I went to the gym yesterday. It has been more than a month since I lifted in the gym.
I was very surprised that I was able to complete my "maintenance" routine with no issues. I even added 10 pounds to the last two sets.
The routine (all dead-lifts):
- One set of six repetitions 135 pounds (a 45 pounds bar + two 45 pounds plates). Lift without straps.
- Five minute recovery
- One set of six repetitions of 185 pounds (same as above + two 25 pound plates). Lift made with straps.
- Five minute recovery
- Four sets of six repetitions of 205 pounds (same as above + two, 10 pound plates) with five minutes of recovery between each set. Lifts made with straps.
I expect to be sore for the next couple of days. I am feeling it most in my trapezius muscles. The right amount of soreness is conducive to a good night's sleep.
While I was lifting I saw another lifter who reminded me of somebody I hadn't seen in 20 years. When he was taking a break and I was on my five-minute recovery, I walked over and asked "Did you ever work at Fisher Body?"
"Yes. Yes I did..." he replied. And we chatted for about ten minutes before I could pry myself away. He looks healthier now than he did in 2003, primarily in his skin-tones. They were now rosy-pink rather than ashy-gray.
Mistakes were made
I have about 120 pounds of potatoes that I dug but have not collected.
We had a frost last night.
I don't know if the potatoes were damaged but we are not going to commingle these potatoes with the others.
Fleece and burs
Fleece and fabrics with a soft surface are almost universal now. You have to look to find outerwear that is suitable for wearing beyond mown surfaces. Fleece outerwear just does not work for me this time of year.
One of the fun parts of potato growing is bringing in the pigs to clean up the plot. As we handle them often and let them free range, they are easy to herd about.
ReplyDeleteThey do an awesome job of cleaning it up even most of the dead potatoes' tops.
Personally Joe, I'd send those questionable potatoes to the local pig farmer or make into vodka.
ERJ, that is a very respectable lift set (it was almost the one that I replicated last Thursday).
ReplyDeleteI had the very same issue with burrs and fleece on one of my lunch walks - I cannot even remember what I brushed up against, but I got back to my desk and there was quite a population of hitchhikers.
If I was as tough as you I wouldn't need my tractor to stack logs. --ken
ReplyDeleteI bought a jacket from Bass Pro that had a wind stopper outer shell with a fleece lining. Warning: they run a size smaller than normal. They go on sale several times a year.
ReplyDeleteI work in a wood shop- can't use fleece, they collect chips better than the dust collector. Years ago, I had a fleece with a smooth outer shell that was great, can't find one anymore.
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