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Kettlebell Mile Challenge

I haven't tried my hand at a mile in a while. Just now getting back to exercising. Took time off to get used to kiddo and the new job.

Now that I'm back at my house I have access to a flatter track. Been easing back into my 5k run. I think if I can up my time a little I can make the full mile under time
 
I didn't feel like this was worth posting in a new thread but planning to really start leaning into the rucking fitness to get more ready for september. I can't always get away to exercise with two young kids and don't always want to go for a run at lunch in the heat so I'm planning on putting 40 lbs of weights in my pack and trying to see how many times I can make it up and down my semi spiral staircase tonight. It's 15 steps total so I figure around 106 reps should equal 1000' of vertical gain/descent. No idea what my baseline or pace will be but the hope is any steps now will = less suffer later.
 
thedutchtouch said:
I didn't feel like this was worth posting in a new thread but planning to really start leaning into the rucking fitness to get more ready for september. I can't always get away to exercise with two young kids and don't always want to go for a run at lunch in the heat so I'm planning on putting 40 lbs of weights in my pack and trying to see how many times I can make it up and down my semi spiral staircase tonight. It's 15 steps total so I figure around 106 reps should equal 1000' of vertical gain/descent. No idea what my baseline or pace will be but the hope is any steps now will = less suffer later.
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You wont suffer less, there will be lots of suck. Embrace the suck. That training though will strengthen your mind to not allow your body to quit.
 
thedutchtouch said:
I didn't feel like this was worth posting in a new thread but planning to really start leaning into the rucking fitness to get more ready for september. I can't always get away to exercise with two young kids and don't always want to go for a run at lunch in the heat so I'm planning on putting 40 lbs of weights in my pack and trying to see how many times I can make it up and down my semi spiral staircase tonight. It's 15 steps total so I figure around 106 reps should equal 1000' of vertical gain/descent. No idea what my baseline or pace will be but the hope is any steps now will = less suffer later.
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We take our 3 kids hiking pretty regularly, and the 3 year old ends up on my back for the majority of all of our hikes in our sub par, chinese made generic kid carrying backpack. Rucking 45 pounds of wiggling weight in a pack that really sucks at distributing the load makes me appreciate my hunting pack once I'm out walking in the fall.

Like BTaylor said, the grind prepares you more mentally than physically. Lean into it and embrace the idea that hard work can't make you quit.
 
Only managed half of what I planned last night before the kids and some unscheduled visitors got me distracted/occupied, but it felt fine/legs aren't sore at all today so going to keep after it. I agree that it will be a sufferfest regardless of how many steps I climb now, but that's half the fun. If anything it's a good reminder to pare down the crap I carry with me
 
thedutchtouch said:
Only managed half of what I planned last night before the kids and some unscheduled visitors got me distracted/occupied, but it felt fine/legs aren't sore at all today so going to keep after it. I agree that it will be a sufferfest regardless of how many steps I climb now, but that's half the fun. If anything it's a good reminder to pare down the crap I carry with me
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Dont look up at where you going because it doesnt matter, you are going to get there one step at a time and it will take as many as it takes.
 
Nutterbuster, thanks for starting the whole conversation about the doing the challenge it really motivated me to take my fitness to the next level.

After starting the KB mile challenge. I completely got my nutrition in check (measuring all foods, one cheat meal a week only, and no alcohol for the last 12 weeks) I have lost 24 pounds and feel great. My Marine unit is have a reunion in Oct and I turn 50 the same month, I plan on being under 10% body fat for both of those events. I am really excited to see how much easier it is to climb trees this upcoming season.

I also started adding in weighted walking lunges for time once a week, and I think I have gotten way more out of that then the KB mile. I am up to a 90 walking lunges in 4:30 with a 53lbs KB held goblet style. I dread doing it every week but it will really help with leg strength to drag a deer out this year. If anyone tries this please make sure you do not have any injuries and start with like 20lbs for 40 walking lunges and move up every week. Do not try 90 with a heavy weight first time.
 
devildog said:
Nutterbuster, thanks for starting the whole conversation about the doing the challenge it really motivated me to take my fitness to the next level.

After starting the KB mile challenge. I completely got my nutrition in check (measuring all foods, one cheat meal a week only, and no alcohol for the last 12 weeks) I have lost 24 pounds and feel great. My Marine unit is have a reunion in Oct and I turn 50 the same month, I plan on being under 10% body fat for both of those events. I am really excited to see how much easier it is to climb trees this upcoming season.

I also started adding in weighted walking lunges for time once a week, and I think I have gotten way more out of that then the KB mile. I am up to a 90 walking lunges in 4:30 with a 53lbs KB held goblet style. I dread doing it every week but it will really help with leg strength to drag a deer out this year. If anyone tries this please make sure you do not have any injuries and start with like 20lbs for 40 walking lunges and move up every week. Do not try 90 with a heavy weight first time.
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Legs feed the wolf.
 
thedutchtouch said:
I didn't feel like this was worth posting in a new thread but planning to really start leaning into the rucking fitness to get more ready for september. I can't always get away to exercise with two young kids and don't always want to go for a run at lunch in the heat so I'm planning on putting 40 lbs of weights in my pack and trying to see how many times I can make it up and down my semi spiral staircase tonight. It's 15 steps total so I figure around 106 reps should equal 1000' of vertical gain/descent. No idea what my baseline or pace will be but the hope is any steps now will = less suffer later.
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Just keep time
 
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