A Very Strange Medley...

Swimming:
WEEK One (1/12) DAY One (1/3):
100 yards...rest for 12 breaths...repeat 3 times.
50 yards...rest for 8 breaths...repeat 3 times.
25 yards...rest for 4 breaths...repeat 3 times.
Total: 700 yards
Time: 18:19
HR: ≈152bpm


Combat Conditioning
Hindu Pushups (100 Protocol) - Goal 6 weeks to 100 Hindu Pushups
This is from the site:
www.hundredpushups.com
Modified for my goal of doing 100 Hindu pushups non-stop. I'll be adding my 20 pullups, 500 Hindu Squats, and 5 minutes of Bridging as I go along. I am forgoing the "initial test" as I want to start at the bare minimum (I have a natural tendency to want to pass where I should be stopping when my form is no longer 100% so I think the bare minimum should be safely within my limits using 100% proper form).
Week One (1/6) Day One (1/3) - Rest 60 seconds between each level:
Level 1 - 2
Level 2 - 2
Level 3 - 2
Level 4 - 2
Level 5 - 4

It's not a Cola,

Rest Day

there's Cola's by the score,

Rest Day

so drink Doctor Pepper,

AM Session:
Run: 3 miles
Time: 37:53
HR: ≈156bpm

the joy of ev'ry boy and girl.

Swimming A Mile in 12 Weeks
Today I'm just trying this on for size. I'll start on Monday the 30th. I'll still have my daughter in the pool a couple times a week for her laps but for this I need timed rest intervals that I just won't be able to get by alternating with her. The protocol "as prescribed" is for a mile in 6 weeks but I'm stretching it to 12.

The goal is 2100 meters for the week (3 sessions x 700 meters).

Week One (preview):
100 meters (Rest - 12 breaths) x 4
50 meters (Rest - 8 breaths) x 4
25 meters (Rest - 4 breaths) x 3
total: 675 meters

Today My 25 meter laps were cut short by the lifeguard on duty who informed me that they were closing the pool immediately because of lightening being sighted. However, my own goal of "testing the waters" went fine, its a good workout but not so much I can't complete it in a reasonable amount of time.


Afternoon Session
Swim: 675 meters (13 1/2 laps)
Time: 21:04
HR: ≈152bpm

It's the most original soft drink

Rest Day

ever in the whole wide world.

From time to time God sets me on the same path as someone like Adam Bender - and I am reminded that a struggle is usually nothing more or nothing less than what you make of it.

To whit:



Oh by the way here's todays log:
AM Session:
Run: 3 miles
Time: 36:17
HR: ≈142bpm

Doctor Pepper

AM Session
Run: 3 miles
Time: 42:14
HR: ≈140bpm

...

Rest Day

I am stuck on Band Aid's

Rest Day

'Cause Band-aid's stuck on me!

AM Session
Run: 3 miles
Time: 42:43
HR: ≈137bpm

...

Walked to the grocer to pickup some milk and the journal
Distance: around 3 miles
Time: 24:21 + 21:54 = 45:75 = 46:15
HR: N/A

There's barkin' at the kitchen,

AM Session
Run: 3 miles
Time: 42:56
HR: ≈133bpm

yellin' in the hall,

Evening Session
Swim: 15 laps (750m) - 2/3, 2/3, 2/3
Time: ≈45 minutes

ringin' at the door bell,

AM Session
Run: 3 miles
Time: 41:52
HR: ≈140bpm

poundin' on the wall,

Rest Day.

Actually, it is Father's Day you know.

Took my dad and hit the hot tub, dry sauna and pool for about an hour, then had breakfast at Panerra Bread.

Took my wife and daughter to see The Incredible Hulk. We all seemed to enjoy it - first time we've been to a movie as a family in over a year.

kids outta sight,

Rest Day

(and kids in the way)

Day off.

Actually, it is my birthday you know.

The folks came in and we took my daughter and went to The Woodlands for the Houston Symphony, and a picnic (Chili, Babyback Ribs, Potato Salad, Salsa...need I say more?) on the lawn.

no time to cook on this hectic day,

Rest Day

come on.come on..come on!

AM Session
Run: 3 miles
Time: 41:15
HR: ≈138bpm

Afternoon Session
Swim: 20 laps (1000m) - 2/8, 2/8
Time: 22:38
HR: ≈153bpm

get a bucket of chicken,

AM Session
Run: 3 miles
Time: 42:50
HR: ≈136bpm

(finger lickin' good)

AM Session
Run: 3 miles
Time: 38:19
HR: ≈143bpm

Afternoon Session
Swim: 20 laps (1000m)
Time: 21:38
HR: ≈158bpm

have a barrel of fun,

Rest Day

(goodbye ho-hum)

Rest Day

say hello to your family,

Rest Day

(come on everyone)

AM Session
Run: 4 Miles
Time: 53:50
HR: ≈140bpm

at Kentucky Fried Chicken

Afternoon Session
Swim: 15 Laps (750m)
Time: 20:22
HR: ≈142bpm

have a barrel of fun!

AM Session
Run: 3 Miles
Time: 40:32
HR: ≈136bpm