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
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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
The 1000 Burpee Challenge
This weekend a bunch of crazies like myself headed out to the Winter Death Race in Vermont. I did not attend the WDR but I was monitoring their progress and I must say these athletes are all incredible, congrats to everyone who participated especially those who I have had the pleasure of meeting at previous … Read More
Workout of the Day 2-29-12 Yay Leap Year!
Tonight was my first attempt at throwing a memory challenge into the mix. Let’s just say I now know where I need to really focus more of my energy in preparing for the Death Race. I started out the workout with running up and down my stairs in my house. Starting from the top of … Read More
Workout of the Day 2-27-12
Spent some quality time knocking out this WOD today. I encourage everyone to give this one a go. Make it your workout for tomorrow. 10 Minute Time Limit: As Many Tire Flips as Possible With Ruck Sack/Weight Vest – I finished 130 flips with 40 lbs in the Ruck Sack 2 Mile Run at Race … Read More
Workout of the Day 2-21-12
I had a pretty fantastic workout with the exception of breaking the motor cover on our treadmill. From the looks of it, might be a better investment to simply upgrade this 13 year old machine. We’ll see, for now a temporary fix will have to suffice. Anyway onto the workout. 25 burpee to pull ups … Read More
Workout of the Day 2-20-12
When I got home from work today I realized I forgot to drop of my new prescription I just received from my doctor to help with my shoulder injury I’ve been suffering from for over a month now. DAMMIT! Quick thinking remedied this tedious task that was about to cut into my workout. Solution you … Read More
Workout of the Day 2-15-12
Today’s workout was simply 6000 Meters of Rowing on the row machine I have in my basement. What an amazing workout. Followed that up with some foam rolling and a little ab work, 50 crunchies and 50 sit-ups. About 30 minutes total to complete this workout.
Active Recovery and Injury Rehabilitation/Prevention
Every day does not need to be an extraordinarily difficult, balls-to-the-wall, superhero workout. Sometimes it’s good to take slow things down, and isolate the areas that need the most attention to prevent any serious injuries from arising. I’ve been nursing a few myself for over a month now. I’ve mentioned my right knee being a … Read More
How I Work-It-Out When Traveling
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