Jack's 5-3-1 Log - Page 2

California Jack · 05-11-2011, 18:23

5/11/11. 3x0.5 mile intervals with 2 minute walk for recovery.

California Jack · 05-13-2011, 18:13

5/13/11. 2 minutes running and one minute walking for fifteen minutes followed by one minute running one minute walking for fifteen minutes.

During final run I experienced some pretty bad pain in my left calf.

Eyescream · 05-13-2011, 20:52

Think it's just adjustment difficulties to your new running style or did you tweak something?

California Jack · 05-13-2011, 21:32

I think it is muscular due to the minimal shoe running style.

Eyescream · 05-13-2011, 22:51

Aside from that, how do you like it?

California Jack · 05-14-2011, 08:05

Well, I am not sure. It is fun to try something new. I guess I find it intriguing. That is motivational for me. I used to like running a lot but it bothered my ITB. So, if I can get adjusted and fit enough to be able to run, I should really enjoy this.

I plan on running thrice weekly, lift twice weekly with a met con following.

BradD · 05-14-2011, 14:32

Did you run heel-toe before? If so, then I could see some serious calf pain just from going to a forefoot style. I remember experiencing that, and I was wearing shoes.

California Jack · 05-14-2011, 14:56

Yeah, I'm sure I was a heel striker. I think you're right.

California Jack · 05-14-2011, 15:02

5/14/11

Squat 135x5. 185x2x2x2x2x2x2
SLDL 185x2x2x2
Bp 135x5. 155x5. 175x5x5x5

Lifted easy weights to see how my back was doing

California Jack · 05-16-2011, 20:10

5/16/11. Started a new program. I'll put a link to it sometime. It is 30 seconds of work with 30 seconds rest for five sets of six different exercises. One minute rest between different exercises. Count reps. Today I did:

Goblet squats 45x16x16x14x13x13
Sand bag press x13x9x4x5x5
Pullups bw x5x4x3x3x3
Planks 5 sets
Box jumpsx8x7x5x8x9
DB Swings 45x11x7x5x6x4

On box jumps my calf caused excess pain again on the third set. I switched to unweighted step ups.

I am in such pathetic condition I had to break up four db swings over thirty seconds.

California Jack · 05-20-2011, 18:33

5/17/11 thirty minutes on treadmill. Walking and running.

California Jack · 05-21-2011, 20:30

Five rounds of as many reps as possible in thirty seconds followed by thirty seconds of rest for five rounds of

DL 185#
bw dips
Bent row 135#
sit-ups
Jump rope
Jumping jacks

Didn't bring my log in so I can't post reps.

California Jack · 05-22-2011, 17:20

5/22/11 planned workout. 6 rounds of two minutes running plus one minute walking than six rounds of one minute running and one minute walking.

Actual workout was. 6rounds of 2 minutes running +1 minute walking plus 3 rounds of 1 minute running and 1 minute walking followed By 7 minutes of limping home

I'm starting to worry about my decision to go with minimal shoes.

Eyescream · 05-22-2011, 19:26

I wish I could offer some insight. I recall there were a couple people here that were into them, though. For some reason I think one of them was strangepork. Might wanna shoot him a PM.

California Jack · 05-22-2011, 20:40

Might do that. Thanks.

Eyescream · 05-22-2011, 20:58

BCR · 05-23-2011, 06:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by California Jack

Five rounds of as many reps as possible in thirty seconds followed by thirty seconds of rest for five rounds of

DL 185#
bw dips
Bent row 135#
sit-ups
Jump rope
Jumping jacks

Didn't bring my log in so I can't post reps.

Thats good stuff right there!

California Jack · 05-26-2011, 12:53

5/26/11 amrap 1 pull up 3 pushups 5 squats in 20 minutes. 30 rounds

1 minute rest

30 second jump rope 30 seconds rest for 5 rounds

1 minute rest

30 seconds hollow rocks 30 seconds rest for 5 rounds

California Jack · 05-26-2011, 12:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCR

Thats good stuff right there!

You wouldn't say that if I posted my reps!

California Jack · 05-27-2011, 09:20

5/27/11. Eight cycles of two minutes running plus one minute walking followed by three cycles of alternating running and walking for one minute each.

I wore my normal running shoes. While I suffered some calf pain, it was not debilitating. I do not know what this mean. Am I getting better? Is the problem the minimal shoes? I can't make a conclusion.

proactive · 05-27-2011, 13:28

You may need time to adjust. Doing plyometrics on top of switching your running style is a big change IMO.

ETA: That said, some people simply don't like minimal shoes. They aren't right for everyone.

California Jack · 05-27-2011, 15:00

I'm gonna give it more time. I have a 5k in a month so I will train in both normal shoes and minimals.

California Jack · 05-30-2011, 06:26

5/28/11 thirty second work intervals thirty second rest for five sets each of:

Lunges 95 pounds
Press 95 pounds
Bent rows 95 pounds
Planks
Jump rope
Sprints

Lunges became bodyweight lingoes. Some muscle in my left leg objected to weighted lunges. Press became a push press. Sprints slowed to jogs.

California Jack · 05-30-2011, 06:29

5/29/11 9 cycles of two minutes running plus one minute walking followed by 2 cycles of alternating running and walking for one minute each.

Used normal running shoes and experienced no lower leg pain.

California Jack · 05-30-2011, 09:04

5/30/11. Holiday fun!!! Carry, Run, and Press in 23:47

I will do this again on July Fourth.