Sunday was the last training session of this week and my 17th session of this phases journey to the half-marathon. My energy is flat. My muscles are sore. My work outside of health has increased. And the weather is now becoming hoody weather so back to my pale hairy self.
The positives are my improvements in squat depth, single leg mobility, speed, and internal strength. The internal battle has always been the hardest for me, everyday trying to overcome the struggles that bring us down. So at the end of the day if I can do that then the rest is easy. I think.
So this training session was interesting making me realize that weaknesses need to progressively be improved rather than over worked. It is difficult to see where you need to grow and not over due it so patience and persistence is the true text when it comes to facing your weaknesses. So my one pointer is if you have a muscle weakness that you know needs to be worked on then make it a priority to strengthen but do it over a period of time. Your body needs to transition rather than create another imbalance try approaching your weakness by: adding 2 extra exercises that solely focuses on that muscle in one week opposed to killing that weakness everyday.
If you can actually accomplish a daily effort for that weakness than more power to you but for the average grinder that has a heavy schedule try 2 exercises and 2 mobility movements a week on that weakness. If you feel you can up your effort overtime then do so but start slow and let your body evolve. Here's Sundays session:
2. Thick Grip 30lb Walking Lunges 3x12/side
2. Med Ball OH slams 2x10
3. Single leg Romanian Deadlifts 3x8/side
(30lbs)
3. Zottman curl 2x12/side
4. Hip Thrusts 3x15 (over extend)
*Post Stretches
5. Post Shake
The Grinding Facts
Time: 55mins
Music: None
Podcast: design matters 2014
Strengths: Stamina, Calf strength, and speed
Weaknesses: Hip Mobility and Hamstring strength
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