This week, I was mostly back to my normal routine. Less travel, more structure. But I was also dealing with a slight cold. Between work, family, and coaching Grayson and Easton’s teams, you’re just exposed to a lot. It comes with the territory.
What stood out to me this week was the tension between drive and wisdom. I feel a real sense of commitment to this process, and sometimes that commitment turns into guilt when things aren’t perfect. When you’re sick, the instinct is to either push through everything or feel like you’re falling behind. Neither one is really true.
One thing I became more aware of is how limited tools can be without context. Logging macros has been helpful since last fall, but an app doesn’t know when your immune system is under stress. It doesn’t know when your body needs more fuel to repair. That’s something I have to account for myself. Healthspan isn’t about blindly following numbers. It’s a system, and judgment matters.
This week I did some research, talked with people I trust, and made small adjustments. More rest. Enough food to support recovery. I still showed up. I trained at nearly my normal level, just with a little more awareness. Showing up doesn’t always look the same, and that’s something I’m learning to be okay with.
Even with the adjustments, progress was still there. Back squat felt strong, and I hit new rep ranges. Trap bar deadlift moved up again. That reinforced something important for me. Staying committed doesn’t mean forcing output. It means staying aligned with the long game.
Drive got me here. But judgment is what will keep me in the long game.
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