Training today included:
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Landings
-360° Underbar
-Precisions
-Kongs
Biking:
Knee rehab.
1" Wall Walk:
Still went pretty quickly, even though I'm in the Vibrams again. The trick is to step exactly in the middle of the foot so my heel makes full contact and my outside toes can grip the wall.
1" Cat Walk:
I didn't even blue line it tonight, my shoulder couldn't take it.
Landings:
10 off the bench, 5 off the purple platform.
360° Underbar:
10 from a stand-still, 10 at a walk. Pretty easy, I just have to make sure I'm not losing my form. I feel like I'm not turning enough before I bring my legs through. As long as I'm making it I should be happy, form can improve later, but it's something to keep an eye on.
Precisions:
10 from the purple platform to the 6" Beam. I've gotten worse since before, but I've got three days with no training so it's understandable.
Kongs:
Worked on getting over the long end of the table today. Closest I got was 3" from the edge at a jog. That tells me at full sprint, I could clear it. Problem is, going full sprint at that thing would be effing terrifying. It's scary just jogging at it. I'll keep working at it each day, just like I did the first time I ever made it over the short way. Someday soon, that table will be completely conquered.
General Notes:
Took three days off to let my body heal up. Bum knee, bum shoulder, two bum shins, a bruised toe...not okay. As of now the toe is good enough to let me wear the Vibrams again. The knee is...well not great, but it doesn't hurt as much as it did? The shoulder's definitely not okay...but it only hurts with some pretty specific motions. Like push-ups. Really anything my arms have to push down on (but it doesn't hurt with the Kongs?). I believe the left shin is bruised on the muscle, it hurts a little when tensed. The other shin was injured farther up, so that's not caused any problems. It hasn't even hurt at all, I'm just assuming it's not healed yet.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Training Log: August 27, 2009
Training today included:
-Wall Runs
-Traceur Vision
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-Landings
-Top Outs
-6" Beam Run
-1" Wall Squats
-General Conditioning
Wall Runs:
They're getting much easier, more fluid with each attempt.
Traceur Vision:
Just ran around MCAD and the MIA garden doing stuff. Did some precisions in front of the Target wing, konged a few tables, monkey vaulted onto a terrace or two, pop vaulted off of benches onto walls, lazy vaults on top of walls, etc.
!" Wall Walk:
1" Cat Walk:
I blue lined it today. I'm not disappointed though, MCAD left me really tired.
Rolls:
20 again. The rolls are smoother when I place my hands closer to my feet and push off. Again, I think they're improving.
Landings:
10 off the bench, 5 off the purple landings.
Top Outs:
Did it at MCAD and on the 1" Wall. I don't know why the rink wall is so much more difficult. Maybe it's because I can't use my fingertips on the wall and have to grip it instead.
6" Beam Runs:
Don't know how many laps I did for these, but I did it for quite awhile. Maybe 6? I don't know.
1" Wall Squats:
10, again I only had to touch the pole for balance once.
General Conditioning:
20 dive-bombers, non-stop. Three days of not doing it seemed to improve my muscles. 40-30-20 crunches.
General Notes:
I was unable to come up with a working routine for MCAD. With more time I might be able to come up with something...with getting more comfortable I might be able to come up with something. I could have done rolls there, but would have looked ridiculous. I could have done QM on the 12" wall in the MIA garden and on the library ramp, but I would have looked ridiculous. I could have done my general conditioning, but I would have looked ridiculous. I don't know why I feel that way about training on campus, but have no qualms with doing it at CVP. Maybe it's just because I've trained there for four months, who knows? I sent an email to the person in charge of clubs yesterday about getting MCAD Parkour started, I have yet to get a response. I've even drafted a disclaimer and agreement for members to sign, I'm really serious about getting this going.
-Wall Runs
-Traceur Vision
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-Landings
-Top Outs
-6" Beam Run
-1" Wall Squats
-General Conditioning
Wall Runs:
They're getting much easier, more fluid with each attempt.
Traceur Vision:
Just ran around MCAD and the MIA garden doing stuff. Did some precisions in front of the Target wing, konged a few tables, monkey vaulted onto a terrace or two, pop vaulted off of benches onto walls, lazy vaults on top of walls, etc.
!" Wall Walk:
1" Cat Walk:
I blue lined it today. I'm not disappointed though, MCAD left me really tired.
Rolls:
20 again. The rolls are smoother when I place my hands closer to my feet and push off. Again, I think they're improving.
Landings:
10 off the bench, 5 off the purple landings.
Top Outs:
Did it at MCAD and on the 1" Wall. I don't know why the rink wall is so much more difficult. Maybe it's because I can't use my fingertips on the wall and have to grip it instead.
6" Beam Runs:
Don't know how many laps I did for these, but I did it for quite awhile. Maybe 6? I don't know.
1" Wall Squats:
10, again I only had to touch the pole for balance once.
General Conditioning:
20 dive-bombers, non-stop. Three days of not doing it seemed to improve my muscles. 40-30-20 crunches.
General Notes:
I was unable to come up with a working routine for MCAD. With more time I might be able to come up with something...with getting more comfortable I might be able to come up with something. I could have done rolls there, but would have looked ridiculous. I could have done QM on the 12" wall in the MIA garden and on the library ramp, but I would have looked ridiculous. I could have done my general conditioning, but I would have looked ridiculous. I don't know why I feel that way about training on campus, but have no qualms with doing it at CVP. Maybe it's just because I've trained there for four months, who knows? I sent an email to the person in charge of clubs yesterday about getting MCAD Parkour started, I have yet to get a response. I've even drafted a disclaimer and agreement for members to sign, I'm really serious about getting this going.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Training Log: August 26, 2009
Training today included:
-Top Outs
-Wall Runs
-Kong Vaults
-Cat Walk
Top Outs:
Getting much smoother. Soon my legs will tuck completely between my arms without needing to lift one up, especially on the thick walls.
Wall Runs:
Did another high one today. The top out was sloppy and a little slow, but it still felt good to try a wall that at a glance still looks insurmountable.
Kong Vaults:
New record distance! Did the length of the MIA tables in the garden. I think they're slightly smaller than the wood ones, but now I'm willing to at least try it again. Friday it will happen.
Cat Walk:
Did it up the railing in front of Morrison, it was pretty easy going up. I think going down I'd break my neck, but it has to be attempted eventually.
General Notes:
Ryan came with today, going to try and get a MCAD Parkour club going.
-Top Outs
-Wall Runs
-Kong Vaults
-Cat Walk
Top Outs:
Getting much smoother. Soon my legs will tuck completely between my arms without needing to lift one up, especially on the thick walls.
