Monday, July 30, 2012

7/31/12

Spiritual Training 7/31/12

  • Read Mark 11 & 12 
  • Pray this prayer continually throughout the day today: I pray that _______ seek to know you.
  • Answer this question: What have you done to grow your relationship with Christ this week?


Training
20m easy jog, 1 sit up, 20m skip 2 sit ups, 10m high knees, 10m butt kicks, 3 sit ups, 10m shuffle step, 10m carioca, 2 sit ups, 10m broad jumps, 10m power skips 1 sit up (30 sec front plank hold, 30 sec plan hold each side) x3

You have 12 min to do as many rounds of the following as possible
5 Push ups
10 Sit ups
15 Squats

The idea behind this workout is sustainability. Don't go too fast.  Pick a pace that will challenge you but that you can maintain for the full 12 min.

Sunday, July 29, 2012

7/30/12

Spiritual WoD 7/30/12

  • Read Mark 11 & 12
  • Spend the day praying this prayer:  Lord I pray that you draw__________ to Yourself.
  • Spend some time with these questions today: W:hat is God teaching you? What are you going to do about it?



Training
20m easy jog, 1 Squat, 20m skip 2 squats, 10m high knees, 10m butt kicks, 3 squats, 10m shuffle step, 10m carioca, 2 squats, 10m broad jumps, 10m power skips 1 squats.This is week 5 of the coach to 5k running program.
 Jog  8 minutes
Walk  5 minutes
Jog  8 minutes

Friday, July 27, 2012

07/27/12

Spiritual WoD 7/27/12

  • Read Mark Chapters 11&12
  • Spend the day being thankful. Try to thank Jesus throughout the day for everything. Jesus is able to work for our good in the good and bad circumstances in our life. Thank Him for it all.


Training
20m easy jog, 1 Burpee, 20m skip 2 burpees, 10m high knees, 10m butt kicks, 3 burpees, 10m shuffle step, 10m carioca, 2 burpees, 10m broad jumps, 10m power skips 1 burpee.
This is week 5 of the coach to 5k running program.  My hard drive crashed so I am currently unable to access the soundtrack for this week but it will be posted o Friday, Monday and Wednesday.


Jog  5 minutes
Walk  3 minutes
Jog  8 minutes
Walk  3 minutes
Jog  5 minutes

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

07/25/12

Spiritual WoD 07/25/12

  • Read Mark Chapters 9&10
  • Praying for you friends throughout the day use this prayer cue: Lord. I pray that _______confess Christ as Lord, take root and grow in faith and bear much fruit for Your glory.
  • Answer this question in your journal: Have you continued to remain angry at another? 

Training

Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then: Inch Worms, Lunge Complex, (10 Push ups, 10 sit ups, 10 squats ) x 3.  This is Week 5 of the couch to 5k running program.  Each running day of this week is different.
Jog  5 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Jog  5 minutes
Walk  3 minutes
Jog  5 minutes


Monday, July 23, 2012

07/24/12

Spiritual WoD
  • Read Mark Chapters 9&10
  • Pray this prayer throughout the day today: Lord, I ask that you would do whatever you need to do to draw_____ to you.
  • Record the answer to this question in your journal: Have you given into an addictive behavior in the last week?


Training
Do 3 rounds of :
400m jog, then: Inch Worms, Lunge Complex, (10 Push ups, 10 sit ups, 10 squats ) x 3.
10 walking lunge steps, rest 2 min
30 sec front plank, 30 sec right side plank, 30 sec left side plank rest 2 min
then
80 jump ropes (if you dont have a jump rope do 20 tuck jumps, see this video for a demonstration.)
10m bear crawl
60 jump ropes (15 tuck jumps)
20m bear crawl (10m out and 10m back)
40 jump ropes (10 tuck ropes)
30m bear crawl (10m out, 10m back, 10m out)
20 jump ropes ( 5 tuck jumps)
40 m bear crawl (10m out, 10m back, 10m out, 10m back)

record your time in your journal



07/23/12



07/23/12
Spiritual Training 

  • Read Mark Chapters 9&10.
  • Pray this prayer for your friends and love ones: Lord, I pray that _______ turn from his/her sin and follow Christ.
  • Answer this question in your journal: Have you damaged another person by your words, either behind their back or face-to-face?




