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It really is amazing. It's similar to how the flows make me feel, but even more intense. Thanks! Training feels like the one thing in my life I actually have under control, lol.

3.3 Morning mobility. Mild total body DOMS. Expected after the workout from the day before. (Several things I hadn't done in a while.) Easy progressions on PLP Lots of rolling, stretching. AM HS practice PM Outdoor play

I miss you all, but I also don't want to bring anyone down with me. Thanks! It's been kind of hard finding good times to fit things in, so I've been breaking up skill work from my "main" workout of the day. It seems to be working okay, especially with the short nap in the afternoon. I'm trying to find a good balance between being accountable on here so that I don't forget about my goals, and making sure I'm not just moping on the boards. Thanks! I've been finding my handstand practice to be like meditation of sorts. I end up blocking everything out while I'm focused in the handstand. I realized recently that I don't even know what I'm looking at when I'm inverted. I'm sure I'm not closing my eyes, but I don't actually see anything either. That probably doesn't make any sense.

Nice work on the muscle up!

Aww, poor Race! Great idea to teach him how to roll. It's definitely something I wish I'd learned sooner!

I'm proud of you for not ignoring your body and jumping back in as the pysio said. I know how badly you must want to get back to your regular training.

Nice. It's always great to see you in your element. I'm curious how you go about setting your pace?

I always love catching up on your thread. Nice work.

Haha, my husband just completed a half marathon with no real training. My role was similar to yours, and it's definitely where I belonged. I'm so glad it was nothing serious with your neck!

Even with all of your setbacks, you've really seemed to hit your stride with your training. Your progress over the course of all your challenges is absolutely incredible.

Haha, sounds like your race is going to be lots of fun. And considering the cause, I highly doubt you'll be the only ones with a "vulgar" name.

I read her book a few months ago, and it was like letting go after holding my breath for a long time. It really helped me to relax, and be at ease with who I am. It made it easier for me to talk to others, and understand where they are coming from. I still store nearly every conversation in my head, but I don't analyze it to the point of insanity anymore.

3.1 Pike push ups Pull ups Sandbag bear squats 3.2 AM HS practice and stretching foam rolling PM Decided it was time for a good sweat. DB complex: swings, snatches, front squats, clean & press, push ups -> 5 rounds, minimal rest between rounds Felt much better at the end. Finished with stretching. My handstand practice went really well this morning. The kick ups have improved a great deal in the last few weeks. I don't feel like I'm throwing myself up anymore. It feels controlled.

Recap 1.) PLP : Up to 20 reps of each exercise each day. Feeling good. 2.) Daily mobility/flexibility work 4 MWODs that are more than just foam rolling each week - I've been much better about adding stretches and flossing.Flexibility work for at least 10 minutes each day - checkAM/PM bridge practice - not doing great about remembering this, but I am doing bridge work several times a weekShort morning mobility routine upon waking - every day!3.) Flow: At least 2 structured sequences per week. Can be the same flow each time if desired. Check 4.) Life = school Keep up with son's homework/project scheduleAt least one messy playtime each week for daughterAllow husband time for his homework, lab work, etc.Keep up with my own Coursera/edX coursesThis is an ongoing task, and quite tiresome. My husband leaves at 6 am, and gets home anywhere from 9pm to midnight each day. The weekends have only been slightly better, in that he's been working just 9 to 5. Later this month, he'll be gone for the entire weekend. I've been kind of avoiding NF because I don't want to be whiny on here. Ungraded: Eat for performance/health - SlackingDrink only water and morning black coffee - goodMeditate for 5 minutes each day - Traded for naps. Feels good.Maintain training calendar - checkPost on my own and other challenges regularly - Handstands, pistols and L-sits will still be my anchor movements - Handstand is coming along very nicely.

Thanks! They could be better, but they could be worse. Thanks for checking in on me!

Yeah, for me it's mostly about the distraction. It gives me something to keep track of all day that doesn't actually stress me out. I like the way it makes me feel, and it's a nice way to GTG.

That's one heck of an update. Looking forward to seeing your costume.

I'm struggling with making myself cook lately as well. I keep saying I'm going to bulk cook some meat in the slow cooker. I've even been too lazy for that, lol.

PLP is a program from Chad Waterbury. It's traditionally done with push ups, lunges and pull ups. If you can do 10 pull ups in a set, you start with 10 reps the first day. Any less, and you start with one rep. You add one extra rep each day for 60 days. I'm doing it this challenge, but with push ups, shrimp squats, and tuck rows. I've completed it once before, and loved it, so I wanted to do another round. If you start at one rep and complete the full 60 days, it's 1830 reps per exercise.

2.4 Lighter day Morning mobility AM HS practice and stretching Shoulder MWOD Tricep smashing Rolling pin over lower leg PLP mod So I haven't really talked much about PLP yet. I started with 5 reps of each exercise, since I don't plan to do the full 60 days and I didn't want to start at one. I've been experiencing a weird mix of fatigue and energy. It's hard to explain, but sometimes I just want to do push ups or some other movement. One morning this week, I was just bouncing around and goofy, which my daughter thought was the best morning ever. I haven't had any DOMS, though like I said, sometimes I'm tired. If something feels off, I just do the reps with an easier variation of the exercise. This keeps me from skipping days, or pushing myself too hard.

It's amazing what quality sleep can do for you. He's really the one who sparked my obsession with bodyweight skills. I have a lot of other influences, but I always come back to him. That video made me feel like there is definintely hope for me, lol. Those guys were amazingly strong. I't only been 2 days of 20 minute naps, and I'm already appreciating them. I'm glad you can tell my goals from my program. I've always struggled with f*#karounditis. I wish I had time for slightly longer naps, but these short ones are already helping. And it does shut my brain off for a little while. I'm not sure who it is. I tried to find the video on youtube so that I could embed it, but I just came up with weird stuff. I wish I knew! Thanks. It definitely will be! I really appreciate all of your words of encouragement. It makes me feel less alone.

I tried to update last night, but it wasn't working for me. Anyway, 2.3 Morning mobility HS practice Stretching MWOD- hamstrings PLP mod PM Push ups FE Rows Pistol practice Bridge practice Stretching My husband's schedule is really wearing us down. He only sees the kids every third or fourth day, and I've been staying up later than I like at night to spend time with him. I'm only getting 6 or so hours of sleep, and I'm definintely one of those 8-9 kind of people. I've decided to switch my meditation time for nap time instead. I almost fall asleep anyway, and I think sleep may be more important right now.

Let's hope my husband agrees. Thanks! I'm trying my best not to rush, but at least I know I'm better each month than I was the last. Aww, thanks! I know I'll get there ... eventually.

Ido shared this video. Impressive!

Very impressive. And congrats on being the only badass using 18kg with killer form.