Updake

Has been a couple months since I last updated. Haven't jumped since radford. I was under the impression that the CAC games were in July until last month so I my plans have changed. Instead of building to peak, I am taking this new found time to continue slimming and strengthening. Then in August I will start more track workouts and practice meets. 

But for now, I need to take care of two bruises. Playing frisbee last week I did something to the arch on my right foot, still tight, seems like I just pulled the muscle on my 5th metatarsal or something. Then today I pulled my back. Just like when I pulled my back at accs in 2012. But this time I wasn't briefly paralyzed. 

So now I am just nursing these two injuries, can't really do too much with an iffy back. It sucks because my local frisbee club is starting a team tournament this week and I might have to sit out this time. :(

Good jump day

I missed last weeks UVA meet due to a late day at work -____-. Then proceeded to watch a comrade that I used to whip in college jump 8 inches past my pr. The frustration of being trapped in a time/life/work crunch!!

Had a good jump day today given I stood in the sun for 8 hours fr work. Finally figured what was wrong with my 2nd phase after a couple weeks of bad practices. Activation!! I was being lazy and expecting the technique to do it, but now I got it. 49' from 5 rights is my benchmark, hit it, feeling confident again. Expecting to jump in Raleigh this Friday if I can get off work on time!!!!!

Highlander Invitational

15.44m. Felt really easy. Body feels pretty strong. Only issue was for some reason my run through was beyond off. I was a step short!? My steps didn't feel too long or anything. In warm ups everything was fine but I think I was alittle un confident and that ..... Idk. Never had a problem that I couldn't figure out in 5 jumps before. UVA meet in 2 weeks. Until then I will be focusing on my run through because I have the body and form right now to go 16.15 I think. 

Oh yea, my ankle is acting up again. It's only because when I have to chop my steps on a bad run up, I end up power jumping; jamming my feet in the ground instead of rolling through. 

Looking good, could be much better though. Hard working full time and training. 

Tight

I finally got back on the runway after taking it slower since I rolled my ankle. I did some run throughs and a few short approach jumps. The run throughs felt pretty good. The thing I am focusing on is my last 5 steps getting to the board. I need to stay aggressive all the way though and explode right on that last step. My first 3 ones were good, but then I just got plain tired. I had gone for a run in the morning so I was kinda tired before praciticing (thought i was in better shape).

Also did some short approach jumps. Things felt fine when I took it safe, but as soon as I tried to really dig, I was just tight and too tired to push through.

I plan on competing next weekend in Radford, 15 minutes from Blacksburg. I should be able to get 52 again, hope to use it as an escalator towards harder more focused workouts based on my deficiencies at the meet. Stay tooned! 

UGHHH

So, got out to the track today after a long day of sitting in the sun and watching construction. Excited to have a nice technique day. But........ as I'm warming up, i freaking roll my ankle!?!? It isn't the same inward roll that has plagued me. I did an outward roll because of my orthotics (arch supports) making my steps awkward. So, icing it now, don't think it will be serious. I am planning on competing at the end of the month, should be fine by then. Hoping to have a solid 52' performance. 

Blade training begins

First day roller bladin and it went ok. The rollerblades themselves feel pretty good, alittle right at the toes probably because of my really wide feet. I'm hoping I can break them in. I practiced on our running track, pretty good idea because the track didn't let me go too fast so I could focus on form. Since I was going at a controlled speed I could concentrate on my form and balance. And wiping out didn't hurt at all lol. Looking forward to next session.

Blade Nation

My roller blades came today!!! I am so excited to add them into my workout regiment. I have read they work the quads hamstrings calves and buttocks pretty good and also the abs to a lesser extent. What I gathered from my meet in February was that I lacked strength coming to the board and pushing off. This should help. I plan on doing morning skates and/or warmup/cooldown skates around workouts. Should be a nice way to relax and 'meditate'. I have tried yoga for the past month or so, but I think I need intense motion to feel calm, oddly. And also I'd really like to be a speed demon, always has been a dream of mine. Olympics 2018!!! jk

In other news, did some cycling and arm weights at the gym today. Felt a pretty good burn, nothing spectacular though. Wasn't really able to do the workout I wanted since so many people were at the gym.