Wall Runs:
Did another high one today. The top out was sloppy and a little slow, but it still felt good to try a wall that at a glance still looks insurmountable.
Kong Vaults:
New record distance! Did the length of the MIA tables in the garden. I think they're slightly smaller than the wood ones, but now I'm willing to at least try it again. Friday it will happen.
Cat Walk:
Did it up the railing in front of Morrison, it was pretty easy going up. I think going down I'd break my neck, but it has to be attempted eventually.
General Notes:
Ryan came with today, going to try and get a MCAD Parkour club going.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Training Log: August 25, 2009
Training today included:
-Top Outs
-Wall Runs
-Rolls
Top Outs:
It was good to find out I can now easily get on top of the thick walls with no hesitation. On the smaller ones, I don't even stop to get a foot on it. I just jump over after the first tac.
Wall Runs:
These took up the majority of my time. I'm starting with the smaller ones for now, small being between 7'-9', and ramping myself up for the big guy at the top of the stairs on Morrison. After getting up, I had to get down again. That's where the
Rolls:
came in. The grass at MCAD is really, really soft though. As a result I had no pain, but I don't know how good the roll was either, lol.
General Note:
I've really only got 45 minutes for training on school days. That's a really short amount of time. I was right, it does feel really awkward training with all those people around. I feel like they'll get the wrong impression, as if I were trying to show off. Especially when I'm running up the same wall they just took the stairs or ramp to get to the top of. Then I have to go to class all hot and sweaty. I remembered a change of clothes, and I'll be bringing deodorant with me, but it still feels pretty gross. Part of it was definitely the heat, 'cause I didn't want to take my shirt off. If that wouldn't solidify the "show off" feeling, I don't know what would have. The thing is, doing kongs (vaults period, really) over and over doesn't have that feeling. It just seems like you're drilling movement. But drilling wall-runs is...I dunno, a little more showy? Same with cat walks. I'm sure I'll adjust, especially because I have a friend here who used to do Parkour and I'm trying to get to train during that time slot. If he joins in, I won't feel so awkward. Time will tell. Tomorrow I go to the MIA garden and see what can be done there in addition to MCAD's main area.
-Top Outs
-Wall Runs
-Rolls
Top Outs:
It was good to find out I can now easily get on top of the thick walls with no hesitation. On the smaller ones, I don't even stop to get a foot on it. I just jump over after the first tac.
Wall Runs:
These took up the majority of my time. I'm starting with the smaller ones for now, small being between 7'-9', and ramping myself up for the big guy at the top of the stairs on Morrison. After getting up, I had to get down again. That's where the
Rolls:
came in. The grass at MCAD is really, really soft though. As a result I had no pain, but I don't know how good the roll was either, lol.
General Note:
I've really only got 45 minutes for training on school days. That's a really short amount of time. I was right, it does feel really awkward training with all those people around. I feel like they'll get the wrong impression, as if I were trying to show off. Especially when I'm running up the same wall they just took the stairs or ramp to get to the top of. Then I have to go to class all hot and sweaty. I remembered a change of clothes, and I'll be bringing deodorant with me, but it still feels pretty gross. Part of it was definitely the heat, 'cause I didn't want to take my shirt off. If that wouldn't solidify the "show off" feeling, I don't know what would have. The thing is, doing kongs (vaults period, really) over and over doesn't have that feeling. It just seems like you're drilling movement. But drilling wall-runs is...I dunno, a little more showy? Same with cat walks. I'm sure I'll adjust, especially because I have a friend here who used to do Parkour and I'm trying to get to train during that time slot. If he joins in, I won't feel so awkward. Time will tell. Tomorrow I go to the MIA garden and see what can be done there in addition to MCAD's main area.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Training Log: August 24, 2009
Training today included:
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-360° Underbars
-Landings
-6" Beam Run
-Precisions
-General Conditioning
-1" Wall Squats
Biking:
Flat tires still. I really need to get on that and inflate them properly.
1" Wall Walk:
I've been babying myself, it's going to be rough when I switch back to the Vibrams.
1" Cat Walk:
Red line, as usual. It still takes so much out of me it's ridiculous. Someday I'll make it to the end of that damn wall.
Rolls:
20 of them. I think I have to exit at 90° to avoid hitting my hip bone, more practice will tell. If so, it really sucks. It's better to lose some momentum and have to work harder than to destroy my bones, but it's still a slight disadvantage. I'm sure I'll get used to it in time.
360° Underbars:
Turns out I just had to use my arms more. Getting through at a stand-still is easy now, just need to work on momentum fear.
Landings:
I'm really pleased with my progress on these. I can feel how much more control I have than I did even a week ago. I can only imagine what it will be like doing these every day for a month.
6" Beam Run:
I went for a long time today. Dunno how many laps.
Precisions:
I'm also happy with my progress on these. They feel easy and natural now (a mere what, three days later?), I only fell 2 out of 10 times jumping from the purple platform onto the 6" beam.
General Conditioning:
13 dive-bombers, 4 hindus, 10 palm towards, 5 palm away, 10 dips, 40-30-20 crunches.
1" Wall Squats:
10. Only had to steady myself on the pole twice.
General Note:
Starting tomorrow, all Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday training will be during my lunch hour at school. I simply don't have time otherwise. I'm really nervous about training at MCAD while school is actually in session. Dealing with parents at a park is one thing, dealing with peers is quite another. Not to mention it's all on concrete now and my roll's not done. We'll see what happens.
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-360° Underbars
-Landings
-6" Beam Run
-Precisions
-General Conditioning
-1" Wall Squats
Biking:
Flat tires still. I really need to get on that and inflate them properly.
1" Wall Walk:
I've been babying myself, it's going to be rough when I switch back to the Vibrams.
1" Cat Walk:
Red line, as usual. It still takes so much out of me it's ridiculous. Someday I'll make it to the end of that damn wall.
Rolls:
20 of them. I think I have to exit at 90° to avoid hitting my hip bone, more practice will tell. If so, it really sucks. It's better to lose some momentum and have to work harder than to destroy my bones, but it's still a slight disadvantage. I'm sure I'll get used to it in time.
360° Underbars:
Turns out I just had to use my arms more. Getting through at a stand-still is easy now, just need to work on momentum fear.
Landings:
I'm really pleased with my progress on these. I can feel how much more control I have than I did even a week ago. I can only imagine what it will be like doing these every day for a month.
6" Beam Run:
I went for a long time today. Dunno how many laps.
Precisions:
I'm also happy with my progress on these. They feel easy and natural now (a mere what, three days later?), I only fell 2 out of 10 times jumping from the purple platform onto the 6" beam.
