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[EMW14]

@EMW14 Meditation helps with deep sleep.....

You mentioned that a while back and it prompted me to get back to meditating. I had been doing it regularly but got out of the habit (why are bad habits so easy to pick up but good ones are the opposite??). I'm not all that consistent with it yet but am trying.

Do you meditate right before bed? Or a different time during the day?

 

[SuperAbsVin]

You mentioned that a while back and it prompted me to get back to meditating. I had been doing it regularly but got out of the habit (why are bad habits so easy to pick up but good ones are the opposite??). I'm not all that consistent with it yet but am trying.

Do you meditate right before bed? Or a different time during the day?

you should try to use sleep supps bro

 

[EMW14]

Hockey game Tuesday night. I've only had three coaching sessions so far with my "new" coach and his brother. Second summer with him (this is their off season gig). I definitely am feeling improvements in my game as a result. Had coaching session today and asked Coach if he thinks I'm back to where I was last summer (considering the injuries, surgeries and lengthy time off playing). He said he thinks I'm ahead of where I was last summer and had some specific improvements he's observed. That was very gratifying. Last year, the tryout was August 1-2; this year it will be either the last weekend of September or first weekend of October. So I have pretty close to three months yet to train. I'm excited about that because I did pretty well during last summer's tryout. I should do significantly better this year.

The wind sprints are paying off, though no huge changes yet. I still had to take a knee between reps the second half of practice today, but recovered more quickly and wasn't quite as badly winded.

I haven't lifted since Sunday. Gotta get some gym time in this weekend. I've had help here with my construction project (in fact, my coach's brother is helping me) so I've been focused on taking advantage of his help. 2 guys can go 3 times as fast as 1 guy...

Still holding steady at 193. I've pretty much given up on gaining much weight before the tryout. It would be nice if I did, but it just doesn't look like it's going to happen.

I think I'm getting the sleep issue sorted out. I've cut way back on caffeine. I've been drinking "half-caff" for a number of years, but until a few weeks ago was drinking a full pot of half-caffinated coffee per morning. I've reduced it to 1/5 caffinated and also cut the volume down to 8 cups instead of 10. I've also figured out that coconut water (electrolytes) helps dramatically with the restless legs. On hockey or heavy leg training days, I drink 22 oz of the stuff; other days 11. That plus some leg stretching (especially calves) before bed and I'm doing much better. I took the Ropinirole Tuesday after hockey because I was having trouble settling my legs down, but besides that I've not been taking it. Last night I woke up only a couple of times: lights out at 10; woke up at 11:30; 1:30 and then not again until 5:30. I decided to stay in bed and slept until 7. I've had several nights in a row of sleeping pretty well (even with the super late hockey night).

I'm going to try to get a chest & shoulders workout in tomorrow even though I have help coming. Saturday will try to do legs and run. Sunday back. That's the plan, anyway.

 

[SuperAbsVin]

Hockey game Tuesday night. I've only had three coaching sessions so far with my "new" coach and his brother. Second summer with him (this is their off season gig). I definitely am feeling improvements in my game as a result. Had coaching session today and asked Coach if he thinks I'm back to where I was last summer (considering the injuries, surgeries and lengthy time off playing). He said he thinks I'm ahead of where I was last summer and had some specific improvements he's observed. That was very gratifying. Last year, the tryout was August 1-2; this year it will be either the last weekend of September or first weekend of October. So I have pretty close to three months yet to train. I'm excited about that because I did pretty well during last summer's tryout. I should do significantly better this year.

The wind sprints are paying off, though no huge changes yet. I still had to take a knee between reps the second half of practice today, but recovered more quickly and wasn't quite as badly winded.

I haven't lifted since Sunday. Gotta get some gym time in this weekend. I've had help here with my construction project (in fact, my coach's brother is helping me) so I've been focused on taking advantage of his help. 2 guys can go 3 times as fast as 1 guy...

Still holding steady at 193. I've pretty much given up on gaining much weight before the tryout. It would be nice if I did, but it just doesn't look like it's going to happen.

