 48" bar

Notes:

* I originally started this workout as an EMOM with 205 loaded, but I had the load uncentered and the stone was WILD.  I got 2 successful reps in 4 minutes (going for singles), and it took away a LOT of energy.  I called my losses, unloaded and reloaded it and went for 2 minutes.  At that point, I was already pretty exhausted, but I'm happy I got in some reps.

* Part of the issue was that this was a rushed workout, because today was a packed day with lots of activity.  I got up and got in my 50 squats and push ups, had breakfast (details to follow), took the puppy for a 3 mile walk and then immediately knocked out this workout before changing and going to Tang Soo Do.  Today was another decent TSD workout: basics and open hand forms, and we moved for the entire class.  After that, we came home, Valkyrie and Kiddo had a very quick lunch and then we headed downtown to take in a musical ("Some like it hot": great comedy) before grabbing dinner on the way home (details to follow), after which point I took the puppy for a 25 minute walk and then immediately knocked out my daily sandbag carry/throw.  And now I'm done, 17.6k steps in, with a few more to go.

* On the sandbag and throws: today was the best day out of the entire cycle.  I actually went out in my jeans: didn't bother changing, and made the pick up super casual.  I'm at the point where I can throw the bag into my lap, versus barely squeaking it by.  From there, I was able to pick it up high on my torso and carry it fast, and then the regrab for the bearhug was quick and feet moved quick as well.  Throws were also explosive.

* I noticed the light headedness on my last workout, and I felt it on the stones as well.  I'm working to keep my electrolytes back up, but given my weight dropping and how lean I looked this morning, I've allowed myself to really push the limits on Vince's "no limit" instructions on eating meat and eggs.