MVP Countdown Workout - 85 Days Until My 50th Birthday

It's been two weeks since my last post. My mother has been laid to rest and it was quite a celebration. In my opinion a funeral should be a happy occasion, the celebration of one's life.

I have managed to continue to workout, but due to my hectic schedule I have decided to starting training for the Rock n Roll Half Marathon instead of the Full Marathon.

Here's an update of my workouts for the last three days.

Monday, July 25, 2011

1 Mile 100 Swings

Run 1 lap then do 25 2 hand Kettlebell Swings (4 times) Time: 13:53

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

25 2 Hand Kettlebell Swings
10 Right Snatches
10 Left Snatches
1 Right Side Turkish Get Up
1 Left Side Turkish Get Up

(a Total of 7 rounds for approx. 25 minutes)

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Kettlebell Workout 35lb

Right Hand Swings 30 seconds
Left Hand Swings 30 seconds
KB Squats with Alternating kicks 30 seconds
(Repeat circuit)

Right Side Elbow to Knee 30 seconds
Left Side Elbow to Kneee 30 seconds
(Repeat)
Suitcase Squats 1 minute

Mason Twist 30 seconds
Clams 30 seconds
Vampires 30 seconds
(Repeat)

1 mile run

Total workout time 35:26

MVP Countdown Workout - 99 Days Until My 50th Birthday

My mother, Flora Johnson passed away Wednesday, July 13th. I was unware of all of the stress I was under because I tried to take a 3-mile run and felt light headed and fainted on the route I was running on. (I woke up when my face hit the ground)

Today was only a 1 mile run. Tomorrow will be a rest day as I get the funeral arrangements and insurance claims done.

MVP Countdown Workout - 100 Days Until My 50th Birthday

100 days until I turn 50. 100 days is enough time to make some improvements in my everyday life including my Faith, Fitness and Finance.

Today's workout was an early morning Kettlebell outdoor workout in the backyard.

35lb Kettlebell

Swings2 hand swings - 30 seconds
Hand to Hand swings 30 seconds
2 hand swings - 30 seconds
Hand to Hand swings - 30 seoonds

Snatches
20 Snatches Each Side (ES)
15 Snatches (ES)
10 Snatches (ES)
5 Snathces (ES)

6 Minute Tabata
4 rounds of 20 seconds of exercise 10 seconds of around the world

High Pulls (right side rounds 1 & 2 - left side rounds 3 & 4)
Windmills (right side rounds 1 & 2 - left side rounds 3 & 4)
Reverse Lunges

6 Minute Tabata
4 rounds of 20 seconds of exercise 10 seconds of around the world

Tactital Lunges
Swings (Right Hand, Left Hand, Hand to Hand & 2 Hand)
Squat Kicks

6 Minute Tabata
4 rounds of 20 seconds of exercise 10 seconds of around the world

Clean & Press (right side rounds 1 & 2 - left side rounds 3 & 4)
Figure 8's
Surrenders (right side rounds 1 & 2 - left side rounds 3 & 4)

Swings2 hand swings - 30 seconds
Hand to Hand swings 30 seconds
2 hand swings - 30 seconds
Hand to Hand swings - 30 seoonds

MVP Countdown Workout - 102 Days Until My 50th Birthday

I spent Sunday spending time with my mother who is in Hospice. My mother's name is Flora Johnson, a what a great mother she has been to me. I dedicate my Marathon training to her.

Proverbs 31 talks about the virtous women. The verse 25-29 describes my Mom to the "Tee."

25 She is clothed with strength and dignity,
and she laughs without fear of the future.
26 When she speaks, her words are wise,
and she gives instructions with kindness.
27 She carefully watches everything in her household
and suffers nothing from laziness.

28 Her children stand and bless her.
Her husband praises her:
29 “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world,
but you surpass them all!”

Monday morning was an early morning 9-mile run. The weather was a little humid, I did the run in a time of 1:31:10.

MVP Countdown Workout - 104 Days Until My 50th Birthday

2 mile run. Saturday is an off day.

MVP Countdown Workout - 105 Days Until My 50th Birthday

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. (Philippians 1:21)

The above scripture is very powerful. Paul says we should live for Christ first, live to please Him by obeying Him and showing love to others. Heaven is the ultimate prize, the Bible describes heaven as Heaven is a place of “no mores.” There will be no more tears, no more pain, and no more sorrow (Revelation 21:4). There will be no more separation, because death will be conquered (Revelation 20:6). The best thing about heaven is the presence of our Lord and Savior (1 John 3:2). We will be face to face with the Lamb of God who loved us and sacrificed Himself so that we can enjoy His presence in heaven for eternity.

