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.

April 23, 2014

Another Glorious Day in the gym. I was able to increase my dead lift, and today got all reps on my sets.
Feeling pretty stoked tonight. Especially since been over year that i have really tried to lift heavier. Only thing I need more flexibility in low back and hamstrings for my squats to improve. Think tightness hindering them some.
Workout:
30 burpees warm up
Weighted pull ups 5x5 35#
Squats 1@225, 2@245, 2@265
DB Shoulder press 5x5@60
Dead lift 1@225, 2@245, 2@265
Curls 5x5@95
Calf raises 5x5@380
Weighted dips 5x5@60#
7 rounds
5 stair runs
10 burpees
Rest 1 min between sets and rounds.

30 push ups to finish off the night.
Happy training everyone!

April 17, 2014

Haven't posted since last week. I have had a great day today. Been part of a squat challenge in a group I am in, so far have done 500 squats throughout the day.
My workouts seem to be going really good. My strength is increasing. I feel great with my lifts. Started doing pull ups and dips with weighted vest. Still increasing on squats and dead lifts, as well as everything else.
So here is today's workout routine.
Workout
50 burpees warm up-yes still had to warm up even with all squats during day
Weighted pull ups 4x5 w/ 34# vest
Squats 4x5 1@225, 1@245, 2@265
DB shoulder press 4x5 @ 60
Dead lift 4x5 1@225, 3@245
Curls 4x5 @ 105
Calf Raises 4x5 @ 360
Weighted dips 4x5 w/ 45# vest
10 burpees, 10 squats, 10 burpees, 10 squats, 10 burpees, 10 squats, 10 burpees, 10 squats, 10 burpees
Push ups with feet elevated 30

With end of today's workout, I have completed day 17 of Spartan push up challenge and day 25 of 100 burpees a day for 100 days challenge. Moving right along!

April 11, 2014

Had another good training day. This morning started my day with 30 diamond push ups, day 11 completed of 30 day challenge. After work I headed to gym. I decided to add another set to routine today. I feel stronger each day. I was able to go up in weight again on squats and dead lifts. I also added the vest to the dips for extra weight.
Workout
50 burpees warm up
Pull ups 4x5 with 24# vest
Squats 4x5 2@225, 1@245, 1@255
DB Shoulder Press 4x5 @55
Dead lift 4x5@225
Curls 4x5@95
Calf raises 4x5@320
Dips 4x5 with 24# vest
50 burpees to finish

This is day 19 of 100 in the 100 burpees a day for 100 days challenge. 1900 burpees completed!!
Think I am doing good right now with my strength and progression. Just keep pushing myself!