cline Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Main quest: Be like Rocky - It’s about finding out how hard I can get hit and keep moving forward; how much I can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done!I've got coaches with whom I've discussed my goals ( my Mickeys and Apollos) and people supporting my training (sparring partners). Spousal unit has become my biggest supporter (yo, spousal unit!). Basically, strength coach has awesome goals for me that involve him always saying "you'll be lifting that for reps!". My Muay Thai coach today suggested the combat athlete program to me.Over the next year, I'll be doing the following on my quest:Testing up in Muay Thai - comes in a few monthsFighting in fight day at the fight camp (yes, we do talk about fight camp) - not sure when yet, maybe septDoing a competition that involves weight (in lieu of CMC) - lifting or something else I have my eye onGoRuck HeavyEye of the tiger. [user fail on embedding on ipad]This 6 weeks gets me on the way thuslyJust go the distanceMore combos, more footwork, more endurance.Muay Thai 3x week w full sparring 1x week. Coach says I need 5-6 weeks of good sparring to get to fight day.Run a minimum of 2x month simply for endurance and speed. Goal is light on the feet. Only for endurance. Only same day as legs, after lifting. Limit to 3-4 mi per run.Do footwork and bag work after every lifting session.What's new here is sparring and footwork. I already added bag work in but I need to relax my punches.Eat lightning and crap thunder.Get strong. Coach has a great plan. I promised someone one time (a guy I met at Rip's seminar) that I would do whatever coach says. I am and I'm very happy. I'm making good gains.Lift 4x week, at least one day under coach's observation.Get my kicks back. Knee surgery sucks. I'm 8 weeks out as of today. Dr said Muay Thai would be last to come back bc of the torquing in the knee - he said it's a tough sport to go back to doing. My partner the other night said I have "shins of steel". Now that's what I'm talking about!Leg and body kicks on the heavy bag after lifting.Get to my fighting weight.I need to be down a few pounds to be at my fighting weight, which is also roughly the same weight I'd compete in for lifting. Coach agrees it's a good weight for me. I'd be stronger than most fighters at that weight and competitive with lifters. I'm struggling to meet calorie and macro needs. I've put muscle on (pants tight in thighs but not waist) but I also put on a few pounds with the carbs. I need to redo all of this, so back to tracking and tweaking...every day.Side quests:Never let Paulie bring me downHero Rush obstacle race in AugustDecide about rucking the CMCSign up for next GoRuck challenge and do light w nerdsTake private Muay Thai lesson (1 or 2) I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
cline Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Workout updatesLast week PRd my DL with an awesome pull of 275 (no chalk, no straps) it felt great. Awesome lockout. Muay Thai fake teeps to elbows. Sweet.Sunday was 40 light squats at 150, BP work including 90%And rack pulls which was funny bc my program said 100% for sets/reps and I thought that meant 100% of my rack deads. So I pulled over 300 a few times before coach told me it was 100% of my DL (the new one). 275 for sets/reps felt easy peasy.Finished w a ton of light DL at only 185, which at that point felt so good.Muay Thai today. Tons of sparring. Coach posted I looked good. I had really advanced partners including one who is fighting a match in the next couple of weeks. I got punched a lot. Lol.Diet: did not meet calorie goal, a little low on carbs, a bit low on protein. Sigh. I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
Brometheus Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 *hands cline a banooookie to meet calorie goals* Link to comment
surge_supra Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Cline!! I missed you!!! Great challenge! Glad you're back in Muay Thai and kicking butt!!! I can't wait for all of your updates! Surge, Level 3 Wood Elf RangerSTR 13.5 | DEX 4.5 | STA 9.5 | CON 7.5 | WIS 9.5 | CHA 5"Surge Supra : Rise Above" Operation: Just Do It"When running up a hill it's alright to give up as many times as you wish; as long as your feet keep moving." Link to comment
leighanne1941 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Freaking amazing goals that will get you to your end goal!! "... so back to tracking and tweaking...every day " Remember this! So today wasn't quite what you wanted, tweak tomorrow Challenge 1 Challenge 2 Current ChallengeRandom Treat Free Streak: 10 Days (start 05/28) Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 "Yo, spousal unit!" Ha! I actually read it in Rocky's voice. Love the goals. You are going to be working your ass off! What is fight camp? Who's Paulie? Congrats on the DL PR!! You are amazing! Someday, I'm sure I'll DL 200lbs. That day - is not today. But, 275!? Awesome! Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
cline Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Cline!! I missed you!!! Great challenge! Glad you're back in Muay Thai and kicking butt!!! I can't wait for all of your updates! SQUEEEEEEEEEEE I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
