Workout 1/31/2012: Everything Fun

Everything I did today was fun! From work to working out. Speaking of working out, I felt like today included nearly every sort of exercise and came away blasted and nearly empty. Looks like tomorrow is a lighter day after two very intensive days.

Workout: 1/31/2012
Warm-up: Dislocates, 20 Squats, 20 "Hand Release" Push-ups, 20 Sit-ups

Pull-ups: 5 Dead-hang Body-weight Pull-ups x 2 (*Time to start adding weight...perhaps I need a weight vest)

Front Squat: 5 @ 110#; 5 @ 100#

Cash-out: 5 Rounds of...
10 35# Dumbbell Snatch (5R/5L)
10 35# Dumbbell Swings (5R/5L)
10 Burpees*Photo courtesy of CrossFit Omaha.

Workout 1/30/2012: Pull-ups, Front Squats, & Run

The best laid plans of mice and men...

Yep, I had a plan, and it's just not going to happen the way I want it to. In fact, my story is not unlike a student who came to me today and told me his plans to join track just aren't going to work out how he wants. My plan was to take one month and focus on boxing training (a gift from my wife). But with track going all afternoon and races throughout the week, a family, a marriage, teaching, grading, etc., it's just not going to work out. So now I'm just biding time with workouts that look something like today's.

Warm-up: 3:00 of jump rope

Pull-ups: 5 @ Body-weight; 5 @ Jumping Pull-ups

Front Squat: 5 @ 105#; 5 @ 95#

Cash-out: 6 x (400m + :90 Rest)
Cash-out Results: 1:49, 1:38, 1:43, 1:59, 1:56, 1:59

Running a "Marathon"

For anyone stopping by and reading this blog: Thank you! I appreciate the time you take to read my little bits of info.

As part of my "purpose in every step" theme, I am "running" a virtual marathon contest. I log daily miles by answer questions and recruiting people to register. For each new registrant, I earn a half-mile.

Would you consider helping me out? Go to the link below, take a minute to register, and be on your way. Ultimately I am trying to come in first place to be entered into a drawing to win a trip for me and my wife to Israel. Thanks for considering.

Moody Virtual Marathon Link