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.

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


Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Final Countdown: 25 days

Workout:
1OOOm run
3O Hand Stand Push Ups
1OOOm row

Results:
~16min

Notes:
As always, HSPU's are a struggle.

Other News:
Updates Death Race Mandatory Gear:
1 - Goggles
2 - Dixon Ticonderoga #2 Lead Pencil
3 - Hand Drill w/ 1/2 inch bit
4 - Hand Saw

Final Countdown: 26 days

Light swim.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Final Countdown: 27 days

Rest Day

Other News:
Can I vote for this?