barefoot run this PM

Yesterday was a rest day to give my bruised knee a chance to well, rest. Easy 1.5 miles this morning. Everything felt pretty good so I should be back to the normally scheduled stuff tomorrow.

Barefoot in the Snow and Trails

This morning I went on a quick barefoot run. This was a bit touchy because it was cold and there were snow and ice on the ground. It was rather percarious and earlier in the morning I fell pretty good on my knee. The run was fine but I was ready when it was over.

This afternoon I went on a trail run (with shoes). Did about 3.5 miles half up and half back. Took it pretty easy on the way back as the knee I fell on earlier was bothering me a bit. Just some tenderness.

Tomorrow I'm planning on maybe an easy 2 mile jog and some weights.

Rainy and Lazy

Nothing happened today. The weather was nasty and I was feeling sort of lazy. Took a nap instead of doing anything productive. Will do better tomorrow.

Barefoot Run

Sundays I generally lack motivation. Have been meaning to start the slow transition to doing some barefoot running. Since I was a bit hung over but still wanted to do something it seemed like a good day. Did an easy little (probably 600m) run and then some stretching.

The form is definitely not the same. It is a lot less jarring and the foot strike is mid/ front foot. Strides are shorter and quicker. Will see where this one goes.

Trail Run

15 minutes out and 15 back for a total of 30 minutes. The combination of altitude and a consistent incline made for a pathetic distance covered. Still it was fun and something different. Going back later this week and will go a bit further.

Road March

2 miles with a 50 pound pack. Distance was a bit short because I am breaking in some new boots.

Night Ruck

Just a quick one at 1.5 miles. Tested out the new ruck load (a shade under 50 pounds) for balance and sharp objects. Also I wanted to see how my everyday shoes fared with a ruck. All was well. Planning on a longer ruck like 4 or 6 miles on Sunday or Monday.

3 mile run this morning

Deads

Today went to hell in a hand basket so I skipped the full work out and just did the important part which was deadlift.

240x5
270x3
305x1+ (Did 6)

PM

2 more miles. The PM run felt great.

Morning PT

2 mile run. Pretty lethargic because it was cold and thus took me a long time to warm up.

Friday

3x15 pushups and situps
3x5 pullups

Easy squat, bench and rows. Ready to get back to it for real next week.

4 More Down 75 to go

The title pretty much says it. Ran 4 miles @ a 9 minute pace. 75 to go for the month.

Run and Lift

2 mile run, easy lift. 2 more easy lifts then I am back at it.

Just 79 miles to go for this month.

2 Down

Now that Wifey and Kiddo #2 are back from the hospital I am getting back into eating right and exercising. 2 miles down today.

AM Lifting?

Today it was pretty cold (well for Arizona anyway) at about 29 degrees. I decided to lift instead of lazily crawling back into bed. Going to do a 2 day (finish off the week) deload to get back into things then back at it next week.

Squat and Bench 3x5 both light.

Pullups and Dips x4 easy sets

GH Situps x4 easy sets

Pushups x4 easy sets

Plan to run in the PM. The goal to Run/ Ruck 1,000 miles isn't going to take care of itself.