Field Report #017

 

The Chubb Challenge is still in progress.

500 burpees down in 4 complete days (not counting today). Entertainment is holding strong - I need to get to work on the roof shingles.

This is really putting into context for me when Iron Wolf does 500, 750, or 1,000 burpees in a single workout. It has been a lot to do 500 in 4 days. However, it has been satisfying to feel the movement become easier as the high reps build muscle mass and muscle memory. Trying to master a movement instead of hitting on 20 movements is a really fun and gratifying way to work out, because you can feel the difference and see the progress so clearly, and grow to enjoy the exercise on a deeper level.

I'd really like to get in a 400-meter repeat workout, inspired by Emil Zatopek but also just to work on the speed. Running has fallen by the wayside as burpees have taken precedence.

We will be travelling this weekend, so it will be imperative to get up early and get the burpees done before the day's events begin. I will keep trying to hit days of 100, then go for another bigger workout on a quieter day next week - perhaps Wednesday.