Monday, October 26, 2015

W15 of 16 - Savannah Prep


Monday
A.M. (Treadmill bc of rain)

40' tempo hill run
(10') warmup
8 (2') hill repeats with (1') recovery
remainder at z1


P.M. CP Squat + CP SL + CP UB
A1. Back Squat @ 30X1, 3, 3, 3, rest 30 sec **same first 3 sets as last week
  • 115, 120, 125
A2. Pull Ups @ 20X0, 3 x 2-3 reps, rest 2 min **first attempt a strict pull up, then do HEAVY wtd negatives 26#
B1. Shoulders on Bench Press, 3 x 6-8, rest 30 sec *2 arms bench this week. Focus on keeping glutes and core tight 25#
B2. Single Arm Bent Row @ 20X2, 3 x 6-8/arm, rest 30 sec b/w arm 25#
+
12 min AMRAP (DRENCHED)
15 KB Swings, 35#
10 Burpees
10 Box Jumps, 20”
10 V-Ups


Tuesday- LP + EMOM
A. Sumo Dead Lift, 2, 2, 2, rest 2 min *start @ 150 & build **not 2RM
B. Good Mornings w/ 65# or less @ 3020, 3 x 8-10 reps, rest as needed **taking GH Raises out b/c of knee inflammation last week. Not sure if it caused it but better safe than sorry
+
5 sets @ 97% effort
10 Wall Ball, 15#
Row 200m
Bike 10 Cals
rest 2 min
+
2 sets of:
Single Leg RDL @ 3030, 6-8/leg rest as needed- barefoot **rehab/stability- focus on balance over weight- 26-35# KB


Wednesday- A.M. Run P.M. Speed Squat + Speed Pulls + Rehab
Wed
A.M.
40' @z1


P.M.
A. Front Squat @ 55% 1RM + chains, 2/min for 8 min **down & up AFAP
B. Banded Dead Lifts @ 60% 1RM + blue band, 1/30 sec for 8 min **pull off the ground as fast as humanly possible and drop from top
+
18 min EMOM
1st- 25 sec Mountain Climbers
2nd- 30 sec Box Jumps, 20” step down
3rd- 30 sec High Knee Jump Rope
+
10 min hip/SI mobility**Cycle through the following exercises
Bird Dog- 10 reps/side w/ 2 sec hold at top
Prone extension stretch - 60 sec (think bottom of inch warm)
Childs Pose - 60 sec


Lacrosse ball on glutes


Thursday- UB CP + Tester (UB focused) + Easy aerobic
Kip Swing Practice+Kipping Pull Up Practice
90 degree hang- accumulate 30 sec

Chin Over Bar L-Sit- accumulate 60 sec


8 sets @ high effort
Row 300m
30 sec FLR on Rings
rest 60 sec


Friday Run
1hr 10 min Z1


Sat-off


Sun- Run
35' Z1

W14 of 16 - Savannah Prep



Monday


A.M.
45' run
10' @z1
3 x 8'(4') @z3


P.M. CP Squat + CP SL + CP UB
A1. Back Squat @ 30X1, 3, 3, 3, 3, rest 30 sec **start @ 110 @ build after 2-3 warm up set
  • 110, 120, 125, 130
A2. Pull Ups @ 20X0, 4 x 2-3 reps, rest 2 min **first attempt a strict pull up, then do HEAVY wtd negatives 35#KB
B1. Shoulders on Bench Press, 4 x 6-8, rest 30 sec *2 arms bench this week. Focus on keeping glutes and core tight 25# DB
B2. Single Arm Bent Row @ 20X2, 4 x 6-8/arm, rest 30 sec b/w arms 25# DB
+
10 min AMRAP 5 rounds
10 DB Thrusters 15#/H
10 V-Ups
10 Cal Air Bike


Tuesday- LP + EMOM w/ Z1


A. Sumo Dead Lift, 2, 2, 1, 1, rest 2 min *start @ 155 & build
  • 155, 160, 165, 175
B. Good Mornings w/ 65# or less @ 3020, 4 x 8-10 reps, rest as needed **taking GH Raises out b/c of knee inflammation last week. Not sure if it caused it but better safe than sorry.
+
10 sec Dog Sled Sprint w/ 70# on top, rest 2 min x 4 **can’t go down in weight now :)
+
4 sets @ 97% effort
5 Burpees
5 Russian KB Swings, 62#
Row 200m ALL OUT
rest 3 min
+
2 sets of:
Single Leg RDL @ 3030, 6-8/leg rest as needed- barefoot **rehab/stability- focus on balance over weight- 26-35# KB


Wednesday


Kip Swing Practice + Kipping Pull Up Practice
90 degree hang- accumulate 30 sec + Chin Over Bar L-Sit- accumulate 60 sec

