An Idea

Saturday I attended the I Ho Chuan meeting...but I apologize to my team members for slipping out early (my shift started at 1:30...once 1:20 rolled around I figured it was best if I left ASAP).

With that, I need to blog on a consistent basis (now decided to be every Sunday, or Monday if I am out of town). My previous blogging habits were consistent with a shotgun blast, with a blog being posted on Thursday...then the following Tuesday...then the following Friday or Saturday and et cetera. Now, I also had an idea for blogging for the next several weeks. I recently re-injured my lower back while grappling at the pandamonium (partially due to rolling with an overzealous grappling partner). With that, this injury is a fantastic goldmine of opportunity in several areas. First, it will force me to develop myself in different areas while allowing my lower back to heal. Not only can I train the bench press and upper body more, but my mental and spiritual side can also be developed. Second, it will force me to research therapeutic and rehabilitation methodologies, and force me to design a rehabilitation/training program for myself. The primary goals will be to allow the back to heal, and to strengthen the core (both abdominal muscles and lower back and spinal muscles), so that the chance of reinjury will be lower. Third, this injury is allowing me to develop my patience, and to use reason and to progress wisely with my training. Instead of jumping back into training right away, it is forcing me to take my time, and to progress wisely.

So, I think the next several blogs will be me detailing the program and training I develop for myself, along with my thoughts for each week. I think it'll be an interesting topic, and also hold me accountable to researching and developing a decent training routine (that incorporates some back rehab and pre-hab), instead of letting it fall by the wayside.

Cheers!

Sifu Joe Harrigan