20 Oct Training Log: 10/18/2025
Staying Accountable and Grateful for the Gift of Health
Training lately has been about consistency, recovery, and perspective. I’m getting in around three dedicated days of core work each week—stir-the-pot variations, suitcase carries, and back extension holds. Outside of that, I’ve been adding light accessory work for the upper body: biceps, triceps, and pecs, along with bodyweight movements like pull-ups and TRX rows.
The goal isn’t to crush myself under a heavy bar right now—it’s to stay moving and keep the body firing on all cylinders. Every single day, I’m doing something: walking, mobility, or core work. That’s been the foundation. From there, I build. Even small things like calf raises or tibialis work add up over time. It’s been a way to stay active, improve circulation, and keep those weak links from becoming limiting factors later on.
Experimenting and Learning: Peptides, Recovery, and Responsibility
I’ve been running some new peptide protocols lately and experimenting again after years away from them. Right now, I’m using the KLOW blend along with two others—AOD and ARA, both available through Chris Duffin’s site. One has a growth hormone–related effect, the other is aimed at reducing inflammation. The combination seems to be working well so far. My recovery feels smoother, the little pelvic strains are starting to calm down, and I’m genuinely feeling better overall.
That said, I want to be very clear about something: this is not medical advice. I’m not telling anyone to use peptides or any particular supplement. I’ve been playing with them on and off since before 2010, and it’s been a mixed bag. Some of them were game changers. Others did absolutely nothing. And a few even made me feel worse.
Like anything that affects your body, you need to do your homework and make informed choices. Talk to your doctor or primary care provider. These compounds can live in a gray area, and everyone reacts differently. I’m just sharing my experience as someone who’s spent years experimenting, learning, and trying to find ways to recover better and keep training hard into my late 40s.
For those interested in exploring legitimate options, I recommend reaching out to Chris Duffin for guidance. He’s been a huge help with my own bloodwork and protocol recommendations. You can also check out EnhancedExecutive.com for peptides and coaching—use my code GiftInjury7 for a discount.
Getting Leaner, Moving Better, and Staying Consistent
I’ve been putting more focus on nutrition and body composition lately, too. I’m not sure what I weigh right now, but my goal is to get under 250 for the first time in a long time. That number represents more than just a weight—it’s a level of mobility, cardiovascular health, and daily energy I want to sustain year-round.
Training with the crew has been a blast, even though it’s tough to get everyone together as the holidays roll around. Dave and I got in a solid session yesterday—Nate couldn’t make it, and Steve and Shane were both traveling. Life gets busy this time of year, but I’m doing my best to stay locked in. The accountability from training partners helps, but ultimately, it’s on me to show up and put in the work.
Refocusing on Gratitude and Longevity
The older I get, the more I realize how much I’ve taken my health for granted. I’m guilty of it—getting complacent, letting weight creep up, and not prioritizing recovery or mindfulness the way I should. But recently, I’ve felt a real conviction to take it seriously again.
I’m lucky to be able to train, walk, and move without major injury or pain. I’ve worked with so many people who would give anything to have that back. It’s easy to forget how fragile it all is until you lose it. That’s why I’m taking this next chapter seriously—not just as an athlete, but as a father, coach, and someone approaching 50 who still has plenty left to do.
Next week I’ll be getting a full set of bloodwork done to check my inflammatory markers and a few other things Chris Duffin recommended. I can’t recommend his coaching enough. He’s one of the smartest people I’ve worked with in the training and recovery space, and his attention to detail is unmatched.
This isn’t just about chasing numbers anymore—it’s about longevity, accountability, and gratitude.
Closing Thoughts
As I move forward, my focus is simple: heal up, get in shape, and stay consistent. I’ve got a few manuscripts in the works, a new project you’ll start hearing about soon, and a lot of renewed energy heading into 2026.
If there’s one message I hope people take from this, it’s to never take your health for granted. Whether you’re chasing records or just trying to feel better day to day, treat your body like it’s something you’ll need for the next 40 years—because you will.
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