Wednesday 28 April 2010
Nothing goes to plan
Okay this is a pain, using my iPod and it keeps defaulting to caps lock. Couldnt train last night which was a pain,especially as I cant make Thursday. Getting fed up with this iPod so signing off.
Monday 26 April 2010
What's been going on
It's been a while since I made a post and to be honest its to let all the dust settle from a very hectic first few months of 2010.
I have been getting my head sorted out and thinking about what I need to achieve over the coming months, for me moving forward and continuing with my martial arts training is high on my list, getting a handle on the slippery situation at work is another and balancing all that out with home life is my main concern. I was very 'into my own head' leading up to the black belt grading and this did lead to a bit of disconnect so I have to get things back on an even footing.
It has been a very weird few weeks at training with sporadic attendance due to various things but also when I have been able to get to class it has also been strange as there are a few faces missing that seem to have dropped off the face of the planet and I think the class has been affected by these abscences and is itself trying to rediscover an equilibrium.
No matter what I am having a good time and am feeling fairly relaxed, apart from quick flare ups, usually work related, and am looking at the run up to summer as a time for a bit of reflection and a time to establish that the last 3 years weren't just an exercise in belt grabbing but rather a solid start to my much longer journey.
I have been getting my head sorted out and thinking about what I need to achieve over the coming months, for me moving forward and continuing with my martial arts training is high on my list, getting a handle on the slippery situation at work is another and balancing all that out with home life is my main concern. I was very 'into my own head' leading up to the black belt grading and this did lead to a bit of disconnect so I have to get things back on an even footing.
It has been a very weird few weeks at training with sporadic attendance due to various things but also when I have been able to get to class it has also been strange as there are a few faces missing that seem to have dropped off the face of the planet and I think the class has been affected by these abscences and is itself trying to rediscover an equilibrium.
No matter what I am having a good time and am feeling fairly relaxed, apart from quick flare ups, usually work related, and am looking at the run up to summer as a time for a bit of reflection and a time to establish that the last 3 years weren't just an exercise in belt grabbing but rather a solid start to my much longer journey.
Thursday 15 April 2010
feeling bluergh
Headache, aching, eating sugary foods, must be ill! Crashed when I got in and fell asleep on the sofa, woke up not long ago, the sugar is making me hyper and the headache is pounding away merrily.
Monday 12 April 2010
Another year older
Just seen I haven't posted for nearly a week! Its been a bit of a blur to be honest, after the Easter weekend work was pretty hectic (as usual) and last Friday I flew off to see my Dad with the kids to Ireland, leaving Shelly at home :(
It's been a great weekend, the weather has been fantastic and I must have put on 1/2 stone with all the wonderful meals that Rosie has made!
Training during the week was a bit choppy, got to a Tuesday night and did my breaking, so I have my baseline to work from to raise my turning kick (up to sternum height) Thursday night ended up being an open session as the only people who turned up where myself, Kelly, Callum and Rich. Was a bit disappointing but thinking about it Easter hols are still on so no wonder most people weren't available. As it was just a couple of us I took advantage and concentrated on the kick again, got to start applying some power to the turning kick at a much higher height. I was pretty chuffed actually as I started to really get a solid hit.
Just typing this in bed at my Dad's B&B about to get up to do my morning exercises and then start to get ready to get back home this lunchtime, missing the missus and looking forward to a birthday treat, CURRY!
Yesterday was my 39th birthday so another year on and the last I can say I am in my 30's! Probably another quick week at work and hopefully I will get in Tuesday and Thursday night training. I'm hoping there are a few more attendees on Thursday as I need a good boost to re-energise myself after the last few weeks of easy living, already noticing that the weight is slowly creeping back on and disappointed, but understanding, that the muscle tone I was getting before the black belt grading is going away. This is only going to get worse until this left hand is fully healed so that I can hit the gym again, another 3-4 weeks!
It's been a great weekend, the weather has been fantastic and I must have put on 1/2 stone with all the wonderful meals that Rosie has made!
