Originally Posted by
Åsali
Hi Bill!
I just need to say, that when I got the back tweak, the first thing I thought about (besides "fuuuuck") was "Maybe Bill or Carson, or some other could help me with this.."
Your effort in keeping me informed and able to keep on going has helped me a lot. This kind of training, the Starting Strength method and all the amazing knowledge and information has not only made me stronger, but aware of how "lonely" you can feel. I have almost nobody to talk to about this. Everyone thinks I train too hard, not doing enough reps.. not enough exercises, and the fact that I have catched up to others in 3 months, who they have been training for years, is still the elephant in the room.
Living in Northern Norway, a beautiful place, has some drawbacks in the kind of "not so many people in my town...."
Regarding the book, I bought it yesterday, and wow- I should maybe have read it sooner. The blue and grey book is amazing, but I sometimes feel the pressure on the results. I also have to say that I started this year with an crashing fatigue. Work, relationship, back injuries and high stress was the reason I stopped running in December, to reach out to weightlifting- although I visited the machines and curls until march (Starting Strength). So looking back, and how I feel now is a victory in it self. I look strong, Ive added 7kg, I learned a lot, I squat 135kg for reps, was able to deadlift 140kg, the press is growing, and I just PR on the bench for 90kg x 5! All this in 12 weeks!
You and others are participating in the reason for me reaching this far, and it matters a lot to me! I don't know how to thank you.
I need to heel the back tweak, and I just use some time with lighter weights, going through the motions and practicing technique. Im better for every day.
After this, I have to work up to my previous 5RM for the squat and deadlift, maybe the press- it was just too hurting to press weights over my head yesterday. Then, I need to feel if it is the same as last time... dealing with pain and fatigue. I realize that fatigue has been creeping, and that pain in SI joints have been a struggle. Relaxing a bit now has already fixed it.
Im only 35, but still had a lot of struggle in my life. This third book has interesting views, and Im sure it will help in further progress!