Mark's Training Log: I may be weak, but at least I'm slow.

[TeleMark]

I've decided I need to start putting stuff out in public to keep myself on track. A little background... I'm 44, have thrown in 3 games before this year (twice in Flagstaff and once in Tucson). Each time I basically threw "cold." I did a little practice before my first games, but have not really done any specific training. I do work out at the least "Crossfit" Crossfit affiliate around (we have not done a "main page" workout in about 3 years and the focus is more like a D1 strength and conditioning program). Current max lifts:

Shoulder press: 155
Back Squat: 275
Bench: 210 or so
Deadlift: 360 estimate (have not maxed in months because of back issues)

For years I was more of an endurance athlete. I've done 2 Ironman triathlons and run maybe a dozen marathons, with the last being 2000. I've been trying to become a stronger athlete for the past 4 years or so, and have seen decent gains. For most of last year, I've been fighting a back problem. Diagnosed with a herniated disk at L4-L5 and had a cortisone shot just before new year. My chiro has cleared me to start back deadlifting and squatting with light weights, so I'm trying to build again.