+
15 min EMOM
1st- 5 Push Press, 65#
2nd- 5 Toes to Bar + 5 Box Jumps, 20”
3rd- 5 Burpees w/ Max Height Jump
+
7 sets @ high effort
Row 250m
30 sec FLR on Ringsrest 60 sec


Thursday - Run
1hr 50min @z1
last 20 @z2
10 miles at 8:40 pace 1:26 (cut short due to time constraints)


Friday - off


Sat - Run
35' fartlek


Sun - 8 hour drive from Illinois

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

W13 of 16-Savannah Prep


Monday
A.M. 45' Hill intervals (by Outback)
15' easy
8 x 1' @ hard pace that you can hold for 8 rounds (recover downhill)
Remainder easy


P.M. CP Squat + CP SL + CP UB
A1. Back Squat @ 30X1, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, rest 30 sec 100, 105, 110, 115, 120#
A2. L-Sit Negative Only Pull Up @ 20X0, 4 x 4 reps, rest 2 min
B1. Shoulders on Bench Press, 4 x 6-8/arm, rest 30 sec *2 arms bench this week. Focus on keeping glutes and core tight 20#
B2. Narrow Push Ups, 4 x 8-10, rest 90 sec
C1. DB Bent Elbowing Rows @ 30X1, 3 x 8-10 reps, rest 20 sec
C2. DB Curl to OH Press @ 20X1, 3 x 6-8 reps, rest 20 sec
C3. OH DB Tricep Extensions, 3 x 15-20, rest 20 sec


Tuesday- LP + EMOM w/ Z1
A. Sumo Dead Lift, 3, 3, 2, 2, rest 2 min *@ 150, 155, 160, 165#
B. Good Mornings w/ 65# or less @ 3020, 4 x 8-10 reps, rest as needed **taking GH Raises out b/c of knee inflammation last week. Not sure if it caused it but better safe than sorry.


15 sec Dog Sled Sprint w/ 70# on top, rest 2 min x 4 **can’t go down in weight now :)


8 sets @ high effort
7 Russian KB Swings, 53#
6 Burpees
5 V-Ups
rest 30 sec b/w rounds


2 sets of:
Single Leg RDL @ 3030, 6-8/leg rest as needed- barefoot **rehab/stability- focus on balance over weight- 26# KB


Wednesday- A.M. Run P.M. Speed Squat + Speed Pulls + Rehab


A.M.
45 min Z1 (5.08 @ 8:27 pace)


P.M.
A. Front Squat @ 80% 1RM, 2/min for 7 min **down & up AFAP
B. Dead Lifts @ 80% 1RM, 1/30 sec for 7 min **pull off the ground as fast as humanly possible and drop from top
C. Lateral Crossover Step Ups @ 30X0, 3 x 6-8/leg, rest 60 sec
D. Lateral Goblet Squats, 3 x 8-10/leg


10 min hip/SI mobility
Cycle through the following exercises

Bird Dog- 10 reps/side w/ 2 sec hold at top
Prone extension stretch - 60 sec (think bottom of inch warm)
Childs Pose - 60 sec


Lacrosse ball on glutes


Thursday- UB CP + Tester (UB focused) + Easy aerobic
today was just one of those days that was tough for me mentally and physically, I am exhausted with life....this week so far we have had 2 soccer practices, 2 football practices, 2 drs visits etc.....I need a nap
A1. Push Press @ 30X0, 5 x 2, rest 30 sec
  • 95, 95, 100, 100, 105
A2. Ring Row @ 20X1, 5 x 4-6, rest 90 sec **lay back as far as possible, make these difficult- elevate feet if needed


3 rounds for time: 6:11
1 Ring Dip
5 Bar Dips
10 GH Sit Ups ***just back to parallel and back up (did one round of these and the pressure I felt on my knee I was unsure of so I did V-Ups the remaining two sets just to be safe) 
10 Alt Lunge Jumps
5 Burpees




15 min @ easy pace
10 sec Chin Over Bar Hold
15 Box Jumps, 20”
15 KB Swings, 35#
2 Wall Walks + 20 sec HS Hold

10 Cal Air Bike


Friday Run
20 mile Z1 Run (2:47 20 miles @ 8:21 pace) 


Sat-off 


Sunday
40' @z1 run
or 60' bike if you have any inflammation in legs. Specifically in tendons or joints.


