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A terse look into my training, diet and philosophy for exercise and competition.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
04/02/26
AM Workout (0615)
Overall went easier on today's class WOD ... kept the intensity / volume overall low.
A.
Every :90 for 18 (3 sets of):
Station 1 - 6-8 Strict Ring Pull-ups
Station 2 - :60 Plank
Station 3 - 10 DB Pull-Overs (50#)
Station 4 - 100 ft Double KB Overhead Carry (2x53# KB)
-Complete
B.
3 RFT:
500m Row
25 RKBS (70/53#)
25/20 Cal Echo Bike
15 Burpees to 2” Plate (25# bumper)
-16:10 ... consistent aerobic pace here ... kept it moderate and got a nice sweat.
PM Workout (1530)
Easy 5 Mile Run
-Complete, ran about 45 minutes, 9:00 mile pace ... my right ankle has been a little tight with achilles pain from the double-unders the last couple weeks, but I was extremely surprised it didn't hurt running and actually felt better afterward!
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
04/01/26
AM Workout (0615)
Really fun class workout this AM ... enjoyed getting this in.
A.
For time:
6 Rope-Climbs (15')
18 Toes-to-Bar
then…
2 rounds:
3 Rope Climbs (15')
9 Toes-to-Bar
then..
3 rounds:
2 Rope Climbs (15')
6 Toes-to-Bar
-8:02 ... this was some great gymnastics work ... been practicing RC and they are improving a lot ... I did all of these in 2 pulls except the last rep, which I bungled a bit ... but overall doing way better on these, coupled with some toes-to-bar was a nice challenge.
B.
Every 2 for 24 (3 sets) of:
Station 1 - 16-20 DB Death March (8-10/leg) w/ 2x40# DB
Station 2 - 15-20 Banded Tricep Push-Downs + 10-15 Hamemr Curls w/ 1 red band + 2x30# DB
Station 3 - 20-25 Banded Terminal Knee Extension (TKE) (each leg) w/ 1 blue band
Station 4 - :30 - :40 Heavy Suitcase Hold (each side) w/ 88# KB
-Complete ... nice finisher, not too taxing and was enjoyable / low stress.
PM Workout (1500)
Got a really solid back/bicep pump this AM ... super solid bodybuilding session. Light weights and kept all the rest intervals at :60.
A.
Neutral Grip Lat Pull-Downs
3 sets: 10 reps @ RPE 8/10
-rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets-
-160#
B.
Lat Pull-Downs
3 sets: 10 reps @ RPE 8/10
-rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets-
-140#
C.
Supinated Grip Lat Pull-Downs
3 sets: 10 reps @ RPE 8/10
-rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets-
-140#
D.
T-Bar Row
3 sets: 10 reps @ RPE 8/10
-rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets-
-115#
E.
Hammer Strength Row Machine
3 sets: 10 reps @ RPE 8/10
-rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets-
-270# (135# each arm)
F.
Single-Arm DB Row
3 sets: 10 reps (each arm) @ RPE 8/10
-rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets-
-80# DB
G.
EZ Bar Curls
3 sets: 10 reps @ RPE 8/10
-rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets-
-100# ... went 10,8,7 ... rough
H.
DB Spider Curls
3 sets: 10 reps @ RPE 8/10
-rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets-I.
Rope Hammer Curls
3 sets: 10 reps @ RPE 8/10
-rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
-57.5#
I.
3 Rds:
Russian Twist x20/side
Plank x 1 minute
Supine Toes-to-Bar x 10 (slow eccentric)
-Complete, 20# medball
Monday, March 30, 2026
3/31/26
AM Workout (0615)
A.
Every 2 for 6 (3 sets of):
3 Power Jerks @ 70% (205#)
at the 6:00 mark…
Every 3 for 9 (3 sets of):
10-12 Power Jerks @ 45-55% (135-165#)
-Did the triples at 185#, 195#, 205# and then did 145#, 155#, 155# for the sets of 12
B.
10-8-6-4-2-4-6-8-10
DB Bench Press (70/50s#)
Strict Pull-ups
-9:57 ... unbroken presses except the last set of 10 ... broke up the pull-ups a bit, usually into 2 or 3 sets
PM Workout (1500)
A.
Bench Press
6 sets: 5 reps @ RPE 7-8
-rest 2:00-3:00 b/t sets-
225# across
B.
Pause Bench Press
3 sets: 8 eps @ RPE 8/10
-rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets-
-185# for 8,8,6
C.
3 sets
10 Barbell Skull Crushers @ RPE 8/10
10 Inverse Skull Crushers
-rest 1:30-2:00 b/t sets-
-Complete, 95# SC
D.
Single-Arm Standing DB French Press
3 sets: 20 reps (each side) @ RPE 8/10
-rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets-
-15# DB across
E.
Double D Rope Push-Downs
3 sets: 20 reps @ RPE 8/10
-rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets-
-30# across
F.
Every 2 for 8 (4 sets) of:
‘Durante Core’ (10 hollow-rocks, 10 v-ups, 10 tuck-ups, :10 hollow hold)
-Complete
Sunday, March 29, 2026
3/30/26
AM Workout (0600)
Got the last QF workout in this morning and then put together a lower-body/posterior chain session together for the afternoon... overall happy with my effort here, I knew this was likely going to be my best workout of this year's QF, so I was a bit nervous right before we got started ... once the clock started I felt good and focused. I missed one DU throughout the workout, I think on the 3rd set? I can't totally remember. DL unbroken except the 2nd set of 275# went 6/4 with a very short break (1-2 seconds). Big effort, fun stuff. My right achilles heel definitely hurt quite a bit after all these dubs... it has been aggravating me for a week or so when I did a double-under workout last week... glad QF is over and going to lay off my achilles for a bit.
A.
2026 Quarterfinals Workout 3
For Total Time – 12 Minute Time Cap
3 Rounds:
50 Double Unders
10 Deadlifts (225/155#)
then…
2 Rounds:
50 Double Unders
10 Deadlifts (275/185#)
then…
1 Round:
50 Double Unders
10 Deadlifts (315/225#)
-5:57
PM Workout (1500)
Easier afternoon session, but wanted to get some movement in.
A.
3 Sets:
Single-Leg KB Deadlifts x 6 each leg w/ 53# KB
Rolling Hamstring Curl x 10
Rest 1-2 minutes
-Complete
B.
EMOM 10:
12 GHD Sit-ups
-Complete
C.
3 Sets:
Hamstring Curls x 10-12 reps
Standing Calf Raise x 6 + 10 - 6 reps with 2 count pause at the top followed by 10 normal reps
Rest 1-2 minutes
-Curls at 205# for 3x10 and CR at 300#
D.
3 Sets:
KB Goblet Cossock Squat - 6 each side w/ 26# KB
GHR x 6-10 reps
Rest 1-2 minutes
-Complete, 6 reps on the GHR
E.
3 Sets:
Reverse Crunch x 15
Side Plank x :30 each side
Knees to Elbows x 10
Minimal Rest
-Complete