My Concept II rowing machine is getting a lot of use these days. I think it is a relatively safe way to get my exercise without too much pounding. I’ve been rowing every day and changing it up as I go with some intervals and longer sets. I’m feeling pretty good to be honest. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »2 weeks of vacation – Kingston style
I needed two weeks to recover from numbness in my fingers from shitty ergonomics at my workstation. I also needed sleep. Not one or two nights but two weeks worth. Stomach issues are improving. I needed the opportunity to take stock. Today will mark 20 consecutive days that I have either rowed or run. I [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Getting in shape for BJJ
Managing my whole life is a tricky business. I always seem to have a major fire burning and while I am fighting that fire, everything else is neglected. I really enjoy BJJ and in order to progress I need to attend class and I need to stay healthy. I also need to free up the [...]
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The first two classes after being off for a month left me bruised and sore. I gassed quickly and then got sloppy as I tired. Such is life. I also feel rejuvenated and keen to train which is an improvement for sure. I did ok in open mat of Friday. My concentration at the moment is [...]
Read the rest of this entry »John McKay’s avulsion fracture of the proximal fifth metatarsal
UPDATE! I broke my foot on June 23rd when I was thrown onto the edge of a low platform during a warm up for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. One of those stupid avoidable injuries. At first, I thought it was just bruised and I was able to finish the class and drive home, walk the dogs [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Back to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Martial Arts Planet
I have been off for a month. Parenting issues and our vacation to Europe. I feel fat and out of shape. Last night I put my Gi in my bag and slipped through the doors of Martial Arts Planet in time for the competitive class. It was fun. Some things change and some things remain [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Chalk it up to experience
My foot is fractured. It’s clear as day on the x-ray. The injury happened in a game we were playing where the goal was to push your opponent out of the central ring. I did so and just as we got to the edge my partner took my forward momentum and translated all the force [...]
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