slow going

thursday

3k row @ 14:00 something really bad? yah. i stopped twice, that should account for the extra 2:00 i added to my average time

friday

deadhang pullups. 5 attempts AMRAP @ 4-4-3-2-2 ... eesh. a little embarrassing... i miss you, guns. please come back.

today

5 rounds @ 8:28

• 10 pushup
• 10 pullup
• 10 airsquat
• 10 situps

not bad, but not great. kept pace steady throughout, but wasn't really "hustling" it. movement was good even though my knees tracked in a bit and slowed me down a lot. i wonder if there's something i can work on for that - not sure, but i'll chip away.

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trying to work on training plan for denali 2012. i'm struggling. using coachs' template, but i'm having a tough time because climbing has pretty specific skills.

so far, i brainstormed the functional requirements for the climb. then i listed the skills for each requirement. then i tried to figure out a plan to get me to where i want to be from a performance perspective for each skill. i guess the next step is to put it into a format that works for the coaches so they can help me put the 12 month plan together. i want to make sure i hit goals for rescue skills, glacial travel-specific skills, climbing skills, acclimitisation, diet, muscle mass (weight gain), recovery, endurance, and strength.

if i start march 1st, then that gives me 2 months to baseline and get the plan right. then it'll leave me about 12-13 months (may/june 2012).

i think my biggest challenge will be mental and all the other priorities i have between now and october. non-profit side work, house renovations, and wedding planning are keeping me extraordinarily busy. something is going to have to give and i'm not sure how we're going to do it... i wonder if i can put a wedding planner or paid contractor on our registry ;)