Body Composition
The lowest my body weight got was 145 and that was on 4/28 for the Movement Minnesota Decathlon (where I set a few world records!). I have opened up my diet since then and gained about 5 pounds. I decided to give myself enough latitude to gain back up to 155 and then I would decide if I liked how I look. Well, after gaining a little, I'm not sure I want to gain any more. I'd like to hang at 150 for a while and work on getting things tights at that weight. Here is a picture of me at 146#. I like this look. Running
This is probably the only thing I'm training right now that is going well, and therefore it's getting a lot of attention. I've got a 5k signed up and also want to run a half marathon in the Fall. I have a runner build (long limbs, light build, good endurance) and running makes me feel fit. My body knows how to do this. I rarely feel this way about working out. Currently I'm trying to fit in three runs per week for about 10-12 miles total.
EDT (Escalating Density Training)
I still love this model. If I look at anything that has gone well in the past 5 months, it was all gains within this structure. I would like to do two of these workouts per week. For a while I just want to focus on some exercises I like doing. Pull ups, push ups, light deadlift, some rowing, power clean. That's enough for me. If I get too creative, I tend to get hurt. There are a few things I'd like to sprinkle in, such as hand stand push ups. We'll see.
Grip
Thick bar and pinch lifts are holding my interest more than anything right now, but I can't seem to stay healthy enough to train anything. Might just be time for some rest. One thing I know for sure: Whenever I come back to these lifts, I am going to work them in to the EDT structure and start with lighter weights. I can't believe I never did that. Also, I have no competitions until this Fall. I can't go to Nationals despite qualifying, and I have no interest in the World's Strongest Hands events this year. MM2 would be a stretch goal.
Attitude
A quote stuck with me recently: Only bad things happen quickly. I'm currently applying this to everything I do. I believe it will serve me well.
Have a wonderful and healthy Spring!
