Improving

I've decided that to help me with my drive to get back in shape I'd write out what I've done each day. It'll be interesting to track my improvement over the next few months. I'm using the next 12 weeks as my push to get back in shape, and the 12 weeks after that to push very hard and get the best possible increase over my previous shape. So, essentially 3 months to restore my body to my previous peak. 3 months to shove past that peak with the maximum amount of effort.

I'm not doing this in order to look better, that is simply a secondary benefit. My primary goal is to increase my ability as a martial artist. I want to get back into something. I've chosen Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because it covers an area I haven't trained before, which is the ground. In 2003 I messed around with submissions grappling (less formalized style of BJJ) and loved it. When I moved back to Brandon and went to my old school, the little I had picked up allowed me to dominate everyone when sparring hit the ground. Now I have the chance to learn the entire system properly from a proper instructor. I'm very excited. At the school I have decided to go to it is a 6 month comitment to sign up. There is a tournament in October that I would love to participate in if I find I want to stick with it.

To prepare for that I need to increase my endurance, strength, flexibility, and technique. All of these come from attending class, but endurance, strength and flexibility can all be improved outside of class as well. I'm working the cardio hard and going back to the weights to help out. I'm also incorporating different stretching exercises before and after I work out. Everything will help, everything will make me better. If I can do all of this, I see no reason why I can't win my division.


Well, enough babble, onto the efforts from the last two days.

Monday March 30, 2009

Treadmill 30 min

Top speed 8km (1:30 at end of program)

Top elevation 4.5


Tuesday March 31, 2006

Treadmill 30 min

Top speed 8km (1:30 at end of program)

Top elevation 4.5