I've always wanted to finish an ironman and this year I've finally had the opportunity to train for one. Unfortunately going to an official ironman races is a huge pain in the ass. The timing doesn't work out (I need to do this before restarting clinic rotations in my residency, i.e. July 2016), they would take tons of time in travel (I've got a 14 month old at home) and they are expensive ($1300 registration fee!). So I've decided to set up my own race, the SOLOMAN.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Final Countdown: Day 8

Workout:

5 min AMRAP
25 x Double Unders
10 x 70lbs Kettlebell Swings

Results:
4 rnds + 25DU + 5 KB

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Final Countdown: Day 9

Workout:
1. "Fran"
21-15-9
95# Thrusters
Pull Ups

3 hr rest

2. For time:
21 x 225# Deadlift
50 Squats
21 x 135# Push Press
15 x 225# Deadlift
50 Squats
15 x 135# Push Press
9 x 225# Deadlifts
50 Squats
9 x 135# Push Press

Results:
1. 4:33
2: 11:11

Notes:
Fran was about 15 seconds off my PR.  As usual the thrusters were unbroken, but the pullups slowed me down.  The second WOD was a nice mix between somewhat heavy load and lightweight repetitions.  Overall, it's feel pretty good.

Other News:
Becca got her first kipping pullup yesterday!  Hooray!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Final Countdown: Day 10

Workout:
7 rnds for time:
3 x Squat Snatch w/ 135#
4 x Wall Climbs
12 x Burpees

Results:
25:35

Monday, June 13, 2011

Final Countdown: Day 11

Workout:
1. "Amanda"
9-7-5
Muscle Ups
135# Squat Snatch

3 hr rest

2. 10 min AMRAP
10 x 135# Squat
12 x Hand Release Push Ups

Results:
1. 16min
2. 8rnds + 9 Squats

Notes:
Muscle ups are still difficult for me, but I can see improvement.  I'm starting to link them together, including a turnout at the bottom.  The AMRAP went well.  I wanted 9 rnds, but the hand release pushups were the limiting factor.

Final Countdown: Day 12

Workout:
1. "Small"
3 rnds for time:
1000m row
50 x Burpees
50 x 24" Box Jump
800m run

3 hr rest

2.  Easy 4 mile run w/ rock carry

Results:
1. 50m33s
2. N/A

Notes:
"Small" took forever.  Have I previously mentioned that I hate burpees...they take forever.  The run was fun.  Stopped half way through at the beach to find a big rock and carried it about half a mile.

Final Countdown: Day 24-13

Sorry for the absence of postings.  I took the USMLE Step 1 exam and then was on "vacation" for a few days.  Still managed to get some great workouts in including an all night hike with Joe Decker! 

Update Gear List:
1. Goggles
2. Dixon Ticonderoga #2 Pencil
3. Hand Drill w/ 1/2 inch drill bit
4. Hand Saw
5. Tape Measure
6. Axe or Maul
7. 10' section of climbing rope
8. One live fish