Thu 1st Aug

7k Row - 6'58.3

PR and FINALLY sub 7min 2k, big props to Neal for talking me through the whole thing and getting me to pace myself.

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Get in!! Been aiming for a sub 7min 2k for too long 😂 Terrible prep including the car breaking down on the m50 and no lunch 🙈 . Huge props to coach @nealisdeadly for standing over me and making me not act like a lil bitch. Guided me perfectly through the whole thing 👌🏻

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Went to Alex earlier in the afternoon and talked about the knee - he reckons there is meniscus damage and we were talking about maybe taking a year off bjj and just training to enjoy training and not be in pain all the time. I am not sure, gave something to think about until the car overheated on the way home! :D 



Wed 31st July

Row 30r20 - felt ok on this, the aim was 2:00 / 20sm
Heart rate got very high for some reason (maybe coffees beforehand!)

AM - did GMB Elements session (W2D3)

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30r20. Felt ok, by the old HR would suggest otherwise 🤔

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Sun 28th

Did some really light drills with Ciaran - mostly Kimura trap stuff. Everything was ok until I tried a rolling kimura and I felt the slightest (!) twinge in my knee. I just stopped doing that movement. Still feel nervous about any intensity.