General Conditioning:
13 dive-bombers, 4 hindus, 10 palm towards, 5 palm away, 10 dips, 40-30-20 crunches.
1" Wall Squats:
10. Only had to steady myself on the pole twice.
General Note:
Starting tomorrow, all Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday training will be during my lunch hour at school. I simply don't have time otherwise. I'm really nervous about training at MCAD while school is actually in session. Dealing with parents at a park is one thing, dealing with peers is quite another. Not to mention it's all on concrete now and my roll's not done. We'll see what happens.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Training Log: August 23, 2009
Training Log:
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-Landings
-360° Underbars
-6" Beam Run
-General Conditioning
-Precisions
Biking:
1" Wall Walk:
1" Cat Walk:
Rolls:
20 of them, I think they're improving from before. 20 every day and I should improve quickly.
Landings:
10 off the bench, 5 off the purple things. They are definitely getting quieter, and I'm gaining a lot more control.
360° Underbars:
I don't know why these are so difficult for me. I can make it, but they're really close. I assume they'll get better over time, as everything has, but the beginning stage is still kind of nerve-wracking considering I bruised my ass-cheeks on day one.
6" Beam Run:
General Conditioning:
15 Dive-bombers, 2 Hindus, 10 palm away, 6 palm forward
Precisions:
10 from the purple things to the 6" beam. I won't do them back the other direction until the shins are healed again.
General Note:
It seems like every other day now someone asks me what I'm training for. It feels really good to have people's first impressions of Parkour be safe ones. What I'm doing isn't how the media or YoutTube tends to portray it. It's not some extreme, cocky show, it's dedicated training involving balance and coordination and a friendly/approachable face. It's how it should be. Side note: I'm angry I forgot to do the wall squats. Those are fun.
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-Landings
-360° Underbars
-6" Beam Run
-General Conditioning
-Precisions
Biking:
1" Wall Walk:
1" Cat Walk:
Rolls:
20 of them, I think they're improving from before. 20 every day and I should improve quickly.
Landings:
10 off the bench, 5 off the purple things. They are definitely getting quieter, and I'm gaining a lot more control.
360° Underbars:
I don't know why these are so difficult for me. I can make it, but they're really close. I assume they'll get better over time, as everything has, but the beginning stage is still kind of nerve-wracking considering I bruised my ass-cheeks on day one.
6" Beam Run:
General Conditioning:
15 Dive-bombers, 2 Hindus, 10 palm away, 6 palm forward
Precisions:
10 from the purple things to the 6" beam. I won't do them back the other direction until the shins are healed again.
General Note:
It seems like every other day now someone asks me what I'm training for. It feels really good to have people's first impressions of Parkour be safe ones. What I'm doing isn't how the media or YoutTube tends to portray it. It's not some extreme, cocky show, it's dedicated training involving balance and coordination and a friendly/approachable face. It's how it should be. Side note: I'm angry I forgot to do the wall squats. Those are fun.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Training Log: August 21, 2009
Training today included:
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-360° Underbar
-6" Beam Run
-General Conditioning
-1" Wall Squats
-Precisions
Biking:
1" Wall Walk:
1" Cat Walk:
Fell off twice...three times? Twice. In the end I blue lined it, was just too fatigued to keep going.
Rolls:
The first ones were terrible, but I did many of them. By the end they felt decent again, and I think I was avoiding my left shoulder. I'm really, really hoping to have the concrete rolls down by this time next month. Latest. So that means drilling them for a long time every day.
360° Underbar:
I'm now clearing it, which is great. It's not every time, but it's fairly consistent. I'll keep drilling them at a standing position, then move to some momentum. It feels really good to be trying something new again, breaking up the regimen some.
6" Beam Run:
General Conditioning:
20 Dive-bombers, 6 pull ups each way, 20 dips, 6 push ups with hand claps behind the head.
1" Wall Squats:
These are still a lot of fun, and still take a lot of concentration. 10 of them.
Precisions:
I made a jump I thought I was incapable of multiple times. The last time I did it though, my left foot slipped and I effed up my shin again. Poor thing's taken so many injuries. I posted about the bumps developing on them from the bad ones at apk, we'll see what they have to say about it.
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-360° Underbar
-6" Beam Run
-General Conditioning
-1" Wall Squats
-Precisions
Biking:
1" Wall Walk:
1" Cat Walk:
Fell off twice...three times? Twice. In the end I blue lined it, was just too fatigued to keep going.
Rolls:
The first ones were terrible, but I did many of them. By the end they felt decent again, and I think I was avoiding my left shoulder. I'm really, really hoping to have the concrete rolls down by this time next month. Latest. So that means drilling them for a long time every day.
360° Underbar:
I'm now clearing it, which is great. It's not every time, but it's fairly consistent. I'll keep drilling them at a standing position, then move to some momentum. It feels really good to be trying something new again, breaking up the regimen some.
6" Beam Run:
General Conditioning:
20 Dive-bombers, 6 pull ups each way, 20 dips, 6 push ups with hand claps behind the head.
1" Wall Squats:
These are still a lot of fun, and still take a lot of concentration. 10 of them.
Precisions:
I made a jump I thought I was incapable of multiple times. The last time I did it though, my left foot slipped and I effed up my shin again. Poor thing's taken so many injuries. I posted about the bumps developing on them from the bad ones at apk, we'll see what they have to say about it.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Training Log: August 20, 2009
Training today included:
-DOWNPOUR TRAINING
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Landings
-360° Underbar
-6" Beam Run
-Top Outs
-General Conditioning
-Wall Squats
Downpour Training:
It's everything I thought it would be and more. Unfortunately as of yesterday I swore to give me knee time to recover, which means no vaulting for awhile. Over the past month or so I've found that when my knee stays bent for long periods of time, it hurts to straighten it. That's not okay. So I didn't get to vault in the rain today, but everything else was a lot of fun.
1" Wall Walk:
Quick and easy.
1" Cat Walk
Equally quick and easy.
Landings:
10 of them off the bench. Getting quieter. Then again, it could have been the sound of POURING RAIN MUFFLING IT.
360° Underbar:
Just worked on getting my leg up a whole bunch of times.
6" Beam Run:
Ran a few laps.
Top Outs:
13 of them over the rink wall. Getting smoother, I'm excited to try it on a real wall.
General Conditioning:
10 Dive-bomb push-ups, 7 Hindu push-ups, 10 palm away pull ups, 3 palms toward pull ups.
Wall Squats:
These made me feel ridiculously cool in the rain. It's balancing on the wall and doing squats without falling over. I managed 10 with a few post touches to keep me on, fell off once.
-DOWNPOUR TRAINING
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Landings
-360° Underbar
-6" Beam Run
-Top Outs
-General Conditioning
-Wall Squats
Downpour Training:
It's everything I thought it would be and more. Unfortunately as of yesterday I swore to give me knee time to recover, which means no vaulting for awhile. Over the past month or so I've found that when my knee stays bent for long periods of time, it hurts to straighten it. That's not okay. So I didn't get to vault in the rain today, but everything else was a lot of fun.
1" Wall Walk:
Quick and easy.
1" Cat Walk
Equally quick and easy.
Landings:
10 of them off the bench. Getting quieter. Then again, it could have been the sound of POURING RAIN MUFFLING IT.
360° Underbar:
Just worked on getting my leg up a whole bunch of times.
6" Beam Run:
Ran a few laps.
Top Outs:
13 of them over the rink wall. Getting smoother, I'm excited to try it on a real wall.
General Conditioning:
10 Dive-bomb push-ups, 7 Hindu push-ups, 10 palm away pull ups, 3 palms toward pull ups.
Wall Squats:
These made me feel ridiculously cool in the rain. It's balancing on the wall and doing squats without falling over. I managed 10 with a few post touches to keep me on, fell off once.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Training Log: August 19, 2009
Training today included:
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-Landings
-Kongs
-Speeds
-Lazies
-General Conditioning
-6" Beam Run
Biking:
Bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride it where I like
You say black I say white
You say bark I say bite
You say shark I say hey man
Jaws was never my scene
And I don't like Star Wars
You say Rolls I say Royce
You say God give me a choice
You say Lord I say Christ
I don't believe in Peter Pan
Frankenstein or Superman
All I wanna do is
Bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my
Bicycle races are coming your way
So forget all your duties oh yeah!
Fat bottomed girls they'll be riding today
So look out for those beauties oh yeah
On your marks get set go
Bicycle race bicycle race bicycle race
Bicycle bicycle bicyI want to ride my bicycle
Bicycle bicycle bicycle
Bicycle race
You say coke I say caine
You say John I say Wayne
Hot dog I say cool it man
I don't wanna be the President of America
You say smile I say cheese
Cartier I say please
Income tax I say Jesus
I don't wanna be a candidate
For Vietnam or Watergate
Cos all I want to do is
Bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride it where I like
1" Wall Walk:
We don't need no education
We dont need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teachers leave them kids alone
Hey! Teachers! Leave them kids alone!
All in all it's just another brick in the wall.
All in all you're just another brick in the wall.
We don't need no education
We dont need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teachers leave them kids alone
Hey! Teachers! Leave them kids alone!
All in all it's just another brick in the wall.
All in all you're just another brick in the wall.
"Wrong, do it again!"
"Wrong, do it again!"
"If you don't eat yer meat, you can't have any pudding. How can you
have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat?"
"You! Yes, you behind the bikesheds, stand still laddy!"
1" Cat Walk:
Given the speed I can move with this now, I should really be pushing myself farther than the red line. It does take a lot out of me to move at that speed though.
Rolls:
4 sets of 5 again, crouch to QM. Given the wet grass, I was able to see where my roll is going. I still need improvement, because my left shoulder is getting some of the impact. It's not going right down my spine, which is good, but it's not going exactly where it should either. I think I've always known that, I've just kind of ignored it.
Landings:
10 of them off the bench seat onto cement, 5 off the bench back onto cement, all trying to land as quietly as possible to gain leg strength.
Kongs:
Nothing special today. Just 15.
Speeds:
I've never gone with as much speed as I did today. I know for a fact it is not possible for me to have approached any faster than I did. Really scary, really thrilling.
Lazies:
15. Nothing special.
General Conditioning:
17 dive-bomber push-ups, 15 pull-ups, 40-30-20 crunches, 20 dips, as many squats balancing on the wall as I could muster. I think those squats are going to be really enjoyable, I'm excited to keep those up. Fun and challenging.
6" Beam Run:
We're leaving together
But still it's farewell
And maybe we'll come back
To earth, who can tell?
I guess there is no one to blame
We're leaving ground
Will things ever be the same again?
It's the final countdown
The final countdown
Ohh
We're heading for Venus and still we stand tall
'Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all, yea
With so many light years to go and things to be found
(To be found)
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so
It's the final countdown
The final countdown
The final countdown
(The final countdown)
Ohh ho ohh
The final countdown, oh ho
It's the final countdown
The final countdown
The final countdown
(The final countdown)
Ohh
It's the final countdown
We're leaving together
The final countdown
We'll all miss her so
It's the final countdown
(The final countdown)
Ohh, it's the final countdown
Yea
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-Landings
-Kongs
-Speeds
-Lazies
-General Conditioning
-6" Beam Run
Biking:
Bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride it where I like
You say black I say white
You say bark I say bite
You say shark I say hey man
Jaws was never my scene
And I don't like Star Wars
You say Rolls I say Royce
You say God give me a choice
You say Lord I say Christ
I don't believe in Peter Pan
Frankenstein or Superman
All I wanna do is
Bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my
Bicycle races are coming your way
So forget all your duties oh yeah!
Fat bottomed girls they'll be riding today
So look out for those beauties oh yeah
On your marks get set go
Bicycle race bicycle race bicycle race
Bicycle bicycle bicyI want to ride my bicycle
Bicycle bicycle bicycle
Bicycle race
You say coke I say caine
You say John I say Wayne
Hot dog I say cool it man
I don't wanna be the President of America
You say smile I say cheese
Cartier I say please
Income tax I say Jesus
I don't wanna be a candidate
For Vietnam or Watergate
Cos all I want to do is
Bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride it where I like
1" Wall Walk:
We don't need no education
We dont need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teachers leave them kids alone
Hey! Teachers! Leave them kids alone!
All in all it's just another brick in the wall.
All in all you're just another brick in the wall.
We don't need no education
We dont need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teachers leave them kids alone
Hey! Teachers! Leave them kids alone!
All in all it's just another brick in the wall.
All in all you're just another brick in the wall.
"Wrong, do it again!"
"Wrong, do it again!"
"If you don't eat yer meat, you can't have any pudding. How can you
have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat?"
"You! Yes, you behind the bikesheds, stand still laddy!"
1" Cat Walk:
Given the speed I can move with this now, I should really be pushing myself farther than the red line. It does take a lot out of me to move at that speed though.
Rolls:
4 sets of 5 again, crouch to QM. Given the wet grass, I was able to see where my roll is going. I still need improvement, because my left shoulder is getting some of the impact. It's not going right down my spine, which is good, but it's not going exactly where it should either. I think I've always known that, I've just kind of ignored it.
