Pre-Lent

Today I enjoyed my last few hours of Twitter and desserts. I am actually looking forward to starting my fast tomorrow, because I know it is going to help me improve as a person and not only focus more on my faith, but also on the most important things in life. I am also glad Brian and Kalee will be joining forces with me in their respective fasts. Among temptation I will find strength in them.

As for training today, I am happy to report that the indoor season is officially over. So this afternoon consisted of a 2+ mile run around the practice fields (10 laps). I was very happy to have Colin join me for the majority of the workout. Starting to see more and more signs of spring around campus...looking forward to warmer weather.

Day 1 Back- Big/New Decision

Had a nice first day back after spring break today. The ride up yesterday was terrible...lots of rain and a new nick in the windshield from a rock...great. Today's work:

Ab routine

Bench press- 4 sets working up to 155 lbs w/out counting the chains added.

Hanging cleans- 3 sets of 6 working up to 135 lbs

BB row- 3 sets of 8 at 95 lbs

Hanging body pulls- 1st set of 8, last two sets at 6 reps with 45 lbs added

Chinups- 3 sets to failure

Two sets of 10 spiderman pushups

Three sets of 6 cable lat. pull downs.

Coach asked us to begin running this week in prep for outdoor training next week. So after the lift Colin and I got on the practice field for 8 laps which works out to about 2 miles. Quick shower then evening practice with Coach's youth team.

Made a big decision on Sunday and plan to stick to it. For lent (the 40 day season of fasting and prep for Easter) I will be abstaining from Twitter usage. I've realized that it takes up too much of my time...it's now time for me to re-focus on priorities. If I want to communicate with the world, I can text or call anyone I please. Only on Sunday's will I briefly glance at the Twitter feed and post one tweet to confirm my progress. I will also be giving up sweets/desserts since those have become weaknesses for me (also coincides with my goal to greatly reduce my body fat percentage) On Wednesday this will begin, and until Easter this fast will remain.

Fully Active

That best sums up this busy Friday!

Had a great afternoon lift (disappointed over half the team was missing today....some guys for good reasons, others not so much...hope that's a trend that's not going to continue)

Ab routine warm up.

Incline BB Bench: 8 reps at 95 lbs, 2 sets of 6 at 115 lbs, 1 set of 3 reps at 125 lbs, and then a last set to failure (9 reps) back at 95 lbs.

Standing Irish BB Press- 3 sets of 6 at 65 lbs.

DB Arnold Press- 1 set of 8 with 25 lbs, 2 sets of 6 with 30 lbs.

Dips- Body weight 12 reps, 40 lbs vest added for 8 reps, and back to body weight for 12 reps

Hanging side to side leg raises- 3 sets of 15

French Curls- 3 sets of 6-8 reps with 45 lbs.

One set of 7,7,7 shoulder series

Then ran out of the weight room to hit the road for a 2+ mile run with Kalee. Today was her active rest day in preparation for conference indoor championships this weekend. Was a good chance to get out and get the legs loose after lifting. Then another quick round of abs followed by dinner. Jumped in the car and helped Coach Shaw's youth team with their practice tonight. Also had absolutely gorgeous weather here which I hope lasts for a long time! Worked on setting up my Twitter account today, looking forward to getting that up and going. Now back in the apartment and fully exhausted, looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow.