GORUCK Challenge
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How is everyone's training going? Been a bit quiet in here. Mega how is Paleo going? I have been working out daily with my bricks. 3-5 miles daily, squats, box jumps, push ups, mountain climbers all with bricks in ruck. Really getting used to the weight. Did a 5 mile hike today on some really rough terrain bricks didnt seem to slow me down. I can feel myself getting stronger on a day to day basis. 2 weeks ago the bricks felt horrible. Now i barely notice the extra weight. My ankle seems to he doing better will be jumping back into Skogg on Monday.
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Good news about the ankle, d666. Lingering injuries are such a pain in the ass.
Still familiarizing myself with the kettlebells. I'm loving them, so far. The cardio workout from exercising in intervals of time, as opposed to reps, is an unexpected and pleasant surprise.
I also feel like I'm getting stronger. My repaired shoulder, especially. I'm sleeping better, too; which is big for me.
I apologize for the lack of detailed updates. I've been crazy busy, lately. I'll make more of a concerted effort to get specific workout details up; I appreciate when Doug and Z do that, so I should contribute ideas from someone far less experienced as they may be helpful to anyone in a similar situation.
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The Z's are vacationing for the week, probably not much to report for a few more days but it's on like flan when I get back to CO! Keep up all the great work fellas!
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Paleo is going good, I'm trying to stick as close to the Whole 30 principles as possible but I can't dig the whole psychology angle. To me, it is simply a means to an end.
Training begins tomorrow, starting out with 5 mile a day walks 5 days a week with my work pack, and a kettle bell work out every other day. When the weather improves here I'll get some evening walks done with the 6 bricks, and I also want to get back into running. Up until around a year ago I used to run 5 - 6 times a week…..then I became an unhealthy fat fuck.
Shit is getting real, but I know myself well and if I don't go in stages I will not carry it through to the end.
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Visiting family threw off my schedule. Back on the wagon:
Kettlebell workout – Upper Body Push / Lower Body Pull --
Clean and Press -- 1 minute each arm
Overhead Tricep Press -- 1 minute
Standing Leg Curls -- 1 minute each leg
Kettlebell Pushups -- 1 minute
One Leg, Foam Roller Planks -- 30 sec. each leg push. pos.; 30 sec. each side
Flutter Kicks -- 30 sec.Repeat x4
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just registered for a light 9/21/13 in Atlantic City. Just to get my feet wet.
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Kettlebell workout – Upper Body Pull / Lower Body Push --
Snatch -- 1 minute each arm
Upright Row -- 1 minute
Squats -- 1 minute
Reverse Curl w/ Resistance Bands -- 1 minute
Kettlebell Ledge Calf Raises -- 1 minute (considering dropping; felt like a rest station)
Crunches (Limited motion; don't touch back to ground; don't fully sit up) -- 1 minute
Oblique Crunch/Leg Lift -- 1 minute each sideRepeat x4
Very rudimentary, I know. I need to watch some more videos...
Snatches felt good, though.
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Last night did my 1st skogg roots session
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It's gonna kick my ass! I was sweating, my heart was beating and by the time I got to cool down I was pretty tired. The workout was less than 10 min. It was my 1st time using a kettle bell and the 1st time I had done any weight training since I played college basketball. I love it!!!!!!
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Anyone down to join me and my brother 9/21/13 in Atlantic City, New Jersey for a Goruck Light? We registered yesterday.
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It's gonna kick my ass! I was sweating, my heart was beating and by the time I got to cool down I was pretty tired. The workout was less than 10 min. It was my 1st time using a kettle bell and the 1st time I had done any weight training since I played college basketball. I love it!!!!!!
That's a hell of an endorsement. I need these videos.
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They are great. Granted I am just getting into shape now. Look at Doug he is a big Skogg supporter and definitely a impressive physical specimen.
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Yeah, Doug has turned me on to some good stuff and is a huge asset to this forum. Z has also been helpful; he recommended finding an RKC trainer through Dragon Door, and I found a good one in my area. Ideally, I'd like to see the trainer a few times to lock in my form, and then use the Skogg system to follow a disciplined regimen, on my own. I will probably check back in with the trainer, every couple months, just to make sure my form stays tight.
