Well you knew it was going to happen sooner or later.
For the past couple of blogs I've been complaining about my shoulder being injured, and I know some of you . . . well me at least . . . were wondering, "Okay, how long before my back acts up again?"
Got the answer yesterday. I knew it too as soon as I looked at the board.
Run 400 meters, swing 25 kettlebells, for four rounds.
Simple. No rest. No complicated olympic weightlifting movements.
But oh so very harsh for my lower back.
Shauna witnessed my back in action yesterday, she said she noticed by the second round that I was running "off center."
Didn't really think about what I must look like but yeah, I do whatever I have to do with my legs to offset what I'm feeling on the lower left side of my back.
I don't know, maybe I just have to row, or ride the bike.
Or better yet, maybe I have to lose the gut. It's coming back. I think it's my son's popsicles. Me and him eat like three each after dinner.
And then there's the Hana Relay coming up, so running is going to be kinda important during that event. RFM is putting together another team and I've seen the squad, all good runners. I'd like to join but I really don't want to hold them back this year.
Some of my other friends were talking about running and putting our own team together. That might work out better.
Oh, and then there's one more thing.
Got a job offer out of state. Out of country in fact. Something I can't really refuse.
It's been good to be back home on Maui and I'm really going to miss the crew at RFM. Shoot, Kehau still hangs with us every now and then and she still misses us to the point of tears. It was very touching to see her at the party this past weekend.
I think I'm still in shock. I don't have to go but I'd be stupid to pass this up. And I guess I can keep working out by reading the RFM blog from wherever I am as long as I have a well stocked gym with kettlebells and bumper plates.
Ah well boys and girls, we'll talk about this later. I'm not leaving tomorrow or next week or next month. Definitely here AT LEAST until my son leaves for California in mid-August so we've got some WOD's to do first.
Wow I feel sad.
Okay, enough, we'll talk later gang.
Rod
For the past couple of blogs I've been complaining about my shoulder being injured, and I know some of you . . . well me at least . . . were wondering, "Okay, how long before my back acts up again?"
Got the answer yesterday. I knew it too as soon as I looked at the board.
Run 400 meters, swing 25 kettlebells, for four rounds.
Simple. No rest. No complicated olympic weightlifting movements.
But oh so very harsh for my lower back.
Shauna witnessed my back in action yesterday, she said she noticed by the second round that I was running "off center."
Didn't really think about what I must look like but yeah, I do whatever I have to do with my legs to offset what I'm feeling on the lower left side of my back.
I don't know, maybe I just have to row, or ride the bike.
Or better yet, maybe I have to lose the gut. It's coming back. I think it's my son's popsicles. Me and him eat like three each after dinner.
And then there's the Hana Relay coming up, so running is going to be kinda important during that event. RFM is putting together another team and I've seen the squad, all good runners. I'd like to join but I really don't want to hold them back this year.
Some of my other friends were talking about running and putting our own team together. That might work out better.
Oh, and then there's one more thing.
Got a job offer out of state. Out of country in fact. Something I can't really refuse.
It's been good to be back home on Maui and I'm really going to miss the crew at RFM. Shoot, Kehau still hangs with us every now and then and she still misses us to the point of tears. It was very touching to see her at the party this past weekend.
I think I'm still in shock. I don't have to go but I'd be stupid to pass this up. And I guess I can keep working out by reading the RFM blog from wherever I am as long as I have a well stocked gym with kettlebells and bumper plates.
Ah well boys and girls, we'll talk about this later. I'm not leaving tomorrow or next week or next month. Definitely here AT LEAST until my son leaves for California in mid-August so we've got some WOD's to do first.
Wow I feel sad.
Okay, enough, we'll talk later gang.
Rod
Really Rod? You will be leaving us?
ReplyDeleteOh well, I guess I should say thanks for the advanced notice… I suppose I will have to “step up” my yelling assault on you STAT so that I can get it out of my system…I guess I will need to find someone else at the box to yell at…hmmmm who should it be…any volunteers?
Seriously though…you know we all wish you the best of everything and if this is an “offer you can’t refuse” then DON’T!! Go for it! You have shared your talent and skill with the Aloha State long enough…time for you to show the rest of the world how we do it Hawaiian Style!!!
You will be missed!!
~Carrol
Wish you wouldnt leave us :-( Who am I gonna harass or do air squats next to???
ReplyDeleteWow...I'm still in shock by what I just read. Sad, but very excited for you! You will be missed dearly, our gym brother.
ReplyDeleteDon't you worry, we'll send you off with many memories to keep...RFM style!
Forgot to mention...I found Dora! She's a little dehydrated and bruised up, but she said she's good for another round!;)
ReplyDeleteNot for a while Kristi, not for a while. Got more to come. And bring Dora to the gym, poor thing.
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