Started the day by stepping on the scale and weighing more than I ever remember weighing in my life. Not the kind of bench mark I want to set. Strict Press to 1 rep max WOD 60 Jump Rope x 5 = 300 15 Thrusters x 5 = 75 (@ 75 lbs) 10 Pull Up x 5 = 50 Ran 1 extra mile after class Spent the day making repairs around school, then laying flooring with my son at his rental property.
Yesterday was a good day. I did most of my requirements including my pull ups too. We had a small class yesterday - both regular class and Hyper. In Hyper Master Knight made us do head stands and cart wheels and rolls and falls. I am working on making my poomsae look good. Master Knight was helping me in fixing a few stances which i was doing incorrectly. Managed to do my run before class and the rain. Overall a good day yesterday and looking forward to making it productive today!
Wow! I need to increase my cardio capacity significantly. I also need to figure out some way to increase my wrist strength without damaging them. My wrists hurt the worst from pushups. Thank you to Instructor Weeks for working with me tonight on color belt self-defense and to Master Cavazos for working with me on Wang ho 5. I will get that eventually. Now time to rest up for work tomorrow.
It is quickly becoming clear to me that gravity is definitely stronger now than when I was in my twenties. 15 push ups come along and I am looking at the ground like it's a nice soft bed to take a nap on. So it must be stronger gravity, it sure as heck know it's not me. There's an old saying about looking ahead to see when we are done. When you see the light at the end of the tunnel, make sure it's not a train. As I have discovered in my more uncomfortable years, it's best to live one minute at a time. Looking ahead can cause discouragement or despair. Live moment by moment, and enjoy the ride.
Wow, I really noticed how dirty my floors are when doing push ups. I guess between the rain, the cat and the dog, my floors get pretty dirty. I've never gotten this up close and personal with my floor. If this rain keeps up, I'll have to run in the house. That always freaks out the pets. Just doing what I got to do to make my requirements
CrossFit this morning. 5 sets of ring rows. Made my sets of push ups and sit ups difficult later in the day. Couldn't force myself to do any burpees. Was just about to head out for a run when the rain started. I don't mind a little rain....but this was drenching! Never made it out after that.
One more week before school starts and I have tons of assignments to get done along with my requirements. I somehow managed to get most of my requirements done yesterday. My dad has given me the plan for the day on how to get through the requirements and my assignments. Will go for a run in the evening once i am done.
Wow! What a great day. Got some workouts done. I have to keep kicking myself to get going on my requirements. I guess it's Connor's turn to keep me on track. Ha. Take care out there. Brian
There is so much to be thankful for and the holidays bring that right to the forefront. The holidays give us opportunities to take a break from work and spend time with family.
On Friday while having breakfast my parents all of a sudden came up with a plan to do a road trip. We hopped into the car around lunch and drove to Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh). It was a fun trip. We just came back today. I missed to write my journal yesterday but it was a fun day and i guess i can give it a pass. We went to the Carnegie Science center. It was amazing. I did a rock climbing challenge with my dad on the hardest level and we both made it to the top. I did the medium level too and did that with ease. Also i did the amazing climb as an astronaut. I did all my physical requirements yesterday; however I just came now and need to do the requirements for today. Been sitting in the car all day long and tired. Will do everything except my...
hello, I forgot to write a journal yesterday so I am writing this about yesterday. I got some requirements done yesterday, went on a two mile run. I am very happy that I am already half way done with my burpies. progressing quickly. Well, bye.
Team workout yesterday. Finished 5 rounds of: 100 m Run = 500m 8 Thrusters = 40 @ 95lbs 8 Slam Balls = 40 @ 30lbs 8 Burpees = 40 Still not eating clean. Getting rid of holiday foods ;-(
Just got back from watching the new Star Wars. Impressive and fun. Didn't have the wow effect the first one had back in 1975, but it was cool. They actually have a story line and a good set of characters. Maybe that's the real sign of getting older, knowing most things were cooler in the past. I finally got out there and went for a run. I'm glad we live out in the country because it was embarrassing. Fortunately, the only ones watching me huffing and puffing like a cheap steam engine were a bunch of cows, and they look very unimpressed.
