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Post by GJEC on May 26, 2012 11:44:49 GMT -5
I know it, I know it you're right as ever Sorry mate - don't want to be a smartarse. Posted the supercompensation curve on FB. Hope that helps. "Do as little as necessary, not as much as possible"Gary
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Post by tmd on May 28, 2012 5:09:50 GMT -5
From Thursday to Sunday eating excessively and zero training.
Ice n Heat on the calf plus a support whenever I'm out n about seems to be helping aid recovery so let's hope it's quicker than last time.
Don't think you are Gary but I feel conflicted: Know I have to rethink my training to account for my age but still wanting to compete with the not only young but quick and powerful light weights does conflict with any idea that I can train a lot less than I know they do, make weight and have enough stamina to go past the first round.
Did chest n shoulders only on my 5x5 as these are the only ones that don't engage my calves.
Up to weights I can now feel doing something: 50kg Bench Press and 35kg Overhead Press. These are about 65-75% of my previous 1 rep Max's and tbh my 1 rep max for BP was on a smith rather than a free bar as I have never had a spotter. Feeling like phase one is over, phase 2 working at previous 1 rep max level should be achieved within the next 6-9 weeks - keen to then (and only then) go for a set of new 1 rep PB's. Squats, Dead Lift and Upright Rows will all be held up because of the Calf tear but we'll get there.
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Post by Ros on May 28, 2012 8:59:35 GMT -5
Ice n Heat on the calf plus a support whenever I'm out n about seems to be helping aid recovery so let's hope it's quicker than last time. Sorry to hear about your injury, TMD. Just a word of caution, heat treatment increases circulation and raises skin temperature, so is best not used on acute injuries showing signs of inflammation. Save the heat for when the swelling has gone down and continue with the constriction and ice.
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Post by tmd on May 29, 2012 15:47:26 GMT -5
Cheers Ros... bit of profesional advise. I am healing MUCH quicker than last time but I bruised a lot more. Ever since I did this the last time I always had a 'twinge'. Any chance that what I 'tore' this time was some scar tissue left over from not treating it right last time? Gary will PM you once I have my thoughts sorted out
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Post by Ros on May 30, 2012 2:12:51 GMT -5
Any chance that what I 'tore' this time was some scar tissue left over from not treating it right last time? Absolutely. Any muscle tear that isn't treated and rehabilitated properly can lead to a greater formation of scar tissue. Scar tissue is less flexible and weaker than the original muscle so is much more likely to be re-injured. It might be worth seeing a sports physio for some ultrasound and massage. Take care with it - good luck with the recovery.
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Post by tmd on May 30, 2012 3:26:18 GMT -5
Cheers again Ros, it seemed to add up but I am such a layman in this area I wanted to check - will get some ultrasound on it - saw a good guy when I had my car accident, was the ex (the semi retired - not fired kind) head Physio for Gillingham FC and UK Hockey so plenty of experience with strains and pulls.
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Post by tmd on Jun 9, 2012 4:21:59 GMT -5
This last few days I have realised a few things: 1) If you are a bit OCD about your weight, stay off the scales while you are injured. 2) In your mid 40's with a history of injuries you NEED to change the way you view your training to suit your physiology. 3) It is very, very unlikely that you can step on a matt and face guys half your age, especially LW's that are very quick. 4) That Karate will always be part of my life. I am not looking to hang up my GI or even my Shin Guards any time soon but - am going to reset my goals and push myself in more realistic directions. Chasing dreams such as competing in next years IFK World Champs is borderline delusional and I have to come to terms with that - it would be easier if I had done it in my youth but in all honesty - from a competitive ability POV I probably hit my peak earlier this year, I wasn't as fast as I once was but I was still quick and a hell of a lot stronger. Scotland was a decent test, I got almost Zero injuries (few lumps on my head) against a guy who will be competing in the World Champs but there is one massive difference. My old bones can not take the training and I know it. What it takes to be a top (like I'd ever have been a top ) Knockdown fighter is incredibly wearing as many of you know, add to that trying to be a dad, work, teach, open a dojo etc And it is fairly obvious I was setting myself up to fail and get depressed about it, something I have a long history of As I said, this is not to say I'm giving up on Karate, it is not something I do but something I am -I'm not even saying I won't fight again it will just be for different reasons and under different conditions. Sorry for the 'sharing' don't want to sound like a winger just rethinking my whole outlook including my training and diet which will impact on my training diary.