Training


Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then: Inch Worms, Lunge Complex, (10 Push ups, 10 sit ups, 10 squats ) x 3.  This is Week 5 of the couch to 5k running program.  Each running day of this week is different.
Jog  5 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Jog  5 minutes
Walk  3 minutes
Jog  5 minutes

Thursday, July 19, 2012

07/20/12

Spiritual Training 07/20/12
Read Mark Chapters 9&10.
Continue to pray for those God has placed on your heart with this prayer cue:  I also ask that you give me the opportunity, the courage and the words to share the truth with_______
Record your answer to this question in your journal: Have you been exposed to sexually explicit material or allowed yourself to entertain inappropriate sexual thoughts?

Training


Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then: Inch Worms, Lunge Complex, (10 Push ups, 10 sit ups, 10 squats ) x 3.  This is Week 5 of the couch to 5k running program.  Each running day of this week is different.
Jog  5 minutes
Walk 3 minutes
Jog  5 minutes
Walk  3 minutes
Jog  5 minutes

07/19/12

Faith and Fitness night

Please meet on the Football field behind Madison Middle School at 6:30. Tonight we will be discussing Mark chapters 7&8. In addition we will also be talking a bit more nutrition and touching base on our progress to date.

Please Bring
Bible and Notebook
Water Bottle
Yoga Mat or Beach Towel

Training
Melee at the Middle School
1 Min AMRAP 10 yard turn arounds
1 Min AMRAP ring rows
1 Min AMRAP Box Jumps/Step Ups
1 Min AMRAP Sumo Deadlift High Pulls/Squats
1 Min AMRAP Burpees/Squat Thrusts
1 Min Rest

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

07/18/12


Spiritual WoD 7/18/12
  • Continue Reading Mark Chapters 7&8.
  • Pray this prayer throughout the day today. Holy Spirit, I ask that you convict __________ of his/her sin and need for Christ's redemption.
  • Record the answer to this question in your journal: With whom and how are you intentionally developing relationships? With whom and how are you sharing Jesus in word and deed? 


Training
Week 4 Warm-up Jog 200m at an EZ pace, Inch Worms, Walking lunge steps, (7 push ups, 7 sit ups, 7 squats) x 3. We are in week four of the couch to 5k program. This week you will do the following:

Jog  3 minutes
Walk  90 seconds
Jog  5 minutes
Walk  2-1/2 minutes
Jog  3 minutes
Walk  90 seconds
Jog  5 minutes
Here is the link to this week's mp3.  Download it, put it on your mp3 player and enjoy it while you run.

Monday, July 16, 2012

7/17/12

Spiritual WoD 7/17/12

  • Read Mark Chapters 7&8
  • Continue to pray for the people in your life using this prayer cue.  I ask you Lord, to prevent Satan from blinding________ to the truth.
  • Answer this question in your journal. How have you given God the best of your time, talent and resources?


Training
Week 4 Warm-up Jog 200m at an EZ pace, Inch Worms, Walking lunge steps, bear crawl 10m, crab walk 10m, 10 mountain climbers, 10 arm circles with each arm. You have been training for at least a month now.  For this workout, I want you to crank up the intensity a bit.  Again, you are your own bench mark. Please write down how long it takes you to complete this workout. (You should be writing down all your times and weights in your journal) We will do it again at the end of August to compare our results.

