This week was supposed to be week 5 of Base Building. There are some things that have happened that make this week pretty much a write-off. Might get to the gym Friday then a run Saturday possibly. Plan is to start next week with week 5, tack an extra week onto the Max Strength and E portion (to fin...

Base Building Week 4: Mon 12/5/16 Squat = 165x3x5 BP = 155x3x5 Pullups = BW 4,4,4,3 DL = 205x1x5 Tuesday 12/6/16 LSS treadmill run = 35 min Worked through lunch today and was working on running form. Between the two I decided to cut the run short. Wednesday 12/7/16 LSS treadmill run = 50 min Worked...

Base Building Week 3: Monday 11/28/16 Squat = 200x3x2 BP = 185x3x2 Pullups = +10lb 2,2,2; BW 4,3 DL = 245x1x3 Didn't sleep well over the weekend and missed breakfast this morning. Reduced reps from 3 to 2 to play it safe. Weights actually didn't feel too heavy except for bench. Pretty stiff during ...

One sided weighted carries. Very scalable with weight.

Also seems to be a better at hydration than a lot of sports drinks.

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Chocolate milk is my crack. Can't get enough of it. Nice to know its also good for me.

Hey guys I wanted to see what everyone is wearing on their feet for their TB workouts. I've been wearing the same pair of runners for my BB block, but the shoes are reaching the end of their life. I'm looking replacing them with a couple different pairs of shoes since running shoes really suck to li...

Great log man! Hope your hip gets sorted out.

How are you liking the loaded carries? I've been thinking about trying to program them into Operator + Black when I finish my BB block. Do you find that they clash with Deadlifts very much?

Base Building Week 2: Monday 11/21/16 Squat = 175x3x5 BP = 165x3x5 Pullups = BW 4,4,4,3,2,2 DL = 215x1x5 Realized for my sessions last week I used 70% of 1rpm, not 75% as called for in Fighter. Oh well! This week is feeling fairly heavy; hoping that 90% next week isn't too much. Tuesday 11/22/16 LS...

Good to see..... welcome fellow Great White Northerner :D I'm in SE BC area. I look forward to seeing a continuation of the journey. As a big skier I am jealous of where you live! Best skiing in the world there. Do you plan on an E session every Saturday (Black Pro) or every other Saturday (standar...

Base Building Week 1: Mon 11/14/16 Squat = 155x3x5 BP = 145x3x5 Pullups = BW 4,4,4,3 DL = 190x1x5 Tues 11/15/16 LSS treadmill run = 32 min - Feels like I am running pretty slow; but definitely at a conversational pace. Wed 11/16/16 LSS treadmill run = 30 min Thurs 11/17/16 Recovery day. G/f showed ...