Training Log 2021-09-23

I reviewed my row and deadlift technique. I'm dropping rows from my training. Pretty clear to me I should not be doing them yet. I also dropped weight on my deadlift to focus on the 5-step deadlift setup. Going forward I'm just going to press and deadlift until the rack …

Training Log 2021-09-21

This worked well but cleaning my front squats weights at 52kg before doing my actual power cleans at 44kg is pretty silly. Do the cleans first. Or skip the front squats altogether. They aren't heavy enough to be useful.

Training Log 2021-09-20

I ordered my squat rack today, Rogue's SML-2 rack with safeties and a bench.

Training Log 2021-09-19

Pretty sure my deadlift technique is way off. It has been a long time. I need to review deadlift technique, record my lifts, and practice. I should probably back off the weight.

Identifiers and Authenticators

[Originally posted on Medium here. It's not clear to me whether to keep running with this platform or to use something more convenient like Medium or Ghost.]

Quite literally me thinking out loud about identifiers and authenticators while also trying out this medium.com blogging thing. Feedback is welcome. I …

Training Log 2021-09-08

75 Hard is going well. I've been able to stick to the program. I am formalizing my weight training a bit. I am still hamstrung by the lack of a squat rack (just order one already), but for now I am continuing with 45 minutes of weight training every second …

New Saddle Day - Sargent Seats

After almost 5 years I finally upgraded the saddle on my 2016 R1200GS. My GS is factory lowered, which means it also came with the factory "low" seat. Most people really do not like the stock BMW seats though this one has served me well. I've put about 60,000kms …

Training Log 2021-08-23

I started "75 Hard" today. I don't know why. I stumbled across the app and decided to do it. As much as I don't like the word "motivation"[ref]discipline over motivation[/ref], I seem to be motivated to do this.

For exercise I will do alternating days as follows …

It Was The Very Worst Butter

Hands down the worst motorcycle trip I have ever been on. Almost 9 days of rain, fog, and cold. Don't let the cheerier photos below fool you. They were but mere moments of respite from the vengeful skies.

Day 1 - Thessalon

Starting off on the wrong foot, I left Kingston …

New Pen Day - LAMY 2000

The GOAT. A belated gift to myself on the occasion of my being promoted to a Director position. My first gold nib. It's German. It's a piston filler. What's not to like? I don't think I am a huge fan of hooded nibs in general, but it looks the part …