life, kids, and brazilian jiu jitsu

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Parenting

Weights, Rowing, Yoga, and Martial Arts Planet in Kingston

It is both a blessing and a curse being 48 years old.  The blessing is that I feel more comfortable in my skin than ever.  I like who I am.  I may not be perfect ( yet ) but I am happy.  The curse is that my body takes a lot longer to recover from [...]

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Day 34 on the wagon

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.   [...]

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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 [...]

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Getting in shape for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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 [...]

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