My post has to wait because I refuse to pay for hotel Internet even if my company paid for it. Therefore this post will be delayed until the time I arrive home Thursday evening. Now onto what you’re really here for. Today I had to catch an early flight out of o’hare to Kansas City … Read More
Workouts
A Little This Plus A Little That Until We Reach 300
This is one of my many combinations that add up to 300 inspired from the old 300 Workouts. I haven’t done one of these in over a year. For time: 25 pull-ups 50 bosu ball squats with weight 50 “floor wipers” (a core and shoulders exercise at 135 pounds) 50 burpees 50 push-ups 50 … Read More
While You Went Drinking I Was Late Night Training
Last night I came home from work. ate some chicken, brown rice and broccoli (my go-to healthy meal), and then I laid down and took a 2.5 hour nap to prepare for the night ahead. I woke up around midnight and began preparing everything I would be taking with me for the evening hike. I … Read More
Workout of the Day 2-1-12
Okay first I want to just say this, I love Chicago and I know what that means in regards to how unpredictable our weather tends to be, however, this warm then cold then warm bullshit is really starting to interfere with my training. I went for a nice run tonight which wasn’t too bad I … Read More
Workout of the Day 1-30-12
Got home late from my sisters Regionals Gymnastics Meet, which she rocked out by the way! Had to do a super short workout so I can get to sleep. For time: 1 Mile – 6:59 100 Burpees 1/2 Mile – 3:30 50 Burpees 1/4 Mile – 1:46 25 Burpees Total Time: 29min 30sec Those last … Read More
Workout of the Day 1-23-12
Tonight was simple in concept, but proved to be a pretty wicked workout in execution. Warm-up 50 Burpees 50 crunches Workout 10 sets of 10 burpee to wide grip pull ups 3 sets of 8, 10 and 15 reps of alternating bicep curls with increased weight each set 1 set of bicep curls – burnout … Read More
Hiking in Busse Woods: Solo Training Camp
So it ended up being just me, myself, and my rucksack today. Turns out some people were still sleeping or hungover this morning. So I got to Busse Woods and headed out around 9:45am this morning. I packed my slightly smaller rock today, I think it’s around 40lbs or so I’ll have weigh it one … Read More
Workout of the Day 1-18-12
Today was not a pleasant workout. I wanted to try finding a more trail like route to run near my home so I ventured out in my car and parked near the Klein Creek Farm a couple miles from my home. I set out with my headlamp on and found it difficult to find an … Read More
Workout of the Day 1-17-12
Went for another run with my ruck today. I made some modifications before I set out though. The past couple times I went out with my 50lb rock in the ruck I realized I needed to add some padding to avoid hurting my back from the jagged edges of the rock. I picked up some … Read More
Workout of the Day 1-16-12
Todays workout was short and sweet since I got home late from work. I opted for a 20 minute speed workout. The sequence is as follows: 50 burpee to tuck jumps 100 sit ups 50 bodyweight squats Circuit Series: each exercise in order for 3 sets 10 Tricep Pull downs 20 jumping lunges 10 medicine … Read More