Spartan Super training 6/9/2014

My beast mode Monday has ended! I have done 1000 push ups this morning for time, completed in 42:01. This evening I did my workout and MMA class. Workout consisted of the following:
Squats 2x5@225#, 1x5@245#
Shoulder Press 3x5@135#
One arm rows 3x8@75#
Chopping Wood 3x8@110#
Burpees 100

Don't know how I managed to get the push ups part of the burpees done, but I did. Then after workout went to MMA class. We did another 30 push ups with 10 of them holding at bottom for 30-45 sec.
After warm ups, stretches, combos, etc, we put cage up and grappled. I think my grappling is improving. I went 2 rounds tonight and did not get submitted. Didn't win necessarily but was able to escape some different holds and worked hard to not get submitted.
What a great day!

Spartan Super training, 6/3/14

Today was a great day training. It started out with burpees for time. Not 100 or 200, it was 1,000 burpees for time. I completed this in 2:59:36. I started feeling it at 400 burpees and my triceps began cramping. I just continued to push through to the finish. Now I have learned a new respect for burpees!
This evening I did a little ab work and KB work. I completed day 3 of Spartan 30 day challenge of 30 sit ups. Also performed 50 each of in & outs and 50 flutter kicks. I then finished with 100 KB swings. Stretch and rolling to increase hip mobility.
Great day!

Spartan Super training 6/2/14

My beast mode Monday is done...300 KB swings, 100 flutter kicks, 100 in & outs, 30 sit ups plus 4 km run (3x5 min runs at 7:30 min/mile pace and faster with 3x2 min walks). Evening consisted of
Squats 3x5@235
Should press 3x5@115
Single arm DB rows 3x8@75
Chopping wood 3x10@90 per side
Side planks 8x20 sec per side
Burpees 100

Grappling and stand up sparring in MMA class. It is now bed time to rest for challenge in the morning!

Spartan Super training, 6/1/14

Today I started back training. Seriously training! I am less than 90 days out from the Spartan Super in VA. I have been working on some workouts for me to do to get ready for this race.
I have decided to lift 2 days a week to improve my strength. The other days will be spent working on cardio, stamina and functional strength through various activities and exercises. I will definitely be looking to improve my core strength during this time.
Today felt great with my workouts. This morning I did 200 kettle bell swings, 100 flutter kicks, 100 in and outs, 30 sit ups and rolled on foam roll. This evening was 100 burpees and 100 kettle bell swings.
I look forward to seeing what results I get over next 80+ days. Nutrition is going to be the hardest thing for me to maintain. This is where I will work my hardest. Until tomorrow.