It's been a while..

Almost a month since my last post! Busy with happenings at PushMore and training as well, it's been a great month. Next week, I'm starting a new training cycle of workouts that combine Westside Barbell principles with Crossfit and Oly lifting. Will post on this later.

Training wise, my most significant improvement has been a new deadlift 3RM of 173kgs. I've not been able to squat as much as I would like too due to a strained tendon on the outside of my right knee, but it's been improving and feeling good. Have also been upping the number of my met-con workouts per week, I need to catch with Edmatron!

Other highlights of the month was a weekend at the Crossfit Singapore, attending a Crossfit Running certification with Dr. Nicholas Romanov, founder of the POSE Method. It was a fantastic learning experience with Dr. Romanov. With equal parts of coaching, philosophy and science, it's hard not to feel awed by Dr. Romanov. And at 59 years, he's in great shape! Put all of us to shame with his flexibility and strength! I'm trying to arrange for him to conduct a workshop at PushMore in Q4 of 2010, stay tuned for details!

With the rest of the gang at the cert.

Also, came back from Singapore with a pair of Vibram FiveFingers. Have been wearing them for about 3 weeks now, and I love them! I've used them for about 90% of my activities, although, I'm not quite used to wearing them for Oly lifting yet. The VFFs are extremely light and you really get a feel for the ground and how you interact with it. Haven't clocked up much running mileage yet, but have been wearing them for all the running workouts so far. So far, so good.

Halfway through weighted "J.T." with my red VFFs.

Until next time, train hard y'all!