Category Archives: Training Log

While I still feel like there’s been progress over the past 6 weeks. My wife and I are still adjusting. I know my role is to support my wife, but as the husband I’m really limited in what I can do when she’s breastfeeding. Training: this week was not one where I pushed it. IContinue reading “Training Log 3.27.22”

The past couple weeks have been full of fatigue. I have been able to get the training in which has been the ritual or foundation of consistency. I’ve enjoyed the training and felt that there’s even been a little progress. Training: I haven’t been able to get 5 days of lifting in like the easyContinue reading “Training Log 3.20.22”

We got through week 3 of having a newborn. The stress has been cumulative on my wife and me. I wanted to be home more to help out. The newborn dictates the sleep schedule and this has been a struggle. Training: It’s been an odd week of training. The sleep deprivation has caught up andContinue reading “Training Log 3/5/22”

Training:This week I trained less than I have in a while. It still was a fair amount, but going back to work required changes. I had to get two quick sessions in prior to BJJ and things were much harder given the sleep deprivation. What’s been interesting is that even though I’m sleepy, the weightsContinue reading “Training Log 2.26.22”

Training:  Worked through the first week of easy strength. I think it was a good choice given the period of life that I’m currently in. As I push the intensity, I have had to take a step back. I’ve really struggled with the runs. I don’t know if I’ve been pushing them too much. IContinue reading “Training Log 2.19.22”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”