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Tag: Physical

  • Runner’s Advanced Workout for Knee Health

    Tonight was a knee-focused workout to strengthen my knees and supporting muscle groups. Keep the weights and repetitions low to start. Increase repetitions gradually from about 6 to about 12 then increase weight and drop the repetitions back down to 6, repeat. I’ve grouped some of the lifts into super sets to increase the cardio…

  • 7 Secret Secrets of Barefoot Running

    This video is too funny to not post. Please note, I do believe in barefoot running, but this video is not an accurate representation of my beliefs or suggested approach. My intention here is to make you laugh, not explain why you should take your shoes off and log some miles. Check out the barefoot…

  • I will run the Leadville 100.

    For years since over-running my knees on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th of October, 2007 I’ve battled a maddening array of knee, leg, hip, and foot problems. In most cases, when people asked about my injuries, I just told them I had bad knees, because I knew they didn’t have the time and probably weren’t…

  • My first Bikram Yoga class!

    It’s 3:30pm and I’m crouched over my toilet contemplating relieving my stomach of it’s biscuits and gravy contents. I can’t decide whether a full stomach or throat sore from bile would be more unpleasant while contorting my body for 90 minutes in a crowded, 105 degree sauna. I kneel over the toilet with an “I’m…

  • Inspiration Point Night Hike – July 16, 2010

    Began running up to Inspiration Point from the Tunnel Road trail head at 10:30pm tonight without a flashlight. It took me under 9 minutes to the bridge after which point it was soon too dark, steep, rocky, and dangerous to continue running. I crept my way up the rest of the trail and reached Inspiration…

  • Perfect Full Sit Up Form

    Staff Sergeant Ken explains and performs perfect full sit up form for Army Physical Fitness Test. Requires: 90 degree angle at knees. Heels on the ground. Fingers clasped and behind head. Ex-hale up, in-hale down. Break vertical. Recommends: Feet elevated on bench to decrease strain on lower back for training. Rest position: Rest in up…