I think I'm getting the sleep issue sorted out. I've cut way back on caffeine. I've been drinking "half-caff" for a number of years, but until a few weeks ago was drinking a full pot of half-caffinated coffee per morning. I've reduced it to 1/5 caffinated and also cut the volume down to 8 cups instead of 10. I've also figured out that coconut water (electrolytes) helps dramatically with the restless legs. On hockey or heavy leg training days, I drink 22 oz of the stuff; other days 11. That plus some leg stretching (especially calves) before bed and I'm doing much better. I took the Ropinirole Tuesday after hockey because I was having trouble settling my legs down, but besides that I've not been taking it. Last night I woke up only a couple of times: lights out at 10; woke up at 11:30; 1:30 and then not again until 5:30. I decided to stay in bed and slept until 7. I've had several nights in a row of sleeping pretty well (even with the super late hockey night).

I'm going to try to get a chest & shoulders workout in tomorrow even though I have help coming. Saturday will try to do legs and run. Sunday back. That's the plan, anyway.

got any hockey pics bro?

 

[stevesmi]

Hockey game Tuesday night. I've only had three coaching sessions so far with my "new" coach and his brother. Second summer with him (this is their off season gig). I definitely am feeling improvements in my game as a result. Had coaching session today and asked Coach if he thinks I'm back to where I was last summer (considering the injuries, surgeries and lengthy time off playing). He said he thinks I'm ahead of where I was last summer and had some specific improvements he's observed. That was very gratifying. Last year, the tryout was August 1-2; this year it will be either the last weekend of September or first weekend of October. So I have pretty close to three months yet to train. I'm excited about that because I did pretty well during last summer's tryout. I should do significantly better this year.

The wind sprints are paying off, though no huge changes yet. I still had to take a knee between reps the second half of practice today, but recovered more quickly and wasn't quite as badly winded.

I haven't lifted since Sunday. Gotta get some gym time in this weekend. I've had help here with my construction project (in fact, my coach's brother is helping me) so I've been focused on taking advantage of his help. 2 guys can go 3 times as fast as 1 guy...

Still holding steady at 193. I've pretty much given up on gaining much weight before the tryout. It would be nice if I did, but it just doesn't look like it's going to happen.

I think I'm getting the sleep issue sorted out. I've cut way back on caffeine. I've been drinking "half-caff" for a number of years, but until a few weeks ago was drinking a full pot of half-caffinated coffee per morning. I've reduced it to 1/5 caffinated and also cut the volume down to 8 cups instead of 10. I've also figured out that coconut water (electrolytes) helps dramatically with the restless legs. On hockey or heavy leg training days, I drink 22 oz of the stuff; other days 11. That plus some leg stretching (especially calves) before bed and I'm doing much better. I took the Ropinirole Tuesday after hockey because I was having trouble settling my legs down, but besides that I've not been taking it. Last night I woke up only a couple of times: lights out at 10; woke up at 11:30; 1:30 and then not again until 5:30. I decided to stay in bed and slept until 7. I've had several nights in a row of sleeping pretty well (even with the super late hockey night).

I'm going to try to get a chest & shoulders workout in tomorrow even though I have help coming. Saturday will try to do legs and run. Sunday back. That's the plan, anyway.

@EMW14 good job man. nice to hear you had a fun time at hockey. looks super fun i never played it

 

[2thick]

Hockey game Tuesday night. I've only had three coaching sessions so far with my "new" coach and his brother. Second summer with him (this is their off season gig). I definitely am feeling improvements in my game as a result. Had coaching session today and asked Coach if he thinks I'm back to where I was last summer (considering the injuries, surgeries and lengthy time off playing). He said he thinks I'm ahead of where I was last summer and had some specific improvements he's observed. That was very gratifying. Last year, the tryout was August 1-2; this year it will be either the last weekend of September or first weekend of October. So I have pretty close to three months yet to train. I'm excited about that because I did pretty well during last summer's tryout. I should do significantly better this year.

