Closed out the training block on a high note — pulled a new PR double at 234kg (515lbs). This cycle was all about fast-twitch development and explosive power, and it paid off on the bar.
The plan now: a short deload through the holidays, then hit the ground running January 1st with fresh momentum.
Takeaway: whether in the gym or in cybersecurity, progress comes from focused blocks, not random effort. You train a specific quality, test it, then recover and reset. Discipline > perfection, every time.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas — and here’s to chasing your own PRs, wherever they are.
Matt Shannon, Security Pro 