M3:D66 Doing my thing

 

What's on my mind today?

In this simply amazing world, it has come to my mind that just doing my thing is good enough.  I mentioned to all of you that my right calf muscle has been sore from running.  At the same time, I kept pushing myself to run more and more.  I continued to have the pain in the calf.  I contacted a doctor who does Active Release Therapy (http://www.activerelease.com) and she thinks she can fix the problem, so I have an appointment for tomorrow.

This issue started to become a problem for me because this week I've only run on Tuesday.  However, I realized that taking time off from an injury is part of doing my thing.  I've still managed to lift heavy because that has no effect on my calf, but I can't run.  Instead of beating myself up, I'm just doing my thing.  I realize that if I were to push myself too hard, I could cause a more serious injury that might knock me out of the gym.  In the interest of doing the thing I don't want to do, I decided to stop the running until after I see the doctor tomorrow.  At that point, depending upon what she says, I will reassess my running program and get it back off the ground.

Doing my thing is what has gotten me this far, so doing my thing is what I will continue to do.  You can give me all the advice in the world, but doing my thing is going to be the ultimate objective.  A champion doesn't back down.  A champion listens to their body and understands when it is right to push harder and when it is not right to push harder.  A champion does their thing. 

I've fought through fatigue, being tired, emotions and any number of other things, but injury is not something you should fight through. I am going to take the champion's attitude and think of the larger picture.  I will discuss with the doctor what my options are and adjust accordingly. 

Alert:

I wanted to let everyone know that on July 30, 2008 I will go ahead with my reveal.  However, I am changing my plan slightly after that.  I will continue on a bulk phase, but will be slowly upping my calories over the next few weeks to reach a new all time high on calories for me.  I am going to do it slowly because I want to see at what point I start putting on fat.  I will then back down slightly from there as long as I am putting on more mass.  At the same time, my training intensity is going to go up even more than normal.  I'm determined to put on muscle mass.
 
Week Begins 7/13/2008
  Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat
Cycle spot HC LC LC LC HC LC LC
M1 * 5:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 5:30 a.m.
M2 * 8:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
M3 * 11:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
M4 * 2:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
M5 * 5:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
M6 * 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Weights * N/A Lift N/A Lift N/A Lift N/A
Cardio * N/A N/A AM N/A AM N/A AM
Abs * N/A FYA FYA N/A FYA N/A FYA
Water * 264 oz 240 oz 240 oz 240 oz 240 oz    
Post-workout nutrition * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pre-sleep nutrition * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Vitamins/Supplements * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Accountability * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cals within 5% (+/-) * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Target Cals 3500 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 3800
Cals 3625 2900 2920 2780 2750    
Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40    
Target Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 35/35/30
Total Completed 15 15 15 15 15    
Total Possible 15 15 15 15 15    
Mission 3 Total Complete 854 869 884 899 914    
Mission 3 Total Possible 855 870 885 900 915    
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

Today I did my cardio on the exercise bike.  It is extremely low impact and doesn't bother my calf muscle at all.  I rode for 15 miles and was very tired when I was done.
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

Taking advice is a difficult thing to do when the person giving it has no idea about your situation. 
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

What's something you have difficulty taking advice on?  Comment this post to answer the question.
 
 
 

Mission 1, Day 66: Patience

Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING!

Posted by Michael Mahony at 7/17/2008 9:02 PM
Categories: Nutrition, Old Missions
 
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  • 7/18/2008 3:33 AM Juli wrote:
    Hey Michael,

    you are doing such an awsome job and you are looking great.

    I have difficulties if people come and tell me (mostly to help me and for good reasons) how I should do my job and run my business.

    You are very wise by consulting a doctor for the pain you have; you will see, by no time you will be back. And yes (!) doing YOUR thing is the best you can do, you are in your situation and in your skin, nobody else.

    Juli
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    1. 7/18/2008 5:39 AM Michael Mahony wrote:
      Juli, thanks for the encouragement and for confirming that I'm doing the right thng.  I've learned that it is what works for ME that matters the most.
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  • 7/18/2008 3:51 AM Mike Groom wrote:
    I can't wait for July 30!
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  • 7/18/2008 5:16 AM Lilla wrote:
    Good call regarding the calf. I learned my lesson too with my bad ankle - best to take time off than make it worse and be down for a loooong time. Biking is a good alternative like you said.
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    1. 7/18/2008 5:40 AM Michael Mahony wrote:
      Lilla, you are one of the reasons I decided to call the doctor in the first place.  I kept running through the pain, it would get worse, then it would feel better by the next run, I'd run, it would get worse, repeat.  I realized that it was more important to heal the muscle. 
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  • 7/18/2008 6:54 AM Diane wrote:
    To answer your question - I have difficulty taking advise from others who have the knowledge/talk the talk but have no living practical proof...results from the knowledge/talk
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    1. 7/18/2008 6:08 PM Michael Mahony wrote:
      Diane, I completely agree with you.  That stuff frustrates me!
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  • 7/18/2008 9:00 AM Debbie wrote:
    Michael, good call on not overdoing the impact on your calf. It would not have been in your best interest. I finally went to the doctor regarding my feet after suffering for months.
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    1. 7/18/2008 6:09 PM Michael Mahony wrote:
      Debbie, check out my post "Restricted Motion" for more on what transpired.
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  • 7/18/2008 10:40 AM Shari wrote:
    Just doing your thing....the great part is that if you do it long enough and persistant enough, results come!
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    1. 7/18/2008 6:09 PM Michael Mahony wrote:
      Shari, amen!
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  • 7/18/2008 4:56 PM Larry wrote:
    Michael,
    Your determination is an inspiration. There is no doubt that you will put on the muscle mass you want. Sounds like a solid plan.

    Good work taking care of the calf. You sure don't need that for a distraction going forward.
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    1. 7/18/2008 6:10 PM Michael Mahony wrote:
      Larry, read tonight's post called "Restricted Motion" for more on how motivated I am right now.  The calf issue is something I needed to deal with.  Seems that there's alot more to it than I thought.
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