11/27
Activations with Tim Tam
Reverse hypers 4 pre , 2 post
Dr Squat strap front squats on pit shark. Rep sets to warm up 3x8, pause/tempo for remainder 5x3 averaging 1 min a set
Post that did 2 rounds of stomps for 15 sec, hold for 30 sec at top and 15 more sec stomp
Used Squat buddy for deadlift. Working with a add on add to work the compression at top(basically hold the adductor and hammy together) and other angle to have a adjustable strength levels. Worked up to 405x3x3 with slight pause off floor. No back issues so canned it there.
11/26
Plan was to do usual 3 10 min walks and or sled drag action but the parents decided to wreck their truck and flip it on its side on the way to Indiana to pick up a convertible Galaxie 500. They were only about a hour away from Columbia when the accident occured. We had a nice lunch and then they were on their way when I got the call about a hour later. We rushed up there to get them and by grace neither were hurt and only seemed to have a minor scratch here and there. My Dad, who also has a thing for late 90s early 2000s Ranger trucks spent alot of time rebuliding the motor and fixing up this one-about 5 grand total in motor and tires etc.
Well when we got there the right side top was crushed in where it flipped. Basically, my mom was staring at the dirt and looking up at my Dad hanging up on his seat belt. Some bystanders helped break out the windshield and pulled him out and then pulled my mother out. We did not get there until the truck had been towed away and the accident was cleared.
Both were there normal stoic selves. She just turned 79 and he 74. But they both acted like nothing had really happened. Once the truck was off loaded we began to unload everything to my truck. Sounds easy enough, except my Dad is a horder and basically is prepared for any apocalyptic event that beyond calculations could occur. Luckily it was quitting time at the tow yard and they all wanted to go home so one of the fellas helped us unload it all. My Dad likes to tell everyone what he has in the truck so a couple of the guys came by and were salavating at the opportunity they could imagine. Hoping he would leave it to be totaled by insurance for them to then squabble over it, I readily assured them that he would take it home no matter the cost.
The back of my truck was completely full and as all Dad's d, he asked if I had it under control and was I sure I didn't need his help strapping it down. This is always funny as they don't trust their kids and I know everyone else has the same issues.
Once we got it ready, off we went after the strapping had met Dad's approval. On the way up, of course there was construction causing miles of backup in the south bound lane. We were hoping to maybe skate by some of it on the way back , but that pipe dream was gone quickly as we passed up a couple of opportunities to get off and take a alternate route and rammed right into the traffic. We had just passed the last exit to get off . I guess our thinking was that the jam would not even occur as if magic interviened. Yeah, no magic fairy tale for us,as it was actually longer it felt like then when we gleefully rode by it on the way up. As we hit the jam full on little did we know it would last a hour and a half of eeking along. Once we cleared that , I was thinking aight, ramp that up to reckless driving speed!. That happened for about 20 minutes until Round 2 of construction on another section jammed us up. It surprised me to run into the second jam and as I hit the breaks not trying to lock them up, I automatically braced my other arm across Pops. Not really sure whether we would get rammed from behind, I darted eyes to the mirrors. The people behind us managed not to hit us but a few cars back, i saw a car slam and spin into the cables in the middle of the interstate. It looked like it cables caught the car in like a spider web and pulled it back in. Whew I thought but also wished the best for the people in that car. Also considering my night vision is dog shit now, it continued to be a harrowing and nerve racking drive home. It is another older moment I used to make fun of but now I see shadows and weird flying things.
But in the way back meantime to the beginning of the traffic jam, the wonderful wife starts asking my Dad questions about his life from the beginning. Like most kids, he told some of these stories many times. but being a boy on the go, I remember little. She says she just asks questions, but they always seem to be more then that and it always opens people up. My Dad got on a roll from his life as a boy to what led him to join the Air Force at 18 to his two tours in Vietnam,two in Thailand and one in Korea. A multitude of things, I had no idea about as our family ain't the talkers, well except my Dad when you ask him things. We got all the stories from working on farms for 25 cent a hour, learning how to work on bombs(all kinds) that went on such historic planes as the Blackbird SR-71 to yelling at a General in the Air Force. He has been alot of places and seen alot of things...
My frustration with the traffic jam was still there but hearing all the stories that made him tick were marvelous to listen to. The detail was still there as he remembered people's names working down family trees on his side on throughout his career was pretty incredible as I can barely remember my own name. As the stories went on, you could here his voice get strong as he transported himself back to his younger and more vibrant days. As I listened and enjoyed the stories I also understood alittle more about the way I am too. You are more like your parents then you ever want to believe as we all struggle to be that individual making what we think is our own particular way. The outcome maybe different but the way is often the same. Nothing wrong with that. Thanks Wifey.
11/25
2 10 min walks
Lots of activations with the Tim Tam and boomstick. Chest and arms were beat up from benching yesterday so did some BT work on them for 8 mins a arm
Accessory work
One hand swings for 8 min going from 12kgx10, 16kgx8, 20kgx5m 24kgx3
Super wide neutral grip pulls with pauses and breathing work again. 8 sets
Some light stretching with band and Tim Tam
11/24
One lap sled 2 plates, 2 10 min walks
Activations with Tim Tam
Reverse Hyper 3x12
Bench worked up to 405x1 off softee and back down for 3 drop sets. Happy with the 405 Pretty clean. Had more but the song said let it be so obliged.
Fat ball tricep push downs 8 sets
11/23
Pulled new harness material on magic carpet sled for 10 min, 2 10 min walks.
Activations
Reverse Hypers 6 sets 4 pre, 2 post
SSB squats. Worked up to 335ish after many sets.
11/20
1 20 min walk.
Tim tam activations and boomstick
Reverse hyper with hack squat pause sets of 5. 6 rounds
Rack pulls conventional and sumo for 3 reps each working up to 4 plates. Pause right off pin with pause right before letting off at pin
Finished training with ropes for 30 sec followed by 50 yard drags for 10 mins time nonstop
11/19
Activations with Tim Tam
1 30 min walk
