Author Topic: tacoman's training log (Read 22572 times)

Kevin Davies · « **Reply #40 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:19:27 AM »

Did the WOD http://www.americanparkour.com/content/view/1987/322/ . My kids were asleep and my wife was out, so I couldn't leave my house, so I ran laps in my backyard. I estimate 1 lap was 50 meters and my times seems to indicate that that is pretty close to right. I was really happy to realize that this added up to 2 miles of sprints. Though the times are much slower than what I could do "back in the day", it is nice to know I am making progress towards the kind of workouts I used to be able to do.

Warm up: 3 rounds of 5 squats, 5 pushups, 4 pullups

4x400m 2:00 rest between sprints (1:36,1:37,1:35,1:29)

5x200m 1:00 rest between intervals (:42,:43,:41,:42,:39)

6x100m :30 rest between intervals (:19,:21,:19,:19,:19,:18)

Kevin Davies · « **Reply #41 on:** March 19, 2008, 01:15:08 PM »

No real workout, just played on a jungle gym for a couple hours with my son and nephews. I practiced some pretty fun moves. One was jumping from a balance beam about a foot off the ground to a pole about 4 feet away, swinging around the pole and then landing back on the balance beam. Another was jumping from the balance beam and grabbing a bar about 6 feet away and 7 feet high and swinging onto a 4 ft high platform about 10 ft from the balance beam.

Kevin Davies · « **Reply #42 on:** March 19, 2008, 01:19:53 PM »

Warmup: 3 rounds of 5 squats, 5 pushups, and 5 pullups

Workout: WOD from last thursday http://www.americanparkour.com/content/view/1989/322/

3 rounds of the following for time:
15 Push-Ups with feet on 36-inch high cupboard
15 Jumps up 4 stairs at a time
5 Pull-ups

It took me 20 minutes. In the middle set of push-ups I was barely able to eek out 15, but then recouped and was fine for the last set.

Kevin Davies · « **Reply #43 on:** March 20, 2008, 06:46:05 AM »

I did a total of 20 pullups in sets of 4 throughout the day.

In the evening I did the WOD http://www.americanparkour.com/content/view/2007/322/

Warmup: 3 round of 5 squats and 5 pushups
butt kicks, high knees

Workout: Run a 5k for time

I was kind of afraid of doing this workout, because I haven't run for more than a half mile straight for a few years. Plus, I haven't done any real aerobic work since I stopped riding my bike to work when the weather turned cold in October. I didn't have any doubts I could run a 5k but I was really afraid of seeing how awful my 5k time would be. I also didn't want to injury myself by pushing too hard. So I decided I would take the first half casual and then push a little bit harder the second half. My time was 27:41 (14:47 first half, 12:54 second half, approx 8:55 minute miles). Sadly, that is closer to my 10k PR time than my 5k PR time, though at the same time it isn't as bad as I thought it might be, I was worried it might take me over 30 minutes and that would have been truly sad. I guess it is hard for me because with all the workouts I am developing more strength than I have ever had and in running I am far far away from what I know I can do. I guess I will have to decide if I want to sacrifice more time to get in better running shape.

Gregg · « **Reply #44 on:** March 20, 2008, 11:18:23 AM »

I'm going through the same thing... Conditioning's got me stronger, but my running had gone to pot. You're lucky. My first timed run was over 30:00. My excuses: hilly 3.5+ mile course, very bad footing [sand, cinder and rock], hot day. It was demoralizing. Closer to my old 5 mile time than 5K.

I got my time down a bit. I decided to concentrate on conditioning and parkour, not running. When I go out for a few miles, I throw in some parkour, or Methode Naturelle stuff [MN = walk, run, climb, jump, quadrupedal movement, lift, carry, throw, swim, combat]. It totally kills my time. I enjoy it much more than plain old running, tho.

Kevin Davies · « **Reply #45 on:** March 24, 2008, 06:07:07 AM »

Btay, I agree adding some parkour and other stuff is a lot more enjoyable than plain old running. Sometimes I wish had the time to workout enough to do in great shape in every aspect of fitness, and technically I could make the time, but it is just not worth the sacrifices I would have to make in other areas. I feel a little bit sad I am not in great running shape, but I know I would feel even sadder if I spent less time with my wife and kids and doing other stuff I enjoy or that is useful.

