What is Steel, Compared to the Flesh That Wields It?

[Nick]

This is my training log.

Background: I'm 33, I've been in the US Army now for 11 years. Currently a pogue, so I get to do my own PT. Starting Base Building this week.

25 Oct:
APFT
PU- 63
SU- 63
2 mile-15:30 (ugh)

26 Oct:
30 min run. Treadmill, 9:30 pace, 1% incline, 3.14 miles. Felt good.

Frequency method pull-ups, 6,5,5,4,3

27 Oct:
SE, 3x20, circuit as follows;
One arm swings, 35lb KB
Push-ups
Snatches, 35lb KB
Sit-ups
Goblet Squats, 35lb KB

2 min rest between rounds, no rest between exercises

Frequency method pull-ups, 6,5,5,4,3

PM, ultimate frisbee w/unit. A lot more fun than I thought it would be.

28 Oct

Ran 35 min. 9:40 pace on the treadmill.

[Nick]

28 oct (cont.)

Frequency method pull ups
6,5,5,4,3

[Nick]

30 Oct

Ran 30 min. Not really sure how far, it was outside and it felt pretty good.

I'll do the 2x20 SE session tonight and make another post.

On to week two tomorrow.

[Nick]

30 Oct

Completed 2x20 this evening. I used the 50 lbs KB instead of the 35 lbs.

[Nick]

Was on vacation last week, so I'm going to restart Base-Building.

Ran 6 miles, 1% grade, 61:13 min on the treadmill. Before this program I was doing my "long" run of 5 miles on Monday, so I'm going to do the long E sessions on Mondays versus Saturday, as this works best for me logistically.

[Nick]

Did the 2x20 SE session tonight. Did the following circuit;
One hand KB swings
Push-ups
Snatches
Sit-ups
Goblet squats

Used the 35lb KB; I tried the 50lb last week, it really broke me off, so I decided to go with the 35lb'er for now

Also using Perfect Push-ups;I got these because my wrist was hurting from doing regular push-ups, but it lengthens the range of motion considerably and makes the exercise a great deal harder.

Also did 5 sets of 4 pull-ups throughout the day.

[Nick]

Ran 30 min. 1% incline, 3.22 miles.

It's the middle of the day here, looking to get some push-ups and pull-ups sprinkled in today at the office.

[Nick]

Rest Day.

Did 5 sets of 4 pull-ups And 5 sets of 15 push-ups throughout the day.

did the same yesterday in addition to my run. I'm trying to get back into the habit of daily push-ups and pull-ups.

[Nick]

3x20 SE session this evening. It was hard, even just using the 35lb KB.

No GTG for push ups and pull-ups today.

Also, I know there are a lot of vets here on TB; Happy Veterans Day, and thank you for your service.

[Nick]

Ran 30 minutes outside. Felt good.

Gonna try and knock out some push-ups and pull-ups throughout the day.

Starting week 2 of base building on Monday.