Day Twenty of Thirty

[opabinia]

On 06.10.06, I almost forgot to work out. I remembered late at night, after returning from a party. Oh, no. rojagato was already fast asleep, my guests mrzero and atalanta were well on their way, and I was quite ready for bed, myself; so loud and long/intense was not a good option. The weather was perfect for cycling, but I was waaay too sleepy to leave the house again.

military press 2x4 (RL) @32kg
military press 3 (RL) @32kg
military press 5 (RL) @24kg
push-up 7x12

I can perform heavy military presses better with my eyes closed. Visual feedback is very important for balance, so I don't know why this works for me, but the difference is marked.

Twenty days down, ten to go.

Comments

[panzerkunst.livejournal.com]

Goddamn, I wish I had your discipline (again).

[lepidosiren.livejournal.com]

Okay, Mr. Black Belt. :)

Seriously, though: Tell everyone you're going to do something, and watch how the self-imposed social pressure makes it difficult to flake out. That's one of my favorite things about LJ.

[panzerkunst.livejournal.com]

Well, that's my point - when I was training for the black belt, I was totally focused. But I didn't have a life beyond work and training, I can't do that constantly.

[lepidosiren.livejournal.com]

Agreed. If I were driven to find another job, or pick up a new hobby, or go out at night more frequently, or whatever, during these thirty days, I definitely couldn't pull it off. I just chose to work on the exercise temporarily, at the expense of other things. Once I'm done, I'll be stronger than when I started, and it should be easier for me to stay that way, after this intense initial effort. That's the plan, anyway. :)

[panzerkunst.livejournal.com]

Once I get job and house issues in line, I can get back to it.