The continuing cricket sounds on my blog can only mean one thing....happy days! I feel like after a few months, it's time to write something or resurrect the blog. Even though Twitter has taken over and blogs are "so yesterday" I'm not quite ready to let go. So I'll scrounge up some content.
The squad training under the guidance of Coach Joel has been fantastic! Lauren Campbell, Kyle Jones and myself have been putting in the work while having a great time. Lauren brings her amicable self to training daily and giggles are more than abundant. Joel will never be bored with us around! #hashtags pertaining to our training and general feeling are bountiful and immensely exaggerated. For example #overcookedricevermicellinoodles was used to describe my arms during a particularly strength based set. I told you Twitter is taking over the world!
The squad is lacking it's cultural flavour due to the absence of our wee Scot, Kerry Lang. We will reunite in Florida in February for training camp. That is of course, after we return from RACING! Yes, you read correctly... racing in January. After a doozy of a year in 2011, I am in dire need of Olympic points as well as ITU points. So I guess it's all aboard the pain train for 2 hours! I am prepared to be in a world of hurt which is fine with me because it will be the good kind of hurt.
Recovering from an injury and staying uninjured is a full time job I tell you! Rehab exercises, chiro, massage, physio, acupuncture, self massage, gym, stretching, graston, foam rolling, NormaTec MVP, ice....you name it! But I believe the primary "exercise" is in practising maturity. I am proud to say I have made numerous mature decisions that I can honestly say I would never have done in the past. Changed sessions, missed sessions, all with intention of getting the most sessions. Sounds backwards but missing one session and healing promptly is far better than pushing one and missing 12. I always knew this but now I am able to practise it. I'm still surprisingly proud after such decisions. And coach Joel concurs. I literally received a pat on the back a few weeks ago. :)
So with that strategy in mind, we are inching forward in fitness and strength. So as I said, happy days!
I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday. Happy Holidays from the my family to yours! (minus Dad the photographer)
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The squad training under the guidance of Coach Joel has been fantastic! Lauren Campbell, Kyle Jones and myself have been putting in the work while having a great time. Lauren brings her amicable self to training daily and giggles are more than abundant. Joel will never be bored with us around! #hashtags pertaining to our training and general feeling are bountiful and immensely exaggerated. For example #overcookedricevermicellinoodles was used to describe my arms during a particularly strength based set. I told you Twitter is taking over the world!
The squad is lacking it's cultural flavour due to the absence of our wee Scot, Kerry Lang. We will reunite in Florida in February for training camp. That is of course, after we return from RACING! Yes, you read correctly... racing in January. After a doozy of a year in 2011, I am in dire need of Olympic points as well as ITU points. So I guess it's all aboard the pain train for 2 hours! I am prepared to be in a world of hurt which is fine with me because it will be the good kind of hurt.
Recovering from an injury and staying uninjured is a full time job I tell you! Rehab exercises, chiro, massage, physio, acupuncture, self massage, gym, stretching, graston, foam rolling, NormaTec MVP, ice....you name it! But I believe the primary "exercise" is in practising maturity. I am proud to say I have made numerous mature decisions that I can honestly say I would never have done in the past. Changed sessions, missed sessions, all with intention of getting the most sessions. Sounds backwards but missing one session and healing promptly is far better than pushing one and missing 12. I always knew this but now I am able to practise it. I'm still surprisingly proud after such decisions. And coach Joel concurs. I literally received a pat on the back a few weeks ago. :)
So with that strategy in mind, we are inching forward in fitness and strength. So as I said, happy days!
I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday. Happy Holidays from the my family to yours! (minus Dad the photographer)