Landings:
10 of them off the bench seat onto cement, 5 off the bench back onto cement, all trying to land as quietly as possible to gain leg strength.
Kongs:
Nothing special today. Just 15.
Speeds:
I've never gone with as much speed as I did today. I know for a fact it is not possible for me to have approached any faster than I did. Really scary, really thrilling.
Lazies:
15. Nothing special.
General Conditioning:
17 dive-bomber push-ups, 15 pull-ups, 40-30-20 crunches, 20 dips, as many squats balancing on the wall as I could muster. I think those squats are going to be really enjoyable, I'm excited to keep those up. Fun and challenging.
6" Beam Run:
We're leaving together
But still it's farewell
And maybe we'll come back
To earth, who can tell?
I guess there is no one to blame
We're leaving ground
Will things ever be the same again?
It's the final countdown
The final countdown
Ohh
We're heading for Venus and still we stand tall
'Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all, yea
With so many light years to go and things to be found
(To be found)
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so
It's the final countdown
The final countdown
The final countdown
(The final countdown)
Ohh ho ohh
The final countdown, oh ho
It's the final countdown
The final countdown
The final countdown
(The final countdown)
Ohh
It's the final countdown
We're leaving together
The final countdown
We'll all miss her so
It's the final countdown
(The final countdown)
Ohh, it's the final countdown
Yea
Training Log: August 18, 2009
Training yesterday included:
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-Landings
-Kongs
-Speeds
-Lazy Vaults
-General Conditioning
-6" Beam Run
1" Wall Walk:
I'm going to miss being able to move with this speed when I go back to Vibrams.
1" Cat Walk:
I can go really fast with these now, and it feels great.
Rolls:
4 sets of 5 from crouch to QM position. I feel like doing them in quick succession forces me into good form since I immediately feel what I did wrong and have to correct it for the next roll.
Landings:
10 jumps off the bench landing as quietly as possible. I bent far too much at Superior, which tells me my legs aren't strong enough to handle concrete drops yet.
Kongs:
I did 15 distance Kongs, putting my backpack out in front of the table and forcing myself to leave early. I think I added between 1.5'-2' to the jump. I feel like it's plateaued though, because no matter how much I put into it I couldn't get more distance. Eventually, of course, I'm going to have to get more distance. Pretty sure it's going to take a lot of time though.
Speeds:
15
Lazy Vaults:
15
General Conditioning:
Dive-bomber push-ups, pull-ups, dips, crunches.
6" Beam Run:
Happened.
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-Landings
-Kongs
-Speeds
-Lazy Vaults
-General Conditioning
-6" Beam Run
1" Wall Walk:
I'm going to miss being able to move with this speed when I go back to Vibrams.
1" Cat Walk:
I can go really fast with these now, and it feels great.
Rolls:
4 sets of 5 from crouch to QM position. I feel like doing them in quick succession forces me into good form since I immediately feel what I did wrong and have to correct it for the next roll.
Landings:
10 jumps off the bench landing as quietly as possible. I bent far too much at Superior, which tells me my legs aren't strong enough to handle concrete drops yet.
Kongs:
I did 15 distance Kongs, putting my backpack out in front of the table and forcing myself to leave early. I think I added between 1.5'-2' to the jump. I feel like it's plateaued though, because no matter how much I put into it I couldn't get more distance. Eventually, of course, I'm going to have to get more distance. Pretty sure it's going to take a lot of time though.
Speeds:
15
Lazy Vaults:
15
General Conditioning:
Dive-bomber push-ups, pull-ups, dips, crunches.
6" Beam Run:
Happened.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Training Log: August 12-17
Effing big update, it's been a long time since the last one. I have an excuse from the 13-17, I'm not what happened with the 12. I don't even remember what I did. Oh wait! Yes I do. I kicked my ass again.
August 12:
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Weighted
-Sprint
-Beam Run
-Beam Landing
-General Conditioning
-Hell Pass
August 13:
Night training, which was kept easy and minimal. It's terrifying to vault tables in the dark. I am positive I would have failed each and every time if it weren't complete muscle memory. Depth perception is absolute crap out there in minimal light. Still, I managed kongs and speeds over the table. Then a few lazies in the better lit rink area.
August 14-15:
Le Methode Naturelle! Bouldering, rock running, waterfall climbing, and swimming in Lake Superior/Temperance River. Honestly there weren't many Parkour "moves" utilized aside from landings and a few monkey vaults onto rocks, but it was still fun.
August 17:
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-15 Kongs
-15 Speeds
-15 Lazies
-Upper Body Conditioning
As of tomorrow, updates will be back on schedule and detailed.
August 12:
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Weighted
-Sprint
-Beam Run
-Beam Landing
-General Conditioning
-Hell Pass
August 13:
Night training, which was kept easy and minimal. It's terrifying to vault tables in the dark. I am positive I would have failed each and every time if it weren't complete muscle memory. Depth perception is absolute crap out there in minimal light. Still, I managed kongs and speeds over the table. Then a few lazies in the better lit rink area.
August 14-15:
Le Methode Naturelle! Bouldering, rock running, waterfall climbing, and swimming in Lake Superior/Temperance River. Honestly there weren't many Parkour "moves" utilized aside from landings and a few monkey vaults onto rocks, but it was still fun.
August 17:
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-15 Kongs
-15 Speeds
-15 Lazies
-Upper Body Conditioning
As of tomorrow, updates will be back on schedule and detailed.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Training Log: August 11, 2009
Training today included:
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Lazy Vaults
-Kong Vaults
Biking:
To North Park.
1" Wall Walk:
Happened.
1" Cat Walk:
Also happened. I dunno, there's not really any way to mark progress at North Park. Next time we go I'm going to put together an actual routine for the place so we're not aimlessly doing things.
Lazy Vaults:
These are still good to practice there. Going back and forth over railings that increase in height is excellent practice. Got a record left footed height today, which felt great. They're getting much, much easier.
Kong Vaults:
I steadily increased my dive distance at these. I gained an additional... 1.5-2'? I don't really know. I'll have to bring a ruler with to measure next time.
Overall this session just put a bad taste in my mouth, I don't know why. Maybe it's because when the kids joined us they weren't taking it seriously enough? For instance, one of them I was trying to teach the Kong because he really wanted to know how. Instead of following directions, he just skipped steps. Then they started taking really high drops and making it sound like a stunt show. It's not that Parkour and Freerunning isn't about fun...in the end I think that's a big part of it aside from the physical benefits. But if you don't take it seriously there are going to be bad injuries...
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Lazy Vaults
-Kong Vaults
Biking:
To North Park.
1" Wall Walk:
Happened.