Eventful day. Visited a friend of here in Charlotte. During the visit, were heard yelling across the street at a neighbor's home. At first, we thought someone was sick and we went outside to offer assistance. But it became obvious that it was an emotional argument and likely an episode of domestic altercation. Inside, we called the police and prayed while we waited. From the screaming, I was terrified that someone would be killed before the police arrived. The firetruck and the ambulance arrived before 4 police cars. They were in the house for a while before bringing out a woman in severe pain with a suspected broken femur. The police said the story was that she fell. How a young woman falls hard enough to break her femur is beyond me. I was sick, nauseous, and tearful on the drive back home. Someone could have very easily been killed in...
Got a few PU and SU in on Christmas morning. Busy morning, then spent the rest of the day in dress clothes. Today will offer a crossfit workout.
Merry Christmas: The presents are unwrapped, the cookies are gone. Life is getting back to normal. Christmas always reminds me of how darn lucky we are here in America. The biggest worry we had today was if one of the many toys the boys got wouldn't work. While at this very moment, there are children looking through a dumpster trying to get enough to eat. I pray my boys grow to know of struggling and discomfort so they can relate to people in different parts of the world whose goal is to survive one day at a time. So, hug your kids, wife, parents and grandparents, and remind them how lucky we are to live in such a great country. Remember the order of priorities: God, Family, Country God Bless
Hellooooooo, I just got back from watching the new star wars movie. It was awesome!!!!!! Well, I guess i'll rap it up for today. happy holidays!
Yesterday was a great day. My dad and I did a lot of requirements together. We ran 2 miles. We did a lot of jump ropes as well. I beat him in the jump rope competition :). He made me do a lot of kicks and sparring round. He wanted to me to keep on going just like a sparring competition. I normally lose my breath in the first few minutes and then my kicks start becoming lower and lower. We were working on keeping the kicks same from start to finish. Really sore after the requirements yesterday. We have another good schedule planned out for today and I am hoping to catchup with most of my requirements before school starts. Wish you all Merry Christmas!!
Woo Hoo, finally able to post! That quote is an inspiration for me as a beginner. I'm so excited for Master Evins and his team for the new Dojang. I know first hand how hard and frustrating it is getting a space ready for business. Two steps forward and one step back. No requirements tonight, baking for Christmas. I've learned the hard way, I can't multitask and bake....wait, do I smell smoke?? Gotta go! Merry Christmas, everyone ;-)
Happy Christmas Eve folks! It's time to work out so I can stuff myself until I can't walk straight. Eat, drink and be fat and drunk, and don't bring up politics at the family get together. B
Today my dad is going to help me with kicks. We are also going to start pull ups from today. I am going to work really hard on the pull ups. I will try to finish a few assignments which i have and then start my requirements for the day. We just have less than 10 days before school reopens.
Oops, I did it again... Ate too much Christmas Goodies... Paying the price :-( Need to get a run in this morning, Get in my requirements while watching kids this morning. Think I have through Nebinjin III remembered again.
Hello All. I am super excited to start my Second Poom Black Belt Cycle. This is my first journal entry for this cycle. Just came back home from my Hyper sparring class. Had a few good rounds of sparring done today. Earlier in the day my dad made me do a lot of push ups and sit-ups. The reason is i need to get as many done before school reopens on Jan 4th. My dad and i have a schedule planned and we try and run during the day. Our goal is to hit a minimum of 1.5 miles - 2miles. Over and above that I also ride my bike and do a lot of chores at home. I also did my first Mentor session with Master Randle yesterday along with Dr Rochelle. I am trying to make sure i have all my poomsae and self defense from the color belts...
I haven't gotten into the habit yet of journaling everyday. Something I need to change. On a happy note, I finally finished putting in the new floor in the basement, so the wife is happy again. On the other note, I now need to trim out the doors, add baseboards, and crown molding. The fun never ends. Hope everyone out there built their ark. That was a lot of rain. Did the worms come aboard the ark two by two? Aren't they A sexual? Food for thought. B
Crossfit this morning. Worked on pull ups and double unders (jump rope passing under your feet twice). I did Ring Rows for the pull ups and tried to really concentrate on using my lats and not my biceps. It was harder, but I really need to strengthen my lats for regular pull ups. I want to be able to do at least one for my pre-test.
