Calm before the storm

I begin another week of training today. Today is also going to be the toughest, because it is deadlifting, and because I aim to do GVT (10 x 10). I may remain with the 255lbs that I failed with last week, or I may try 265lbs. I don't believe it was strength that failed but stamina (which is what I should expect). Last week I failed to warm up (for fear of losing the area), and I only felt comfortable during the 3rd set (which changed after he 6th set). As much as I want to complete 10 sets of 10, completing 10 sets of anything (most of the time it is 6), is good enough for me. It is all about volume of work. Most deadlift with limited sets and reps. I am trying something different for 6 weeks. It is working, so I am not stopping.

It takes a while to recover from these workouts, and I only expect to ramp them up once I can use outside for some supplementary training. With that said, the day of the next series of workouts is always a calm before the storm. My training is serious, and it is important. I need to be working up to my limit-- this means sweat, pain, and muscle fatigue. It is not easy, but gains happen that way. I want to apply these principles to the rest of my life, but I am not in a position yet that will benefit from it. That hopefully will change.

Embrace the storm and enjoy the experience. What is your edge? Where do you break? The gym is a great place to discover this while remaining safe (it is not skydiving). It is a place to conduct your own trials of strength and what your body can handle. Find out your limit-- then push it back. Apply this to life. Go get what you want. Don't hold back and don't curb your desire. Be mindful though that it doesn't hurt the others that are on a similar path. There is only so much space on this planet-- it is getting worse. How can your goals affect another? How can your goals benefit another? I would love to have goals that not only benefited me, but as many people as possible. While it may seem the strength thing is a solo venture, I see it differently.

Keep shooting for the highlands.