Tuesday, October 6, 2015

W12 of 16-Savannah Prep

New 5k time and Zones:
5k time = 23:43@ 7:34 pace

Z1 = 9:41 - 10:16
Z2 = 8:37
Z3 = 8:04
Z4 = 7:26
Z5 = 7:02




Monday A.M.
40 min Fartlek


P.M. CP Squat + CP SL + CP UB
A1. Back Squat @ 30X1, 3, 3, 2, 2, rest 30 sec **build heavy
  • 105, 110, 115, 120
A2. L-Sit Negative Only Pull Up @ 20X0, 4 x 3 reps, rest 2 min
B1. Shoulders on Bench Single Arm Bench Press, 4 x 6-8/arm, rest 30 sec **just shoulders on bench, focus on driving hips up and keeping core tight 20#
B2. Narrow Push Ups, 4 x 8-10, rest 90 sec
C1. Ring Rows @ 30X1, 3 x 8-10 reps, rest 20 sec
C2. DB Curl to OH Press @ 20X1, 3 x 6-8 reps, rest 20 sec 15#
C3. OH DB Tricep Extensions, 3 x 15-20, rest 20 sec 12#


Tuesday- LP + EMOM w/ Z1
A. Sumo Dead Lift, 4 x 2-3, rest 2 min **first set @ 145#
  • 145, 150, 155, 160
B. Good Mornings w/ 65# or less @ 3020, 4 x 8-10 reps, rest as needed **taking GH Raises out b/c of knee inflammation last week. Not sure if it caused it but better safe than sorry. Just used the bar 45#


15 sec Dog Sled Sprint w/ 60# on top, rest 2 min x 4 **can’t go down in weight now :) how did I know this was gonna be your response????
 

20 min EMOM - There were two others utilizing the bike when I did my EMOM so I just rowed after each one that said bike
1st- 10 Russian KB Swings, 53# + Row @ Z1 remaining time
2nd- 7 V-Ups + Air Bike @ Z1 remaining time
3rd- 30 High Knee Jump Ropes + easy Jump Rope remaining time
4th- 3 burpees + 1 Wall Walk + Air Bike @ Z1 remaining time


2 sets of: Single Leg RDL @ 3030, 6-8/leg rest as needed- barefoot **rehab/stability- focus on balance over weight- 26-35# KB


Wednesday- A.M. Run P.M. Speed Squat + Speed Pulls + Rehab
Wed A.M.
45 min Z1-Z2 hills


P.M.
A. Front Squat @ 78% 1RM, 2/min for 10 min **down & up AFAP
B. Dead Lifts @ 78% 1RM, 1/30 sec for 10 min **pull off the ground as fast as humanly possible and drop from top
C. Lateral Crossover Step Ups @ 30X0, 3 x 8-10/leg, rest 60 sec
D. Lateral Goblet Squats, 3 x 8-10/leg


10 min hip/SI mobility--Cycle through the following exercises
Bird Dog- 10 reps/side w/ 2 sec hold at top
Prone extension stretch - 60 sec (think bottom of inch warm)
Childs Pose - 60 sec


Lacrosse ball on glutes


Thursday- UB CP + Tester (UB focused) + Easy aerobic
A1. Push Press @ 30X0, 4 x 2-3, rest 30 sec  95, 95, 100, 105#
A2. Ring Row @ 20X1, 4 x 6-8, rest 90 sec **lay back as far as possible, make these difficult- elevate feet if needed


3 rounds for time:
1 Ring Dips I did bar dips
7 Ring Push Ups
10 V-Ups
10 Burpee Box Jumps, 20”


15 min @ easy pace
10 sec Chin Over Bar Hold
20 Air Squats
100 Jump Ropes
2 Wall Walks + 20 sec HS Hold
50’ Lizard Walk


Friday Run
90 min Run 10.75 miles at 8:22 pace
20’ @ Z1
2 x 8’(4’) @ Z3
15’ @ Z1
15’ @ Z2
16' @ Z1


Sat-off


Sun- Run
40’ Z1 Ran 4 miles with no watch

Thursday, October 1, 2015

W11 of 16 Savannah Prep



Monday


A.M. Run 7.13 miles @ 8:24 pace
60 min run (4,3,2,1)
Main set x2
4'(2') @ Z4 (7:24 pace)
3'(2') 10 sec pace faster (7:13 pace) 
2'(2') 10 sec pace faster (7:03 pace)
1'(5') 10 sec pace faster (6:53 pace)
After second round remainder Easy


P.M. CP Squat + CP SL + CP UB
A1. Back Squat @ 30X1, 4 x 3 reps, rest 30 sec **start 105#
  • 105, 105, 110, 115
A2. Box Assisted Pull Ups @ 20X0, 4 x 5 reps, rest 2 min
B1. DB Bench Press on Stability Ball, 4 x 8-10 reps, rest 30 sec 25#
B2. Narrow Push Ups, 4 x 8-10, rest 90 sec
C1. Ring Rows @ 30X1, 3 x 8-10 reps, rest 20 sec
C2. Ring Bicep Curls @ 20X1, 3 x 6-8 reps, rest 20 sec
C3. OH DB Tricep Extensions, 3 x 15-20, rest 20 sec 15#


Tuesday- LP + EMOM w/ Z1
A. Sumo Dead Lift, 4 x 2-3, rest 2 min **first set @ 145#
  • 145, 150, 155, 160
B. GH Raises Band Assisted Negatives, 4 x 4-5 reps, **I’ll work with you on these to make sure setup is right.