Hellooo, just got home and ate dinner. Got some requirements done today.(leadership 1). almost done with a tenth of pushups and sit ups. More than a tenth done with burpies. Happy Holidays!
No sparring class, but had to hang around the school for the 7:30 class....so was able to pump out some requirements. That can be hard late in the day for me. Crossfit tomorrow and need to get in a run. Tomorrow is the last full schedule day. Looking forward to a few days off!
W.O.D. 100 m Run x 12 2 Power Clean x 11 = 22 3 HSPU x 10 = 30 4 Thrusters x 9 = 36 5 Jump Squats x 8 = 40 6 Slam Balls x 7 = 42 7 Burpees x 6 = 42 8 Jerk Press x 5 = 40 9 Wall Balls x 4 = 36 10 Front Rack Lunges x 3 = 30 11 Toes to Bar x 2 = 22 12 Back Squat ...
Being on the Blackbelt cycle for two years, and having to complete 6 full cycles during that time, has allowed me to get way ahead of schedule just with regular workouts and classes. My goal for this next Black Best test is to be in even better condition. Therefore, I plan to increase my workload as if I am on a brand new cycle, still needing 10 weeks worth of requirements (ie., 10,000 more push-ups and sit-ups, etc.). Today is my first day of full new cycle training.
Last day of school before the Winter Break. Only had about 1/3 of our kiddos in after school, but they were wide open! Had a great Black Belt class...last one of 2015. Won't make it to Black Belt class tomorrow....have a birthday party at the school.
Life is just a line up of challenges. Some small, some large, some meaningful, some unknowing. With every challenge is a new outcome and a better beginning to the next. Savor every one and walk away knowing you left it better than when you started. To my fellow candidates, let's do this thing! In the words of the great Client Eastwood, "Beat me, kick me, spit on me. Just don't bore me."
Got my shoulder worked on this morning. I am in a ton of pain tonight. Hope it is just from getting massaged so hard. Good workout this morning. Thrusters for strength, 3 Cindys (5 pull, 10 push, 15 squat) and 3 Nancys (400m, 15 OHS/95lbs)
Had a very productive day at work today even though I overslept and got in a little late. Went out Christmas shopping which was not very productive. Feeling tired and looking forward to having my dryer working again. I think it's bedtime. Tomorrow is another day. I hope it's a good one.
So excited to be starting a new cycle! We have some wonderful people on this cycle and it will be great! i am a little behind putting in my requirements and need to work on that this weekend. I have some friends helping me with my work outs. I stay sore and stiff all the time......getting old I guess. But having the 5th stripe on my belt will be worth it!
This is Jason, I was sleeping, guess not. So this is me writing my first journal entry. Hellooooo! Excited to be on my first black belt cycle! Good night.
Through last weekend, I had hit a high body weight for the year. Had to hit this week and next week with the absolute necessity to drop a few pounds before the Christmas weekend. I refuse to start 2016 over 220 lbs.
Not where I want to be. Last night I spent some time checking out some books I downloaded previously on my Kindle that seemed like they might be interesting for my book essay, but nothing really jumped out at me. I guess I’ll keep looking. I figured out how to do journal entries using my phone without typing it directly into the journal entry place. I have had a few entries not save and had to recreate them. I type them into my memo app and then just copy it into the journal. That way I can save it to read later also. I have also gotten my tracking up to date, so will update that and journal frequently. My legs are starting to feel better now, so time to get back into requirements. I was disappointed that class was cancelled tonight. I am really looking forward to training at the...
12 / 12Journal Today was a good day. Started out helping out with Jr tigers and the kids were really loud. Next I helped with family class and that made me realize how difficult it is for me to watch someone doing a poomsae and know which leg should kick, or which hand should punch. I also easily get confused when I try to pick up in the middle of a poomsae. Black Belt class was next and my legs are sore, but I think my side kicks have improved. After class was the precycle meeting and I have got to get in a routine to get everything done. I am having a hard time with that this cycle for some reason. Maybe I've hit the wall. It was so nice outside I thought I'd go for a run. It was a short one, but it was really nice outside. I'll have to...
Nice to have the site back up. Time to start scheduling activities. Start my creative form, read a self help book, start researching essay topics
12/13 Journal Today was not a productive day where requirements are considered, but was a good day. I spent a good chunk of the day at Charlotte Motor Speedway with my husband waiting to do the Nascar Driving Experience. It was a beautiful day and the Panthers had an awesome game too! Finishing off my day with icy hot on my legs. I will do more tomorrow.
