Martin roy training log

**o1d_dude** · 1st October 12, 04:07 PM

I saw of your caber picks and tosses. You did well with that beast. The picks were easy and lacked drama of any sort. The tosses were all you could do under the conditions so no apologies or beating yourself up over them.

For a practice caber I'd recommend one about 15-16' and 60-70 lb-ish so you can work on technique and timing.

On the field at the games, adrenaline will make up for the extra foot of length and 10 lbs of weight.

**Martin Roy** · 3rd October 12, 10:36 AM

Did some easy, light weights on Monday to get the blood flowing but I felt tired, especially my shoulders. Took yesterday off to watch my daughter play water polo and, really, I needed the extra day off. I'm feeling much better today but I may give myself another day off in deference to the little voice in my head that says I still need a bit more recovery time. Tomorrow, though, I'll head to Shaffer to throw in prep for the finale at Ventura.

Thanks, Kit, for the caber comments. For practice I've been using a metal stick that's a little short at @ 13-14', but it weighs roughly 85 lbs and it doesn't break. For practicing the pick it's been ideal, but I've realized I need to find a longer stick to get more effective practice in the timing and the pull.

**Alan H** · 3rd October 12, 11:30 AM

We gotta get you guys a 15-16 footer down there at Shaffer... You can now pick and control anything that you're likely to see in our class. In fact, that's been the case for a while, now. Now it's time to start turning them!

**Martin Roy** · 8th October 12, 01:08 PM

Gaahhh - I just deleted an extensive post and I don't know what I did to deserve that - I didn't hit any buttons or abuse my keyboard in any nasty way. It just disappeared abruptly.

Short version: Didn't get to throw on Friday as planned; real life intruded. Saturday did some moderate lifting, focusing on rack pulls working up to 3 sets of 5 reps at 225. Sunday afternoon I had a good session with stones, working form and footwork. I can tell it's the end of the season from the signals I'm getting from various body parts. Rest today; tomorrow I want to drill wfd; Wednesday I'll do some hammer. After that it's recovery and gear up for Ventura.

**Martin Roy** · 9th October 12, 01:00 PM

Main focus yesterday was easy, light bench with 95; 10 sets of 5, fast with minimal rest. That successfully removed all kinks and soreness from my shoulders and upper back. Finished with 20+ minutes of cardio, core work, and stretching.

I had planned to work wfd drills this evening, but my daughter informed me this morning the game tonight is Senior Recognition for her water polo team. Off I'll go to the pool...

**Martin Roy** · 10th October 12, 04:44 PM

What does Robbie say about the best laid plans going astray...
I had planned to go to Shaffer Park for a last session with hammer and wfd but Mother Nature decided otherwise. There's a big thunder and lightning storm going on right now, complete with advisories on television to stay indoors, according to my wife who is glued to the set watching the Giants.