Athlete Journal, Entry 5 - 4/6/2014 Only three weeks left until my StrongFirst Level 2 certification weekend! March 22nd: Barbell Overhead Press - 115lbs x5 Half Kneeling ... Continue Reading
Pre-Tournament Taper Week (Athlete Journal 27)
It’s a rough week at school, so I may have to make this entry short and sweet. This week I had two tests and a bunch of homework. I can’t escape it! I also developed a cough since last week, so that’s been ... Continue Reading
High Reps for Hypertrophy (Athlete Journal Entry 84)
Athlete Journal 84: Weekly Volume And Noteworthy Lifts: Volume: 57,280 lbs (Last Week: 30,490 lbs) Cambered Squat: 275x5 Back Extension 140x20 Hip Thrust 455x8 1.5” Deficit Pull ... Continue Reading
Mounting Frustration (Athlete Journal Entry 13)
There are a lot of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments coming up. The Boston Open is this week, the New York Open is the week after that, and my frustration is reaching near maximum levels. I can honestly say ... Continue Reading
Mobility Work Will Reward You (Athlete Journal Entry 23)
Athlete Journal Entry 23 - 3/31/2014 Last Sunday I woke up to many nagging discomforts, which was sad since I barely lifted a weight the day before. I took stock of these ailments and discovered a ... Continue Reading
Need Therapy? Try Jiu Jitsu (Athlete Journal Entry 26)
It was a hectic week for school, but a great week for jiu jitsu and training in general. I returned from spring break this week, and I was extremely unprepared. I kept telling myself to get all my school ... Continue Reading
Bulged Discs, Pulled Muscles, and Staph Infections – Oh My! (Athlete Journal Entry 12)
It’s only March and this year I have already suffered a bulging disc in my back, a pulled muscle in my chest wall, and last week I noticed an awesome staph infection engulfing my right hand. 2014 continues ... Continue Reading
Tournament Time and a Stubborn Elbow (Athlete Journal Entry 22)
Athlete Journal Entry 22 - 3/24/2014 Monday Monday was the beginning of the last few sessions before the competition and I was focusing on my elbow. I took the time to stretch and roll my ... Continue Reading
Just Call Me Hofer McTwisty (Journal Entry 4)
Athlete Journal, Entry 4 - 3/23/2014 March 6th: Swings x100 - 40kg Turkish Get Up x5 - 40kg March 7th: 100 Pull Ups for time - 18:37 20 sets of 5 reps Front Squats ... Continue Reading
Tournament Season Begins (Athlete Journal Entry 25)
The Goodfight didn’t go as well as I had hoped. I was confident leading up to the tournament, but it didn’t turn out in my favor. It didn’t ruin my day, though. I had a lot of fun running around coaching ... Continue Reading
The Athlete’s Altered State (Athlete Journal Entry 15)
“Exceptional athletes are people that get off on that altered state. They love to be in that position where everything works really well. And that’s why you have people who will beat themselves to death ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: James Kearns, Entry 11 – 3/19/2014
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the athlete journal of James Kearns. James is an active Brazilian jiu jitsu competitor and also trains and competes in Olympic weightlifting.Follow his journals here every ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Terry Hadlow, Entry 21 – 3/17/2014
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the athlete journal of Terry Hadlow. Terry got started in Olympic weightlifting in 1970 and is the only Canadian to have competed in senior nationals in five different decades - ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Jess Papi, Entry 24 – 3/15/2014
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the athlete journal of Jess Papi. Jess is a blue belt at Scranton MMA and also pursuing her degree in exercise science. Read her entries every week for insights on competing, ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 81 – On the Upswing
EDITOR'S NOTE: Ever wonder how a world-class coach actually trains? Wonder what it's like to train as a "mature athlete?" Welcome to the athlete journal of Charles Staley. A big believer in practicing what ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Terry Hadlow, Entry 20 – 3/9/2014
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the athlete journal of Terry Hadlow. Terry got started in Olympic weightlifting in 1970 and is the only Canadian to have competed in senior nationals in five different decades - ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Brandon Hofer, Entry 3 – 3/9/2014
Welcome to the athlete journal of Brandon Hofer. Brandon is a personal trainer, yoga practitioner, and kettlebell enthusiast. Currently he is preparing for the StrongFirst Level 2 Instructor Certification, ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Jess Papi, Entry 23 – 3/8/2014
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the athlete journal of Jess Papi. Jess is a blue belt at Scranton MMA and also pursuing her degree in exercise science. Read her entries every week for insights on competing, ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 80 – How Close Are You to Perfect?
EDITOR'S NOTE: Ever wonder how a world-class coach actually trains? Wonder what it's like to train as a "mature athlete?" Welcome to the athlete journal of Charles Staley. A big believer in practicing what ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Alli Moyer, Entry 14 – 3/6/2014
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the athlete journal of Allison Moyer. Allison is a nationally ranked NPC Figure Athlete, nationally and internationally published fitness model, an avid CrossFit athlete, BSN, ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: James Kearns, Entry 9 – 3/5/2014
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the athlete journal of James Kearns. James is an active Brazilian jiu jitsu competitor and also trains and competes in Olympic weightlifting.Follow his journals here every ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Terry Hadlow, Entry 19 – 3/3/2014
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the athlete journal of Terry Hadlow. Terry got started in Olympic weightlifting in 1970 and is the only Canadian to have competed in senior nationals in five different decades - ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Jess Papi, Entry 22 – 3/1/2014
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the athlete journal of Jess Papi. Jess is a blue belt at Scranton MMA and also pursuing her degree in exercise science. Read her entries every week for insights on competing, ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 79 – Turning Up the Volume
EDITOR'S NOTE: Ever wonder how a world-class coach actually trains? Wonder what it's like to train as a "mature athlete?" Welcome to the athlete journal of Charles Staley. A big believer in practicing what ... Continue Reading