Last time I tried to journal from my phone, it did not work, so I will go back to creating my entry in Word and then pasting it to the journal entry so as not to require entering it in multiple times. Trying to remember all the recent changes to poomsaes is tricky. I am really looking forward to the new dojang being ready to train in. While the Corvian School has been nice, it’s not like home. I’m also really looking forward to the completion of the conversion at work. So much of the process has been really frustrating at times, I just hope the actual cutover is not as frustrating.
today was pretty good i went to school and then I went to all of my blocks which was pretty good then i went on the van and i was relly tired then i did some homework and took class which was good so that was my day now im about to eat dinner
Good workout yesterday. Didn't modify any techniques, just kept the weight down. The range of motion did not appear to upset my arm.
Finally did a hard RX workout yesterday. First time since rehabing my injured bicep. Followed by a great accupunture treatment.
Easy day today, dance was fun, and i learning my spanish better. Plus I had a good day at work and my granddad came up for the holiday. Such a great day
Had my award banquet tonight, so much fun. I miss tennis season, it was fun.
We did a Hero WOD today for Veteran's Day. The WOD honored the Wise brothers. All Special Forces soldiers, two of which died in battle. Three separate 4 minute workouts. Hang Snatches, Burpees over the bar, Power Cleans, Pullups, Box jumps over the box, and Wall Balls.
Whoa, I did know the website was still up. I've been writing journals in my notebook. Even thought its my day off, I got work to do. I have make sure i'm caught up with all my school work. I got Psych. homework, and a bunch of drawing to do for visual art. Then I got some spanish to practice.
In a concerted effort to get more consistant with my logging my journals, I have decided to make it a habit while waiting in bus line.
This is my final journal of my second cycle and I will keep training but I still have two years until I get to do this again which I am excited for
Man I should have did these journals on time, but can't blame anyone but myself though, i should have made time for them. Only 9 more left. Any who, today i'm going to jogging and watch a marathon of once upon a time!!!
Black belt class was goo, i need to work on my hurricane hook kick a lot more, and i learned some of my new poomsae. After class i pretty much just worked on my senior exit its do Monday, i'm almost done than goodness I can't wait to be done with it
Pre-cycle √, cycle √, physical/written test √, overnight test √, public test √, tea ceremony √ now it's time to start another part of this journey as it's not over yet. Determination will get you where you want to go but always remember you can not do it alone.
Tea ceremony today, it was really nice. I'm excited to have my new belt and learn new material
Today was the black belt tea ceremony which I think is the coolest part because it is very relaxing and calm and of course there is the fact of getting your belt which is very exciting to me.
today is the day i get my black belt i so excited and happy i earned it and now i geting it and i am thankful that my family has supported me and everbody else
As I near the end of my journals I become more and more excited. I am very excited for the tea ceremony tomorrow I can't wait to get my belt.
my day was pretty good i went to school with my new spar wars shirt on but it was cold so i had a jacket on then i went to tae kwon do and did class and that was pretty good and i didnt have a lot of homework then i went to dudckworths with some of my friends so that was fun and that was my day
today i went to school and i went home and bonded with my familly and listened to music.
Today was a normal day, nothing special at all happened with anything. I am glad there is no more physical things involved only journals.
today was pretty good i went to school and that was pretty easy i dont have alot of homework and it is pretty easy so i did that and took class then i went to my dads house and that was nice then i went home and now i doing this so that was my day
I dislike public speaking so much, just being in front of an audience makes me crazy. I have my senior exit to do and I have all the work, but the final part it speaking to a panel of judges. I just have to keep repeating my speech til i feel comfortable.
my day was pretty good i went to school and that was pretty easy i only had a couple things for home work and then i went to king tiger and did class there after that we rushed to get to my sisters skill night for basketball and then we came home and went to bed
Today the Hornets got their first win against the Bulls. They put up 135 points so it was very exciting and I was glad I could go to the game.
