Snowed In...No Worries I'm Goin' In!

With the recent snowstorms in the Northeast, it's has been a polar bear's paradise. Needless to say with all the snow still on the ground, training has been less than ideal. 2 Days in I have been limited to isometric workouts. So as I hopppped out the bed (in my southern drawl)....put my thermals on?!

Yeah put my thermals on...I saw snow on my car again! So much for a morning run. However, despite my disappointment I did manage to do my morning routine. (Sidebar: Remember as a kid, you PRAYED for a blizzard that kept you out of school for this long? Well, as a adult this sucks because you go to work no matter what. Well at least, I do. When will the NYSE give snow closings?)

So at 6 am, I start my morning routine which consists of:

My Ab Routine:

Self Throwdowns 2 x 30- Grabbing a stationary object and propelling my legs from 9o degrees to inches from the floor but never touching.

Crunches - 2 x 30

6 inches - 2 x 20 sec

Planks - 30 seconds - Each direction

V - Ups - 2 x 10

All this is designed to strengthen my core muscles which will be critical for me to keep form, I can picture my coach screaming " Hold your Form!!!"

Pushups 2 x 50
Diamond Pushups 2 x 25

You would think dude good workout! Done for the day, No, This is a good tone starter.

After I do my routine, I tend to get hungry: So I eat a few things before work.

Diet (Meal 1):
McGriddle, 2 Cups of Orange Juice, and Muscle Milk
Why Muscle Milk? Ask Hans below...




So at work, I realize I'm a nibbler. (Cue John Madden: He's a nibbler!) I eat frequently throughout the day.
(Mini Meals 2-3) including Lunch and Snacks
I ate 3 soft pretzels, 8 tangerines, rice, okra, catfish, and a PBJ sandwich. I don't know how many calories I consume, but I'm pretty sure it equals to me being a Fatty...(Oh, the irony!)

I feel OK with this because I have a high metabolism and I will burn this off. Hopefully, all the carboloading will stick and I maintain my weight or even gain lean muscle.

Checking in with my doctor before I started this program, he emphasized constant hydration. So as I get my nth glass of water of the day, I check in with Tom (The Juice Guy) to see what leg I'm gonna run. He informs me that I'm running the 8 leg. Granted, the 8 is a totally different animal. Considering my max distance in college was 200m, this ought to be fun. Either I'll pull a Chariots of Fire/Prefontaine moment or I'll crash and burn like Carl Lewis or (insert D-list actor or athlete) singing our national anthem. Either way, Franklin Field will be fun.

The rest of my day blurs by...and before I know, it's about 7pm. I realize I do need to get some running in to maintain my cardio.

I LOATHE THE TREADMILL! LOATHE....

It's bad on your joints and the monotony just kills me.

At the gym, my evening workout consists of the following:

Interval Run - 15 Minutes 3 min- Sprints 3 min Jog Repeated
2 Minute Cool Down

Hatchback Squat - 3 x 10 Weights: 145lbs, 195 lbs
Core - Knee-up 2 sets of as many you can do Set 1: 25 reps Set 2: Crossing Knees 10 reps
Seated Calf Raise 3 x 15 emphasis on control and making sure you feel the burn on extension
Warmup 90 Set 1: 110 lbs Set 2: 130 lbs Set 3: 150lbs
Leg extension 2 x 10 emphasis on control again
Warm Up (70) Sets 1 and 2: 90 lbs

My Legs are shot and feel like jelly at this point from running and lifting

I finished my workout with Core - Torso extension 2 sets

Afterwards, I drink a shake and eat a sensible dinner...Wow... and just like that I was out like Buster Douglas.

Song of the Day- I'm Goin' In - Wayne feat Drake