Workout: During the day did 3 sets of 4 pullups. Did WOD http://www.americanparkour.com/content/view/2023/322/ while getting my kids to bed. Trying to do a frog stand is harder when a 40 lbs little boy is jumping on you back.

2:00 total of l-sit
2:00 total of frogstand and holding push up position with feet on chair and my little boy on my shoulders
2:00 total of handstand position with feet on wall

Kevin Davies · « **Reply #46 on:** March 24, 2008, 06:10:55 AM »

Helped with an estate sale at my wife's grandma's farm. Did some lifting and some fun parkour in the trees at the farm. Also did some good climb ups and drops on the slightly elevated back porch of the house (the porch railing was about 7 feet high).

Gregg · « **Reply #47 on:** March 24, 2008, 03:49:37 PM »

Your conditioning doesn't have to take time away from your family. Let it bring you closer. You already did bouldering with your son. I've noticed that when kids play, they go in arcs and circles. [When they run]. You can take advantage of this a couple ways:

QM. Places where you make a big arc, while he makes a small arc. Low reps of exercises, scaled so he can do it. Low ground level precisions and balance. Big obstacles he can go around or under, while you have to go over or through it. Games where you're not allowed to touch the ground. Hopping games. Chase games. When it gets warmer, chase games where he gets a water pistol. QM with him holding on. Use him as a squirmy weight, and try to balance on one foot, compensating for his movements. Lift, carry and/or throw things. Games where you cooperate. Games where you 'compete'. Figure out how you can handicap yourself - either restrictions or added things you have to do that he doesn't.

The possibilities are endless. It's a win for both you and your son. Let me know how it works out.

Kevin Davies · « **Reply #48 on:** March 25, 2008, 05:47:12 AM »

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Your conditioning doesn't have to take time away from your family.

You are absolutely right, and I do a lot of my working out with my kids. That is one of the reasons I am attracted to parkour, because my son loves it. My little 20 month old girl it starting to take it up too. Saturday I was doing parkour with my son and some of his friends in our basement. My little girl was running around and then I turned around to see what see was doing and saw this:

I was so proud.

I guess my thought were more it is hard to find the time to do the pure running training that I would need to try to get back down to 16 or 17 minute 5ks. But I am okay with that. I can get in pretty good shape just doing the kind of things you suggest and I can have a great time with my kids. And who knows maybe I will get in good enough shape just playing to do a good 5k. Right now I am in poor aerobic shape, but in a week or two when the weather is just a little better I will start riding my bike to work again. It is 27 miles one way (I ride only one way and then take the bus home) and so I get in pretty good aerobic shape by riding it every day. Maybe that combined with doing the WOD and doing parkour with my kids will combine to make it so I do a pretty solid 5k. Do you have any kids btay?

Todays Workout:
Went to friends house and climbed trees with my kids and friends kids. My little boy rocks. I was really impressed by how well he climbed and how well he is learning to listen and understand me when I give him pointers. After we got home I did the WOD http://www.americanparkour.com/content/view/2034/322/

Warmup: 3 rounds of 5 sqats, 5 pushups, 4 pullups

Workout: 7 rounds of the following in 17:26:

100m Sprint

3 Dips

15 Squats

My last few sets of dips were pretty shallow and weak. I will have to work on those.

Gregg · « **Reply #49 on:** March 25, 2008, 01:08:28 PM »

Very cute photos. Congrats! I don't have kids, yet, just nephews and nieces. Sounds like you're having lots of fun with your kids.

Training down to 16/ 17 min 5k. I don't know how far out you are from that kind of shape. I know it would take me a lot of work. Keep us posted on your progress.

Kevin Davies · « **Reply #50 on:** March 26, 2008, 10:36:38 AM »

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Training down to 16/ 17 min 5k. I don't know how far out you are from that kind of shape.

I am about 10 minutes or about 10 years out from that kind of shape, depending on how you look at it. I have run off and on for the last 10 years but it has been over 10 years since I have been in good enough shape to run that fast.

Today I did the WOD http://www.americanparkour.com/content/view/2036/322/ in my backyard.

Warmup: 3 rounds of 5 squats, 5 pushups, 4 pullups

Workout:
4 rounds, 1:00 rest between rounds (had an extra long rest after the third one because my daughter wanted me to push her on her swing).

