Today was one of those days where I got home and I was internally battling with myself trying to decide whether or not to run. At the time I walked in the door my family’s dog, Link, was very determined to get someone to take him for a walk. What he’ll do is go jump … Read More
Author: Tony Matesi
Yes, It’s True…I Love Trails!
Just got my new pair of Brooks Cascadia 7’s last night and of course I had to give them a go around today as soon as I made it home from work. These are the shoes that as of now I plan to use while competing in the Death Race. There will be an overall … Read More
Trail Runs Are My Favorite!
After work today I went on a longer trail run and it was fantastic. Whipping through the trees, dipping, ducking, dodging, and weaving all around its an absolutely amazing feeling that words just cannot do justice. I noticed while I was out that hills are becoming less of a terror… I’ve made it a point … Read More
Need Some Motivation? Be a Champion!
We all need a little motivation to our asses off the couch from time to time. Today, I’m turning to an oldie but goodie to feed motivation into our blood streams. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=yX39J_YyKbs] Get out there and be strong, be motivated, be an inspiration. Take someone with you, no one said you have to workout alone. … Read More
Workout of the Day 4-3-12
Tonight I went for a speedy run, the first lap I pushed my self to alternate between sprinting and race pace. My overall results made me happy. I finished the day with 100 air squats, 100 v-ups, and 5 minutes of planking. It’s your turn now. Get out there and do a workout, make it … Read More
Workout of the Day 3-28-12
Well today felt almost like Christmas, my new Fiskars x27 Axe arrived today along with some KT Tape which is used to help minor injuries such as shin splints! So the workout I originally planned was immediately scrapped in favor of taking my new axe out and swinging it at all the wood stumps I … Read More
Workout of the Day 3-27-12
Still working on the GoRuck Challenge write-up. I had the Shamrock Shuffle this past weekend which went ok but a shin splint after the first mile made it a bit unpleasant. Anyhow short workout today. 100 Burpees with Medicine Ball (held ball entire time including push-ups) 100 Tap, Twist and Stretch with Sand Bag … Read More
Workout of the Day 3-20-12
I’m in Green Bay right now at a hotel so I utilized what was available in my room. Thankfully there was a sturdy bench for box jumps. 250 Burpees 250 Box Jumps 100 Crunches 50 V-Ups Simple and definitely effective. Now time to go find myself a restaurant with a healthy meal for dinner.
Playing Catch-Up
I’ve been a bit MIA as of recent. I’ve been doing some traveling for work and haven’t had as much time to sit down and write up the workouts. Don’t worry though, I haven’t stopped and you shouldn’t either! Life can sometimes become chaotic, but there is always time to fit in a workout. I … Read More
Workout of the Day 3-6-12
Make shift workout today… Quick 1.61 mile run in 12min 29sec. Very sore still from the 1000 Burpee Challenge. After my run I stayed outside to enjoy the amazing weather. 10 Standing Back Flips 25 Squat to Shoulder Press with one of my rocks and ruck sack on with 4olbs of weight 30 pushups with … Read More