ROAD TO MY FITNESS GOALS

    My palms and fingers were still recovering from the high volume of climbing last week. So, I reduced the number of climbs slightly. I still climbed 4 times this week.      I also gave a break on my running running only two times during the week. My calves were sore due to increasing mileage to 3 or 4 miles per run from 2 miles per run until week 3.     Just like last week, I have re-started new barbell exercises like Snatches and Cleans.  Monday 4 sets of: - 250 meters Row - 10 reps (Each hand) Dumbell Snatch (25lb) - 10 Burpees 4 V0 routes 4 V1 routes 5 V2 routes 5 V3 routes 1 V4 route Tuesday 4 Mile Outdoor Run Wednesday 6 V0 routes 8 V1 routes 6 V2 routes 3 V3 routes Thursday 3 Sets of: 5 reps Overhead Snatch (65 lbs) 5 reps Strict Pull-Ups 10 reps Box Jumps 10 reps Burpees 4 V0 routes 4 V1 routes 4 V2 routes 3 V3 routes 3 Mile Outdoor Run Friday  - Rest Day Saturday 4 V0 routes 5 V1 routes 4 V2 routes 3 V3 routes 4 Se

    Last year, I was following a heart rate based training program for a trail half marathon. I ran between 20-30 miles a week over 2-3 runs a week. My average run was 8 miles with my weekend run going to 12-15 miles.     With heart rate training, I run in the range of 140-150 beats per minute. This is my aerobic range and the fat burning is most effective here.    In August of last year, after about 2 months of training with this approach, I was at 11% body fat at 138 lbs. I have added back the pounds over the last 6 months after my heart rate based running stopped. Now, I am at 150 lbs at 20% body fat.   I saw great results with heart rate training. I will give it a try for the next few months. Now, I have Fitbit Aria to track my body fat percentage at home. So, its easier to monitor the progress. I will share  any interesting data I find.

   I am sore from the workout this week. I did a lot of climbing again. On Thursday, I completed 27 climbs. My hands are beaten up with blisters. Using tape helped climbing with the blisters on Saturday.   I ran a total of 11 miles this week. This is the most I have run in my minimal shoes. My calves are a little sore - But I am getting more comfortable running in these shoes.  I am slowly adding exercises to my workout. I tried dead lifts after more than a year. So, I focussed on the form and used light weights. More barbell lifts to be added in upcoming weeks Monday 4 V0 routes 5 V1 routes 5 V2 routes 6 V3 routes Tuesday 4 Mile Outdoor Run Wednesday 3 Mile Outdoor Run 4 sets of: - 10 reps Kettle Bell Swings (35 lb) - 10 reps Push-Ups - 10 reps Goblet Squat (35 lb) - 10 reps Burpees 4 sets of: - 250 meters Row - 1 minute Plank Thursday 7 V0 routes 8 V1 routes 6 V2 routes 5 V3 routes 1 V4 route Friday  - Rest Day Saturday 6 V0 routes 8 V

    Carrying on from previous week, I did more climbing. On Saturday, I climbed a total of 20 routes. That was exhausting.     I also added couple of runs during the week and few other workouts. My high intensity routine and running feels off. I have not been very consistent with those over the last 6 months. I will start adding more exercises and increase training intensity as I get more comfortable. Monday 3 V0 routes 3 V1 routes 3 V2 routes 5 V3 routes Tuesday Warm-up: 250 meters Row 2 Mile run on treadmill 3 sets of: - 250 meters Row - 15 reps Kettle Bell Swings (35 lb) - 5 reps Strict Pull-Ups - 10 reps Push-Ups Wednesday 4 V0 routes 4 V1 routes 3 V2 routes 1 V3 routes Thursday 4 V0 routes 4 V1 routes 3 V2 routes 3 V3 routes 250 meters Row 2 Mile run on treadmill 2 sets of: - 10 reps Kettle Bell Swings (35 lb) - 10 reps Kipping Pull-Ups - 10 reps Goblet Squat (35 lb) - 10 reps Burpees Friday  - Rest Day Saturday 4 V0 routes

        Unfortunately, my training got interrupted after week-1 due to an emergency. In any case, I am back to my routine and hope to catch up on the lost time. Here is the workout for this week - Monday - Rest day Tuesday 4 V0 routes 4 V1 routes 4 V2 route 2 V3 routes Wednesday 4 V0 routes 4 V1 routes 3 V2 routes 1 V3 routes Thursday 4 V0 routes 4 V1 routes 4 V2 routes 4 V3 routes Friday  - Rest day Saturday  - Rest day Sunday 3 V0 routes 3 V1 routes 3 V2 routes 3 V3 routes 1 V4 routes         I completed my first ever V4 climb on Sunday. Apart from bouldering, I did not do any other workout this week. I will start incorporating them next week.         You can read about bouldering V-scale here         As always, suggestions are welcome!