The wind sprints are paying off, though no huge changes yet. I still had to take a knee between reps the second half of practice today, but recovered more quickly and wasn't quite as badly winded.

I haven't lifted since Sunday. Gotta get some gym time in this weekend. I've had help here with my construction project (in fact, my coach's brother is helping me) so I've been focused on taking advantage of his help. 2 guys can go 3 times as fast as 1 guy...

Still holding steady at 193. I've pretty much given up on gaining much weight before the tryout. It would be nice if I did, but it just doesn't look like it's going to happen.

I think I'm getting the sleep issue sorted out. I've cut way back on caffeine. I've been drinking "half-caff" for a number of years, but until a few weeks ago was drinking a full pot of half-caffinated coffee per morning. I've reduced it to 1/5 caffinated and also cut the volume down to 8 cups instead of 10. I've also figured out that coconut water (electrolytes) helps dramatically with the restless legs. On hockey or heavy leg training days, I drink 22 oz of the stuff; other days 11. That plus some leg stretching (especially calves) before bed and I'm doing much better. I took the Ropinirole Tuesday after hockey because I was having trouble settling my legs down, but besides that I've not been taking it. Last night I woke up only a couple of times: lights out at 10; woke up at 11:30; 1:30 and then not again until 5:30. I decided to stay in bed and slept until 7. I've had several nights in a row of sleeping pretty well (even with the super late hockey night).

I'm going to try to get a chest & shoulders workout in tomorrow even though I have help coming. Saturday will try to do legs and run. Sunday back. That's the plan, anyway.

looks like a fun day. especially going into the weekend. @EMW14

 

[ulter]

Hockey game Tuesday night. I've only had three coaching sessions so far with my "new" coach and his brother. Second summer with him (this is their off season gig). I definitely am feeling improvements in my game as a result. Had coaching session today and asked Coach if he thinks I'm back to where I was last summer (considering the injuries, surgeries and lengthy time off playing). He said he thinks I'm ahead of where I was last summer and had some specific improvements he's observed. That was very gratifying. Last year, the tryout was August 1-2; this year it will be either the last weekend of September or first weekend of October. So I have pretty close to three months yet to train. I'm excited about that because I did pretty well during last summer's tryout. I should do significantly better this year.

The wind sprints are paying off, though no huge changes yet. I still had to take a knee between reps the second half of practice today, but recovered more quickly and wasn't quite as badly winded.

I haven't lifted since Sunday. Gotta get some gym time in this weekend. I've had help here with my construction project (in fact, my coach's brother is helping me) so I've been focused on taking advantage of his help. 2 guys can go 3 times as fast as 1 guy...

Still holding steady at 193. I've pretty much given up on gaining much weight before the tryout. It would be nice if I did, but it just doesn't look like it's going to happen.

I think I'm getting the sleep issue sorted out. I've cut way back on caffeine. I've been drinking "half-caff" for a number of years, but until a few weeks ago was drinking a full pot of half-caffinated coffee per morning. I've reduced it to 1/5 caffinated and also cut the volume down to 8 cups instead of 10. I've also figured out that coconut water (electrolytes) helps dramatically with the restless legs. On hockey or heavy leg training days, I drink 22 oz of the stuff; other days 11. That plus some leg stretching (especially calves) before bed and I'm doing much better. I took the Ropinirole Tuesday after hockey because I was having trouble settling my legs down, but besides that I've not been taking it. Last night I woke up only a couple of times: lights out at 10; woke up at 11:30; 1:30 and then not again until 5:30. I decided to stay in bed and slept until 7. I've had several nights in a row of sleeping pretty well (even with the super late hockey night).

I'm going to try to get a chest & shoulders workout in tomorrow even though I have help coming. Saturday will try to do legs and run. Sunday back. That's the plan, anyway.

great to hear you had a wonderful day and week @EMW14 Looks like a lot of fun and holding steady at 193.