1" Cat Walk:
Also happened. I dunno, there's not really any way to mark progress at North Park. Next time we go I'm going to put together an actual routine for the place so we're not aimlessly doing things.
Lazy Vaults:
These are still good to practice there. Going back and forth over railings that increase in height is excellent practice. Got a record left footed height today, which felt great. They're getting much, much easier.
Kong Vaults:
I steadily increased my dive distance at these. I gained an additional... 1.5-2'? I don't really know. I'll have to bring a ruler with to measure next time.
Overall this session just put a bad taste in my mouth, I don't know why. Maybe it's because when the kids joined us they weren't taking it seriously enough? For instance, one of them I was trying to teach the Kong because he really wanted to know how. Instead of following directions, he just skipped steps. Then they started taking really high drops and making it sound like a stunt show. It's not that Parkour and Freerunning isn't about fun...in the end I think that's a big part of it aside from the physical benefits. But if you don't take it seriously there are going to be bad injuries...
Monday, August 10, 2009
Training Log: August 10, 2009
Training today included:
-1.5 Mile Walk
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-2lb Vaults
-Sprint Vaults
-Hell Pass
-6" Beam Run
-General Conditioning
-Distance Kongs
1.5 Mile Walk:
Not to become a regular thing, but I took the puppies out on a walk. Before training.
Biking:
This never gets easier on the way back, probably because I keep pushing myself harder. Makes sense.
1" Wall Walk:
Hauled ass again in the Filas.
1" Cat Walk:
Fastest yet, red lined in the Filas.
2lb Vaults:
Thinking of upping these to 2.5. 10 Speeds, 10 Kongs, 10 Lazies.
Sprint Vaults:
5 Lazies, 5 Speeds, 5 Kongs.
Hell Pass:
31. I think I'm starting to reach my plateau, which sucks because I would love to be able to make 50 of them. The reason I believe I'm at this point is that immediately after, with the
6" Beam Run:
I fell during my third lap. I never realized how much the hell pass takes out of me until this happened. I slipped, which happens some times, but were it not for QM training I would have just collapsed and that would have been it. My endurance is still increasing, but I'm worried about my muscles. Maybe I just need a little more recovery time between each.
General Conditioning:
Managed 10 of both kinds of pull-ups for the first time. 20 table push-ups. 40-30-20 crunches.
Distance Kongs:
Tried to get additional distance after the table punch, and realized I have no effing clue how to go about it. I can add speed, and that helps, but I'm gotta be missing something.
-1.5 Mile Walk
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-2lb Vaults
-Sprint Vaults
-Hell Pass
-6" Beam Run
-General Conditioning
-Distance Kongs
1.5 Mile Walk:
Not to become a regular thing, but I took the puppies out on a walk. Before training.
Biking:
This never gets easier on the way back, probably because I keep pushing myself harder. Makes sense.
1" Wall Walk:
Hauled ass again in the Filas.
1" Cat Walk:
Fastest yet, red lined in the Filas.
2lb Vaults:
Thinking of upping these to 2.5. 10 Speeds, 10 Kongs, 10 Lazies.
Sprint Vaults:
5 Lazies, 5 Speeds, 5 Kongs.
Hell Pass:
31. I think I'm starting to reach my plateau, which sucks because I would love to be able to make 50 of them. The reason I believe I'm at this point is that immediately after, with the
6" Beam Run:
I fell during my third lap. I never realized how much the hell pass takes out of me until this happened. I slipped, which happens some times, but were it not for QM training I would have just collapsed and that would have been it. My endurance is still increasing, but I'm worried about my muscles. Maybe I just need a little more recovery time between each.
General Conditioning:
Managed 10 of both kinds of pull-ups for the first time. 20 table push-ups. 40-30-20 crunches.
Distance Kongs:
Tried to get additional distance after the table punch, and realized I have no effing clue how to go about it. I can add speed, and that helps, but I'm gotta be missing something.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Training Log: August 8-9, 2009
Training over the last two days included:
-Paintball (>.>)
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-2lb Vaults
-Sprint Vaults
-Hell Pass
-6" Beam Run
-General Conditioning
Paintball:
It's the reason I didn't have time to train yesterday. It was a good test of endurance, however, and while I didn't use Parkour while in battle I still tried vaults with the gear on. I am fully capable of speed vaulting a picnic table in full camo, a paintball mask, and with a paintball gun in my left hand. You'd think it would have been the perfect place to use Parkour, except when the enemy has cover and is just waiting for you to move, it's not very prudent to start jumping the barriers between you and them.
Biking:
Yep.
1" Wall Walk:
Cruised it with my Filas.
1" Cat Walk:
Also hauled ass to the red line.
Rolls:
I'm trying to iron out the fore-arm use, it actually feels a lot better and it's a minor adjustment to use my hand instead.
2lb Vaults:
10 Kongs, 10 Speeds, 10 Lazies.
Sprint Vaults:
5 Lazies, 5 Speeds, 5 Kongs. Traveling Kongs after each Kong and Speed.
Hell Pass:
Did 30 of them today to make up for my slacking and lack of hard training over the last few days. Then I did 10 more because again, I felt I did them a little too slow. Just to ensure I can pull off the 31 tomorrow. At this point I was sweating in places I didn't know it was possible to sweat, like my shins. Who the hell sweats enough to soak their pants on their shins? Seriously, I don't think I've ever been so hot in my life.
6" Beam Run:
Happened.
General Conditioning:
By the time I got to these I was pretty destroyed. But I still did 10 pull-ups palms towards me, 6 palms away, 20 table push-ups. Tonight is the standard 40-30-20 crunches.
-Paintball (>.>)
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-2lb Vaults
-Sprint Vaults
-Hell Pass
-6" Beam Run
-General Conditioning
Paintball:
It's the reason I didn't have time to train yesterday. It was a good test of endurance, however, and while I didn't use Parkour while in battle I still tried vaults with the gear on. I am fully capable of speed vaulting a picnic table in full camo, a paintball mask, and with a paintball gun in my left hand. You'd think it would have been the perfect place to use Parkour, except when the enemy has cover and is just waiting for you to move, it's not very prudent to start jumping the barriers between you and them.
Biking:
Yep.
1" Wall Walk:
Cruised it with my Filas.
1" Cat Walk:
Also hauled ass to the red line.
Rolls:
I'm trying to iron out the fore-arm use, it actually feels a lot better and it's a minor adjustment to use my hand instead.
