Updates on Training

So I've been pretty good about keeping up with my training. I've been keeping the same regiment as I posted before but I've made a few modifications. If I'm in a place where I can't jump rope (my bedroom) I have replaced it with Mountain Climbers. They are about as fun as they look. I'm hoping this will strengthen up my legs for the hill climb.

While my strength training is slowly progressing I've started to work more on my endurance by running. Two weeks ago I went running with a friend and essentially ran about 4 miles. I looked up a 5k that was held at the site we were running at the week before. It isn't just a flat 5k it involves running over a pedestrian footbridge that bows up and down , a wooden bridge and what I estimate as a .5 mile rock hop. While I'm above the 5k stage, I need to be adding at least a half mile a week. So I decided I'll just run the course twice.

So I ran the first "leg" of my 10k, my calves were a little taut but I was otherwise O.K. then I got that little burning sensation on the ball of my foot. I should have known then to stop but me thinking  "Oh I'll just stop being a pansy" and continued to run. I kept my pace of 8 minute miles and finished with decent time.

The blister on my foot after could only be describe as ungodly hell. I haven't gotten a blister this bad in a long time. I could barely walk on it the following day and couldn't walk normally for the next 3 days. I haven't let it really hinder my training ( I took a rest day and then weight trained in regular shoes). For my endurance cardio I switched to riding a recumbent exercise bike at increasing resistance for an hour and a half ( thank god the World Cup was on).

Weekly Training Schedule (for now)

So I'm in the process of working up my training regiment. I looked at the Tough Mudder site and looked at their "get fit" exercise list. After trying it rather unsuccessfully I've decided to make my own which I think will help me prepare all the muscles groups I need in order to be successful.

Here's essentially a breakdown of my training schedule:

Monday
Morning
HIIT intervals (either bike, running or elliptical. 45 secs Max Sprint 1 minute rest. )
Evening
Man Makers x3 (25, 15,10) with 20lb weights
Jump Rope (1:00)
Dips x3 (30,25,20) or until failure
Pull ups x3 (15,10,5) or until failure

Tuesday
Evening
Endurance Run (6 miles or an hour) I'll be adding .25 miles a week ( or more if I'm feeling good).

Wednesday
Evening
Man Makers x3 (25, 15,10) with 20lb weights
Jump Rope (1:00)
Dips x3 (30,25,20) or until failure
Pull ups x3 (15,10,5) or until failure

Thursday
Evening
Endurance Run (6 miles or an hour) I'll be adding .25 miles a week ( or more if I'm feeling good).

Friday
Evening
Man Makers x3 (25, 15,10) with 20lb weights
Jump Rope (1:00)
Dips x3 (30,25,20) or until failure
Pull ups x3 (15,10,5) or until failure

Saturday
I will dedicate this day to specific event training. These days will be for swimming, keg rolling, crawling, keg carries and whatever I generally need to improve upon ( it might be a combo strength / endurance day but at a medium intensity).

Sunday
Active Rest
I'll usually go for a hike or walk around for a while or go for a leisurely bike ride. I know it's supposed to be a rest day but usually the weather is so nice I don't want to just sit around my house and do nothing. I won't be "pushing" myself to get my heart rate rate or lift more. I usually end up eating more on these days and letting my body get plenty of rest.

Is there something I am missing or any critiques of my training regiment. I'd love to learn how to improve.