Training Update - Week 5 (Mar 20 – Mar 26, 2017)

    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 Sets of: 250 meters Row
10 Clean (75 lbs)
10 KettleBell Swings (35lbs)
5 Pull Ups


Sunday - Rest Day

         As always, suggestions are welcome!

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