15 sec Dog Sled Sprint w/ 50# on top, rest 2 min x 4
  • Someone had accidentally put a 25# plate on the 35# so when I grabbed the plates I picked up 60#....Yay me!!!! haha
28 min EMOM
1st- 10 Russian KB Swings, 53# + Row @ Z1 remaining time
2nd- 7 V-Ups + Air Bike @ Z1 remaining time
3rd- 30 High Knee Jump Ropes + easy Jump Rope remaining time
4th- 3 burpees + 1 Wall Walk + Air Bike @ Z1 remaining time


Wednesday- A.M. Run P.M. Speed Squat + Speed Pulls + Rehab


Wed A.M.
45 min Z1


P.M.
A. Front Squat @ 75% 1RM, 2/min for 10 min **down & up AFAP
B. Dead Lifts @ 75% 1RM, 1/30 sec for 10 min **pull off the ground as fast as humanly possible and drop from top
C. Goblet Curtsy Squat @ 30X0, 4 x 8-10/leg, rest 30 sec b/w legs
D. Lateral Goblet Squats, 3 x 8-10/leg


10 min hip/SI mobility
**Cycle through the following exercises
Bird Dog- 10 reps/side w/ 2 sec hold at top
Prone extension stretch - 60 sec (think bottom of inch warm)
Childs Pose - 60 sec
  • My knee was extremely swollen this AM when I awakened so I took the day completely off to give it a break.


Thursday- UB CP + Tester (UB focused) + Easy aerobic


A1. Push Press @ 30X0, 4 x 3-4, rest 30 sec **start @ 90#
A2. Single Arm Bent Row @ 20X1, 4 x 6-8, rest 90 sec *heavy


3 rounds for time: 4:42
10 DB Push Press, 20#/H
10 Burpees to 6” target
5 toes to bar
10 Box Jumps


15 min @ easy pace
50’ Bear Crawl
100’ Farmer’s Carry, 53#/H
10 Back Extensions
Air Bike 5 Cals


Friday Run
2hr 45 min @Z1 20 miles
  • 2:45 8:15 pace - fastest 20 mile run to date
Sat- off

Sun-  60' bike on bike trainer.



Tuesday, September 22, 2015

W10 of 16 - Savannah Prep


New 5k time and Zones:
5k time = 23:43@ 7:34 pace

Z1 = 9:41 - 10:16
Z2 = 8:37
Z3 = 8:04
Z4 = 7:26
Z5 = 7:02



Monday


A.M.
55 min run (6.33 miles at 8:41 pace on treadmill)
15 @Z1
4x4(4') @Z4 (7:24 pace)
Remainder @ Z1



P.M. CP Squat + CP SL + CP UB
A1. Back Squat @ 30X1, 4 x 4 reps, rest 30 sec
  • 100, 105, 110, 115#
A2. Box Assisted Pull Ups @ 20X0, 4 x 5 reps, rest 2 min
B1. DB Bench Press on Stability Ball, 3 x 8-10 reps, rest 30 sec
  • 15, 15, 20#
B2. Narrow Push Ups, 3 x 8-10, rest 90 sec
C1. Ring Rows @ 30X1, 3 x 8-10 reps, rest 20 sec
C2. Ring Bicep Curls @ 20X1, 3 x 6-8 reps, rest 20 sec
C3. OH DB Tricep Extensions, 3 x 15-20, rest 20 sec

  • 12, 12, 15#
Tuesday- LP + EMOM w/ Z1

A. Sumo Dead Lift, 3 x 3-4, rest 2 min **first set @ 135#

  • 135, 145, 155#
B. GH Raises Band Assisted Negatives, 3 x 4-5 reps, **I’ll work with you on these to make sure setup is right. MUUUUCH better and no pain in knee


15 sec Dog Sled Sprint w/ 50# on top, rest 2 min x 4


28 min EMOM
1st- 8 Russian KB Swings, 53# + Row @ Z1 remaining time
2nd- 6 V-Ups + Air Bike @ Z1 remaining time
3rd- 4 Burpee Box Jumps, 20” + easy Jump Rope remaining time
4th- 2 Wall Walks + Air Bike @ Z1 remaining time


Wednesday- A.M. Run P.M. Speed Squat + Speed Pulls + Rehab


A.M. 45 min run (5.35 miles @ 8:24 pace)
15' @ Z1
25' @ Z2
Remainder @ Z1

P.M.
A. Front Squat @ 72.5% 1RM, 2/min for 10 min **down & up AFAP 90#
B. Dead Lifts @ 72.5% 1RM, 1/30 sec for 10 min **pull off the ground as fast as humanly possible and drop from top 137.5#
C. Goblet Curtsy Squat @ 30X0, 4 x 8-10/leg, rest 30 sec b/w legs 35#