cline Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Replies soon. Gotta find something to wear today and have to see dr this am for knee. I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
Chris-Tien Jinn Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Wow - Awesome!!!! Level 63 Human ... Oath of Ancients Paladin "We are better than we know, if we can be made to see it, [then] for the rest of our lives, we'll be unwilling to settle for less." - Kurt Hahn STR: 14 | DEX: 14| CON: 17 | INT: 17 | WIS: 17 | CHA: 14 Link to comment
cline Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 *hands cline a banooookie to meet calorie goals* GAH! not the banoooookie! I was under. but scraped by on protein but didn't make carbs Banookies don't like me so much. I'm going to experiment w banookie before bed. But I really have trouble w snacks around my workouts. I don't feel as strong as when I'm semi fasted. Blerg. Cline!! I missed you!!! Great challenge! Glad you're back in Muay Thai and kicking butt!!! I can't wait for all of your updates! SO GLAD you are back! Freaking amazing goals that will get you to your end goal!! "... so back to tracking and tweaking...every day " Remember this! So today wasn't quite what you wanted, tweak tomorrow Thanks! Feel free to use your mommy voice. I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
cline Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Wow - Awesome!!!! thanks! glad you are here. You're going to finish your summer strong! I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
cline Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 "Yo, spousal unit!" Ha! I actually read it in Rocky's voice. Love the goals. You are going to be working your ass off! What is fight camp? Who's Paulie? Congrats on the DL PR!! You are amazing! Someday, I'm sure I'll DL 200lbs. That day - is not today. But, 275!? Awesome! Of course you read it in Rocky's voice! AWESOME. Yeah, it's a lot of work but I'm so happy. I haven't told anyone but coaches and spousal unit about goals. Fight camp is just the name of the MMA gym. It's called Daddis Fight Camps. BUT twice a year (or so) they host an in-house fight tourney. You get paired up etc and you go a few rounds (in gear). I think one of my sparring partners is doing Sept. I'm not sure I'll have enough sparring under my belt by then. But I'm in for sure on the next one. Paulie is Rocky's brother in law. He's a nice enough guy and he thinks he's supportive but he's always negative and dragging people down. He means well but he's also jealous and unhappy, so he just comes across as always negative and selfish. Thanks re: DL! I was so so so happy with that! I felt mighty mighty I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Thanks re: DL! I was so so so happy with that! I felt mighty mighty BossTones! Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
cline Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 BEST gift from a co-worker EVER! Cats love it! (it says so on the box) I gotta baseball game tonight so might have to wait until tomorrow. I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
cline Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 BossTones! word. I was thinking Commodores but Boss Tones works for me too. I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
cline Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Forgot: Dr report Doc is danged impressed with my recovery and is surprised I'm back to Muay Thai already. Ha ha doc, I got people to kick and only so much time. He did say the lingering aches in the lower quad and the patellar tendon were to be expected b/c I ramped activity back up so fast. Not a problem, nothing wrong with it, he just said it will take longer to calm it down. But he's fine with what I did and what I'm doing. He also said that lingering swollen area on the lateral side of my knee is from the barbell accident and might be permanent at this point. *sigh* boo. He said b/c it's still a little tender, it might still heal up but might take several more months. But it might not. The good news is it's not fluid and he sees no impairment in the knee - he said sometimes that's how soft tissue permanently responds to the trauma. He said in the long run - it will be just fine even if it always looks a little puffy. Okay, I'll take that (but I miss having that big dent in the tissue by my knee.... ). Dismissed from post op care! I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
nightlight Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 subbed. i think i need to sign up for e2p after this challenge. blerg. "Come with me if you want to lift" -The Brominator "Later, I would learn that coincidences are the most planned things in the world. Later, I would learn that every single moment is a coincidence." - Douglas Coupland "Anyone who doesn't want french fries every day is a commie." - AngelaTheGeek Current Challenge INSTAGRAM!! find me on twitter Link to comment
