TRAINING LOG: Kelly Niklason

Sorry- I guess I should have a bit of an intro. 

So, for those of you who don't know me- (alot of people,) I'm kind of new to the Highland Games.  I started competing Oct 2009- but I'm hooked.  I live in Columbia, SC- I train at Sorinex/Athlete's Arena.  I'm actually in the process of changing my training routine- will be a lot more lifts and "pulls".  That should kick in over the next week or so. I usually do a training log on the Iron Quill at the Sorinex site, but I'm not sure what's going on with that. 

One of my challenges, besides the obvious with training is my diet- the only meat I eat is fish- and I'm considering weeding that out as well.  I pretty much live off of egg whites, cottage cheese and greek yogurt.  LOL  Yeah, I know- fun stuff... this of course is when I'm not cheating- but I've gotten better with that. 

Throwing- I threw this evening around 7pm since it's been blazing hot- tomorrow I'll hit it early a.m. 

Worked on Caber- this is not consistent.  I've gotta lock this down!  Turned it 2 out of 10 times.  Usually works best when I'm relaxed and carrying the thing high.  To be honest- it's irritating me a little that it's not more consistent, but... patience- I get that these things take time.  ughh.... ;)

HWFD-  YES!!!!  It's getting back up there.  I was hitting an increase streak a few months back and then something happened, but I think it's getting better finally.  I really think a lot of it had to do with sitting more and footwork.  a couple a little under 30 most 30 plus. 

WFH- I'm ok with this.  Still chasing 14!!!  Hit the bar several times, but I'm still not getting it over.  It's very close though. 

I worked these 3 for about an hour.  Tomorrow- I'll do hammers and some WFH again. 

Oh yeah.... my hands are getting destroyed.  I'm constantly having to file the callouses down because I'm an esthetician and I can't be scratching people's faces.  LOL seriously.  I feel like I'm losing this battle.

Glad to see you!

Greek yogurt is awesome.  You get to live on the stuff?

I completely agree on the hands.  Fun thing, that.

Great work! 

Went out around 7:30pm ish to throw

WOB-   10 attempts at 14 - ridiculously close as usual, but can't seem to pull that xtra inch or so.... plus I was getting attacked by bugs.. UGHHHH! Really, really, gross bugs. 

Worked Hammers
Did a few warm-up winds w/band and weight
I'm working on getting used to the boots.  As of now, I don't feel like they're helping me distance wise, but I'm gonna keep using em in practice till it clicks.  10-15 throws with both hammers.  Probably could have handled more, but the bugs were just unreal.  So, I'll prob only hit this field for the vertical events and take the others elsewhere... I guess I'm just not that hardcore.
PEACE!!!
;)

you and I could do fronts together!!!

Hot as in lots of friction as my Jabbaness slides under the bar and then my moobs and gut have to slide back past one another to get low enough.

Basically nothing anyone should ever have to see.  Although now it is all you see in your mind.

Forever.

You let bugs keep you from getting 14' WOB? 

That's why they make OFF! 

Keep it up.  I'm sure you can get it!  I'm working towards 11' myself. 

KNik,

Sorry to hear about your Gran.  Chin up!

Thanks guys.

Em!!!  I miss you!  Thank you- I miss my extended family, me being an adopted Burchett and all.   LOL  When do my Burchett throws numbers start to kick in?????  You gonna make the training log move over here w me???  I like the format and privacy of the iron quill, but I like this one too.  Let's try this one for a while.  :)

Warm Up: Dynamic Stretching

medi ball squat push press one arm 30lb DB x5 each arm
2 60lb kettlebell deadlift(3 lifts- together- 1 each arm)
Push ups w 1 hand on ball 10 each side
(4 rounds)

hanging knee raise x15
close grip bench press x 15
physio ball push ups 15
(4 rounds)

Boy did I not want to get up this morning!!  You know you're tired when you're still yawning during your workout.  Today was fun- 1st day having all 3 of my workout buddies back.  I work out with Lisa- who is in her late 40's- could easily pass for 30 something- and she kicks my ass on a regular basis.  The woman is a machine and is in incredible condition- so it's really hard to not work harder when she's there. 

Summer Strong.... less than 3 days away!!!!  The energy's brewing at the gym for sure!  Looking forward to spending time with some great people.  All you Adriane fans....  she won't be at SSIII she has an important Track Meet that she's competing in- so wish her luck.  I can't wait to go watch her throw in London for the 2012 Olympics!  ;)

Happy Training!!!  Get it!!!

I think u should move down here!!! I'd love a roommate and training
partner! Seriously!!! I wish u were coming to Summer strong this
weekend. We need to have u check out USC. Great throws program
and I'm sure they have ur area of study. Keep me posted on results
this weekend!!! ;) luv u much!!!

Warm Up: Dynamic Stretching

Vertimax: 8 squat jumps + 8 lunge jumps (4 rounds)

Hurricane Machine-
Stay low in lunge position and do 1 arm push press type movement 8 each arm (4 rounds)

30" box jumps 3 x4

-Reverse Hyper (lay belly down on back extension machine hold medicine ball between legs and lift legs up) x10
-Abex Machine x10
-Lay on ground (sit up position with rubber band hanging from above going around waist- press butt down against floor and sit up- I'm sure there's a name for this but I have no idea)  x10
(5 rounds)

Foam roll

Summer Strong is tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!  The tshirts look awesome!!!!  The two Dumb bells on the front kinda make my boobs look big.  LOL  Looks a little like Mickey Mouse.  Anyhow- really looking forward to it- Not a bad way to spend the day tomorrow.  The King turns 60!!!!!

Happy Weekend Everyone!!!!  Big Throws!!!

Thx sister!  ;)  We're gonna have a blast being travel roommates this year!!!  The Claw, P-town, and Austin...... yeah, we're pretty much dating.  LOL

Woo!

I have heard nothing but good things about Austin. Don't get me wrong, California love all the way. But you guys know how to party!

Hang in there, woman! God does not test us beyond our ability to
endure.