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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

No Laughing at this Post

The coach's training plan has me running around 25 miles a week.  During it I have different types of running speeds and distances, and then I also have hill repeats, stride-outs, track intervals and drills after the most energy-consuming runs (of course that has changed this week!).  Plus I do weights, cross-training and core stretching and strengthening workouts.

Ok, just wanted to set the tone that I do work hard.  Keep that in mind when you watch this video of me doing a couple of Mountain Climbers and Burpees with Push-ups.  I know it looks like I'm an injured whale caught in a fishing net, but I just got back from a mixed interval run in freezing rain - and I'm tired.  My form is pretty bad (if you can call it form) mostly because I have this big gut hanging there.  It is getting smaller - slowly!  Also notice the lightning speed of the workout ... I had to cut the whole 15 down to 3 from the front and side, else the video would take half an hour to load!





Notice the T-Shirt?  I got it in the mail on Monday!  Thanks EMZ: one day I'll be fast enough to be chicked by you at the 13.1 mile mark in a Marathon!
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30 comments:

  1. Hungry Like a HippoJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Mountain climbers are exhausting!

    Also, just seeing the snow in the background of your video makes me feel chilly. Way to tough out the cold weather!

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  2. JohannJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Definitely nothing to laugh about. You are working incredibly hard and will reap the benefits.

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  3. EwaJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I was hoping for some laughs first thing in the morning but all I got is like a kick in the butt that I need to do that stuff also. Maybe after I have my coffee... :)
    Good job, Andrew.

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  4. LeeJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    We are are own worst critics! You are working hard!

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  5. BabyWeightMyFatAssJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I think you need the Rocky theme song along with the video! Great job!

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  6. TeamarciaJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    You are working hard, dude! Is there no sound or did the kids mess up my puter again? I'll hum the Rocky theme.

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  7. 5 Miles Past EmptyJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Dude!!! That was awesome!! Hard stuff and your killing it!!! It must be the shirt!!! =) Way to go!!!

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  8. Andrew OpalaJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    No sound ... I posted with some music playing in the background and YouTube said I didn't have the copyright ... so I posted one without sound.

    Regardless ... I'll be back with better form soon. Remember, I'm a wannabe.

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  9. KovasPJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Nice job and I believe the big gut is an asset going down on the pushups!

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  10. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Go Rocky Balboa...You can do it!!!

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  11. AdrienneJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Seriously you are awesome. I need to start adding in all that stuff to my workouts again. I've been such a slacker. Nice job.

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  12. Karen RJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Wow - you are hardcore with the miles per week and all the extra strength and core work!

    You rock :)

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  13. Karen RJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    PS - I did laugh at the post.

    But that's a good thing. And you have done more workouts than I have this whole week!

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  14. HeatherJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    That's nothing to laugh at! I don't think I could do it. You are strong!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I was going to try to wait until I got home so I could see the video, but I just had to say, Great Workouts, I don't need to see the video to know you are kicking butt! :)

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  16. AlannaJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Good job Andrew! I will no longer complain about my workout since it looks wimpy in comparison. I'm pretty sure that if I was doing the burpee push ups I'd be cursing my coaches name with each one. Not that I think you do 'cause I know you love your coach! :)

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  17. Jill@Run for the HillsJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Was there something funny here? I saw a guy that is working his butt off, and that is nothing to laugh at!
    Awesome job!!

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  18. NejJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I'm tired just reading about your training, and then watching the video! :-) Way to go!!!

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  19. KatieJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Yaayyyyy Awesome!!! I think your form looks great!!! Now what about this Burpee contest?? :D

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  20. JenniferJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I am tired watching you. Have fun!

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  21. Jan[et] CiceliaJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    See that's why I don't have a coach. No way I could do what you do! Impressive, my friend. That is all.

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  22. Fruit FlyJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    You're so brave to post this! I didn't have any reason to laugh though. I think it is cool what you are doing!!

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  23. Still RunningJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    I think about getting a coach, then I watch this and change my mind. Burpees and mountain climbers are on my schedule on non-running days (when the Boot Camp lady makes me). I could not do that after a run. Good on you!

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  24. The Green GirlJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    ::high fives::

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  25. Tortuga_RunnerJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    great job, each one looks so deliberate. I have incorporated both into my workout routine recently and they are amazingly effective exercises.

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  26. Chris KJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    I'm proud of you Grasshopper. Now when are you gonna drop this Wannabe crap? You are bordering on being inspirational to people. Keep it up!

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  27. Jim ... 50after40January 20, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    That's awesome - your story is very inspiring! I wish I did more xtraining, can't seem to motivate myself for it like I should! Great job!

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  28. Matty OJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    why the hell were you doing those outside and not inside?! haha.

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  29. JillJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    EX - CELL - ENT!!
    Love the form. A bit quicker on the mt. climbers though! :)

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  30. The Boring RunnerJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Watched the whole thing. Nice work, buddy.

    But, shouldn't you be punching a rack of ribs rocky style or something?

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