JANUARY 8, 2026

DAY 8 — SAME MINDSET, STRONGER BODY

Kia ora whānau — Jamie here.

Eight days in… and I woke up with a Day 1 mindset.
Not because I’m starting over — but because I never stopped respecting the work.

This is Week 2.
The body’s adapting, but the mission hasn’t changed:
Move with weight. Breathe under tension. Build for survival.

Today I rucked longer. Same vest, slightly more terrain. Legs were ready. Breath was steady. And every step reminded me — this only works if I keep approaching each day like it matters.

Because it does.

The biggest trap after Week 1? Thinking you’re “in the groove.”
That’s when sloppiness creeps in. Form fades. Discipline slips.

Not here.
Today I moved like it was Day 1. But my body moved like it was Day 8.
That’s progress.

TRAINING LOG – DAY 8: RUCK + CORE

Date: January 8, 2026
Weather: Hot and humid, dry ground, no rain for 7 days.
Load:

Weighted Vest: ~10–12% BW

SESSION OVERVIEW

Warm-up (10 min):

Shoulder circles, T-spine rotations

Walking lunges + ankle rolls

Nasal breathing x 2 min + deep squat hold

MAIN WORKOUT

Ruck Walk:

Duration: 50 minutes

Terrain: Slight incline, trail preferred

Breathing: Nasal focus; maintain pace while under load

Cues:

Keep head up, core tight, foot strike soft

Reset posture every 10 minutes

CORE FINISHER (3 ROUNDS):

Plank Hold – 45 sec

Side Plank (each side) – 30 sec

Bear Crawl – 30 meters

Hollow Hold – 20 sec

COOLDOWN (5–10 min):

Forward fold + calf stretch

Elevated pigeon pose (for hips)

3 minutes box breathing (inhale 4 / hold 4 / exhale 4 / hold 4)

NOTES / REFLECTION

Ruck felt “lighter” today — same load, better form

Breathing locked in early and stayed smooth

Bear crawl in the finisher brought the core to life

Holding onto the Day 1 hunger — no coasting

Reminder: your mindset is your gear — keep it sharp