May 9 to 28

I might not be blogging, but I'm working on my fitness ...

The last few weeks have been ... interesting.

I like the new Polar Flow set up I've been using. I'm sad when I get emails from my old set up, telling me that I'm being lazy and useless. I know better, but it still affects me.

I'm not logged in to Grammarly, and even it is saying I should get back to writing everyday.

Which, of course, I'm also doing.

Ah well, whatever.

Last night I was at Cedar Springs and did a cardio workout for about 45 minutes, made up of the following:

2 minutes on the elliptical trainer
2 minutes of kettlebell clean and press

I did that for 30 minutes, then got on the Jacobs Ladder. I could only do 45 seconds on and 60 seconds off. I got four rounds in and then had to just walk it off, man. I'll get better at it, I'll get fitter, too.

It was amazing how quickly my heart rate went up.

I mean, check this out:

In chatting with the opposition from Saturday, there was a funny comment they said. They had to play both the third team game and the second team game ... or at least a part of it. I played third team rugby - I'm still not getting the system, nor am I getting full training sessions in, nor am I the youngest or fittest on the field these days ... in any case, the other front row players mentioned that the third team front row was harder to scrum against than the second team front row.

It made me feel good, but it also pointed out the fact that I need to get my stuff together and get myself on the seconds. My club needs me.

April 8 to May 8

Coffee continues to run the show.

I had to take some time off of training due to a hip flexor muscle injury. I have yet to play in a game of rugby in 2018. I'm not that offended by that statement, as I know I will be playing a lot of rugby in the next six months.

I keep my home life on the down low in my various online communities, but you have to know it's a struggle. Having a child with special needs is stressful. Dealing with stress with a gentle walk and talk with your spouse while someone looks after them is really the only solution that is doable at this point.

Not much else really helps, man.

ok, maybe a massage.

Anyway, I kept up the GPP with the 30-35 minute workouts of alternating kettlebell and running. I have done more than a few walks and stretching sessions. I am really looking forward to training on the beach this summer.