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.
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