Light? Tunnel?

My ankle is ALMOST healed. The occasional niggle every now and then, but right now it's a hell of a let better than a month ago.
In other news, I am all paid and registered for Ground Control on October 11th. I don't think my weight will be dropping to below 80kg, so I am accepting my fate in the under 87kgs.
I am so optimistic about this event, and expect many photos and videos to accompany it. Only 1 month away!
Fitness wise, I am plodding along quite well. I've found the right work out for me at the gym at last, and I'm starting interval training in the pool.
I'll post more later. I've started using a T-Mobile (Google) G1 phone which I must review, along with some MMA gear.

Injury? What injury?

Oh, that injury =] My ankle is still swollen horribly. The pain is localised to the side, on the lateral malleolus, which is the part that's swollen. But, oh well, I'm using it. Less than 48 hours after hurting my ankle, I got back into the pool and accomplished 70 lengths. Since then, I have been to the gym most days (just bikes and upper body), and swimming a mile at a time. Swimming does cause some pain, but my ankle is painless after.

This lack of fighting is starting to get to me. HOW DO I HEAL QUICKER!!!???

Can't make an omelette without breaking a few legs

Due to a silly mistake on my part during training last night, I am currently holed up on the couch with a deep freeze patch on my ankle, and a hell of a lot of pain killers in my system.

From what I can remember of the incident, I was enjoying quite an intense rolling session with one of the lads, when I managed to score a triangle around his neck, whilst in guard. I wrapped my arm around his leg to stop him from stacking and he went down onto his side.

Here, I tried to gain mount while still holding the triangle, which I did, but I lost all balance and the triangle loosened, so I tried to return to lying down. The problem was I went over my own ankle, forcing it to twist and fold underneath itself. A very loud crack or 3 later and I was writhing on the floor, suffering from shock. My foot was dead to me and going numb fast.

I managed to sit up and get hold of my painkillers. Luckily I carry Solpadeine Max (Ibuprofen and Codeine) as well as Deep Freeze spray in my bag. From here I gained my shoes and hobbled out of the door, fearing the worst, since I wasn't the only one who heard the crack.

A short trip to A&E later, and a quick prodding by a doctor, I was sent home and told to RICE. I could have said that, but I was made to go just to make sure. Hmph. Now, I have my cold patch, my Solpadeine, as well as some Syndol and I am as drowsy as hell, so off to bed I go =] I'll post again when this has worn off.

Leg Transplant...Stat

During a very...energetic... sparring session, I ended up being submitted with a calf crusher, the second time in a week. This time may have been my own fault, but it was by far the worse. As a result, I have had to call upon all my experience in healing injuries. RICE wasn't an option, but I did manage IIC (Ibuprofen, Ice and Compression). When I say Ice, I mean Deep Freeze spray, which is a main stay in my training bag, it works wonders as soon as an injury occurs.

Right now there is a focus point in my right calf where the pain is isolated. The next step I believe will be a day of rest, followed by deep heat tonight and tomorrow.

20/07/09 - 26/07/09

Bike - 34.3 Miles Remaining
Pool - 2 Miles Remaining
Crunches - 700 Remaining
Press Ups - 700 Remaining
Leg Raises - 700 Remaining
Bridges - 700 Remaining

I need a plan. I have a plan.

In a little under 70 days, I will be hopefully entering Ground Control 6.0. In this time I need to drop down to about 78kg, while maintaining/increasing my strength. My difficulty? Lack of money. So I require a plan.

Diet
Low calorie, high fibre, high protein. Meaning lots of fruit, veg, wholegrain cereal, skimmed milk, and protein shakes. This should help cut down on my fat.
5-8 Meals a day to maintain a high metabolism.

Exercise
Every day - 100 x Bicycle Crunches. 100 x Military Press Ups. 100 x Leg Raises. Stretches, legs especially.
Every week - 40 miles on bike. 2 miles in pool.

No time like the present. I'll keep all results on here of course =]

Ground Control to Major Tom

Ground Control 6.0 has just been announced for the 27th of September. Obviously this has peaked my interest, and has given me a goal now to train for. My weight is currently hovering around 80kg, so I will either fall into U80kg, or U87kg. Gives me good time to drop to about 78kg and be the heaviest of my category. God I'm excited =]

Crime and Punishment

Over the past couple of weeks my training and diet regime has... taken a stumble for want of a better phrase. This is mainly due to going on a holiday with a few friends, and money being some what of an issue. BUT, alas, this has changed quite dramatically. Gone are the pizzas and cakes, in with oats and cycling.

I was unable to renew my membership at the local swimming baths, and the gym is just too much money sometimes. So I have been taking out the bike at every opportunity. Since this time last week, I have cycled 49 miles. 14 on the first trip, 16 on the second, and 19 today. I have also been torturing my students at my clubs, as a way of giving myself a bit of an exercise too.

Diet wise, I'm back eating fruit and fibre, enjoying a low fat diet. I have also gained quite an addiction to coffee, which I guess is necessary. It's 04:21 right now, so what do you expect?

I'll try and post more in the morning, when my thoughts and convictions will appear a tad more... lucid. Stay nice =]

Public Enemies Film Premiere London

Here are a few of the pictures from yesterdays trip to London for the premiere of Johnny Depp's new film, Public Enemies, which opens in cinemas tomorrow. Overall, I took over 250 photos of the event thanks to good old multi-shot, but here are the best =]

The Empire Cinema in London, location of the Premiere.

Lisa Cannon of Xposé Ireland.

Ukrainian actress Branka Katic.

Johnny Depp, and the wall of Paparazzi.

Leading actress, Marion Cotillard, in her incredible red dress.

Marion Cotillard, again posing for the photographers.

Despite the amazing dress Marion is wearing, it does appear to be clashing with the carpet. Sorry love.

GMTVs Jenni Falconer.

New Moon (upcoming sequal to Twilight) actor Jamie Campbell Bower, who is to play Volturi leader Caius, being interviewed on the Red Carpet.

Sugababe, Amelle Berrabah.

English actor Stephen Graham, who plays Baby Face Nelson in the new Public Enemies film.

Director, Michael Mann.

Because some days are just too hard...

Red carpet

Me and my terrific girlfriend are currently on the red carpet for the new Public Enemies film with Christian Bale and Johnny Depp. Ahhhh!

Words

It's 3am, and I've shed so many thoughts into phrases. My introspection, expended. My solutions sound like slogans. And these keys, eroded =]
Time to recharge, restock, and repair.

3 Hours Sleep

About to go teach a huge number of kids in Tamworth. One more coffee, then I'm off. Pro plus has now been upgraded to my greatest friend.

Horses! You must hold them!

I am currently in the middle of making a little video of bands from Download for each day. And this is being posted from iGoogle, how swish!?