Midweek update
The tendonitus in my right brachioradialis and forearm extensors has gotten pretty bad again (this has been an ongoing problem for me over the last couple of years…common result of years ands years of training), but I have not let that stop me from getting exceptional workouts. I just have to be smart about avoiding things that aggravate it and allow enough rest in between certain workouts, while also icing the hell out of it.
Still got a solid bicep workout yesterday. Today is leg day and what for me makes or break my week. My week is not complete with out getting an incredible leg workout. I know that if I don’t torture myself today and destroy my quads and hams almost 2 hrs I won’t forgive myself and i’ll be in a sh*tty mood for the rest of the week. Pressure is on and I need to perform! No excuses! Got to make it happen! Approaching the 12 month mark until stage time and every workout has an impact on my success.
At 5pm this afternoon I become a f***ing psycho when I step foot in the gym. What do I want my legs to look like when I step onstage?…That’s what i’m going to think about during every damn set!
It’s leg day Baby!!!
The following are pieces written during the 2005 contest season
I would sometimes put some thoughts down before going to the gym just to help myself remember why I was going.
Leg Day
Choose a path that few are willing to follow and even fewer are able to follow
You’ve already set the standard for your physique in your mind…now you must follow through with hard work to attain that standard.
Every day is gameday in this sport and you need to show up ready to make some sacrifices
Inside your mind there are two individuals…
One who is afraid, has doubt and does not believe in great things.
F*** that! Destroy that individual! Never let him appear or make an impact!
The other individual in your mind believes anything can be achieved…is never afraid…and has no doubt…Today and everyday you must listen to and be that person…That individual in your mind will lead you to your success!!!
August 29, 2007 at 3:45 am
The power of positive thinking, awesome!
Good that you know to listen to you body and know to rest and ice. Have you ever gone to a good Massage Therapist and had those extensors stripped out…sounds like you could use some good deep tissue work.
Good post. All the best.
~Jill~
August 29, 2007 at 11:22 am
I actually have had active release done on the right arm, which helped quite a bit. The problem is that I have to drive kind of far to see someone who can do it and right now I don’t have time to get to Radford and back regularly enough for it to be effective. In order for it to be worthwhile, ART needs to be done fairly aggressively at first (3-4 times a week) and there’s no way I can get that done. Unfortunately, there are no therapists that I know of in closer proximity who can do ART or any type of deep tissue work to break up the scar tissue.