Once a year at my school, there is something called Donuts For Dad. It is when you bring your father to school early for a donut and juice. There is something also called Muffins with Mom and it the same thing, but just with muffins. When I went to Language Arts there was a sub. She was trying to get the door open, but it didn't work. She finally got it to open after about 7 minutes. At my school we have something called Power Hour. It is for 1 hour and we have our lunches during that time. Also clubs take place during that time. Well everyone was required to choose a club. The clubs were cheesy, like a bird watching club. I ended up choosing a bean bag toss club. Weird right.
All most forgot to journal ... okay whats going on in my life ... hmm.... You know what i wish I was better at, comforting, some I know was really upset today, I did my best to help her, but i really couldn't help much. It wan't until someone else step in that she felt better. I hope I can get better at that, i hate seeing someone being upset
Today I had to bring candy for a cell diagram. My science teacher told my class that we are making a cell diagram out of candy. A friend and me are working together on a plant cell diagram. I also had a test during science. It was what has been taught so far. It is not a Mid-Term though. I usually wake around 5:45 am to run and it is hard to stop. Ever since school started till the end of the black belt test I have been waking 5:45 and since the test is over I don't need to wake up that early.
Today I had my first official high school swim practice. I was not prepared because I have not swam since about mid July. But I will eventually get back in swimming shape.
Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another. Napoleon Hill My friend asked me why i was doing push-ups in the hall last week, so i told her "I have to a 100 push-ups a day". She laugh and said "Courtney that's easy, you can do half of that in the morning." I looked at her, this is the girl who tells me she doesn't have time to eat breakfast in the morning, or doesn't have time to do homework. I was kind of offended, why was she belittling my work. I mean I not saying 100 push ups is really hard, because it's doable, but it is not easy. But I laughed it off "I guess I just don't have time" I told her. I did not want to start nothing over a silly comment i...
so today I went to school and I had a pretty good day at school and I cant wait for this tea ceremony on Friday.
Today the Panthers play on Monday Night Football and I am currently watching them and they are winning 3-0, I really want to go but I am going to watch the Hornets play tomorrow night.
my day was pretty good i woke up then i did alot iof stuff then i went to school and that was fine after that i got picked up to go to tae kwon do and i did homework and class there. then we got home and did more homework and now we are watching the panthers game
Well, the overnight and public test has been completed... I have enough ailments and my back really spassed out on me.. I wont even begin to say it was easy ! I am grateful to have had the opportunity to test with such awesome people. Today I feel like I must have been hit by a truck, a very large truck... I am very sore and still nursing my back too. Hope to be walking in an upright position by the end of the week..lol. Master Shin, Thank you for being an awesome instructor and believing in me and that I could do this and allowing me to test and represent your school.. I also think you were amazing during testing. I am proud to say I train under you. Master Evins, thank you for allowing me to be a part of the testing experience and for helping me learn and...
It is a beginning of a new month and I finished my overnight test! It was a long one, but everyone pulled through. I also broke 2 boards and a brick. Today I had to got to the Hindu Temple, to learn Karma Yoga. It is a type of spiritual yoga. I was there for 2 hours. The rest of the day I just watched football. I had a friend's family come over for dinner. My sister had a friend's birthday party.
Last week, while my dad was driving me to TKD he asked me a question. He was asking how the black belt was going, I told doing good, struggling with my journals and pulls up, but nothing to worry about. Then he asked "Courtney, would it have been better if me or your mom have done the black belt cycle with me?". I asked him to explain because i didn't understand the question. He said would it have been better if he and mom did all the same physical requirements I had to do while i was on the cycle. I had to think about it, but I told him no, I'm glad I did it on my own. I had to motivate myself. I could rely on my mom to say "Court lets go jogging", i had to get my butt up and tell my self to do. I had to be...
Today was a good lazy Sunday and a great stress reliever also. I went to church then came home rested for a little then hung out with friends, so today was pretty great.
Man oh man testing. I thought it was difficult but still it gives you a lot good feelings when you get that black belt. Today we also had a surprise black belt celebration for my friend Holden which was a lot of fun.
today was prety good i got up late, todays my moms birthday so i have to do whatever she wants then we went to dinner so today was pretty good
Testing was great!! so sore though. I didn't even realize I was until I tried to get out of the car, almost tripped over myself.
today was pretty awesome after the overnight thing i restied then i went to lincolin charter for my black belt test it was really fun and tiering
Lincoln Charter ES. Testers looking good. Can't wait until it is my turn again.