 

[EMW14]

got any hockey pics bro?

No good ones. I posted one a little while back that was taken recently but it's not all that great a picture. I'll have to figure out how to get some.

 

[EMW14]

Hard work day today. I managed to force myself to get in the gym and do a chest workout. Threw in some shoulder exercises, too, as I usually do to keep injury recovery going. I'm still not as strong as I was a while back. I'll get back there...

The usual warmup routine, light db lateral raises, forward raises, stretching with the PVC pipe and empty bar warmup bench press set x 30 reps.

135 warmup set x 10
185 warmup 1x8
225: 1x5
245: 2x3
225: 1x4

Incline db press:
55lbs: 2x8

Did some leg stretching and also rolled on a big foam roller I have on my upper back. This helps a lot with the knots I get behind my shoulder blades.

I felt pretty good. Was tempted to do some running but didn't want to get all wired so close to bed time.

After my hockey training session Thursday we were BS-ing over lunch and my coach said a fitness test for one of the teams he played on was this: Treadmill set to 10 on incline and speed. How long can you run? Anything over 2 minutes was considered excellent condition. So that's my target. 2 minutes running at speed 10 and incline 10. It looks like it might be a rainy day tomorrow. If so, I'll get a baseline. If it's dry enough, I'm going to do sprints in the yard or possibly the local high school track.

 

[Mobster]

Hockey game Tuesday night. I've only had three coaching sessions so far with my "new" coach and his brother. Second summer with him (this is their off season gig). I definitely am feeling improvements in my game as a result. Had coaching session today and asked Coach if he thinks I'm back to where I was last summer (considering the injuries, surgeries and lengthy time off playing). He said he thinks I'm ahead of where I was last summer and had some specific improvements he's observed.

He's back!!

 

[ROIDDERS]

Hockey game Tuesday night. I've only had three coaching sessions so far with my "new" coach and his brother. Second summer with him (this is their off season gig). I definitely am feeling improvements in my game as a result. Had coaching session today and asked Coach if he thinks I'm back to where I was last summer (considering the injuries, surgeries and lengthy time off playing). He said he thinks I'm ahead of where I was last summer and had some specific improvements he's observed. That was very gratifying. Last year, the tryout was August 1-2; this year it will be either the last weekend of September or first weekend of October. So I have pretty close to three months yet to train. I'm excited about that because I did pretty well during last summer's tryout. I should do significantly better this year.

The wind sprints are paying off, though no huge changes yet. I still had to take a knee between reps the second half of practice today, but recovered more quickly and wasn't quite as badly winded.

I haven't lifted since Sunday. Gotta get some gym time in this weekend. I've had help here with my construction project (in fact, my coach's brother is helping me) so I've been focused on taking advantage of his help. 2 guys can go 3 times as fast as 1 guy...

Still holding steady at 193. I've pretty much given up on gaining much weight before the tryout. It would be nice if I did, but it just doesn't look like it's going to happen.

I think I'm getting the sleep issue sorted out. I've cut way back on caffeine. I've been drinking "half-caff" for a number of years, but until a few weeks ago was drinking a full pot of half-caffinated coffee per morning. I've reduced it to 1/5 caffinated and also cut the volume down to 8 cups instead of 10. I've also figured out that coconut water (electrolytes) helps dramatically with the restless legs. On hockey or heavy leg training days, I drink 22 oz of the stuff; other days 11. That plus some leg stretching (especially calves) before bed and I'm doing much better. I took the Ropinirole Tuesday after hockey because I was having trouble settling my legs down, but besides that I've not been taking it. Last night I woke up only a couple of times: lights out at 10; woke up at 11:30; 1:30 and then not again until 5:30. I decided to stay in bed and slept until 7. I've had several nights in a row of sleeping pretty well (even with the super late hockey night).

I'm going to try to get a chest & shoulders workout in tomorrow even though I have help coming. Saturday will try to do legs and run. Sunday back. That's the plan, anyway.