2lb Vaults:
10 Kongs, 10 Speeds, 10 Lazies.
Sprint Vaults:
5 Lazies, 5 Speeds, 5 Kongs. Traveling Kongs after each Kong and Speed.
Hell Pass:
Did 30 of them today to make up for my slacking and lack of hard training over the last few days. Then I did 10 more because again, I felt I did them a little too slow. Just to ensure I can pull off the 31 tomorrow. At this point I was sweating in places I didn't know it was possible to sweat, like my shins. Who the hell sweats enough to soak their pants on their shins? Seriously, I don't think I've ever been so hot in my life.
6" Beam Run:
Happened.
General Conditioning:
By the time I got to these I was pretty destroyed. But I still did 10 pull-ups palms towards me, 6 palms away, 20 table push-ups. Tonight is the standard 40-30-20 crunches.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Pseudo Training: August 5-6, 2009
Pseudo training consisted of a few things over the past two days. First Matt and I went to North Park, where we actually drilled lazy vaults pretty hard. Then we lined up some picnic tables and started to chain vault when I noticed the kids from last time we went. I asked them if they wanted to come train, they said yes, so we showed each other what we were capable of. As it turned out, none of them had done any kind of formal training but sounded sincerely interested. So, we ended up teaching them a new kong take-off, speed vaults, and proper rolls. Then I directed them to americanparkour.com, we'll see if it was any help next time we go. Ended it with hell passes, got my 25.
Yesterday we went to Minneapolis to get Matt some Vibrams and just ended up messing around downtown. Parked at MCAD, did a little bit there, then walked into the business district to find the pipe organ. Prognosis? Effing. Awesome. I got a personal record wall run in, and there's just a lot of stuff to train on. Railings, stairs, walls, sculpture...soooo cool. Now I want to get my rolls down more than ever, because it definitely stopped me from doing a few things.
Right now it's raining out, which I thought was a great opportunity until I saw that it was 62° outside. I'll pass on hypothermia. The temp usually peaks at around 3 though, so if it's 68° or warmer I'm definitely training in the pouring rain.
Yesterday we went to Minneapolis to get Matt some Vibrams and just ended up messing around downtown. Parked at MCAD, did a little bit there, then walked into the business district to find the pipe organ. Prognosis? Effing. Awesome. I got a personal record wall run in, and there's just a lot of stuff to train on. Railings, stairs, walls, sculpture...soooo cool. Now I want to get my rolls down more than ever, because it definitely stopped me from doing a few things.
Right now it's raining out, which I thought was a great opportunity until I saw that it was 62° outside. I'll pass on hypothermia. The temp usually peaks at around 3 though, so if it's 68° or warmer I'm definitely training in the pouring rain.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Training Log: August 4, 2009
Training today included:
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-2lb Vaults
-Sprint Vaults
-Hell Pass
-6" Beam Run
-General Conditioning
-Landings
Biking:
Yeap.
1" Wall Walk:
Really, really easy today. For the first time I walked the length of it completely normal, as if walking on the ground with my hands swinging at my sides. Felt great.
1" Cat Walk:
Hauled ass with these today, red lined it in no time.
Rolls:
Something changed between yesterday and today, because they don't feel as good as they did. It'll just take more drilling I guess. It's frustrating, because every time I think I'm ready for concrete my rolls hurt again.
2lb Vaults:
10 Kongs, 10 Speeds, 10 Lazies. The lazies were really hard today for some reason, not sure why.
Sprint Vaults:
5 Lazies, 5 Speeds, 5 Kongs. Best ones yet, felt great.
Hell Pass:
I wasn't sure if I needed to do 23 or 24 today, so I did 24. Then, to ensure I could make 25 tomorrow, I did 10 more after a short break.
6" Beam Run:
Yep.
General Conditioning:
10 palms away, 8 palms forward, 20 push-ups, 40-30-20 crunches.
Landings:
10 6" Beam jumps again, much easier today.
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-2lb Vaults
-Sprint Vaults
-Hell Pass
-6" Beam Run
-General Conditioning
-Landings
Biking:
Yeap.
1" Wall Walk:
Really, really easy today. For the first time I walked the length of it completely normal, as if walking on the ground with my hands swinging at my sides. Felt great.
1" Cat Walk:
Hauled ass with these today, red lined it in no time.
Rolls:
Something changed between yesterday and today, because they don't feel as good as they did. It'll just take more drilling I guess. It's frustrating, because every time I think I'm ready for concrete my rolls hurt again.
2lb Vaults:
10 Kongs, 10 Speeds, 10 Lazies. The lazies were really hard today for some reason, not sure why.
Sprint Vaults:
5 Lazies, 5 Speeds, 5 Kongs. Best ones yet, felt great.
Hell Pass:
I wasn't sure if I needed to do 23 or 24 today, so I did 24. Then, to ensure I could make 25 tomorrow, I did 10 more after a short break.
6" Beam Run:
Yep.
General Conditioning:
10 palms away, 8 palms forward, 20 push-ups, 40-30-20 crunches.
Landings:
10 6" Beam jumps again, much easier today.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Training Log: August 3, 2009
Training today included:
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-2lb Vaults
-Sprint Vaults
-Hell Pass
-6" Beam Run
-General Conditioning
-Landings
Biking:
On the way back from the park today, I attempted what I recently read in an article and screamed at the top of my lungs 10 seconds prior to physical exertion. It's supposed to make your performance peak by creating stress and initiating part of the fight or flight response. I dunno if it actually worked, but I did make it up the hill faster.
1" Wall Walk:
This was much faster with shoes on instead of Vibrams.
1" Cat Walk:
These were also faster. Also, and this is off topic, but we were doing underbars for a short while today and now my butt cheeks are bruised. Sitting right now hurts T_T
Rolls:
I found that keeping my left leg at a 90° angle and rolling on the blade of my foot instead of the heel results in a smoother, faster roll. I'll have to watch out for knee impact, but I believe I can avoid it if I stiffen my foot.
2lb Vaults:
10 Kongs, 10 Speeds, 10 Lazies. It's more the socks that stop the pain than wearing shoes, but seeing as I have no socks for the Vibrams (and I won't) I'll just stick with the shoes. Attempted a variation (or rather, the correct way) of the kong split-foot take-off today, keeping the hop minimal and low to the ground. Momentum was retained much better, and a lot more height was gained.
Sprint Vaults:
5 Kongs, 5 Speeds, 5 Lazies.
Hell Pass:
I did 22 today, and didn't feel like dying. Could it be because I gave my body a day to rest? Perhaps. That said, I probably won't feel so great tomorrow.
6" Beam Run:
Happened.
General Conditioning:
10 palm forward pull-ups, 5 palm away pull-ups, 20 push-ups with feet on an elevated surface, 40-30-20 crunches.
Landings:
Did these on the 6" Beams to help with precisions, landing as quietly as possible after a full tuck. Really challenging work.
