Granny's Log (deb)

[granny]

12_11_18 Tuesday
Had dr. appointment, limited time, tried to squat at Old Fcuks Gym (home - uneven basement floor had to stop at 175#), and needed to make doughs.
12_13_18 Thursday
DL - I dont konw if I'm lifting with trepidation because, deadlifts are HARD...

Deadlift	240x1 @8,8.5	230x3 @9	220x3x2
Comp Bench	112x1 @8	106x3 @9	103x2x2
Squat	Did	Not	Do

Lot of difficulty still with the vertigo. Dr. said I'm fine no problems. I'm also having problems with training compliance because I'm in make-ready for the holidays right now, my kids and grandkids all are coming to stay for the week, they're from Florida so planning on cutting a tree, plus food for 10 people, and its cookie-baking time (I make trays for my husband's clients). It's great because I only get to see them a few times a year - I dont regret it but it sucks thinking you work so hard to make gains... as soon as they get here and I get my squeezies, I'll probably forget all about training.

[granny]

12_15_18 Saturday Really busy, and chiro later will hopefully help the vertigo. Trying to keep intensity and sacrifice volume during the holidays.
Clearly I CAN tolerate the volume, unclear whether its really optimal as I age (the bain of all training). My old coach would holler at us if we left our programs out - "don't LEAVE that there and let anyone see it, those are like GOLD!!!"
2ct Squat 125, 135, 140, 145 all for three, 160x1 @8, 155x3 @9
TNG Bench 120x1 @8, 110x3 @9, 105x3x2 (should have done 115x3 for the 9 based on the single at 120 that felt pretty easy - happy holidays to me??)
Press 45x6 @7, 70x6 @8.5 (should have been @9)
So while I'm struggling with other issues, the blessing is my shoulder appears to be better. And also Texas (the ACA)!!!

[granny]

NOTE TO SELF:
12_16_18 SUNDAY DID NOT TRAIN. 2.5hr chiro saturday night, he said there was a lot of misalignment. Felt like I got hit by a truck Sun. (well, there WAS a howling cold rainstorm as well inches of rain and floods).

This week I only have Competition Squat & Press Tues., Bench & Deadlift Thurs., singles at 8, 9, 10. That's it! We shall see. Hopefully get to the gym next week or get my platform down so I can squat next week.

Anyone else catching the D-Train for the holidays??? que será! My baby took her first steps, 8mo old, chip off the old Gran.

[BrooklynJerry]

Thanks for your kind words in my log.Sorry to hear about your back problems. At my age I have had this happen plenty of times over the years.Working as a mechanic sure was the cause.I feeling lifting weights has helped me keep my back strong. I have a Rev Hyper that I use for a set of 15 reps before every WO.

[granny]

Thanks for your kind words in my log.Sorry to hear about your back problems. At my age I have had this happen plenty of times over the years.Working as a mechanic sure was the cause.I feeling lifting weights has helped me keep my back strong. I have a Rev Hyper that I use for a set of 15 reps before every WO.

I wish there was a reverse hyper at my gym. getting older, its not for pussies.

last night worked up to 195/85 singles. Didn't sleep the night before (dog), not eating.
I'm realizing now that its due to end this week, an extremely stressful work project we got in august is probably a big part of everything. I am covered in eczema, one eye is twitching, and I'm dreaming in other languages...(nightmare job due to other people's incompetence. I think I need to get out of this business which has become very catch-22ish.. My company: "we will be sending you new files from our client eventually; when can we get proofs?" My brain: does that even make sense; how can they send a proof of something they/we don't have? My company to me: "did you send them new files?" Me: you insist the client files are delivered to you, then you give them to me. I haven't received new files. Did you give them to me?" My company: "I didn't? we don't have new files?? send me what you have." My brain: send you old unrevised files??

I'll just have to accept I'll have to restart training-wise in January.

[BrooklynJerry]

Thats a nice squat number,been some time for me since I went that high. Sometimes life shut gets in the waynif training. Hope things work out for you and the New Year is a better one for all of us.

[granny]

Thats a nice squat number,been some time for me since I went that high. Sometimes life shut gets in the waynif training. Hope things work out for you and the New Year is a better one for all of us.

Thanks for your kindness!! Things will work out, they always do.

[granny]

12_20_18 Thursday Rt knee is bothering me.
DEADLIFT
220x1 @7
235x1 @8
245x1 @9
broke 252 off the floor, felt heavy I knew I could do it without perfect form, wussed out bc grandkids! plus the entire gym is staring at me. REAL GRANNIES DEADLIFT. Don't they?
COMP BENCH 1s pause
115x1 @8
117x1 PR @9
120x1 @9.5 PR Expected to grind like hell, went up fairly easy, out of time and spotters for 123# @10? Happy Holidays to me.
Here's a question; what age is now or never (because its less likely you'll get better w/time?)

[Charlocity2]

Grandkids watching, too? The regular gym goers already know how tough you are.

I completely get how one could consider PRs as synonymous with Christmas gifts.

[Charlocity2]

Oh, forgot your question about age. Barbell Logic podcast said, on average, trainees seem to be met with the need to consider taking weight off the bar around age 57-58. But I know throwing the towel in at any point would hurt more than help.