cline Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 subbed. i think i need to sign up for e2p after this challenge. blerg. I will be a support person for you. It's not a program and it's nothing really complicated but it's hard to switch. But it's also not eat all you want. I really struggle with this. Lots of ex low carb paleo sorts over there. BUT I'm still hanging on to paleo and whole foods as much as possible and I'm still trying to do this without much grain so it's a struggle. I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
jstanlick Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 PR on the DL! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT! Only 25 pounds from the mystical 300 and your new max!!! Awesome stuff! It's so fitting to be like Rocky in Philly. Awesome quest and awesome challenge! Now, go kick some ass! "You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets." - Arnold Schwarzenegger "The important thing is not to think much but to love much; and so do that which best stirs you to love." - St. Teresa of Avila Current Challenge: Seeks Balance | Battle Log: Ye Olde Battle Logge | NF Character: Public Profile | Strava Spoiler Recent Challenges: Switches Things Up | Vs The Hydra | Dawn Phenomenon | Finishing What I Didn't Start | Healing up | Getting off the Ride | New Horizons | More MetCons | Working on NEST | Ranger Brain | Answering Questions | Refines the Process | Goes Hunting | Kills Another Dragon | Refuses to Grow Old | Balance and Control | KISSes the New Year | Grinds Out 2016 | Keeps Doing His Thing | Keeps on Keeping On | Shifts to the Next Gear | Bounces Back | Keeps Head above Water | Sleeps Low | Kicks it up a Notch | Continuing the Path | Does What He Likes | Back from the Dead? Link to comment
cline Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 PR on the DL! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT! Only 25 pounds from the mystical 300 and your new max!!! Awesome stuff! It's so fitting to be like Rocky in Philly. Awesome quest and awesome challenge! Now, go kick some ass! I know! I can feel it. I can taste it. (well, maybe I shouldn't have licked the barbell.....) I kinda figured it was time to Rocky up. I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
jstanlick Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I know! I can feel it. I can taste it. (well, maybe I shouldn't have licked the barbell.....) As long as you know where it's been, I think it's okay "You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets." - Arnold Schwarzenegger "The important thing is not to think much but to love much; and so do that which best stirs you to love." - St. Teresa of Avila Current Challenge: Seeks Balance | Battle Log: Ye Olde Battle Logge | NF Character: Public Profile | Strava Spoiler Recent Challenges: Switches Things Up | Vs The Hydra | Dawn Phenomenon | Finishing What I Didn't Start | Healing up | Getting off the Ride | New Horizons | More MetCons | Working on NEST | Ranger Brain | Answering Questions | Refines the Process | Goes Hunting | Kills Another Dragon | Refuses to Grow Old | Balance and Control | KISSes the New Year | Grinds Out 2016 | Keeps Doing His Thing | Keeps on Keeping On | Shifts to the Next Gear | Bounces Back | Keeps Head above Water | Sleeps Low | Kicks it up a Notch | Continuing the Path | Does What He Likes | Back from the Dead? Link to comment
Loren Wade Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Totally subscribed. I love the theme. I also took the liberty to fix your videos and embed them. Hope that's okay... lobro's a druid? twitter | fb Link to comment
leighanne1941 Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I totally need to see a picture of your cat wearing that horn! WOOT for graduating from the post op doc! A little swelling has got to be better than never ending pain and massive swelling right?! My mommy voice will always be ready to come out at a moments notice I've actually had some folks in my running clinic tell me I've used the mommy voice on them LOL Challenge 1 Challenge 2 Current ChallengeRandom Treat Free Streak: 10 Days (start 05/28) Link to comment
weirdquark Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Lots of awesome! Fight all the fights, lift all the weights, and listen to coach! subbed. i think i need to sign up for e2p after this challenge. blerg. I will be a support person for you. It's not a program and it's nothing really complicated but it's hard to switch. But it's also not eat all you want. I really struggle with this. Lots of ex low carb paleo sorts over there. BUT I'm still hanging on to paleo and whole foods as much as possible and I'm still trying to do this without much grain so it's a struggle. I'll join in too! I don't know if I should be doing anything other than keeping my calories up without overeating, but I am trying to do that. I lift heavy things. Current Challenge Between Challenges Workout Log Sassafrass: a capella folk fantasy mythology Link to comment
cline Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Totally subscribed. I love the theme. I also took the liberty to fix your videos and embed them. Hope that's okay... I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! of course it's okay. Any time. And you can pitch tents here whenever you feel like it! I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
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