15 min hip/SI mobility - Cycle through the following exercises
Bird Dog- 10 reps/side w/ 2 sec hold at top
Prone extension stretch - 60 sec (think bottom of inch warm)
Childs Pose - 60 sec

Thursday- UB CP + Tester (UB focused) + Easy aerobic
A1. Push Press @ 30X0, 4 x 3-5, rest 30 sec
  • 85, 90, 95, 100#
A2. Single Arm Bent Row @ 20X1, 4 x 6-8, rest 90 sec 30#


3 rounds for time: 3:40
5 Man-Makers, 15# DB’s
10 Box Jump Overs, 20”
10 Ring Rows


15 min @ easy pace
50’ Reverse Bear Crawl
100’ Farmer’s Carry, 53#/H
50 Jump Ropes
2 TGU/arm, 26#
30 sec FLR on Rings


Friday Run
150' @z1 16.88 miles @ 8:52 pace


Saturday off



Sunday - Run
40 min @z1 Just ran....didn't keep up with pace or distance




Wednesday, September 16, 2015

W9 of 16- Savannah Prep


New 5k time and Zones:
5k time = 23:43@ 7:34 pace

Z1 = 9:41 - 10:16
Z2 = 8:37
Z3 = 8:04
Z4 = 7:26
Z5 = 7:02


This week you will do a tempo run. Tempo pace is a n 8 on a 1-to-10 scale (a comfortable effort would be a 5; racing would be close to a 10).


Monday


A.M. 60 Min Run (7.35 miles @8:10 pace)
15 @ Z1 (8:24 pace)
40 @ Tempo (8:04 pace)
Remainder @ Z1 (8:18 pace)


P.M. CP Squat + CP SL + CP UB
A1. Back Squat @ 30X1, 4 x 5 reps, rest 30 sec **first working set @ 80-90% of 1RM FSQ
  • 100,100,105,110
A2. Box Assisted Pull Ups @ 20X0, 4 x 5 reps, rest 2 min
B1. Sumo Dead Lift @ 30X1, 3 x 4-5 reps, rest 30 sec
  • 125,135,140
B2. DB Bench Press on Stability Ball, 3 x 8-10 reps, rest 30 sec
  • 15,15,20
B3. Narrow Push Ups, 3 x 8-10, rest 90 sec
C1. Ring Rows @ 30X1, 3 x 8-10 reps, rest 20 sec
C2. Ring Bicep Curls @ 20X1, 3 x 6-8 reps, rest 20 sec
C3. OH DB Tricep Extensions, 3 x 15-20, rest 20 sec
  • 12,12,15


Tuesday- LP + EMOM w/ Z1

15 sec Dog Sled Sprint w/ 50# on top, rest 2 min x 4



32 min EMOM
1st- 8 Russian KB Swings, 53# + Row @ Z1 remaining time
2nd- 4 Toes to Rings + Air Bike @ Z1 remaining time
3rd- 6 Burpees + easy Jump Rope remaining time
4th- 6 Box Jumps, 20” step down + Air Bike @ Z1 remaining time


Wednesday- A.M. Run P.M. Speed Squat + Speed Pulls + Rehab


AM.
45 min run (5.03 miles @ 8:56 pace)
15 @ Z1 (9:36 pace)
15 @ Z2 (8:28 pace)
15 @ Z1 (8:40 pace)

P.M.
A. Front Squat @ 70% 1RM, 2/min for 10 min **down & up AFAP 90#

B. Dead Lifts @ 70% 1RM, 1/30 sec for 10 min **pull off the ground as fast as humanly possible and drop from top 135#
C. Negative Only GH Raises, 4 x 5 reps, rest 1-2 min **ask andrew or becca to show you these ok so these are not my friend...I am nursing some swelling in my left knee and a bakers cyst.  This movement scared the crap out of me.  Needed a spot bc I was a little freaked out about falling.  I only did 1 set bc of pain in my knee.
D. Goblet Curtsy Squat @ 30X0, 3 x 8-10/leg, rest 30 sec b/w legs 35#
15 min hip/SI mobility

**Cycle through the following exercises

Bird Dog- 10 reps/side w/ 2 sec hold at top
Prone extension stretch - 60 sec (think bottom of inch warm)
Childs Pose - 60 sec


Thursday- UB CP + Tester (UB focused) + Easy aerobic
A1. Push Press @ 30X0, 4 x 4-6, rest 30 sec
  • 85,85,90,95
A2. Single Arm Bent Row @ 20X1, 4 x 6-8, rest 90 sec *heavy
  • 20,25,30,30


3 rounds for time: 5:40-----EXHAUSTED!