@EMW14 very blessed to have you on here. I really enjoy reading your updates. I like how you talk about adjusting things, like how you're adjusting your caffeine intake. That's smart.

 

[ceo]

Hockey game Tuesday night. I've only had three coaching sessions so far with my "new" coach and his brother. Second summer with him (this is their off season gig). I definitely am feeling improvements in my game as a result. Had coaching session today and asked Coach if he thinks I'm back to where I was last summer (considering the injuries, surgeries and lengthy time off playing). He said he thinks I'm ahead of where I was last summer and had some specific improvements he's observed. That was very gratifying. Last year, the tryout was August 1-2; this year it will be either the last weekend of September or first weekend of October. So I have pretty close to three months yet to train. I'm excited about that because I did pretty well during last summer's tryout. I should do significantly better this year.

The wind sprints are paying off, though no huge changes yet. I still had to take a knee between reps the second half of practice today, but recovered more quickly and wasn't quite as badly winded.

I haven't lifted since Sunday. Gotta get some gym time in this weekend. I've had help here with my construction project (in fact, my coach's brother is helping me) so I've been focused on taking advantage of his help. 2 guys can go 3 times as fast as 1 guy...

Still holding steady at 193. I've pretty much given up on gaining much weight before the tryout. It would be nice if I did, but it just doesn't look like it's going to happen.

I think I'm getting the sleep issue sorted out. I've cut way back on caffeine. I've been drinking "half-caff" for a number of years, but until a few weeks ago was drinking a full pot of half-caffinated coffee per morning. I've reduced it to 1/5 caffinated and also cut the volume down to 8 cups instead of 10. I've also figured out that coconut water (electrolytes) helps dramatically with the restless legs. On hockey or heavy leg training days, I drink 22 oz of the stuff; other days 11. That plus some leg stretching (especially calves) before bed and I'm doing much better. I took the Ropinirole Tuesday after hockey because I was having trouble settling my legs down, but besides that I've not been taking it. Last night I woke up only a couple of times: lights out at 10; woke up at 11:30; 1:30 and then not again until 5:30. I decided to stay in bed and slept until 7. I've had several nights in a row of sleeping pretty well (even with the super late hockey night).

I'm going to try to get a chest & shoulders workout in tomorrow even though I have help coming. Saturday will try to do legs and run. Sunday back. That's the plan, anyway.

Bros, that's some good stuff right there. Lots of things with hockey and drinking coffee. Good information. I like the wind sprints too. That's some hardcore stuff. @EMW14

 

[ballin2504]

Hockey game Tuesday night. I've only had three coaching sessions so far with my "new" coach and his brother. Second summer with him (this is their off season gig). I definitely am feeling improvements in my game as a result. Had coaching session today and asked Coach if he thinks I'm back to where I was last summer (considering the injuries, surgeries and lengthy time off playing). He said he thinks I'm ahead of where I was last summer and had some specific improvements he's observed. That was very gratifying. Last year, the tryout was August 1-2; this year it will be either the last weekend of September or first weekend of October. So I have pretty close to three months yet to train. I'm excited about that because I did pretty well during last summer's tryout. I should do significantly better this year.

The wind sprints are paying off, though no huge changes yet. I still had to take a knee between reps the second half of practice today, but recovered more quickly and wasn't quite as badly winded.

I haven't lifted since Sunday. Gotta get some gym time in this weekend. I've had help here with my construction project (in fact, my coach's brother is helping me) so I've been focused on taking advantage of his help. 2 guys can go 3 times as fast as 1 guy...

Still holding steady at 193. I've pretty much given up on gaining much weight before the tryout. It would be nice if I did, but it just doesn't look like it's going to happen.

