Merry Christmas
From a snowy New England
Do not be afraid.
- Luke
Reflecting
I hope you’re someplace beautiful with loved ones. Thanks to everyone who sacrificed for us by being apart over past Christmases so that we can be together for this one.
Happy Hanukkah to my Jewish friends in America, Israel, and around the world tonight. Chag urim sameach.
Training
Whiteboard: Like the song (1, 2 then 1, 3 then 2 then 1 etc.)
12 Days of Christmas (Time)
1 Thruster 135
2 Front Squats 135
3 Push Press 135
4 Power Cleans 135
5 Pull-ups
6 Weighted Sit-ups 50
7 Goblet Squats 50
8 DB Snatches 50
9 Burpees
10(0) Double unders
11 Toes to bar
12 Clean and Jerks 135
Fueling
Supplementing
Measuring
4” is the maximum length of blade on is legally allowed to carry in my very blue state of Connecticut (even with a concealed carry license). Here’s one that complies with a 3.5” blade that I like to give as a kid’s first knife.
Recovering
Joint flossing (wrapping compression tightly around joints for a few minutes) has been helping my knees before back squats. I use this – wrapping from above to below the knees for as long as is tolerably comfortable which is typically 4-5 minutes.
Closing
Sign up here for a fun free challenge to kick off 2025. There’s no downside to participating. It is a bit of fitness with former CrossFit champ Jason Khalipa and a bit of discipline with Navy Seal Jocko Willink. It is the perfect way to fall into the habits that can best carry you through the new year.
The 4" blade limit is not a factor for EDC, but it probably also includes making auto-opening knives illegal as well. In Tennessee, you can pretty much carry anything (open or concealed) as long as you're strong enough to carry it. Bad for the pocketbook, because I can buy anything that catches my eye. : - /
You have great taste in blades! My LSW laughed at me when I bought the d'capitain last year on your recommendation. When I broke it out on new years eve to open the champagne her and her friends went from frightened to amazed in about 10 seconds. The DEF reset looks fun.