21 Push ups
21 Squats
15 Push ups
15 Squats
9 Push ups
9 Squats

Sunday, July 15, 2012

07/16/12

Spiritual WoD 7/16/12

  • Continue Reading Mark Chapters 7&8.
  • Pray this prayer throughout the day today. Lord, I pray that____________hear and believe the Word of God for what it really is.
  • Record the answer to this question in your journal: How have you spoken truth into the lives of others? How have you allowed others to speak truth into your life?


Training
Week 4 Warm-up Jog 200m at an EZ pace, Inch Worms, Walking lunge steps, (7 push ups, 7 sit ups, 7 squats) x 3. We are entering week four of the couch to 5k program. This week you will do the following:

Jog  3 minutes
Walk  90 seconds
Jog  5 minutes
Walk  2-1/2 minutes
Jog  3 minutes
Walk  90 seconds
Jog  5 minutes
Here is the link to this week's mp3.  Download it, put it on your mp3 player and enjoy it while you run.

Friday, July 13, 2012

7/13/12

Spiritual WoD 7/13/12
Read Mark Chapters 7 & 8.  Keep in mind two questions as you read. 1) What is God teaching me? 2) What am I going to do about it?
Pray this prayer throughout the day. Lord,  I pray that______seek to know you.
Record the answer to this question in your journal.How have you take part in your community of faith?


Training
Week 4 Warm-up Jog 200m at an EZ pace, Inch Worms, Walking lunge steps, (7 push ups, 7 sit ups, 7 squats) x 3. We are entering week four of the couch to 5k program. This week you will do the following:

Jog  3 minutes
Walk  90 seconds
Jog  5 minutes
Walk  2-1/2 minutes
Jog  3 minutes
Walk  90 seconds
Jog  5 minutes
Here is the link to this week's mp3.  Download it, put it on your mp3 player and enjoy it while you run.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

7/12/12

Faith and Fitness Night
Meet on the football field behind Madison Middle School at 6:30 PM.  This week we will be discussing Mark chapters 5 & 6.

Stuff to Bring
Bible and Notebook
Yoga Mat or Beach towel
Plenty of Water

Training
Dead lift 4 x 6 Rest 60 sec (Sub 8 Weighted Good mornings or 10 Supermans )
Front Plank Hold 4 x 30 sec Rest 60 sec
You will alternate back and forth between the two movements above.  After those four rounds are complete
then do 4 Rounds of
5 Shoulder Press
10 Step ups, Scale up to Box Jumps
100m Run, 300m walk, Scale up to 200m and 200m walk.  DO NOT run the whole 400m, the walk is designed active rest.


Tuesday, July 10, 2012

07/11/12

Spiritual WoD 07/11/12
  • Read Mark Chapters 5 & 6.
  • Continue to pray those individuals in your life that need the saving touch of Jesus.  Lord I pray that you draw__________ to Yourself
  • Record this answer to these two questions in your journal. What have you done to grow your relationship with Christ this week?

Training
Week 3 warm up - Light jogging, skipping, shuffle steps, high knees and butt kicks. Inch worms, walking lunge with a twist, bear crawl, crab walk (5 push ups, 5 sit-ups, 5 squats) x 3. We are in week 3 of the Couch to 5k progam design. Download the mp3 by clicking here.

 

Do two rounds of the following:
Jog 90 seconds
Walk 90 seconds
Jog 3 minutes
Walk 3 minutes

Monday, July 9, 2012

07/10/12

Spiritual WoD 7/10/12
Read Mark Chapters 5&6

From Jesus Calling - Read and do the following.
When you worship Me in spirit and truth, you join with choirs of angels who are continually before My throne. Though you cannot hear their voices, your praise and thanksgiving are distinctly audible in heaven. Your petitions are also heard, but it is your gratitude that clears the way to My Heart. With the way between us wide open, My blessings fall upon you in rich abundance. The greatest blessing is nearness to Me—abundant Joy and Peace in My Presence. Practice praising and thanking Me continually throughout this day.

