Training Log: Entry 3582

AM WORKOUT (0353 natural wake up)

**TACTICAL BARBELL MASS PROTOCOL GREY MAN**

*Operation MILO* Cycle 1, Week 1, Workout 4

“GO RUCK YOURSELF”

Treadmill walk w/20.4lb tac carrier

Speed: 3.5

Incline: 4.0

Distance: 5.25 miles

Time: 90 minutes

Notes:

* So this is technically violating the conditioning protocols of Mass Protocol, as it says to ruck for 30-60 minutes, but the book ALSO says that those with experience with training and recovery can take conditioning protocols from Tactical Barbell II and apply them during Mass Protocol…which is what I did.  In truth, with that natural wake up, I just made the most of the situation.  If I COULD have slept more, I would have, and trained less, but I was already awake.  In general, I’m not married to getting in 90 minutes of rucking a week, but if the opportunity presents, I’ll take it.

* I at least let the intensity go down a touch by setting the incline to 4 instead of 6.  I do want to keep the goal the goal here, and create an anabolic environment for growth during this growth phase.

* Weighed 81.1 this morning, so a .5lb drop from Monday, and a 1kg drop from yesterday.  I imagine I’m seeing the effects of inflammation with the weight spike, as it correlates with the DOMS I’ve been feeling.  The ruck was good for getting my body feeling limber again.

* Tang Soo Do was a decent workout last night.  We may be going again tonight, but the rest of the family seems to be coming down with something, so we’ll see.  Also got in a 2.3 mile walk with the tac vest.

* Keg carry yesterday was 177.5lbs.  Slow and steady.  I’m actually considering getting a loadable hussafel stone for this little project of mine, as I feel like it would meet intent more.  Something to think about.