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Regimen Training: Hurricane Taylor
Posted on September 1st, 2009 in Fitness by Fred McKinnon
Hey Everybody,
I’ve gone back and forth on whether or not I should be posting “regimen training” updates here on FredMcKinnon.Com. After all, this blog is about worship, leadership, music, faith … but wait. This blog is called “FredMcKinnon” dot com. So, really, it’s also a lot about ME. (oh, how self-centered that sounds)!
Since starting the “regimen” training back in May of this year, I’ve lost 20 pounds, at least a few inches, and feel a million times better about myself. It’s only twice a week, so I decided to post it here. We only have 3 more sessions to go, unfortunately … and unless I “re-up” and pay the fee again for a 3rd time, I won’t be continuing … at least, with the group. I hope that things work out where I can continue with the group, I’ve invited a bunch of people to join us … wishing my friend Russ Hutto would get over here and do it with me!
Anyway – this morning was called “Hurricane Taylor” … and it was all about cardio intervals. After are routine dynamic warmups (bunny hops, knee pulls, Russian walks, walking lunges, karaoke/tapioca sidesteps, etc.) we walked down to the beach … in the dark. Even at 6:15 the sun was still behind hiding under the ocean.
We had four cones spread out at 25 yards each, marking a 100-yard course. (I’m not sure they weren’t a bit closer than 25 yards). Our routine was to walk to the first cone (25 yards), jog to the next cone (25 yards), hard jog to the 3rd cone (25 yards), and sprint to the final cone (25 yards, for a total of 100 yards). After letting your heart rate recover (click the image above for a full-size heart rate/distance/speed image from my Garmin Forerunner 50) for 90 seconds, you sprint as hard as you can 100 yards back to the starting point. We did this 4x.
Then we grabbed a partner and did “Tabata Sprints” … 2 cones were setup about 20 feet or so apart …
You have 20 seconds to run back and forth between the cones as many times as you can, and after the 20-second sprints you have a quick, 10-second recovery period. You do this 8x. The goal is to maintain your reps, or beat them. I sagged halfway through, but was able to maintain my 3 “laps” in 20-seconds for the final rounds. Then, it’s your partner’s turn. It’s a 4:00 interval, and believe me, it’s tough.
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Sticking with any exercise routine for the long haul is really the tough part. Working out with a group (or at least a training partner) really helps to keep you motivated…I guess that applies to spiritual things as well, huh!?!?!
Keep up the good work, Fred!
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Would love to join in. We’re talking with banks and looking at our options some more. If we do indeed buy on the Island I’ll definitely be doing some sort of workout there for sure.
If we end up in Brunswick, it will be a lot harder to get there that early. At least for the time being, we only have one car.
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