Tonight marks the end of the last cycle before mine starts. Excited to know that I will be testing again at the next Black Belt Test.
I am about to go to my test to get my first pom. I am really nervous and excited. I am nervous because it is my first time going and I have never done this before. I am excited because it will be really cool to do this with people that I know and people that I don't know and am getting ready to know. Enough of this chit chat. Let's go level up!
my day was pretty good i got up then went to school at school i did all my stuff it was pretty easy i dont have homework and that is good because tonight i finnaly finished my cicle and now i am testing!!!
today will be rough hope today will be nice and also hope that we can get dismissed around 1 or 2pm good luck to everybody!
Today I stayed home from school so I could sleep and get ready for the black belt test tonight. I don't know if I am excited or nervous for it.
Today is the Black Belt Testing. I don't know what is going to happen. I hope testing will end around 2 am or 3 am. Most of all I hope I will pass. At school, a classmate of mine gave out candies for everyone. She and a friend made small bags of candy to give out to the class for Halloween. I had a math test again. It was pretty easy, I sure I will get an A. My science teacher gave my class a project that is due tomorrow on cells. We have to make a diagram on it.
Today my high school had a Halloween themed day. So today was not full of stress, but also tonight is our black belt test so I am very excited.
Happy dance so far today- - -I just keep hoping that continues thru the evening and weeeeee hours of the morning, which by the way anything after 10:00pm is past my bed time. Got to the office early and actually was able to leave at noon. Stopped for one errand on the way home then it has been snuggling with fur ball on the sofa and laundry. I am trying to relax and rest- -easier said than done. If I shut my brain down and do not think my head does not hurt as much so not going to try running thru any tkd, if I don't have it by now probably not gonna happen. Have a bunch of family coming in tonight so house is ready and my only things left on my list are to bathe Rosie (yup that is my crazed little fur ball) and pack my bag for tonight. ...
Unable to log yesterday's requirements. In the wee hours of the morning after finally finishing a large order I went thru every form I've ever done. SDs, sticks, staffs... I am very nervous ! I am still short in some areas... I really have tried.. and will do my best. Good luck everyone!
my day was tiring i got up went to school and was very tired then i did school, bairly then i went to tae kwon do and did some homework then i took class then i ate dinner then i took another class then i took another class so i was really tired
Today i went to school and tomorrow i will not have school because of black belt testing. And tonight i get to go to bed extra late and wake up at 1:00 pm, GOOD LUCK!!!! to everyone on the cycle that is testing tomorrow.
Today, during math class the fire alarm went off half way through class. It was just a fire drill and everyone was only outside for about 10 min. During Environmental Studies our teacher came back from Tennessee. She had a family emergency. My class was working on a letter and she couldn't find them. She said we would have to do it again if she didn't find them. Luckily, she was able to find them. Tomorrow is Black Belt Testing. I hope it goes well and we don't have to train for way to long.
My Grandpa Tom and my Grandma MB, who are on my mom's side, and my Grammie, from my dad's side, are all coming to watch testing on Saturday. Grandpa Tom is getting here tonight in just a little while. Grammie will be here tomorrow. I am really excited and nervous because I get to do something I never have before which is always exciting but testing in front of a lot of people makes nervous. My dad says he loves me a whole lot and he knows I will do great.
Went to dojang today and did not take class but worked on a few things. My thoughts- - - - I would not have come this far if I did not know something, may not have everything perfect, but hey I am far from perfect. Just have to keep my head clear, be careful and do my best.
Today after school I went to tae kwon do and crammed for the test tomorrow, I am ready for it I just don't know what to expect so I am going to do everything.
Today is our last day before testing! I honestly can't believe it is already here! Time sure does fly... I'm trying to stay as relaxed as possible, because tomorrow and Saturday definitely will not be relaxing. I have to remember to breathe!
Today I had my last Tae Kwon Do class before my first degree black belt test. I am nervous but I feel I will do well.
Today I wrapped up the last all of my push ups, sit ups, and forms. I have class tonight and I will finish up my rolls, then I will be done. Tomorrow is the test and plan on coming home and getting a nap before I head back out and take it on. I am a little anxious, but I I think that I will do well.