Training
Week 3 warm up - Light jogging, skipping, shuffle steps, high knees and butt kicks. Inch worms, walking lunge with a twist, bear crawl, crab walk (5 push ups, 5 sit-ups, 5 squats) x 3.
then
7 Rounds of
7 Squat Thrusts,Scale up to Burpees
7 Air Squats, Scale up to Goblet squats (hold a 20# kettle bell or dumbbell in front of your chest as you are performing an air squat.)

Recrod your time in your journal

Sunday, July 8, 2012

07/09/12

Spiritual WoD 07/09/12



  • Read Mark Chapters 5 & 6.
  • Record this answer to these two questions in your journal. What is God teaching you? What are you going to do about it?

Training
Week 3 warm up - Light jogging, skipping, shuffle steps, high knees and butt kicks. Inch worms, walking lunge with a twist, ear craw;, crab walk (5 push ups, 5 sit-ups, 5 squats) x 3. We are once again advancing in our running program. We are in week 3 of the Couch to 5k progam design. Download the new mp3 by clicking here.

 

Do two rounds of the following:
Jog 90 seconds
Walk 90 seconds
Jog 3 minutes
Walk 3 minutes

Thursday, July 5, 2012

07/06/12

Spiritual WoD 07/06/12
  • Read Mark Chapters 5 & 6.
  • Pray this prayer throughout the day. Lord. I pray that _______confess Christ as Lord, take root and grow in faith and bear much fruit for Your glory.
  • Record the specifics to the answer to this question in your journal.  Have you continued to remain angry at another?

Training
Week 3 warm up - Light jogging, skipping, shuffle steps, high knees and butt kicks. Inch worms, walking lunge with a twist, (5 push ups, 5 sit-ups, 5 squats) x 3. We are once again advancing in our running program. We are in week 3 of the Couch to 5k progam design. Download the new mp3 by clicking here.
Do two rounds of the following:
Jog 90 seconds
Walk 90 seconds
Jog 3 minutes
Walk 3 minutes

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

07/05/12

Faith and Fitness Night

Meet on the football field at Madison Middle School in Trumbull at 6:30. We will spend approximately 90 min discussing Mark chapters 3&4, praying together, warming up, working out, encouraging and challenging one another and cooling down.

Stuff to bring
Bible & Notebook
Beach Towel or Yoga Mat
Water Bottle with plenty of Water

Training (We will do this all together at Madison)
Shoulder Press 4x6 rest 90 sec
Then
10min AMRAP (As Many Rounds as Possible)
5 Squat Thrusts, scale up to Burpees
10 lunge steps, scale up to Over Head Weighted Lunge steps
100m Run (50 up, 50 back)

This will be the longest workout you have completed to date. This is not a sprint. The idea behind it is to maintain your pace for the full 10 mins. In other words, don't stop moving. If you need to rest that is fine, go ahead and rest. The clock does not stop. Remember you are your own bench mark, go at your own pace.

dial it in

Ok FnFers, I have asked you to track your diet, to write down everything you eat and drink for one week.  When I return, I would like to review your food logs and give some more personalized input to each of you.

For now we will start with this: Sugar is bad for you.  Its intake should be limited.  Sugar intake leads to high blood sugar levels which drive everything from Type II diabetes to High Cholestorol. For a more detailed explanation that is still easy to understand read this post.

Don't everyone freak out at once. We will ease our way into this. Pick one meal to clean up.  The easiest way to do this is picture your plate. It should be one third lean meat or fish and two thirds veggies. So for the next week your goal is to eat clean at one meal a day. I recommed picking one meal and sticking with that one for the week.  Below are some easy suggestions to get you started

Easy Breakfast:  Egg White Omlette
                            Heat non-stick pan on medium heat
                           1 cup egg whites
                           Splash of heavy cream, whisk these two ingredients together with a little garlic powder.
                          Spray an omlette pan with cooking spray add egg mixture
                          One slice lowfat american cheese
                          last nights left over veggies, place these two ingredients on top of egg mixture once it is set and fold in half, cook for another 1-2 min