Training during the week was a bit choppy, got to a Tuesday night and did my breaking, so I have my baseline to work from to raise my turning kick (up to sternum height) Thursday night ended up being an open session as the only people who turned up where myself, Kelly, Callum and Rich. Was a bit disappointing but thinking about it Easter hols are still on so no wonder most people weren't available. As it was just a couple of us I took advantage and concentrated on the kick again, got to start applying some power to the turning kick at a much higher height. I was pretty chuffed actually as I started to really get a solid hit.
Just typing this in bed at my Dad's B&B about to get up to do my morning exercises and then start to get ready to get back home this lunchtime, missing the missus and looking forward to a birthday treat, CURRY!
Yesterday was my 39th birthday so another year on and the last I can say I am in my 30's! Probably another quick week at work and hopefully I will get in Tuesday and Thursday night training. I'm hoping there are a few more attendees on Thursday as I need a good boost to re-energise myself after the last few weeks of easy living, already noticing that the weight is slowly creeping back on and disappointed, but understanding, that the muscle tone I was getting before the black belt grading is going away. This is only going to get worse until this left hand is fully healed so that I can hit the gym again, another 3-4 weeks!
Tuesday 6 April 2010
The Power of a long weekend
Just re-read the post I did on Friday and it is interesting to think about where my head is at today compared to where it was before the Easter weekend. I had a thoroughly enjoyable long weekend with a really nice trip to Cirencester where the kids got to roam around the Corinium museum, for me it was followed up by the largest and most heavenly slice of coffee cake I have had in a long time. Felt really stuffed but so what, every now and then a good blow out is just what the soul needs. The rest of the weekend went nicely as well, I had decided I needed a night out so come Sunday we had friends over for a nice piece of slow rosted lamb and then popped down the pub for a couple of cheeky ciders (did have a headache the next day but didn't last long)
All in all the batteries were well and truly recharged and it meant I was ready for a return to work and training. The day at work went well and training was great fun tonight, I managed to carry out the break with a turning kick, first time I have done it and I got to see my eldest daughter, Eleanor carry out some truly awesome jump turning kicks. All in all having a very positive time, tomorrow it may all change, especially as one of the staff hs told me today she wants to resign, sigh... it was good while it lasted.
All in all the batteries were well and truly recharged and it meant I was ready for a return to work and training. The day at work went well and training was great fun tonight, I managed to carry out the break with a turning kick, first time I have done it and I got to see my eldest daughter, Eleanor carry out some truly awesome jump turning kicks. All in all having a very positive time, tomorrow it may all change, especially as one of the staff hs told me today she wants to resign, sigh... it was good while it lasted.
Friday 2 April 2010
Not the week I was hoping for
Bit of a shame really when it came to this week. I had good intentions to get back into the swing of things but as per usual life gets in the way of our best laid plans. The hand has been throbbing a fair bit, a reminder of the black belt exam!
I was also looking to get moving forward with the nutrition and up to yesterday I was doing okay, first I was seduced by some home made chocolate cake, then I was very late with dinner as Shelly was ill so I had to get Ele to training and by the time I got her back i ended up hitting the toast and peanut butter pretty hard, to top it off I then ate an entire Easter egg, prat!
Training has been cut back as well what with fractured wrists and a poorly wife, not the week I had planned but just need to make the best of it, I have been using the treadmill and doing 30 mins of power walking so at least I am trying to keep some aspect of fitness going.
I was also looking to get moving forward with the nutrition and up to yesterday I was doing okay, first I was seduced by some home made chocolate cake, then I was very late with dinner as Shelly was ill so I had to get Ele to training and by the time I got her back i ended up hitting the toast and peanut butter pretty hard, to top it off I then ate an entire Easter egg, prat!
Training has been cut back as well what with fractured wrists and a poorly wife, not the week I had planned but just need to make the best of it, I have been using the treadmill and doing 30 mins of power walking so at least I am trying to keep some aspect of fitness going.
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