Puke90X

Yes, it is exactly what you think it is.

Last night, my wife and I were doing our week 11 Chest and Back P90X workout. Since it is getting to the end, and we now know what we are doing, we can really go to the limits, or to put it in P90X terms, Bring It! Consider it Brought!

This workout consists of nothing but pushups and pull-ups for an hour. It is tough. Now I know what you are saying, any workout is as tough as you make it. I will give you that one, but this workout was intense because I brought it. I surpassed all my previous numbers (reps) and I was going hard.

After the last dive-bombers (which I hate, but also love at the same time), I always tell my wife that I feel a little queasy after this one workout (which is a good thing). This night, I went to a new level. This wasn't like a massive throw up type of intense workout, but it was the first time in a long time that I have thrown up after a workout. This let me know that I did indeed bring it.

Now my wife thinks it is weird for me to be proud of this, but I think a lot of you dudes will understand. It was a proud moment for me.

It May Not look Like it...

I can honestly say that I have started my training for 2011 already. It can be said that I am taking a different approach than years before, but I honestly think this will help me the most, cause I ain't getting any younger!

As you know I am doing P90X with my wife. We just started week 3 and I am starting to see a little bit of results coming through, or at least enough to keep me motivated for the next 10 weeks! I really expect the extra strength and flexibility to really help me out next season.

The other part of my training that is going on is that I have been also going to a chiropractor. This has also helped me a lot already and I can definitely tell a difference from the 2 weeks I have been going. The main thing I have learned from these visits is that I have IT band issues! I never knew I had IT problems, I mean I have read a lot about them and know a lot of people have problems with their IT band, I even know what to do to fix this problem, but I did not know how to recognize it. The visits and the proper use of my foam roller are taking care of this issue and will take care of it in the next few weeks.

The biggest part of my chiro visits deal with stretching the muscles that are "overuse" muscles. Mainly I am talking about my hamstrings, hip flexors and glutes. The Dr. stretches me and it hurts, almost feels like I am about to hurt. After every session, I have felt instantly better. I do get the adjustments to my spine and neck, but the stretching part is amazingly good.

So even though I am not getting ready for 2011 in the usual way for a triathlete, I honestly believe that this portion of my training will help my results in the future.

I've Gone Extreme...

It seems like there has been alot going on lately, and as weird as it may sound, I can see things getting back into a normal routine again. Sounds weird to me because I know the holidays are coming up quick! Football and soccer are over, and both the boys did great and it is now time to start looking forward to 2011.

My wife and I have gone extreme. I am talking about P90X. So far, we have been getting up at 5:30AM and doing the videos together. We are going for the P90X lean program because I thought that would assist me the most for next season. We are pretty much sticking with the program and even took our before pictures, but after a month of me sitting on my butt not doing any type of S/R/B, you will not be seeing any of my "before" pictures on here. My wife looks great and she would make a lot of women jealous even with her before pics, but I doubt she'd give me permission to post them, but I might get away with some "after" shots.

One thing I have learned after doing P90X is that I am not very strong or flexible. A couple of months ago I conquered the 100 push up challenge put on at Dangle the Carrot, but during the pre test, I was a few push-ups shy of 100. So I will be trying to work my way back up. Also I never realized how bad I was at pull ups! It is em brassing! And do not ask about my flexibility, because I have none! This will be a work in progress!

I am excited about getting back into shape again, and I am looking for ways to mix in triathlon training while doing P90X. I am almost resigned to doing P90X 100% until the 90 days is over and then start training for Memphis in May Olympic Triathlon. I would have over 12 weeks to prep for it, so I feel like it would be enough time and would give me a chance to get lean! So, soon I will compile my race schedule for 2011 and make my decision on Branson 2011.

Other things I want to say:
I am so tired of hearing about Brett Favre and LeBron James. Never has so much been made over a 40+ yr old QB on a crappy team. No one cares if he plays anymore, I doubt Favre makes it the entire season. And LeBron, you actually think race has something to do with the slack you caught from "The Decision" really? After I saw his newest Nike commercial, I think he is a bigger ass than ever! Seriously guys, we don't care about ya'll as much as you think we do.