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Post by GJEC on Jun 9, 2012 4:46:15 GMT -5
I understand exactly where you are as it's a phase I didn't enjoy myself. With me, it was illness - probably brought on and made worse by overtraining - that brought me to that fork in the road. But I'd like to reassure you that once your focus changes you still enjoy and find challenge in your training. You still compete, but against inertia, nature and old father time. I try not to kid myself in life, but cutting my training to a third of what I once did made me feel healthier, more motivated and without bragging I can still do damage if required. What's not to enjoy about that? I got lazy for a while and lost my ruthless streak. An incident in the town when I had my children with me made me realise that - competitor or not - I still needed controlled aggression on tap. So I imagine a face on the bag and regularly smash it off, lift weights, sprint and ENJOY training in a way I lost sight of when I was doing too much. I wish you all the best in this transition period. Do less - work harder. Have FUN. Gary
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Post by tmd on Jun 9, 2012 4:50:42 GMT -5
Cheers Gary,
Appreciated.
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Post by GJEC on Jun 9, 2012 7:16:28 GMT -5
P.S. I'll also bet that IF you slash your training and start having fun, hitting harder, lifting better and feeling fresh, that 'one last go' will suddenly seem well within reach. I did my fights for 4th Dan on the Skills/Strength/Stamina/Rest/Skills/Power/Rest regime and felt great - at 52. It wasn't a tournament, for sure, but I didn't feel outclassed or overpowered by sunken eyed youngsters that were training three times a day to prepare. I was looking forward to testing myself, they were looking forward to getting it over with. Just saying ... Gary
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Post by tmd on Jul 13, 2012 7:22:26 GMT -5
So few weeks go buy and all I have to show for it it to update you on injuries so no update at all then coz I ain't given them an airing. Trained in the dojo for only the second time in.... MONTHS! last night and they're still niggling away, especially the morning after. What I am trying to balance at the moment is: What is an injury you can train through and what is one you can't unless you are prepared to risk even greater injury or long term issues. I have always been a "seems better, back to the dojo!" kinda guy and after what has happened these last few months I reckon this was probably OK before but has left some long term weakness that I will now have to just live with. I was at a trade show awhile back and this guy was telling me how he still trains....can't recall what in so it wasn't a martial art but he said he could only train on 3 Ibuprofen these days, he said it was the only way to be able to train at 70-80% of what he used to and any lower than that it just wouldn't be worth doing at all. I'm with him but conscious that there are side effects on your liver, kidneys etc. but if it was that or not train? HARD CHOICE!
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Post by meguro on Jul 13, 2012 10:44:48 GMT -5
Where there's a will, there's a way, so the saying goes. I wouldn't be pre-occupied with old pr's-they belong to a younger tmd on a younger tmd's training regimen. This is not to say that those old pr's can't be met, nor beat, just that you might want to re-define your goals and methodology.
Also, if your injuries are significant enough to have to take some time off, a visit with a physiotherapist for some re-hab and pre-hab would not be a waste of time.
Hang in there.
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Post by MMX on Jul 13, 2012 10:57:37 GMT -5
I had to lay off the dojo for a whole 8 weeks when I had that Hamstring Tendonitis. It was worth it. Think L O N G term.
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Post by tmd on Oct 31, 2012 14:22:02 GMT -5
5 x 5 sets in the gym: Squats (110% BW), Bench (85% BW), OHP (60% BW), Barbell Rows (85% BW), Deadlift (120% BW) plus clean n jerk max 85% BW. May finish with a set of dips as I did Sunday... We'll see how we go, just done the C+J to get going
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Post by MMX on Oct 31, 2012 15:01:54 GMT -5
Ease back. Build up. Then hit it hard once in a while.
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