4 mile run, strides, circuit training

Today was a nice Spring day in Portland Oregon with a temperature of about 60 degree F and sunny. I wanted to get outside and absorb some sunshine. I started with an easy 4 mile run. I found a nice stretch of soft grass and ran 10 x 100m strides. The last 3 I picked up to 100% effort. I felt like I was flying. It is definitely fun to run on the grass and energizing. There may even be some scientific evidence to back up my claim that running barefoot on grass is energizing. After all, when we run, our brain emits electrical signals to fire muscle cells. After working in audio and electrical circuits, it is always important that electrical circuits are grounded. Maybe there is some truth to my statement? I finished with 50 knee high plyo jumps ,10x4 sets of pull ups, 3x30 pull ups, skipping, and some other exercises. http://www.foodmatters.tv/articles-1/walking-barefoot-might-be-an-essential-element-of-good-health

1x400m,1x300m,6x200m, 1x300m

Today was a perfect spring day. I decided it was a good day for a track workout. 1x400m,1x300m,6x200m, 1x300m @ 64,48,31,30,29,29,30,29,46 seconds. I definitely have a lot of work to do if I plan doing any track meets in the summer.

Rainy workout

Today I got out on the track and did some circuit training in the pouring rain. I also did 4x100m, 1x200m, and 1x300m at about 80% effort. I finished with some plyometrics. After exercise it is important to refuel. My superfood recovery drink was a smoothie made with 1 cup chia seeds, 3 handfuls of baby kale, 1/2 cup blue berries, protein powder, 1/2 banana, 1 cup filtered water, flaxseed milk, and honey.

Instense circuit training with sprints

The last two days I have been doing some circuit training. This is high intensity plyometrics with 100-200m sprints between exercises. It works both anaerobic and aerobic systems. A typical session would be the following. 11-15 minute jog warmup. 20 pullups, 200m sprint, 30 pushups, 100m sprint, 40 dips, 300m sprint, 50 sit ups, 100m sprint, 10-15 burpees, 100m sprint, 40 knee high box jumps, 400m jog. Then I repeat this about 2 more times. When I am done I feel completely spent.