January 20th... the Big Event of the Day!! And a Crossfit Workout

It is Rebecca's 42nd birthday today! We were able to have a nice day when I returned from work mid-morning: Breakfast together and then a good Friday afternoon Crossfit session. We wrapped up evening with a nice homemade steak dinner, gifts and cake! I mean, what other big news could there be today?

Warm-Up:
Tabata Double Under Jump Rope
Then Two Rounds:
Inchworm, 10 repetitions
GHD Sit-Up, 10 repetitions
Air Squat, 10 repetitions
Strength:
Push Press, 5 sets of 5 repetitions at 75% of 1-RM
WOD: 12 minutes to ladder as far as possible. (Example: 1 repetition of each, then 2 repetitions, then 3, etc.)
Power Clean (115 pounds/85 pounds)
Hanging Toes to Bar
80m Run
Mobility:
Quadriceps Stretch
Hamstring Stretch

Have a Great Day!!

Friday Afternoon Workout and a Saturday Rest Day

Last night I went into the gym and did my Olympic lifting. It was nice because the facility was practically empty but the best part is that I can take Saturday off completely! It works out well for a couple of reasons: 1) I was able to sleep in without setting an alarm and it wasn't until our little Blue Heeler Biscuit heard me moving around that I had to wake up. 2) Doing squats on Friday gives my legs a whole day to recover before I run 15+ miles on Sunday?! Huge.

Warm-Up:
Airdyne, 2 minutes
Foam Roller Work
PVC Passthrough, 20 repetitions
Weight Training:
Snatch, 6 repetitions at 75%, 3 repetitions at 80%, 2 repetitions at 85%
Clean and Jerk, 8 repetitions at 75%, 3 repetitions at 80%, 9 repetitions at 85%
Back Squat, 4 sets of 8 repetitions at 68%
Alternating Front and Behind the Neck Push Press, 4 sets of 6 repetitions
GHD Sit-Up, 20 repetitions
Mobility:
Banded Shoulder Stretches
Quadriceps Stretch
Hamstring Stretch

Have a Great Day!!

Just a Quick Workout Post

Just a bit tired today so I am going to post the workout today and get myself to bed...

Warm-Up:
Airdyne, 2 minutes
PVC Passthrough, 20 repetitions
Foam Roller Work
Weight Training:
Clean from the Block, 75% of 1-RM 6 sets of 2 repetitions
Clean Pull, 4 sets of 2 repetitions 90%, 95%, 100% and 105% of 1-RM
Front Squat, 3 sets of 3 repetitions at 83% of 1-RM, 1 set of 3 repetitions at 60% of 1-RM
Power Snatch, 65% of 1-RM 6 sets of 2 repetitions
GHD Sit-Up, 30 repetitions
Mobility:
Banded Shoulder Stretches
Hamstring Stretch
Quadriceps Stretch

Have a Great Day!!

Rest in Peace Gwen and the Workout

I have to say that I was pretty devastated to hear that Gwen Ifill passed away today. For a very long time we have allowed Gwen and Judy into our home in the evening as part of the PBS Newshour. We will miss her... Gwen was fun, smart, and held people she interviewed accountable... but mostly Gwen was just down to Earth. I know that she died after battling cancer.... I sure hope that she passed peacefully.

Warm-Up:
Airdyne, 3 minutes
PVC Passthrough, 20 repetitions
Foam Roller Work
Weight Training:
Snatch from the Block, 75% of 1-RM 6 sets of 2 repetitions
Snatch Pull, 90% of 1-RM 2 repetitions, 95% of 1-RM 2 repetitions, 100% of 1-RM 2 repetitions, 105% of 1-RM 2 repetitions
Back Squat, 83% of 1-RM 3 sets of 5 repetitions, 60% of 1-RM 1 sets of 5 repetitions
Power Clean, 65% of 1-RM 6 sets of 2 repetitions
GHD Sit-Up, 30 repetitions
Mobility:
Banded Shoulder Stretches
Hamstring Stretch
Quadriceps Stretch

Have a Great Day!!

Veterans' Day and the Workout

Yesterday was a beautiful day though a bit hazy from fires burning here in the southeast. It was also Veterans' Day and while at work at UPS a lot of people came into the trailer where I was working and they thanked me for my service to the country. It was very thoughtful and it was also really nice to have a full rest day.

