A long holiday weekend, Anniversary, Marvel training, ran with NCRC girls, sore butt still, got some needed rest,

It's Labor Day Holiday weekend. I'm taking an extra day just to get things done around the house and get some rest. I still need that long vacation which we will probably take in a couple of weeks, maybe to the beach. We have not gone there is a long, long time.

Work has been more manageable but I know it will get real busy. I hope I will be able to take a few days off in November to the Outer Banks to hang out with my friends. I am not racing this year again, just too many injuries. Dr. Foglia, I hope she  can find out what's wrong.

I trained with Jackie and she worked my legs hard. I am very weak on the right side, hamstring curls are really tough for me. The squats and leg press were better. She has been exceptionally happy and I am so glad. I just hope she finds her happiness and what she deserves.

This week was still back and front squat at Marvel and Fri we did deadlift 1 RM. I did not do too bad and perhaps some day I can break the 200 lb mark. My squats are getting better but still need a lot of work. I want to work on my rope climb and rope jumping along with handstand.

This week, I made a simple salmon dish, side dishes sweet potato, and asparagus.

Salmon with sweet pepper jelly and jalapeno mango chutney
Pan fried salmon filet getting the skin side crunchy, did a mixture of sweet pepper jelly and jalapeno mango chutney glaze on top.

Asparagus with minced garlic,onions finished off with red wine, tamari
Heat wok, add minced garlic and onions until golden brown, add asparagus

Sweet potatoes - sliced, add cinnamon and touch of maple syrup
Cook sweet potatoes in the oven until done, take skin off, slice, add cinnamon and maple syrup