lexphoenix: move

[cobaltsword]

He still has to go through the application process, like everyone else. This year was their way of testing his commitment, and they said that as long as he produced the grades, they'd love to have him.

 

awesome so happy for you guys i'll be rooting for him

workout looking good as always ^^

[KB Girl]

Just talked to my husband. " I have good news and bad news. I'll start with the good news." 

 

• He will be receiving funding from the dept for full-tuition
• They are reducing his required hours in the lab
• They will be providing him a small salary for his lab work
• He's basically been guaranteed a PhD slot beginning in the Fall
• A few other misc things

Me: "Okay, What's the bad news? I've been tempering my excitement considering the last few months we've had."

Him: "There actually isn't any bad news. But I fully expect the school to be struck by a meteor tomorrow or something." 

Bit late to the party, but that's awesome I'm happy for you! Is it sinking in yet? No meteors?

 

I'm quite happy with how things are between us though, so I've decided to let whatever happens happen.

Best mind set.

 

My husband is running the AF marathon on Saturday, so we'll be out of town this weekend. I'm not sure if I'll have a chance to check in, or what my workouts will be. The nice thing is that I can still do almost anything I want with just some clear space in the hotel room.

How did he do? Did you have fun?

[Nymeria]

I hope you had a great weekend!  How did the marathon go?  At least I'm betting you got a lot of family time during the trip. 

[lyranedara]

Funny, I'm the same! I really filter whom I refer NF to too! Not everybody I know would enjoy the nerdy bits or get the references or want to follow all the links.

 

Good luck to your husband. I hope he has a great, not too painful, time

 

Thanks! He said he really enjoyed himself, especially considering his stomach was upset.

 

awesome so happy for you guys i'll be rooting for him

workout looking good as always ^^

 

Thanks! I try.

 

Bit late to the party, but that's awesome I'm happy for you! Is it sinking in yet? No meteors?

 

Best mind set.

 

How did he do? Did you have fun?

Haha, yes, quite thrilled!

 

He only ran the half, and finished under 2 hours. I don't know the exact time. He was happy, since he hadn't really trained for it.

 

I hope you had a great weekend!  How did the marathon go?  At least I'm betting you got a lot of family time during the trip. 

 

Thanks! He had a great time, though he and my daughter both ended up sick with some kind of stomach bug. We came home a day early. He seems to be feeling better, but she is having issues. I hope it passes as quickly for her as it did for him.

[lyranedara]

I've been trying to find my checklist from Week 1, but I can't figure out where it's at. I'll keep looking so that I can do a proper recap.

 

2.1

 

AM

Morning mobility

PLP mod - up to 12 reps of each

 

PM

Shoulder MWODs

Rolling -PK, gymnastic

Backward roll extensions

Tripod headstands push to plank

Kick ups to handstand

Crow holds

Elbow levers

Stretching

[Paradigm]

Congrats on the marathon for him! But I really how your girly feels better soon. Try and make her rest up!

[chris_de_maas]

Congrats to your husband and I hope your daughter feels better soon

Did you manage to find your list?

[cobaltsword]

training looks good as always, never need to be worried about you; you always rock XD

[lyranedara]

Congrats on the marathon for him! But I really how your girly feels better soon. Try and make her rest up!

 

She fell asleep on the couch last night at 6:30. I moved her to her room a few hours later, and she slept through the night until 7 this morning. She seems to be very happy and feeling much better. Thanks.

 

Congrats to your husband and I hope your daughter feels better soon

Did you manage to find your list?

 

Thanks. She seems to be, so far anyway.

 

I can't figure out what's happened to it. My training calendars (for this challenge and the last) are right where I left them, and the checklist had been on top. I'm guessing my daughter has run off with it. She likes to steal my son's homework, so she can do her own. Maybe that's what's happened to me, lol.

 

training looks good as always, never need to be worried about you; you always rock XD

 

Aww, thanks. Training really is one of the best parts of my day. I can't imagine quitting.

[KB Girl]

Glad your daughter is feeling better

I'm curious, since your main quest is to move better (and better and better I imagine).. Do you have some moves or goals in mind that you're looking forward to or working towards?

[Wild Wolf]

I 2nd KBG's question about certain or specific moves you wanna work towards...whatcha got for us, Lex? It sucks so bad when the kids are sick, glad that some good ole fashion sleep helped her out! You are Mrs. Popular these days!!! 5 pages...and it's only week 2!!! WOW, way to go Lex. I hope to be as cool as you one day

 

Awesome job on the goals so far, btw!!!!

 

A-Man

[lyranedara]

Glad your daughter is feeling better

I'm curious, since your main quest is to move better (and better and better I imagine).. Do you have some moves or goals in mind that you're looking forward to or working towards?

I 2nd KBG's question about certain or specific moves you wanna work towards...whatcha got for us, Lex? It sucks so bad when the kids are sick, glad that some good ole fashion sleep helped her out! You are Mrs. Popular these days!!! 5 pages...and it's only week 2!!! WOW, way to go Lex. I hope to be as cool as you one day

 

Awesome job on the goals so far, btw!!!!

 

A-Man

 

There are so many things I would love to be able to do. Check out Global Bodyweight Training. That's where I draw a lot of my inspiration from. Short term, I'd like to get pistols, L-sits, and handstands. Long-term, I'd like to be able to press to handstand (from frog stand, a straddle, and L-sit), do muscle ups, a stand-to-stand bridge, perform solid handstand push ups, perform any prasara flow I see, and much more.

 

 

 

Haha, A-Man. I can guarentee you no one has ever called me that before, lol.