I think I'm getting the sleep issue sorted out. I've cut way back on caffeine. I've been drinking "half-caff" for a number of years, but until a few weeks ago was drinking a full pot of half-caffinated coffee per morning. I've reduced it to 1/5 caffinated and also cut the volume down to 8 cups instead of 10. I've also figured out that coconut water (electrolytes) helps dramatically with the restless legs. On hockey or heavy leg training days, I drink 22 oz of the stuff; other days 11. That plus some leg stretching (especially calves) before bed and I'm doing much better. I took the Ropinirole Tuesday after hockey because I was having trouble settling my legs down, but besides that I've not been taking it. Last night I woke up only a couple of times: lights out at 10; woke up at 11:30; 1:30 and then not again until 5:30. I decided to stay in bed and slept until 7. I've had several nights in a row of sleeping pretty well (even with the super late hockey night).

I'm going to try to get a chest & shoulders workout in tomorrow even though I have help coming. Saturday will try to do legs and run. Sunday back. That's the plan, anyway.

@EMW14 hows the hockey going

 

[EMW14]

Leg day today. I'm also going to run this afternoon, so I didn't go all out on my legs. I feel like I have the timing of workouts vs hockey dialed in fairly well. Last week, I did legs and sprints on Sunday; had a game Tuesday; and practice/training Thursday. My legs and low back were still a little sore Tuesday night; I should have done legs Saturday, though I still skated and played well. It did take a few shifts to get loosened up and be 100% despite some warmup time. Thursday's training went well despite a little soreness from the game Tuesday. My legs were fine this morning, just some lingering soreness/tightness in my low back. That cleared up with a couple of warm-up sets of squats and some stretching.

This week, I play Wednesday night. Training is always Thursday, so that will be rough but that's the breaks. I'm running this afternoon; I will try to run Monday, though it will be a busy day. I would like to get two sprinting sessions in prior to Wednesday's game and for sure I need a day of rest between.

Slept pretty well last night, but not well the night before. I really need to go out to the gym in the evening and stretch before bed. Did not do that Thursday evening. I'm dragging a little bit today but feel pretty good in spite of that.

Leg workout:
Leg stretching and empty bar warm-up set of squats, 1 x 10 reps
135 warm-up: 1x10
185 warm-up: 1x10
225: 1x8
275: 1x6 The first couple of reps I could not do a full squat. I don't know if it's just fear (don't want to reinjure my low back) or if I just need to feel the weight a little bit. I did two half reps and then was able to get deep. I didn't count the half reps, 6 reps means 6 full squats.

I decided to do leg press today (didn't do them last week knowing I was going to run). I took it a little bit easy anticipating the sprints this afternoon:
7 plates each side:
3x5

Stiff leg deadlift:
95 lbs:
2x10 I chose these for hamstrings both because they're a great hamstring exercise but also for the stretch and the low back building, which I definitely need.

I also did some external rotations with a 40lb band for my left shoulder; seated incline db hammer curls (leaning back on the 45° incline bench) - these are good for my biceps tendons, both of which are sore. Great stretch if you rotate the db's "out" while letting them hang. And also some abs/hip flexor:

In & outs:
1x10

Bicycles:
1x20

Also did side planks with a scissor leg raise for adductors/hips:
1x5 each side. I find these very challenging.

I just finished lunch and I think I'm going to go to the high school and see about running on the track. It poured down rain earlier and is extremely humid now, but I'd rather run in the world than on the treadmill today...

 

[EMW14]

Running did not go well today AT ALL. I was sprinting on the local high school track. As I launched on my second 50 yard dash, my left calf "popped" and felt like something hit me. Nothing did, I think I may have torn a muscle. I'm limping because I can't put weight on the ball of my foot or push off like a normal stride.

I don't see or feel any lumps, depressions or other deformities, so I don't think anything tore completely or detached and rolled up or anything like that. But this is definitely a setback.

Ice on it right now. Hopefully this heals quickly. I am SO UPSET!

 

[SuperAbsVin]

Leg day today. I'm also going to run this afternoon, so I didn't go all out on my legs. I feel like I have the timing of workouts vs hockey dialed in fairly well. Last week, I did legs and sprints on Sunday; had a game Tuesday; and practice/training Thursday. My legs and low back were still a little sore Tuesday night; I should have done legs Saturday, though I still skated and played well. It did take a few shifts to get loosened up and be 100% despite some warmup time. Thursday's training went well despite a little soreness from the game Tuesday. My legs were fine this morning, just some lingering soreness/tightness in my low back. That cleared up with a couple of warm-up sets of squats and some stretching.