5 Thrusters, 75#
10 Push Ups
5 Toes to Bar
10 Ring Rows
5 Box Jumps, 24”


15 min @ easy pace
50’ Reverse Bear Crawl
50’ Crab Crawl, hips up as high as possible
50 Jump Ropes
2 TGU/arm, 26#


Friday Run (16.40 miles 8:32 pace --- I know this is Z2 pace but after finishing I looked at my mile splits and my pacing ranged from 8:28 to 8:34 the entire time, so no big swings in pace.  It was all very comfortable until mile 13.5....hip flexors were screaming and it was HOT!)
110' @ Z1
20' @ Z2
10' @ Z1


Sat-off


Sunday Run (NO RUN FOR ME....had family in town and had a dinner at my house for 30 people Sunday evening so time did not allow for this today)
40 min Fartlek

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

W8 of 16- Savannah Prep



RUN ZONES

Z1 - 9:45-10:19

Z2 - 8:40
Z3 - 8:08
Z4 - 7:29
Z5 - 7:05
Monday A.M. Run P.M. Stability Weights
 
A.M. (8:00a)Fartlek 36 mins 4.5 miles
  •  20 min run at 8:19 pace
  • 7x1min sprint/1min rec
    • 6:56/8:13
    • 6:50/8:02
    • 7:19/8:07
    • 6:39/8:09
    • 6:45/8:10
    • 7:08/8:50
    • 6:47/8:33
  • Remainder @ 8:40
P.M. (at my house at 6pm)


A. Dead Lift, build to a tough single, w/ perfect form, control bar back down don’t drop
  • 190# max...30# increase from last deadlift 1RM
B1. Push Press, build to a tough single
  • 105# max...30# increase from last Push Press 1RM
B2. Max Chin Over Bar Hold after first 5 sets of Push Press
  • Held for 30 secs....I suuuuuuck at this!!!!
C. Back Extensions, 75 reps accumulated - will do these on Wednesday


Tuesday- Weights + LP (8:00a)


A. Front Squat, build to 1RM
  • 125#...failed 135#...10# increase from last Front Squat 1RM
B. DB Wtd Side Step Ups @ 21X1, 3 x 8/leg, rest 60 sec b/w legs **focus on sitting back on heels more 20#


6 x 20 sec Sled Push ALL OUT w/ 70# on top, rest 2:30  - used the "demon" sled with 35# on it :)


FLR on Rings, accumulate 3 min ... WHEW!


15 min hip/SI mobility
Cycle through the following exercises
  •  Bird Dog- 10 reps/side w/ 2 sec hold at top
  •  Prone extension stretch - 60 sec (think bottom of inch warm)
  •  Childs Pose - 60 sec
Wednesday- A.M. Run P.M. Stability Weights
A.M. (8:00a) (4.85 miles @ 8:14 pace)
15 Z1 (8:10 pace)
10 Z3 (8:08 pace)
15 Z1 (8:25 pace)


P.M. (9:00a) - I wanted to die!
3 sets @ high effort
Row 750m
25 Box Jumps, 20” step down
20 No Push Up Burpees
rest 4 min b/w sets
 
Thursday- MAP
A1. Dips on Bars @ 3010, 3 x 3, rest 30 sec
A2. Inverted Bar Rows @ 20X2, 3 x 8-10, rest 60 sec
B. Russian KB Swings, 3 x 15 reps, rest 60 sec **start @ 62#
C. Sled Drag Walk, 200m empty sled w/ 25# on top
  
Friday Run
30 min Z1
  • 3.5 miles at 8:34 pace

Sat- 5k!
  • 23:43 3.13 miles @ 7:34 pace
    • 7:33
    • 7:37
    • 7:38
    • 7:09 for .13

Sun- no run
  • Ran 4 miles at 8:12 pace
 

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

W7 of 16- Savannah Prep




RUN ZONES
Z1 - 9:45-10:19
Z2 - 8:40
Z3 - 8:08
Z4 - 7:29
Z5 - 7:05

Monday A.M. Run P.M. Stability Weights
  • Off due to stomach virus
Tuesday A.M. Run P.M. Stability Weights
 
A.M. (7:30a)

 
40 min run
15' @ Z1 (9:31pace)
10' @ Z2 (8:34pace)
15' @ Z1 (9:31pace)
 
 
P.M. (12noon)
 
A. Dead Lift to knee cap only, 3 x 3 reps, drop each from the top, all 3 sets should be tough, rest 2 min b/w sets **start @ 155 *depending on how strong you feel, how much sickness took out of you

  • 3 x3 @ 175# (155, 165, 175#)
B1. Push Press @ 30X3, 4 x 2-3 reps, rest 30 sec *first set @ 90#
  • 4 x 3 @ 95# (90, 90, 95, 95) weak on this today
B2. L-Sit Negative Pull Ups @ 40A0, 4 x 5 reps, rest 90 sec *hold L all the way to dead hang
 
C. Back Extensions @ 20X2, 3 x 20 reps, rest 60 sec **holding DB, focus on squeezing hammies and butt, not arching back


 

Wednesday - Weights + LP (9:00a) - feeling muuuuuch better today!

