So, thus far I've been running a lot. As I run more I have neglected the gym more. I'm going to start going to the gym in junction with running. To succeed at the GoRuck I need to have strong legs. After all, "The legs feed the wolves gentlmen." Who said it?
Compel me.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
20lb Bag
I just got back from my Easter Sunday run. Which by the way, Happy Easter or Passover, whichever you celebrate. I cut down on the length just a bit, I ran 2.5 miles instead of 3, because I had a 20 pound dumbbell in my bag.
The run was difficult. My legs started to hurt pretty quickly and I was running a noticeable amount slower. When I was attacking the few hills along the run my legs felt really bad and I could only think of two things. First, simply, "Tough Patch." Second, "Damn, I gotta squat more."
The good news about the run is that I finished. Another positive note is that my legs recovered pretty quickly. By time I sat down to right this my legs were feeling good. Also, my heart rate has recovered even faster. Thus far I'm satisfied with my performance because of my recovery rate.
If you have any ideas or words to compel me, please be heard.
The run was difficult. My legs started to hurt pretty quickly and I was running a noticeable amount slower. When I was attacking the few hills along the run my legs felt really bad and I could only think of two things. First, simply, "Tough Patch." Second, "Damn, I gotta squat more."
The good news about the run is that I finished. Another positive note is that my legs recovered pretty quickly. By time I sat down to right this my legs were feeling good. Also, my heart rate has recovered even faster. Thus far I'm satisfied with my performance because of my recovery rate.
If you have any ideas or words to compel me, please be heard.
Week Two
This week I switched the the Hal Higdon intermediate program which you can check out here. This week I ran a little more, running about 21 and a half miles. I did my biggest run on Saturday at a little over 9 miles. Overall, the run went really well. It was a big confidence booster because I had more in me after 9 miles and I know that I could successfully do a half marathon right now.
This upcoming week should be a bit easier on the running so I'll be cross training a little harder to make up for it. If anyone wants to come work out with me, let me know and I'll do my best to make it happen.
If you have any ideas or words to compel me, please be heard.
This upcoming week should be a bit easier on the running so I'll be cross training a little harder to make up for it. If anyone wants to come work out with me, let me know and I'll do my best to make it happen.
If you have any ideas or words to compel me, please be heard.
First Week
I'm doing Hal Higdon's marathon training novice program that can be viewed here. So, for the first week of my training I ran a total of 19.76 miles. On top of the marathon program I also had my Air Force PT Test which consists of maximum pushups in a minute, situps in a minute, and finally a timed mile and a half run. I got a 99.3 on the test because I ran the mile and a half in 9:40 which is 28 seconds away from the top score.
Overall, the first week went very well. The running was done with a 10 pound bag on my bag to slowly prepare myself for the GORUCK. You can check out my profile at mapmyrun.com to look at my run times and routes here.
If you have any ideas or words to compel me, please be heard.
Overall, the first week went very well. The running was done with a 10 pound bag on my bag to slowly prepare myself for the GORUCK. You can check out my profile at mapmyrun.com to look at my run times and routes here.
If you have any ideas or words to compel me, please be heard.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Introduction
My name is Brian Sypher. I'm in my third year in school and Air Force ROTC. I, along with a few friends, have set some pretty big goals for the next 7 months. Here's what it looks like:
12 June 2011 : Warrior Dash in Albrightsville, PA
13 August 2011 : GoRuck Challenge in Raleigh, NC
17 September 2011 : AF Marathon at Wright-Patterson AFB, Oh
12 November 2011 : Tough Mudder in Raceway Park, NJ
Please, familiarize yourself with these events by clicking the links above. None of them are for the light hearted or weak minded.
In this blog I'll be tracking my training, how I do at challenges, and the challenges I face while training. If you have anything you'd like to tell me feel free to leave a comment. I appreciate any words to compel me to do better.
In the end, doing all of this will cost me nearly a grand, thus, I'm starting to fund raise. If you feel compelled to flat out donate to my cause it is greatly appreciated. As far as donations go, I will only use what I need, everything else goes to charities like Wounded Warrior or the Green Beret Foundation. Also, a good sum of the registration fee's also go to these foundations flat out. If you'd like more information ask me or look it up on one of the sites.
Thanks for your support.
12 June 2011 : Warrior Dash in Albrightsville, PA
13 August 2011 : GoRuck Challenge in Raleigh, NC
17 September 2011 : AF Marathon at Wright-Patterson AFB, Oh
12 November 2011 : Tough Mudder in Raceway Park, NJ
Please, familiarize yourself with these events by clicking the links above. None of them are for the light hearted or weak minded.
In this blog I'll be tracking my training, how I do at challenges, and the challenges I face while training. If you have anything you'd like to tell me feel free to leave a comment. I appreciate any words to compel me to do better.
In the end, doing all of this will cost me nearly a grand, thus, I'm starting to fund raise. If you feel compelled to flat out donate to my cause it is greatly appreciated. As far as donations go, I will only use what I need, everything else goes to charities like Wounded Warrior or the Green Beret Foundation. Also, a good sum of the registration fee's also go to these foundations flat out. If you'd like more information ask me or look it up on one of the sites.
Thanks for your support.
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