Revamp: Week NULL
Finished the first half of the Revamp a few weeks ago. Then life became less manageable and hit pause. It was a sensible action to alleviate stress.
Switched gyms from a national chain to the local Y. One was big, plenty of new equipment, sparkly. The other worn in, and it turns out very comfortable and homey.
The move was prompted by lack of on piece of equipment—a proper squat rack. Never thought I’d have an opinion on squat racks and Smith machines. But engaging stabilizers makes a difference in how a lift feels. It’s like the difference between a treadmill and track. One does some work for you, the other is all you. When your goal is self-propelling over trails and mountains, and overall health outcomes, then why let a machine do work for you?
Tactibal Barbell
I was able to finish the first half of the twelve week program, coming to an appropriate stopping point. After ten or so days without lifting, I spent a couple days dedicated to re-orienting muscles and movements and learning subtleties of new equipment.
Running
On the running front, June 1 was a commitment to run everyday for a month (REDFAM). Self-imposed minimum is 20 easy minutes. On lift days, that means a warm-up. The rest of the work is spread between a workout, a long run (90-120 mins), an hour, and a couple 45s. As of this post, 9 for 9. Pace and estimated VO2 max have improved. Surprisingly, HRV has improved and leveled off—on the high end of my normal, but within normal.
Progress
| Progress | |
|---|---|
| Weight (lbs) | 185 |
| Waist (in) | 38.75 |
| Thighs (in) | 51 |
| Biceps (in) | 26 |
| Miles | 22.6 |
| Avg Pace | 13:29/mi |
