I’ve seen a couple people ask questions about programming for having a new kid. We had our first kid a week ago and I wanted to report on how I feel doing this training program over the next 12 weeks. I’m going to run the easy strength template with a shorter steady state run. TemplateWarmContinue reading “Easy Strength for Fatherhood”
Author Archives: DF
Tactical Barbell Program Review
Background:Since I’ve been home I elected to start the tactical barbell program. I ultimately think this program is in line with how I want to do my strength and conditioning going forward. I completely agree with the books Tactical Barbell – Strength and the conditioning books. I personally do not want elite performance in conditioningContinue reading “Tactical Barbell Program Review”
Breast Feeding
BreastfeedingBreastfeeding has been the aspect of having a child that surprised me the most. It’s the most emotionally taxing aspect of having a child on my wife. The first couple times my wife tried to breastfeed the kiddo was not coordinated with his suck. He also has a high pallet. He ended up chomping myContinue reading “Breast Feeding”
Trail of Tears – Part I – Intro/Pregnancy
IntroductionI figured I would write about the first year of being a parent. I should have been more mindful of writing about this process while my wife was pregnant. I feel like the first couple of days have been interesting. We feel blessed right now. Hopefully this can provide some insight into the experience ofContinue reading “Trail of Tears – Part I – Intro/Pregnancy”
Training Log 2.12.22
Training: Training was going well. Was hitting 315x3x5 on front squats, 405x5x5 on squats, 455×3,3×3 on sumo/convo deads, 205x3x5 on OHP. Have been working more runs in. Had our kid in the middle of the week and have to drop the volume down. I’m running easy strength over the next couple months due to theContinue reading “Training Log 2.12.22”
Training Log 2.5.22
The best habit I’ve had for this year is working on an online course during my off days. I think this is a reasonable way to continue learning as a post-graduate. I have always found a formal curriculum or template easier to follow than just searching for piecemeal tips or information. There is a financialContinue reading “Training Log 2.5.22”
Training Log 1.29.22
Little disappointed in my writing for the year. I have not been as consistent as I would like. This and with my journal reading. I don’t know the best solution yet. I think I just need to do it on Thursday morning, but I haven’t just set a time. Training: Training was much better thisContinue reading “Training Log 1.29.22”
Training Log 1.22.22
Training: Energy is finally normalizing. It’s taken about two weeks to regain my endurance. This has been frustrating. It’s a period of time when I felt like I took about 5 steps back on lifting. Have been doing monster sets with squat/front squat (315-385/285), push ups (25), power cleans (175-225), med ball toss (10-30), OHPContinue reading “Training Log 1.22.22”
Training Log 1.15.22
Training: This week was a little bit of a wake up. The week prior I was increasing the weights and the sets were increasing with ease. This week I felt like trash all week. Energy was down and I hit minimal sets on every day but yesterday. I don’t know what’s up with the stress.Continue reading “Training Log 1.15.22”
Training Log 1.8.22
Training: Completed the second week of tactical barbell black protocol. Front squats have been 275x5x7s, bench 265x5x7, weighted pull ups 45x5x7, and deads sumo 445×5. I feel like I was slacking with some of the HIIT workouts and I justified with with my BJJ training. I do need to make sure I’m getting my runsContinue reading “Training Log 1.8.22”
Seeking Progress 