 
A. Front Squat @ 30X0, 5 x 2 reps, rest 2 min *first working set @ 105# and build after warm up
  • 5 x 2 @ 110# (105, 105, 110, 110)
B. DB Wtd Side Step Ups @ 21X1, 4 x 10/leg, rest 60 sec b/w legs **focus on sitting back on heels more
  • 4 x 10 @ 20# (15, 15, 20, 20) felt more stable today focusing on sitting back on heels 
6 x 15 sec Sled Push ALL OUT w/ 70# on top, rest 2:30
  • both black sleds were broken, used another sled, much tougher, got stuck on one push and had to remove 20#s  this was all before I was instructed not to load as much weight!  hahahaha!!! Can only make me stronger right?
Hollow Hold on ground, 3 x 60 sec, rest as needed *focus on pushing/keeping low back in the ground
  • First HH I held for 60 secs, then it went to 45 sec/15sec holds
15 min hip/SI mobility **Cycle through the following exercises 
  • Bird Dog- 10 reps/side w/ 2 sec hold at top
  • Prone extension stretch - 60 sec (think bottom of inch warm)
  • Childs Pose - 60 sec
Thursday - A.M. Run P.M. Stability Weights
 
A.M. (9:00a)
60 min run (4,3,2,1)
WU - 20 mins at 8:35 pace
Main set x2
4'(2') @ Z4 (7:30 pace)
3'(2') 10 sec pace faster (7:19 pace)
2'(2') 10 sec pace faster (7:08 pace)
1'(5') 10 sec pace faster (6:57 pace)
After second round remainder Easy



P.M. (11:45a)
4 sets @ high effort
Row 400m
15 Cal Air Bike
100 Single Unders
rest 4 min b/w sets

Friday - MAP

A1. Dips on Bars @ 3010, 4 x 5, rest 30 sec
A2. Inverted Bar Rows @ 20X2, 4 x 8-10, rest 60 sec
B. Russian KB Swings, 5 x 10 reps, rest 60 sec **start @ 70# stuck with 70#
C. Sled Drag Walk, 400m empty sled

Saturday Run

110 min run (12.9 miles @ 8:32 pace)
20' @z1 (8:33 pace)
12' @z3 (8:03 pace)
30' @z1 (8:33 pace)
15 @z2 (8:32 pace)
Remainder @z1 (8:33 pace)

Sun - Off


 

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

W6 of 16- Savannah Prep


RUN ZONES
Z1 - 9:45-10:19
Z2 - 8:40
Z3 - 8:08
Z4 - 7:29
Z5 - 7:05



Monday A.M. Run P.M. Stability Weights

A.M. (7:45a)

This week's speed workout will be @ your estimated 10k pace. Can be run faster if you have it but make sure last interval is within prescribed pace. 10k pace = 7:58

55 min run
10'  @Z1 (9:05pace)
3 x  1 mile (1/2mile) @10k pace (7:55/9:00pace) (7:53/9:06pace) (7:49/9:05pace)
Remainder @ Z1 (8:40pace)




P.M. (12noon)
A. Dead Lift to knee cap only, 3 x 5 reps, drop each from the top, all 3 sets should be tough, rest 2 min b/w sets **start @ 155
  • 3x5@175  (155, 165, 175)
B1. Push Press @ 30X3, 4 x 4-6 reps, rest 30 sec *first set @ 85#
B2. Box Assisted Pull Ups @ 3030, 4 x 5 reps, rest 90 sec
C. Back Extensions @ 20X2, 4 x 12-15 reps, rest 60 sec **holding DB, focus on squeezing hammies and butt, not arching back  Held 10# DB



Tuesday- Weights + LP (8:15a)
A. Front Squat @ 30X0, 4 x 4 reps, rest 2 min *first working set @ 95# and build after wu


B. DB Wtd Side Step Ups @ 21X1, 3 x 12/leg, rest 60 sec b/w legs
  • 3x12@15 (I stayed with the 15# DB this week to focus on form and stability)
6 x 15 sec Sled Push ALL OUT w/ 60# on top, rest 2:30 (the temperature was NICE!)

