Nelmsjer's 2006 Journal

[nelmsjer]

Nice workout, really jealous of your squat. I want it!



Yep it's always nice to hear that 'clunk' instead of a 'clink' when you slap the weight on the bar

I can't wait for 4 clunks on my squat and 5 on my deadlift and 3 on my bench...

 

[nelmsjer]

We ran, yesterday, on our 2.25 mile loop. I did not do well, and IP did great! I got 21:30, which is my worst time, so far. My hamstrings and butt felt tight for the entire first mile. After that, they loosened up, but I just couldn't make up how slow the first one was.

Week 1: 21:05
Week 2: 20:58
Week 3: 21:30

Today, I'm exhausted, and I actually took time off work yesterday, relaxed, and slept like a rock last night. If I don't start feeling better soon, I'm headed for another nap...

 

[nelmsjer]

Looking back at my journal, I have some weird PRs today. I'm saying it's strange because the day before I left vacation, it was a Monday...but I did this Friday's workout. So, I have triples that are PRs that I got on 27 February that will not be PR's this week. All sets were done with reps of 5.

Squats: 185/225/265/315/355 - PR - Rep 5 was s l o w ...

Bench Press: 130/160/195/225/260 - PR - No problem.

Power Clean: 105/135/155/185/210 - PR - Felt the groove and jerked the last

I may cut out Saturday's cardio so that I can make my squats next week...

 

[anotherbutters]

Nope, no matter how many times I read that, I remain confused.

Congrats on the PRs, I think!

 

[nelmsjer]

Nope, no matter how many times I read that, I remain confused.

Congrats on the PRs, I think!

LOL!

I'll try again.

The Monday before our vacation, which was 27 February, we were beginning week 4 (which, now that I am back, I am currently starting this week). Knowing we would not be working out as regularly, I decided to up the intensity and do the Week 4 Friday workout (with triples) on the Monday before vacation...

So, when I came back from vacation, IP and I reversed a little and started at week 2, so that we could ramp up again. So, I am now back at the SAME week 4 that I was on before vacation. Which means that I have already done the Friday workout that is coming up (but I did it 6 weeks ago on a Monday). What I had NOT done is the Monday workout (which I finally did today). So, I had some PRs today for the Monday workout, but I will NOT have any PRs on Friday (because I got them 6 weeks ago), which normally isn't the case.

Additional info: I was 200.4 lbs. today. S L O W L Y leaning out. I'm very happy that I'm power cleaning and jerking greater than bodyweight. I know it's not spectacular, but it's a beginning.

 

[FlyBrownChick]

I've got my eye on you...the stalking has begun.

You're killing these workouts, man!

 

[nelmsjer]

I've got my eye on you...the stalking has begun.

You're killing these workouts, man!

Thanks, and be sure to check out some other journals. There is a TON of great information here that coincides with your training philosophies. In addition, there are some monsters on this board that are some of the nicest and knowledgeable people I've come across online.

Thanks again!

 

[Jim Ouini]

Congrats on the PR's - ready to clunk on a quarter on your squat

AB: PM me an explanation of what the hell nelmsjer is talking about

 

[Guinness5.0]

AB: PM me an explanation of what the hell nelmsjer is talking about

Sounds to me like he has mastered time travel.

 

[nelmsjer]

ALL you guys crack me up!!!