Burpee + Broad Jump a total of 25 yards. This took 7 burpee+broad jump combos

7 push-ups

7 Leg Lifts

Times (3:00, 3:01, 2:45, 2:30)
My arms were sore from dips yesterday, so my push ups were really slow. Also my leg lifts were really slow. My times got faster because I learned a rythim for doing the burpee+broad jump.

Gregg · « **Reply #51 on:** March 26, 2008, 11:59:31 AM »

If my memory was working, or I'd read down a couple posts I would have seen that. Sorry!

Kevin Davies · « **Reply #52 on:** March 28, 2008, 04:39:20 AM »

Did the WOD http://www.americanparkour.com/content/view/2041/322/

Ran, walked, sprinted for a total of about 30 minutes. Found a few obstacles to try. Unfortunately I was in a residental area so most the obstacles were in people yards and couldn't use them, so mostly I did running on curbs for balance practice. After I got home I practiced monkey vaults in my basement.

Kevin Davies · « **Reply #53 on:** March 28, 2008, 04:43:09 AM »

I was too tired today to do the WOD. My little girl has been getting up a lot at night, and the lack of sleep is catching up to me. I did practice monkeys for a while, while the kids played Wii. I filmed myself and noticed I still pull my feet to the side sometimes. I can consitantly do monkeys, but it still not second nature to me. I wanted a little bit of a work out so I decided to see if I could do 10 pullups in a row yet. I did. YEAH! Just 5 more to reach my goal for the year.

Kevin Davies · « **Reply #54 on:** March 29, 2008, 12:23:57 PM »

Ran and messed around for a total of about two miles. First mile was from my work to the bus stop. Second mile was from bus stop to my house. My wife and I baby sat our friends sons and I introduced them to parkour. Then we played the floor is lava, no real significant moves for me, but the kids did some nice gaps and climb ups.

Kevin Davies · « **Reply #55 on:** March 29, 2008, 12:27:55 PM »

Did friday's WOD http://www.americanparkour.com/content/view/2053/322/

Warmup: 3 rounds of 5 squats, 5 pushups, 10 air pullups

Workout:
Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:
5 Pull-ups
10 Push-ups
15 Squats

I did 7 rounds, plus one extra set of 5 pullups. I had 55 seconds left but decided not to try any more pushups. I was really happy I did a total of 40 pullups.

Laurie Jennifer · « **Reply #56 on:** March 29, 2008, 08:54:20 PM »

I just wanted to pop in and say how awesome it is that you play with your kids so much. What great memories for you and them!

David Glass · « **Reply #57 on:** March 31, 2008, 01:11:03 PM »

I'd like to second that, Tacoman!

I didn't realize you had kids until reading your journal. I have a 1 yr old son who is too early to do PK, of course, but you are a true inspiration!

When my wife pokes fun at me again, I'll point her to your log.

Kudos!

Kevin Davies · « **Reply #58 on:** March 31, 2008, 08:21:54 PM »

Thanks Laurie and CptBongue, I hope one day you have as much funny playing with your kids as I do with mine.

I did most the WOD http://www.americanparkour.com/content/view/2066/322/ today.

Workout: 3 circuits of the following, 1:30 rest between circuits:

Elevated Push-Up with feet on 38 inch barrier x 5 immediately followed by Clap Push-Ups x 5

Pistol or weighted Pistol only down to knee level x 5 (each leg) immediately followed by Stair jump ups(2-3 stairs at a time) x 10

L-Pull-Up x 5

My knees have feeling kind of funny so I went easy on the leg exercises and it was late at night so I skipped the planks in the WOD. The L pullups were a nice challenge, because I usually do at least a little kipping in my pullups.

Kevin Davies · « **Reply #59 on:** April 02, 2008, 06:36:27 AM »

No workout today. My left knee is really bothering me. It doesn't hurt, but the muscles and tendon are all tight and the patella is not quite tracking right. I did a deep massage of my hams, quads and calves and then it felt a lot better. I really need to be more diligent in my cools downs to stretch and improve my flexibility. I have always had overly tight hamstrings and quads. My tendon on the back of my knee feels swollen, so I think I will do some icing.

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