My Daily Near Death Experience» Running

The Broomstick Mile

Steve — Sat, 08 May 2010 18:56:54 +0000

This is a new workout (to me at least). I have enough experience with CrossFit to know this would take about 30 minutes or so.

The Broomstick Mile So-called because an empty Olympic bar is used. Not exactly a broomstick, but this is CrossFit!

Using an empty 45lb Olympic bar 25 back squats 25 front squats 25 overhead squats Run 400 meters 25 overhead [...]

Running: One of my favorite things (not!)

Steve — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:51:10 +0000

Tonight's WOD was all running, which I admit I've never liked. At least it was sprinting, which is better than long-distance.

For time:

400 meters (rest 45 seconds) 400 meters (rest 45 seconds)

Then:

200 meters (rest 30 seconds) 200 meters (rest 30 seconds) 200 meters (rest 30 seconds) 200 meters (rest 30 seconds)

Then:

100 meters (rest 15 seconds) 100 [...]

Fitness shoes — firming butts or causing pain?

Steve — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:34:44 +0000

I've posted before about how running shoes may be little better than high heels. Here's another article in a possible continuing series on shoes and their effect on health.

clipped from www.msnbc.msn.com While toning shoes like FitFlops can firm up your thighs, they can also put a strain on your muscles, experts say.

Shoemakers have found a [...]

Running: Efficiency of Pose Method – George Dallam, Ph.D, former USA Triathlon Coach

Steve — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:37:33 +0000

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Some running shoes no better than high heels?

Steve — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:24:56 +0000

There has been an increasing awareness that modern running shoes may not be as great as they are advertised (and the resulting accepted wisdom). This article (via MSNBC.com) continues the discussion.

Some running shoes no better than high heels? High-tech sneakers may cause joint strain, study suggests

Running shoes, decked out with the latest cushioning, motion control and [...]

“Murph”

Steve — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:06:33 +0000

I swear Tim has a sadistic streak in him. The posted WOD for Thursday was:

For time: 21 HSPU 6 hang squat cleans 95/65# 15 HSPU 9 hang squat cleans 9 HSPU 15 hang squat cleans 6 HSPU 21 hang squat cleans

I was all psyched up to do handstand push ups and hang squat cleans. But, the 5:30 class had a surprise waiting for us:

"Murph"

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This morning I paid the price for not working out all week…

Steve — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:44:49 +0000

Except for Olympic weight lifting Monday evening, I haven't worked out all week. Karma caught up with me with this morning's workout. I may not be able to move the rest of the weekend!

I did this workout. Could you?

WOD (click on each for a pop-up video)

For time:

Run 400 meters 30 goblet squats @ 53lbs/24kg 15 barbell snatch @ [...]

Push presses and Running

Steve — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:06:27 +0000

Friday's WOD was pretty simple and not too strenuous (as CrossFit workouts go).

We started with push presses. Five sets of 3 reps:

3 @ 95lbs 3 @ 95lbs 3 @ 105lbs 3 @ 115lbs 3 @ 115lbs

Then running, one of my favorite (not!) activities.

For time: Run 200 Rest 1:00 Run 400 Rest 1:00 Run 800 Rest 1:00 Run 400 Rest 1;00 Run 200

Time: 16:33

Coach Glassman teaches the push press

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150 Kettlebell Snatches and Run 2000 Meters (1.25 miles)

Steve — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:39:15 +0000

Today's workout:

Kettlebell snatch # reps (16kg/35lb) / Run (meters) 50 / 200 40 / 400 30 / 600 20 / 800 10 / 1000

Time: 24:58

Since I did 320 KB snatches a couple of weeks ago, this workout didn't look as hard, but I forgot that this is CrossFit! Where the simpler or easier something looks, it means that it's going to kick [...]

WOD: As many rounds as possible…

Steve — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:11:43 +0000

Another "near death experience..."

...in 15 minutes of:

3 Snatches (115lbs) 10 Box Jumps Sprint 100 meters

Rounds completed: 7 (+ 1 extra snatch)

Totals: 22 snatches 70 box jumps Sprinted 700 meters

I actually did better than I thought considering I haven't worked out in 2 weeks. My upper back between my shoulder blades is kind of sore though.

A "sweat angel" Snatch Balance

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