Today wasn't too bad, it was pretty much just a testing day which went about as I expected. Considering I maxed out my squat at 315lb's (hahha) four weeks ago I guess I'll take 360lb's today. I would still like to be 400lb's+ before the season ends which I think will be very doable considering I haven't really done any CNS intensive weight training yet and I'm already getting pretty close. I don't think my strength levels are back to where they were in the spring but I'm getting there slowly.

TODAY'S WORKOUT
800m jog
Warm-up
Dynamic mobility
2x3x20m Accelerations (Flats)
Weights--
Squat testing:
2x5@45lb's
1x5@135lb's
1x3@225lb's
1x2@269lb's
1x1@315lb's
1x1@345lb's
1x1@360lb's
Romanian deadlifts 3x8@185lb's
10 minute bike ride
Static stretching

I wanted to do more today but I think it is important that I'm well rested for tomorrow where I'm going to test my 1rM squat. I feel pretty good, definitely feeling more refreshed than I was this time last week. Some minor aches and pains but overall not too bad.

TODAY'S WORKOUT
800m jog
Warm-up

Today was kind of a hectic day, I went to the track at SMU around 1:00pm but there was student orientation stuff going on so I had to go all the way across town to Beazley. As expecting my jumping numbers are down (way down) but it's a nice baseline to work from. Also as predicted my clean improved.

TODAY'S WORKOUT
400m jog
Warm-up
Dynamic mobility
Standing long jump (2 warm-up, 3 actual) (2.90m, 2.94m, 3.05m) (-27cm)
Standing triple jump x3 (8.60m, 8.55m, 8.67m) (-72cm)
Standing five bounds x3 (14.50m, 14.55m, 14.60m) (~ -1.00m)
Weights--
Power-clean 1x5@135lb's, 2x3@185lb's, 1x1@225lb's, 1x1@245lb's, 1x1@255lb's, 1x1@265lb's (x)
DEEP Squats 3x8@225lb's
Light bike ride
Static stretching

Pretty light day, just some strides, mobility and light stuff in the pool. I am still feeling pretty lethargic from last week's training but I'm hoping I feel better tomorrow. I think I could use a good night's sleep, 9+ hours tonight. Tomorrow I am testing my power clean, I'm looking forward to comparing my number to last time I tested at the beginning of August. Although I haven't done that exercise since I'm expecting at least a 20-30lb  improvement.

TODAY'S WORKOUT
800m jog
Warm-up
Dynamic mobility
2x(200m, 150m, 100m) (2 minute rest, 4 between sets)
400m jog
Light stretching
Pool mobility

Today was a much needed rest day, I when to the Dalplex and did some light stretching but besides that I have pretty much just sat around all day. Unfortunately I Work tonight as well as tomorrow morning so I won't reach the state of perfect restfulness that I was hoping for but I should still feel a lot better. I'm excited to get tested underway on Monday/Wednesday.
   I have definitely gotten stronger over the past three weeks but I'm a little worried that my ROM might start to shrink. Since I started taking creatine again I've been holding onto some excess water which decrease mobility. I'm trying to make a conscious effort to work through an active ROM every day.

Bring on down week... That's all I have energy left to say.

TODAY'S WORKOUT
800m jog
Dynamic mobility

Wow, the last three weeks have hit me all at once. I felt terrible today, just really flat and lethargic--as if my body is trying to tell me something! I managed to get through everything I wanted to though but I definitely sacrificed quality in some aspects.
Deadlifts felt good, it wasn't until the fifth set the my form started to break down. Considering it's by far my weakest of the major lower body lifts I was happy with it. I still don't want to jump the weight up to quickly though just because I know I have a weak lower back and just because I can pull much more weight then I have been doesn't mean that I should!
One more day then it's time for some well deserved rest and testing what I have planned is:
Power clean test
Max squat test
Standing long jump
Standing triple jump
Standing five bounds
Skin folds
Body weight
Resting heart rate (check for over training)

TODAY'S WORKOUT
4 minute jog
Warm-up
Dynamic mobility
Hill runs 4x4x40m (walk back, 4 minutes between sets)
Med-ball circuit--
Back throw 4x5@4kg
Front throw 4x5@4kg
Hammer release 4x3 (Each side)
Push press 4x10@6kg
Russian twisters 4x10@6kg
Push-up's 4x10@6kg
Deadlifts (1x5@135lb's, 1x6@185lb's) 2x8@245lb's, 2x8@256lb's, 1x8@265lb's
Bulgarian Split squats 4x8@135lb's, 1x8@140lb's
Light bike ride
Static stretching