The Hard Routine - Decomposed

In Andy McNab’s bestseller Bravo Two Zero, a book about a famous British SAS mission in Iraq, the commandos use the term “hard routine” to describe their mindset, focus, and seriousness when at work. When they step into an actual mission, crossing the line of departure, they say that they go on the “hard routine.” From that moment on, the rules are strict, the focus is singular, and all available resources are brought to bear with an intensity that is necessary for success. When they’re on the hard routine, there is no room for selfishness, indulgence, compromise, or distraction.

For the past 5 weeks I have been tracking my CrossFit Training, Zone Food and Sleep. I have been trying to "dial-in" my life in order to see if training and nutrition and sleep do effect quality of life. I have also done this in order to train myself in discipline and self indulgence. So why.....?

Here is an outline of what benefits I experienced while on "The Hard Routine"

Physical -

• Drop in % Body Fat from 12 to 9.8
• Increase in aerobic endurance
• Drop in CrossFit Benchmark WOD times, average of 1-1.5 min (Kelly, Fran, Elizabeth)
• Mile drop -20 sec, 400m drop -5 sec

Nutritional -

• Daily protein, carbohydrate and fat intake regulated
  
• Joint health from fish oil
• Increased energy and overall health
• Better sleep habits
  

Mental -

• Greater understanding of self
• Desire to continue with discipline over "letting go"
• Longer, better life outlook with Jordan

I plan to continue many of the disciplines practiced and will always be searching for a better way to live life.

WOD: Rest Day
CFE: 20 Fixed Gear bike ride out to church