De load event day went as planned. I was focused on moving the log and farmers at a light weight with perfect form. Joints are still adjusting to consistent strongman training and I can feel the training wheels slowly coming off. I have my old training partner,Fernando, back in the mix on Sundays and it feels good to lift to an old comrade. It also helps that he is a heavy weight and being motivated by trying to catch up to his press is something I miss. Sunday mornings remain hot as hell but the energy is all I feed off of.

With the Strongman games being a potential comp in December or a very heavy Florida State championship, I have begun to increase my back hygiene movements and “exercise daily”. The specifics are something I plan on going into detail on a future write up very soon. My point is to not only cut off ego accessory work and movements but also add exercises I have started to neglect due to over sight. It is not easy programming for oneself and it can easily become a list full of things you want to do rather than things you should do. After re-reading Gift of Injury, I realized some holes I had in my game plan and I went back to the drawing board. Trust me when I tell you, a true spine recovery is by far the hardest and most humbling experience I have ever had as an athlete and it continues to put me in my place. Excited to get this next phase of my journey in order but also weary not to drown in my ego as I start to recovery some of my former strength.

Event Training:

• Log Press (out of rack) 3×2, 2×3 all sets at 255# to prepare for sets of 5
• Farmers Carry 3 x 50/50ft with hold at end
• Single Leg RDL 4×10/10
• Suit Case Carry 3×150/150ft
• Concept 2 Bike x 10 mins

Never Stray from The Way

MDLP