MY TRAIN OF THOUGHT

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A new record close to #adaptivegames2025.
My main goal for February 16th is to be able to deadlift 100 kilos solo.

95 is a close second! I take immense pride in my ability to surpass my previous record. Bring on February!

After a 2 month hiatus, I’ve come back with my Movember journey with my dad; raising close to £900 for the charity of the same name, supporting men’s mental health, suicide awareness and prostate and testicular cancer treatments.
#movember2024 #mentalhealthawareness #charityevent

A top 5 highlight reel of my achievements at September 2024’s Adaptive Games in Southampton.

Bring on Solihull in February 2025!

My July PB for 5RM deadlifts. I’ve essentially lifted my own body weight. Gunning for 100 before September 8th and the Adaptive Games in CrossFit Solent, Southampton.
#personalbest #deadlifts #crossfit #adaptivecrossfituk #adaptivegames2024

Part 2 focuses on how Asian culture interacted with the rest of the world; mainly focusing on Chinese and Japanese aspects, as well as Hindu objects of worship.

This was part of the Rijksmuseum’s Asian Pavilion.

A two part series showcasing the history of the Netherlands, seen through many of the Rijksmuseum’s paintings. Part 1 covers most of the well known European artists, such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh; whereas Part 2 focuses more on Asia’s relations with the Netherlands and the European people.

A variety of photos showcasing the cities of Haarlem and Delft, as well as some of De Porceleyne Fles Delft Blue pottery seen in the Royal Delft Museum.

A variety of different photos showing the various ways to navigate Amsterdam.

Unintentionally wore a colour scheme that evokes the Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) livery) onboard a commuter service bound for Amsterdam Centraal from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, a station close to where we are currently staying.

First station stop: Brussels Midi or Brussels South station, at 11:10AM; there is an additional train present in the form of a PBA (Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam) ex-Thalys set bound for Paris Gare du Nord.

Next station stop is Rotterdam Centraal.

Bags packed and at St. Pancras awaiting the boarding of our train 9114, the 08:16 from London to Amsterdam Centraal, arriving at 13:15 Central European Summer Time (CEST).

Bags awaiting final checks before I’m off to Amsterdam tomorrow. 0545. Wish me luck.

A new post which lays out my plans for the May bank holiday as I’ll be away in the Netherlands for 96 hours or 4 days, between May 26th and May 30th.

There’ll be more posts here showcasing my trip next month.

Read the post: https://www.mytrainofthought.co.uk/post/a-may-day-netherlands-holiday

Beat my own PB of 56.8 kg for a 5 RM deadlift. 70 kilograms is my equivalent in body weight. So I can basically lift myself.

Two shots of my travels home from Brecon in Mid-Wales.

A compilation of my achievements at the Adaptive Games in Wyre Forest in February 2024.

A little Xmas mocktail for myself. For those curious, it was a virgin strawberry daiquiri, however they’d substituted strawberry for pineapple due to a shortage.
#xmastime #relaxation

Finished my EMDR journey today. I’m so proud of myself for taking this step. #mentalhealth #psychology #selfimprovement #therapy

On my way home after a brutal workout with @alt_movement in preparation for the Adaptive Games this Sunday. Hoping to recover before then!

Found the supplements for #adaptivegames2023 with @alt_movement, just got to try em before September now.

Currently restarting my Korean studies. I’m hoping to keep it going for a while. #koreanstudying #travel #neurodivergentstudy

#gymlifestyle #weighttraining #alternativemovement #adaptivecrossfitter #personaltraining

Training for the Wodaptive Adaptive Games in September 2023.

Last session before I attend my grandmothers funeral. Training for the Adaptive Games in September is my guiding light right now.
#adaptivecrossfituk #alternativemovement #gymmotivation

Some shots of the Golden Arrow on the 15:30 departure to East Grinstead (B.R.)

The inner workings of the locomotive that pulled our train.

Two of the stationmasters of our train chilling with a volunteer.

At East Grinstead station; no, not the National Rail station, but the premises operated by the Bluebell Railway.

Passing through Kingscote station, heading for the terminus.

Countryside views just outside Horsted Keynes on the Bluebell Railway.

Trundling through the countryside onboard the Golden Arrow.

Onboard the Golden Arrow, Pullman carriage Christine.

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MY TRAIN OF THOUGHT

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The Solent Adaptive Games 2024: My Experience

"The Impact of War: Exploring Dutch Resilience and the Anne Frank Huis"

A May Day Netherlands Holiday

"Is Consistency Key? The Impact of a 3 Month Posting Hiatus"

The Top Moments in 2023.

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Connections through Social Media