Easy Lunch:  Garden Salad
                      2 cups Shredded lettuce
                      handful of cherry tomatotes, halved
                      half a cucumber, sliced
                      Four slices of low salt deli turkey (boars head or other high quality meat)
                     Oil and Vinegar

Easy Dinner: Grilled Chicken
                      Same salad as lunch hold the meat
                      Marinate chicken breast in seven seas italian dressing for 3 hours
                      Grill Chicken
                      Steam 1 head of broccoli crowns for 4 mins

7/4/12

Spiritual WoD 7/4/12
  • Read Mark Chapters 3&4 - Mark, underline or write down those things that jump out at you, you relate to or raise a question in your mind. These will be the basis of our conversation on Thursday night.
  • Continue to pray for the person/people you identified. Pray this prayer several times throughout the day. Lord I pray that you would do whatever you need to do to draw_____to you.
  • In your journal record the answer to this question: Have you given into an addictive behavior?
  • Training
    Week 2 Warm up - Light jogging, skipping, shuffle steps, high knees and butt kicks. Inch worms, walking lunge with a twist, (3 push ups, 3 sit-ups, 3 squats) x 3
    Jogging - Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 90 seconds of jogging and two minutes of walking for a total of 20 minutes.
    Please take note: this is a new .mp3 for your jogging this week. I highly recommend downloading  it by clicking here. This is a guided version of "Couch to 5k – Week 2" with some pretty decent music. Listen to it while you run.
    Cool Down - Z stretch, to glute stretch, butterfly, calf stretch, kneeling shoulder stretches

    Monday, July 2, 2012

    7/3/12


    Spiritual WoD 7/3/12

    • Read Mark Chapters 3&4 - Mark, underline or write down those things that jump out at you, you relate to or raise a question in your mind. These will be the basis of our conversation on Thursday night.
    • Pray this prayer several times throughout the day.  Lord, I pray that _______ turn from his/her sin and follow Christ.
    • In your journal record the answer to this question: Have you damaged another person by your words, either behind their back or face-to-face?



    Training
    Week 2 Warm up - Light jogging, skipping, shuffle steps, high knees and butt kicks. Inch worms, walking lunge with a twist, (3 push ups, 3 sit-ups, 3 squats) x 3
    +
    1 Round for Time If you have been training for at least 3 months on your own use the first set of numbers.  If you are relatively new to training use the numbers in parentheses. Write down your time in your journal

    100 (50) Jumping Jacks
    75  (35) Squats
    50  (20) Situps
    25   ( 10) Pushups

    Cool down - z stretch into glute stretch, butterfly, calf stretch, kneeling shoulder stretches

    Sunday, July 1, 2012

    07/02/12


    Spiritual WoD 7/2/12

    • Read Mark Chapters 3&4 - Mark, underline or write down those things that jump out at you, you relate to or raise a question in your mind. These will be the basis of our conversation on Thursday night.
    • Continue to pray for the person/people you identified. Pray this prayer several times throughout the day.  I ask that you give me the opportunity, the courage and the words to share the truth with_______
    • In your journal record the answer to this question: Have you been exposed to sexually explicit material or allowed yourself to entertain inappropriate sexual thoughts?


    Training
    Week 2 Warm up - Light jogging, skipping, shuffle steps, high knees and butt kicks. Inch worms, walking lunge with a twist, (3 push ups, 3 sit-ups, 3 squats) x 3
    Jogging - Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 90 seconds of jogging and two minutes of walking for a total of 20 minutes.
    Please take note: this is a new .mp3 for your jogging this week. I highly recommend downloading  it by clicking here. This is a guided version of "Couch to 5k – Week 2" with some pretty decent music. Listen to it while you run.
    Cool Down - Z stretch, to glute stretch, butterfly, calf stretch, kneeling shoulder stretches