So 3 weeks ago I had 2 PR's and my training was going awesome and of course we all get in this zone and everything is so right and going perfect. Well for me this was my time with my PR's and just feeling great I was in the zone, then last Saturday I ran the 5k in my best time of 18:25 and I was dead after I am not going to lie. I didn't slow down after that just kept pushing and then the last week of training was brutal I did an ok set on Monday with the 24kgs and then 2 ok sets with the 32kgs on Thursday and Friday. But on the Holiday weekend I went away with my family and I admit I drank and ate and ran and kayaked and got no rest and I can tell you this week has been my worst in a while. I didn't lift Monday I felt like shit, Tuesday I lifted the 24kgs and did a 6 min set of longcycle and I was beat, Wednesday I did a few 2 min sets with each weight and just about killed me. So after pretty much wasting my week of training due to dumb decisions on the weekend I am pissed off and realizing how important recovery is. I have known it was important but literally my sets were killing me this week when 2 weeks ago I was doing so much more and being fine. Its a rude wake up call to smarten up and train smart and make the right decisions. I will be avoiding beer totally for the next 2 1/2 weeks and will also be resting a lot more on the weekends. June 23 is coming fast and I want to be ready.
This is where dedication comes in do you want it bad enough, are you willing to go the distance it takes and make the sacrifices that will not be easy to get what you want or are trying to achieve. We all put in a lot of effort lifting and trying to eat healthy why screw it up with a few dumb choices. I no I usually give it my all every day I lift and strive to better myself and become a better lifter, I don't want to have a bad week just because I pushed to hard doing something stupid or went out drinking with my buddies. I no kettlebells are only a hobby and I will never make money at lifting but my passion for lifting them and becoming the best lifter I can makes me want to chose the right choices so I can see how far I can take it.
I am not saying I will never go out and do stuff, I'm just really starting to see how important the other time away from the bells is just as important. Recovery and diet are just as important as the days your pushing yourself and digging deep for those PR's your chasing.
So just think before you do, how bad do you want it and how is this going to effect my lifting and my overall health.
Hope this helps
The Good news is you corrected yourself after 1 week... Many people go for years, they change Coaches, Looking for secrets and Gurus to help them find there way... If this was easy, everyone would be at your level... The secret is not panicing when reversals happen.. becasue they are a very real aprt of this game... back it down, and dont get mental, and start putting high quality reps and sets in the bank with an easy bell... this is the fastest way out of a slump... and you come out a little smarter and more seasoned... Keep going Man!
ReplyDeleteScott : Thanks for posting this. I am an older guy (51) relatively new to the sport (2 years). The problem I face is the number of different activities I enjoy : tennis, boxing, KB, skiing, competitive ballroom dancing. Trying to manage my body to be able to train for each one is a task all by itself. I strive to be the best I can be at each sport. It actually makes it easier for me to read that more advanced trainers can make the same mistakes I make.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Chris. After a time off, I train with a set of bells that I know I can handle relatively easily just to get the first come back session is done without playing with my head.
So true duffey,
ReplyDeletesometimes you just have to take a step back and accept that it cant always go forward. Especially when you are not making the best decesions.
Its very tough you really have to pick something and go with it. I also enjoy a lot of activities but my main passion is kettlebells so I try and think of how whatever I am doing is going to effect my training.