Hollow Hold on ground, 4 x 45 sec, rest as needed *focus on pushing/keeping low back in the ground (first two sets I made it the full 45 secs but the last two I had to do 30 secs then 15 secs)

15 min hip/SI mobility
**Cycle through the following exercises
Bird Dog- 10 reps/side w/ 2 sec hold at top
Prone extension stretch - 60 sec (think bottom of inch warm)
Childs Pose - 60 sec



Wednesday- A.M. Run P.M. Stability Weights
A.M.(7:45a)
40 min run (4.9 miles @8:15 pace)
15' @ Z1(8:23pace)
10' @ Z2(8:06 pace)
15' @ Z1(8:13 pace)




P.M.(8:30a)
4 sets @ high effort
Row 500m
15 Wall Ball, 14#
15 KB Swings, 35#
10 Burpee Box Jump Overs, 20”
rest 4 min b/w sets




Thursday- MAP
A1. Dips on Bars @ 3010, 4 x 3-5, rest 30 sec **add weight if possible
  • 4x4 reps...no added weight


A2. Inverted Bar Rows @ 20X2, 4 x 8-10, rest 60 sec
B. Russian KB Swings, 4 x 12 reps, rest 60 sec **start @ 62# 
  • 62, 62, 70, 70
C. Double KB Front Rack Carry, 5 x 50’ Walk, rest as needed *start @ 35#/H
  • 5x50 35#



Friday Run
90 min run. 10.71 miles @ 8:23
15' @z1 (8:34 pace)
2 x 10' (10') @ z3
8:05 (8:27)
8:03 (8:19) 
15' @ z1 (8:30 pace)
15' @ z2 (8:29 pace)
remainder @ Z1 (8:32 pace) 

Sat- Off


Sunday Run
30 min Fartlek

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

W5 of 16- Savannah Prep

RUN ZONES
Z1 - 9:45-10:19
Z2 - 8:40
Z3 - 8:08
Z4 - 7:29
Z5 - 7:05


Monday A.M. Run P.M. Stability Weights

 
A.M.  (7:15a)
 
45 min run
 
10 min @ Z1   8:40
 
3 x 4'(4')@Z4   7:16/8:31   7:30/8:52   7:13/8:47
 

Remainder @ Z1   11 mins @ 8:33
 
P.M. (12:00)

 
A. Dead Lift to knee cap only, 3 x 5 reps, drop each from the top, all 3 sets should be tough, rest 2 min b/w sets
  • 3x5 175#  (145, 165, 175)

B1. Push Press @ 30X3, 4 x 6-8 reps, rest 30 sec
  • 4x6 85# (75, 80, 80, 85)

B2. Box Assisted Pull Ups @ 3030, 4 x 5 reps, rest 90 sec

 
C. Back Extensions @ 20X2, 4 x 12-15 reps, rest 60 sec
 
Tuesday- Weights + LP (12:00)

 
A. Front Squat @ 30X0, 4 x 5 reps, rest 2 min *first working set @ 95# and build after warm up
  • 4X5 100# (95, 95, 95, 100)

B. DB Wtd Side Step Ups @ 21X1, 3 x 12/leg, rest 60 sec b/w legs  20# probably should've have started with 15# bc my form was not perfect :(

 
6 x 15 sec Sled Push ALL OUT w/ 50# on top, rest 2:30 (very hot)

 
Hollow Hold on ground, 4 x 45 sec, rest as needed *focus on pushing/keeping low back in the ground (This was very difficult for me today!!!)

 
15 min hip/SI mobility
  • Bird Dog- 10 reps/side w/ 2 sec hold at top
    Prone extension stretch - 60 sec
    Childs Pose - 60 sec
 Wednesday- A.M. Run P.M. Stability Weights

 
A.M. (7:50a)

 
40 min z1 run   8:33 (I got lost in my music and running felt easy....sorry)
 
P.M. (8:40a) (THIS WAS SOOOOO MUCH FUN!)

 
4 sets @ high effort

 
Row 500m

 
20 Steps Walking Lunges

 
20 Box Jumps, 20” step down

 
15 Burpees

 
rest 4 min b/w sets
 
Thursday- MAP (8:40a)

 
A1. Dips on Bars @ 3010, 4 x 3-5, rest 30 sec

 
A2. Inverted Bar Rows @ 20X2, 4 x 8-10, rest 60 sec 

 
B. Russian KB Swings, 4 x 10 reps, rest 60 sec **start @ 62# 
  • 4x10@70  (62, 62, 62, 70)

 C. Double KB Front Rack Carry, 5 x 50’ Walk, rest as needed *start @ 35#/H
  • 5x100 (yes I know NOW that it says 50 but I did 100 accidentally) @ 35#

Friday Run (8:00a)

  •  I only slept 4.5 hours prior to this run.....Jason is out of town again and I do not sleep well when he is not home!
75 min run (8.68 miles at 8:37 pace)

 
10' @z1 8:48

 
2 x 7'(4') @Z3  (7:58/9:03) (8:06/8:23)

 
10'  @ Z1 8:48

 
10' @Z2 8:40

 
Remainder @ Z1 23 minutes @ 8:48
 
Sat- Off
 
Sun-  Run
30 min Fartlek