Training Log: Nathan Parker

Finally had a nice day to get some throws in. The plan was to do both hammers and both weights for distance.

Started with Heavy Hammer and it was a disaster. I was completely off balance and out of sync for about 5 throws. I got discouraged and decided to switch to Light Hammer. Quit City.

Light Hammer was no different to start off. Something was just off, and I couldn't figure it out. Finally, on about my 10th toss it started clicking. I added a forth wind and rolled with it. My next 6-7 throws were in the 105-108 range. My comp PR is 105'2"

Feeling good about this new groove with the 16, I decide to go back to the 22 for some more tosses. They went 81',82,85,86,86,88,and 89'. My Comp PR is 82" so I was very happy with these especially given that I was tired at that point.

I totaled around 35-40 tosses which is way more than I usually do. I called it a day, and will try to get some 28 an 56 in tomorrow.

Winter is Coming...

Nice PR's. I'm sure you could have hit 300+ if you skipped 295. 

4-6-13 Reynoldsburg tartan days

Excellent comp put on by GLSAA.

Good news was four PR's, Bad news was that I forgot my gold bond at home.

Sean was there, and we always seem to have some big throws when we're together. No exception here. I had four PR's, and Sean had three.


Heavy Weight- 32'

Started with this today as the masters and women had the traditional order. Bad finish on all three throws. I think I am pulling to soon and need to wait just a bit longer. Sean had a 37+ in extras. He will be at 40+ before the year is through.

Light Weight- 70'11" PR

Again not solid with the finish, but it my first time in the 70's, so I am thrilled to break through that barrier.

Braemar- 37'3" PR

Big, goofy stone that is hard to tuck, but for some reason I could get some good distance out of it.

Open Stone- 46'9" PR

Nice stone. My glide could be quicker and my finish could be lead with my chest more.

Caber- 12,12,12

shootout stick as the black widow was broken in round 1.

Heavy Hammer- 78'9"

Meh...no blades as we through off a baseball gravel infield.

Light Hammer- 102'6"

This was a "no blades PR" for me. I really need to work on my hammers over the next couple months to keep up my ranking with the big dogs.

Sheaf- 37' PR

I was horrible a couple weeks ago in Illinois at the sheaf(26'). Luckily I had a friend with me who took video. I was able to see right away what I was doing wrong. I took that to this comp, and saw myself PR by 3 feet. This is proof that I need to take more video of my throws. Video=improvement. I topped off the glsaa standards. Video will follow later when I have a chance.

WOB 14'

I was still cautious do to my lower back. I wore a belt all day which is new to me. I made 14' on my first or second attempt(can't recall). Went to 14'6" and had 1 good pull. I want to be a 15' thrower every meet, so I have work to do.

I have about 7 weeks until my next comp, so its back to the weight room for a strength phase, and lots of practice.

I decided to do 2 weeks of accumulation, then 4 weeks of strength to lead up to my next games.

Front squats

135x10
205x10
205x10
205x10
205x10

HCB's

50x12
75x12
75x12
75x12
75x12

Calf raises, jump rope, box jump circuit

PR and Goals update

Nathan Parker wrote: Time to lay out my pr's after my 2nd year, and set new goals for this year. PRs B. stone 37'3" O. Stone 46'9" HWD 33'6" LWD 70'11" HH 82'4" LH 105'2" Sheaf 16lb 37' Sheaf 20lb 29' WOB 15'6" Goals B. stone 39' O. Stone 50' HWD 38' LWD 78' HH 95' LH 118' Sheaf 16lb 37' achieved Sheaf 20lb 33' WOB 16' Turn all cabers Not going to be easy, but why set easy goals. Now I need some better weather so I can work on my miserable technique.

Same warm up as yesterday. The Lacrosse ball is nearly unbearable, but it should get better with time.

Strict OHP

barx10
135x10
165x10
165x10
165x10
165x10, used momentum on last 3.

Shrugs

135x10
225x10
315x10
315x15

side and front dumbbell raises 3x10

10 min bike and more stretching. Seeing a small improvement in flexibility.

Bench

135x10
185x10
215x10
215x10
215x10
215x11

Incline

205x10
205x10
205x10
185x10
185x10 spot on last one.

dips

BWx28
BWx25
BWx19
BWx15
BWx15 last 3 were assisted by spotter

cables, med ball toss medley, jump rope 1 min x5.

I'm right there with you on hammers. Gonna make it my focus as well.

Last night

Strict OHP:

135x10
165x10
165x10
170x10
170x10
170x10 used momentum on last 2

Log clean and press

140x10
150x10
160x10
170x5
180x3 x3

Shrugs

225x10
315x10
315x10
375x10
375x10

Front and side dumbbell raised 3x10

HCB's

50x10
75x10
90x10
100x10
105x10

Going to get a session of legs in today. I usually do them on Sunday nights, however I am getting a vasectomy Friday. I hope that goes well, and I can be back in the gym within a short period of time.

So, it's been a rough week. I had a vasectomy last Friday which had me in bed until Tuesday, and then Thursday night I lost 11 pounds on the flu diet. It took until this morning to feel somewhat normal again. As of now I have nearly returned to my normal weight of 242 lbs. Since I was feeling better, and have been itching to workout...

Front squats

135x10
225x5
225x5
315x5 x 5

I labored through these. Very sluggish.

Jump squats

135x5
185x5 x4
225x5 x2

I love these. I get deep in the hole and get about 4-6 inches off the ground. Going to make this a staple on leg day.

RDLs

135x10 x2
185x10 x2

Leg press, curl, and extension

Deficit box jumps.

Very difficult due to lack of energy, but fought through it. Next weeks numbers should be a lot better.

Gaylord Highland Festival

Had a great time with you guys in Gaylord, Nate.  See you in Dublin!

7/7Squats

Saline highland games

Jake-  I was pulling too early.  I've never been told to look back at the bar though.  I'll give that try.  I planned on recording my throws, however I left my memory card in the car.  Plus Sean was hogging all the good camera real estate.  Excellent hammer vid btw.