This week, I play Wednesday night. Training is always Thursday, so that will be rough but that's the breaks. I'm running this afternoon; I will try to run Monday, though it will be a busy day. I would like to get two sprinting sessions in prior to Wednesday's game and for sure I need a day of rest between.

Slept pretty well last night, but not well the night before. I really need to go out to the gym in the evening and stretch before bed. Did not do that Thursday evening. I'm dragging a little bit today but feel pretty good in spite of that.

Leg workout:
Leg stretching and empty bar warm-up set of squats, 1 x 10 reps
135 warm-up: 1x10
185 warm-up: 1x10
225: 1x8
275: 1x6 The first couple of reps I could not do a full squat. I don't know if it's just fear (don't want to reinjure my low back) or if I just need to feel the weight a little bit. I did two half reps and then was able to get deep. I didn't count the half reps, 6 reps means 6 full squats.

I decided to do leg press today (didn't do them last week knowing I was going to run). I took it a little bit easy anticipating the sprints this afternoon:
7 plates each side:
3x5

Stiff leg deadlift:
95 lbs:
2x10 I chose these for hamstrings both because they're a great hamstring exercise but also for the stretch and the low back building, which I definitely need.

I also did some external rotations with a 40lb band for my left shoulder; seated incline db hammer curls (leaning back on the 45° incline bench) - these are good for my biceps tendons, both of which are sore. Great stretch if you rotate the db's "out" while letting them hang. And also some abs/hip flexor:

In & outs:
1x10

Bicycles:
1x20

Also did side planks with a scissor leg raise for adductors/hips:
1x5 each side. I find these very challenging.

I just finished lunch and I think I'm going to go to the high school and see about running on the track. It poured down rain earlier and is extremely humid now, but I'd rather run in the world than on the treadmill today...

Running did not go well today AT ALL. I was sprinting on the local high school track. As I launched on my second 50 yard dash, my left calf "popped" and felt like something hit me. Nothing did, I think I may have torn a muscle. I'm limping because I can't put weight on the ball of my foot or push off like a normal stride.

I don't see or feel any lumps, depressions or other deformities, so I don't think anything tore completely or detached and rolled up or anything like that. But this is definitely a setback.

Ice on it right now. Hopefully this heals quickly. I am SO UPSET!

calf popped? wtf bro not good
did you put ice on it? post a pic of it please

 

[EMW14]

calf popped? wtf bro not good
did you put ice on it? post a pic of it please

I've been icing it off and on all afternoon and evening. Also took 3 Advil + 1 Tylenol. Am going to do that again now. It looks 100% normal. Not even black and blue, though I'll be surprised if it isn't by tomorrow morning.

It popped suddenly and pretty hard. It actually felt like I'd been hit by something. I stopped immediately and looked around for whatever might have hit me while I was first trying to figure out what happened. As soon as I tried to take a step, I knew it was a muscle injury.

Two views. It's a bit awkward trying to take pics of your own calf... Maybe a mirror can help show left and right for comparison. The left is the injured one.

It seems to feel a little bit better after 6 or 7 hours of rest, ice and anti-inflammatories. I really hope this heals up in a few days. I do NOT want my training derailed.

 

[EMW14]

@EMW14 very blessed to have you on here. I really enjoy reading your updates. I like how you talk about adjusting things, like how you're adjusting your caffeine intake. That's smart.

Thanks very much for the generous compliment!

 

[EMW14]

Here's a couple pictures of left and right. Nothing much to see. I can't feel any lumps or depressions when feeling around (palpating, I think is the medical term).

 

[ROIDDERS]

Thanks very much for the generous compliment!

That's what we do man: muscle chemistry family love.