TD 29 & DK's last day as a Jedi

last night, my team won by over 50 points... it was something ridiculous, like 77 to 24. the game ended two minutes early because our league has a mercy rule... my body felt good, but my shot wasn't falling. i ended up with 7 points, a few turnovers, and a few assists.  just gotta keep at it to get better.

so this morning, we split our session into 3 parts: (1) weights, (2) muay thai pad work, and (3) abs. i figured since we were tapering off yesterday, we might as well keep doing it today... rest is in order and that's when we get better... however, this weekend is shaping up to be action packed: nyc tonight and wherever God takes us on Saturday (DK is leaving the enlisted ranks and receiving his commission tomorrow- so a wet down might be in order... if not for him, then for the rest of us as we're losing a great colleague, but ultimately, gaining a great leader).  so on the exterior, my body may thank me, yet my liver may do the opposite.

here is what we did this morning:

i felt that i may have lost a little bit during our two weeks off from the gym.  the good thing is, the strength loss wasn't too significant and i expect HD and i to be back on track either next week or the week after.

here is HD completing his first set of the triset:

muay thai pad work
1 round of 10min- 1st 5min worked on technique, 2nd 5min- 10 rounds of
5 right kicks
1-2-3-4 punching combo
5 left kicks

i haven't gone to Advanced Martial Arts in awhile and my gear was collecting dust, so i said why not?  whenever i do start going back regularly, i don't want to be too rusty.  it was a good refresher in holding pads and i enjoyed teaching HD the little that i know.

and finally we ended off with abs:
4 rounds, non-stop
15 hello-dolly's
modified side planks

this morning definitely was worth it and i'm glad we're learning how to walk that fine line between overkill and taking it too easy.  after five consecutive & productive training days, i really feel that i earned my weekend.  time to eat and drink whatever i want until sunday.  hopefully your weekend is as enjoyable or more enjoyable than mine.  stay safe.

on a side note: next week i have to start getting a bit more scientific for the Race for Tomorrow, because it's in 43 days (1.5 months)... the Men's Health Urbanathlon is in 92 days (3.25 months) and TM: tri-state is in 106 days (3.75 months).  seems like awhile, but they'll sneak up on you when you're least prepared... adventure race season is upon us.  i'm just gonna get fit or die trying.  in the meantime...

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cheers,

-DV _ level ^ fitness