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-Rolls
-2lb Vaults
-Sprint Vaults
-Hell Pass
-6" Beam Run
-General Conditioning
-Landings
Biking:
On the way back from the park today, I attempted what I recently read in an article and screamed at the top of my lungs 10 seconds prior to physical exertion. It's supposed to make your performance peak by creating stress and initiating part of the fight or flight response. I dunno if it actually worked, but I did make it up the hill faster.
1" Wall Walk:
This was much faster with shoes on instead of Vibrams.
1" Cat Walk:
These were also faster. Also, and this is off topic, but we were doing underbars for a short while today and now my butt cheeks are bruised. Sitting right now hurts T_T
Rolls:
I found that keeping my left leg at a 90° angle and rolling on the blade of my foot instead of the heel results in a smoother, faster roll. I'll have to watch out for knee impact, but I believe I can avoid it if I stiffen my foot.
2lb Vaults:
10 Kongs, 10 Speeds, 10 Lazies. It's more the socks that stop the pain than wearing shoes, but seeing as I have no socks for the Vibrams (and I won't) I'll just stick with the shoes. Attempted a variation (or rather, the correct way) of the kong split-foot take-off today, keeping the hop minimal and low to the ground. Momentum was retained much better, and a lot more height was gained.
Sprint Vaults:
5 Kongs, 5 Speeds, 5 Lazies.
Hell Pass:
I did 22 today, and didn't feel like dying. Could it be because I gave my body a day to rest? Perhaps. That said, I probably won't feel so great tomorrow.
6" Beam Run:
Happened.
General Conditioning:
10 palm forward pull-ups, 5 palm away pull-ups, 20 push-ups with feet on an elevated surface, 40-30-20 crunches.
Landings:
Did these on the 6" Beams to help with precisions, landing as quietly as possible after a full tuck. Really challenging work.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Training Log: August 1, 2009
Training today included:
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-2lb Vaults
-Speed Vaults
-Lazy Vaults
-Sprint Vaults
-Hell Pass
-6" Beam Run
-General Conditioning
-Landings
Biking:
This was terrible on the way home, the wind was God awful.
1" Wall Walk:
A challenge with the crosswind, but I didn't fall and made good time.
1" Cat Walk:
Blue lined it. I'll be taking a rest day tomorrow to let my muscles build again, it's been a rough week.
2lb Vaults:
I only did 10 Kongs with these, because the weights finally cut into my ankles and made them bleed. The choice then is to either wear my running shoes and switch to vibrams after, or just not do them. I've got a day to think about it.
Speed Vaults:
10
Lazy Vaults:
10
Sprint Vaults:
5 Lazies, 5 Speeds, 5 Kongs.
Hell Pass:
Made my 21, but I've never felt so terrible in my life. Every single vault after 15 was stressful, just thinking I'd clip my feet and be done for. 22 seems impossible.
6" Beam Run:
Happened.
General Conditioning:
10 palms away, 8 palms facing, 40-30-20 crunches.
Landings:
10 tuck-and-lands as softly as possible.
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-2lb Vaults
-Speed Vaults
-Lazy Vaults
-Sprint Vaults
-Hell Pass
-6" Beam Run
-General Conditioning
-Landings
Biking:
This was terrible on the way home, the wind was God awful.
1" Wall Walk:
A challenge with the crosswind, but I didn't fall and made good time.
1" Cat Walk:
Blue lined it. I'll be taking a rest day tomorrow to let my muscles build again, it's been a rough week.
2lb Vaults:
I only did 10 Kongs with these, because the weights finally cut into my ankles and made them bleed. The choice then is to either wear my running shoes and switch to vibrams after, or just not do them. I've got a day to think about it.
Speed Vaults:
10
Lazy Vaults:
10
Sprint Vaults:
5 Lazies, 5 Speeds, 5 Kongs.
Hell Pass:
Made my 21, but I've never felt so terrible in my life. Every single vault after 15 was stressful, just thinking I'd clip my feet and be done for. 22 seems impossible.
6" Beam Run:
Happened.
General Conditioning:
10 palms away, 8 palms facing, 40-30-20 crunches.
Landings:
10 tuck-and-lands as softly as possible.
Training Log: July 31, 2009
Training yesterday included:
-Racketball (>.>)
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-2lb Vaults
-Sprint Vaults
-Hell Pass
-Rolls
-6" Beam Run
Racketball:
Okay, so it's not Parkour, but 2 hours of it was one hell of a cardio workout. Not to mention I got there only to be greeted by a sign that said "no black soled shoes," and I was in hiking boots. So I played barefoot on wood floor. My feet still burn, but I built up callous so no complaints. And it was a shit-load of fun.
Biking:
Happened. I seriously do need to pump the tires properly one of these days.
1" Wall Walk:
Faster.
1" Cat Walk:
I didn't even blue line it. I'm using the racketball as a valid excuse, my legs were destroyed.
2lb Vaults:
10 Kongs, 10 Lazies, 10 Speeds. Still cut into my ankles.
Sprint Vaults:
5 Lazies, 5 Speeds, 5 Kongs, and 10 non-sprint Traveling Kongs to get back over the table.
Hell Pass:
I could only do 11. I'm going to blame that on the racketball, and the fact I was running on a bowl of cereal and a smoothie all day. Of course, this meant I had to do 11 more since I didn't make the 21.
Rolls:
I hurt myself a lot.
6" Beam Run:
Happened
-Racketball (>.>)
-Biking
-1" Wall Walk
-1" Cat Walk
-2lb Vaults
-Sprint Vaults
-Hell Pass
-Rolls
-6" Beam Run
Racketball:
Okay, so it's not Parkour, but 2 hours of it was one hell of a cardio workout. Not to mention I got there only to be greeted by a sign that said "no black soled shoes," and I was in hiking boots. So I played barefoot on wood floor. My feet still burn, but I built up callous so no complaints. And it was a shit-load of fun.
Biking:
Happened. I seriously do need to pump the tires properly one of these days.
1" Wall Walk:
Faster.
1" Cat Walk:
I didn't even blue line it. I'm using the racketball as a valid excuse, my legs were destroyed.
2lb Vaults:
10 Kongs, 10 Lazies, 10 Speeds. Still cut into my ankles.
Sprint Vaults:
5 Lazies, 5 Speeds, 5 Kongs, and 10 non-sprint Traveling Kongs to get back over the table.
Hell Pass:
I could only do 11. I'm going to blame that on the racketball, and the fact I was running on a bowl of cereal and a smoothie all day. Of course, this meant I had to do 11 more since I didn't make the 21.
Rolls:
I hurt myself a lot.
6" Beam Run:
Happened
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