I had to get to the gym early this morning to get my workout in so that I could be home when Rebecca came home from her overnight shift in the ER. It all worked out perfectly and then I could get out and take care of all the weekly chores while she got some well deserved sleep.

Warm-Up:
Row, 500m
PVC Passthrough, 20 repetitions
Foam Roller Work
Weight Training:
Snatch, 80% of 1-RM 3 sets of 2 repetitions
Clean & Jerk, 80% of 1-RM 3 sets of 2 repetitions
Front Squat, 70% of 1-RM 4 sets of 3 repetitions
GHD Sit-Up, 25 repetitions
Mobility:
Couch Stretch
Hamstring Stretch
Banded Shoulder Stretches

Have a Great Day!!

Not Really a Rest Day on Super Tuesday and the Workout Today

I think that it would have been interesting to watch the faces of the Clinton campaign like a time lapse, slow motion train wreck stare as they watched the Electoral College map fill in. It was amazing how badly the "professional pollsters" screwed up this election. I cannot remember, in my life time a bigger screw up in an election?! I am quite certain that the only person more stunned than Clinton was Trump. Well, with control of the House, Senate and White House it is time for Republicans to put up or shut-up. Getting elected is one thing, governing is another. I am hoping that Americans can all say that for the good of the country, I wish Trump success.

Warm-Up:
Row, 500m
Foam Roller Work
PVC Passthrough, 15 repetitions
Clean from the Block, 70% of 1-RM 3 sets of 3 repetitions
Clean Pull, 95% of 1-RM 3 sets of 3 repetitions
Front Squat, 80% of 1-RM 5 sets of 3 repetitions
Power Snatch, 65% of 1-RM 4 sets of 3 repetitions
GHD Sit-Up, 25 repetitions
Mobility:
Banded Shoulder Stretches
Hamstring Stretch
Quadriceps Stretch

Have a Great Day!!

Sleeping In Saturday and the Workout

I was able to sleep in today and ended up getting a solid eight hours sleep before heading into the gym. Tonight we will also get the extra hour of sleep with the clock change. With that time change it will also remain darker and cooler much longer which is good for old Irish guys that are running long distances!

Warm-Up:
Airdyne Bike, 3 minutes
Foam Roller Work
Weight Training:
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. Five sets total. No rest between exercises.
Banded Front Squat, 60% of 1-RM plus bands 3 repetitions
Overhead Press from the Split Position, 3 repetitions
Clean and Jerk, Each set a percentage of 1-RM. 60% 2 repetitions, 70% 2 repetitions, 75% 1 repetition, 80% 1 repetition, 85% 1 repetition, 87% 2 sets of 1 repetition.
Snatch, Each set a percentage of 1-RM. 60% 2 repetitions, 70% 2 repetitions, 75% 1 repetition, 80% 1 repetition, 85% 1 repetition, 90% 1 repetition, 92% 2 sets of 1 repetition
Mobility:
GHD Sit-Up, 15 repetitions
Banded Shoulder Stretches
Quadriceps Stretch
Hamstring Stretch

Have a Great Day!!

The Long Wait is Over and the Workout

The Olympics have bridged the gap and gotten me to the start of the NFL preseason. Tonight the Redskins (or the "Washington Racial Slurs" as Dan Lebatard calls them!!) will square off against the Atlanta Falcons. Now the question is whether I will be able to see it or not?!

Warm-Up:
Row, 2 minutes
Inch Worm + Push-Up, 5 repetitions
Squat Jump, 10 repetitions
PVC Passthrough, 10 repetitions
GHD Sit-Up, 10 repetitions
Shoulder Girdle Stretch
Strength:
Push Press, 3 sets of 8 repetitions 60% of 1-RM
Metabolic Conditioning: 5 Rounds for time (rest 1 minute between rounds)
Kettlebell Weighted Walking Lunge, 50m
Farmers Carry, 150m

Have a Great Day!!

Workout Post

Warm-Up:
Run, Jump Rope, or Row for 2 minutes
Inch Worm + Push-Up, 5 repetitions
Squat Jump, 10 repetitions
PVC Passthrough, 10 repetitions
GHD Sit-Up, 10 repetitions
2-3 Minutes to Stretch
Strength:
Front Squat, 3 sets of 8 repetitions @ 60% 1-RM
Metabolic Conditioning: 15 Minute AMRAP
Thruster (115/75), 5 repetitions
KB swing (70/53), 10 repetitions
80m Sprint

Have a Great Day!!