[lyranedara]

2.2

 

Morning mobility

PLP mod

 

HS practice

Wall slides

Stretching

Rolled ball across upper back

Bridge practice

[cobaltsword]

looking good Lex, and i know the feeling because when of circumstances i can't do my workout i get nervous; as if there is something i didn't do in the day that was important and i too can't stop now, i have to do it XD

[Nymeria]

Short term, I'd like to get pistols, L-sits, and handstands. Long-term, I'd like to be able to press to handstand (from frog stand, a straddle, and L-sit), do muscle ups, a stand-to-stand bridge, perform solid handstand push ups, perform any prasara flow I see, and much more.

 

Great goals!  Where are you on the progressions for most of these?  I thought you already more or less had the pistol and L-sit. I totally understand what you mean about the prasara flows.  I usually find the first half of a flow neat and totally doable, and then the guy will do some crazy handbalancing move that I'm not even close to being able to do. 

 

I'm glad your daughter is feeling better. 

[lyranedara]

Great goals!  Where are you on the progressions for most of these?  I thought you already more or less had the pistol and L-sit. I totally understand what you mean about the prasara flows.  I usually find the first half of a flow neat and totally doable, and then the guy will do some crazy handbalancing move that I'm not even close to being able to do. 

 

I'm glad your daughter is feeling better. 

 

With the pistol, I'm still having trouble with the bottom-up portion when I'm on the ground. I've been working the daily shrimp squats bottom-up in hopes that it will help. I have a decent L-sit, but there's still room for improvement. I find it much easier to get into it from my dip station than the p-bars. I'd like to be able to do a good one from anywhere. The handstand is still a work in progress, though it's getting better. I'm not sure how long it will take, but I'm trying. As for the flows, there is always room for improvement, and I've yet to even attempt some of the breakdance-type moves. Mike Fitch is coming out with a handbalancing DVD sometime this fall that I plan to ask for as my Christmas present.

[lyranedara]

Ido shared this video. Impressive!

[Elastigirl]

With the pistol, I'm still having trouble with the bottom-up portion when I'm on the ground. I've been working the daily shrimp squats bottom-up in hopes that it will help. I have a decent L-sit, but there's still room for improvement. I find it much easier to get into it from my dip station than the p-bars. I'd like to be able to do a good one from anywhere. The handstand is still a work in progress, though it's getting better. I'm not sure how long it will take, but I'm trying. As for the flows, there is always room for improvement, and I've yet to even attempt some of the breakdance-type moves. Mike Fitch is coming out with a handbalancing DVD sometime this fall that I plan to ask for as my Christmas present.

That sounds like a very good Christmas wish item. 

[SkyeRose]

I love those long term movement goals and you are progressing well towards them.

[Yuen]

There are so many things I would love to be able to do. Check out Global Bodyweight Training. That's where I draw a lot of my inspiration from. Short term, I'd like to get pistols, L-sits, and handstands. Long-term, I'd like to be able to press to handstand (from frog stand, a straddle, and L-sit), do muscle ups, a stand-to-stand bridge, perform solid handstand push ups, perform any prasara flow I see, and much more.

 

 

 

Haha, A-Man. I can guarentee you no one has ever called me that before, lol.

 

I love your long term goals!

 

And you approach your goals so intelligently, and with such consistency and determination... it is only a matter of time before you get them

[lyranedara]

That sounds like a very good Christmas wish item. 

Let's hope my husband agrees.

 

I love those long term movement goals and you are progressing well towards them.

 

Thanks! I'm trying my best not to rush, but at least I know I'm better each month than I was the last.

 

I love your long term goals!

 

And you approach your goals so intelligently, and with such consistency and determination... it is only a matter of time before you get them

 

Aww, thanks! I know I'll get there ... eventually.

[lyranedara]

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.

[thatgirljj]

She fell asleep on the couch last night at 6:30. I moved her to her room a few hours later, and she slept through the night until 7 this morning. She seems to be very happy and feeling much better. Thanks.

 

Too cute!  It kills me when my son does that... as long as he wakes up healthy.  When he crashes out and then wakes up the next day letheargic, it kills me with anxiety instead of cuteness.

 

There are so many things I would love to be able to do. Check out Global Bodyweight Training. That's where I draw a lot of my inspiration from. Short term, I'd like to get pistols, L-sits, and handstands. Long-term, I'd like to be able to press to handstand (from frog stand, a straddle, and L-sit), do muscle ups, a stand-to-stand bridge, perform solid handstand push ups, perform any prasara flow I see, and much more.

 

Ooooo... I hadn't seen that site before.  Interesting.  Press to handstand from straddle is a definite long term goal for me too... it takes a LOT of control and strength.

 

Ido shared this video. Impressive!

 

I saw that on facebook!  It's freaking AWESOME!

[Elastigirl]

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.

Sleep may be your most needed relaxtion time now

[KB Girl]

There are so many things I would love to be able to do. Check out Global Bodyweight Training. That's where I draw a lot of my inspiration from. Short term, I'd like to get pistols, L-sits, and handstands. Long-term, I'd like to be able to press to handstand (from frog stand, a straddle, and L-sit), do muscle ups, a stand-to-stand bridge, perform solid handstand push ups, perform any prasara flow I see, and much more.

Great goals! I'm not surprised, I thought it would include moves like that. You're well on your way to get there and youve got a really solid routine for working on it so there is no doubt.

 

Sorry to hear that your hubs schedule is already wearing you down, substituting mediation for sleep seems like the best choice! I hope you find a way to combine getting enough sleep and still seeing your husband. Hang in there!