Here's Today's Workout

10 minute swim

Kettlebell Training:

Round 1

45lb Kettlebell - Repeat 4 times
2 Hand Swings - 30 seconds
Snatches (right) - 30 seconds
Snatches (left) - 30 seconds
Tactital Lunges - 1 minute

Round 2

45lb Kettlebell -
2 Hand Swings - 30 seconds
Burpees - 30 seconds
Squat/Curl Pres - 30 seconds

Right Hand Swings - 30 seconds
Burpees - 30 seconds
Right Hand Squat with Press - 30 seconds

Left Hand Swings - 30 seconds
Burpees - 30 seconds
Left Hand Squat with Press - 30 seconds

Hand to Hand Swings - 30 seconds
Burpess - 30 seconds
Suit Case Squats - 60 seconds

40 lbs Kettlebell
2 Hand Swings - 30 seconds
Right High Pulls - 30 seconds
Left High Pulls - 30 seconds
Push up taps - 30 seoonds

5 Right side punch ups - 35lbs
5 Left side punch ups - 35lbs
Mason Twist 30 seoonds
Plank - 30 seconds

MVP Countdown Workout - 106 Days Until My 50th Birthday

Wednesday's Workout was much needed. My mother is suffering from Lymphoma and I recently found out that the illness is terminal. The doctors say she may have two weeks to two months left to live.

My mother is a strong person, full of love, giving, caring and sharing. If I was just 1/2 the person she is I would be a great person.

Studies show that exercise helps you cope when a loved one is terminal ill. You should make sure that you take care of yourself with exercise, eating smart and rest.

Here's today's workout:

Outdoor Boot Camp
1 warm up lap
8 to 1 Pyramids with Push ups and jumping jacks
10 Vampires - 35lb Kettlebell
10 Scissors
10 Right side punch ups - 35lb Kettlebell
10 Leg Lifts
10 Left side punch ups - 35lb Kettlebell
10 Scissors with a leg lift
10 KB Sit ups - 35lb Kettlebell
10 Reach ups
10 KB Clams - 35lb Kettlebell
10 Reverse Curls

4 Sets of 25 KB Swings - 35lbs and Run 1 Lap

3-mile late night run

MVP Countdown Workout - 107 Days Until My 50th Birthday

Tuesday was my cross training day. I did a challenging Kettlebell workout. Kettlebells are starting to become my favorite routine.

Here's the workout:

Jump rope - 1 minute
Swings - 2 minutes
Jump rope - 90 seconds
Swings - 2 minutes

Right Arm Clean & Press - 30 seconds
Right Arm Shoulder Press - 30 seconds
Left Arm Clean & Press - 30 seconds
Left Arm Shoulder Press - 30 seconds
Push Up Tab - 30 seconds
Squat & Press - 30 seconds
Burpees with a Press - 30 seconds
Plank to Push Up - 30 seconds
(Repeat)

First round was with a 45lb Kettlebell
Second round was with a 35lb Kettlebell

MVP Countdown Workout - 108 Days Until My 50th Birthday

Today I ran the Premier Bank 5K (3.1 miles) Race at Jacksonville's Nichols Park. The weather was great, I got a good night's rest and woke up this morning ready to go.

It was a great turn out with a lot of fast runners. I got passed up about 5 or 6 times and only passed 5 or 6 runners.

I finished in 142nd place of out 225 runners with a hand time of 28:51 (a 9:17 pace), but running a 5K on the 4th of July is a way to start out the day with a bang (pun intended).

I would like to thank all of the service men and women and our forefathers who have fought for our freedom.

Premier Bank 5K Race Results

http://srrc.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Jax5kOVERALL.htm

MVP Countdown Workout - 109 Days Until My 50th Birthday

Today was an 8 mile early morning run. Feels great to complete a long run and to finish it off with church and family fellowship. that's what Get Fit 4 Christ is all about.

For more info on my book entitled Get Fit 4 Christ log onto www.getfit4christ.com

MVP Countdown Workout - 111 Days Until My 50th Birthday

Today was a combination of strength training, Kettlebell Training and running.

Strength Training Workout

Seated Dumbbell Curls
20 lbs - 1x12
30 lbs - 1x12
40 lbs - 1x12

Standing Alternating Dumbbell Curls
40 lbs - 1x12 Each Side (ES)
45 lbs - 1x10 ES
50 lbs - 1x5 ES

Barbell Curls
50lbs - 1x12
70lbs - 1x10
90lbs - 1x5

Pull Ups 1x12

Seated Dumbbell Lat Pulls
25lbs - 1x12
30lbs - 1x10
40lbs - 1x10

Leg Curls
30lbs - 1x10
50lbs - 1x8
70lbs - 1x5
90lbs - 1x3
110lbs - 1x3

Kettlebell Workout

Turkish Get Ups - 35lbs 5 ES
2 Hand Swings - 40lbs - 60 seconds
Clean & Press - 40lbs - 10 ES
High Pulls - 40lbs - 10 ES
Snatches - 40lbs - 10 ES
Squat Press - 40lbs - 10 ES
Turkish Get Ups 35lbs 5 ES
High Pulls - 40lbs - 10 ES
Snatches - 40lbs - 10 ES
Squat Press - 40lbs - 10 ES

3 Mile Run

Saturday is an off day. I have an 8 mile run on Sunday. Overall I feel great and blessed and I'm optimistic about the future.