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Title: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on December 21, 2016, 02:07:17 PM
Thought I'd save a lot of us the effort of posting in that coming thread.  :P

Of course, feel free to post in this thread if you feel you're going to buck trend and the predicted outcomes.  :D 
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: alfred russel on December 21, 2016, 02:19:45 PM
But it isn't 2017 yet. :)

I set my goals out at the start of the 2016 thread--looking forward to see how I succeeded and failed in the days to come. A great way to hold myself accountable. Will have to repeat in 2017.
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: Admiral Yi on December 21, 2016, 02:22:39 PM
Mongers, are you going mad?  :)
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: Eddie Teach on December 21, 2016, 02:28:05 PM
Going?  :huh:
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: CountDeMoney on December 21, 2016, 04:09:26 PM
Quote from: mongers on December 21, 2016, 02:07:17 PM
Of course, feel free to post in this thread if you feel you're going to buck trend and the predicted outcomes.  :D

I have the uncanny feeling that I may wind up living through 2017.

So, posted.
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: Ed Anger on December 21, 2016, 08:32:59 PM
I plan on doing a push-up next year.
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: 11B4V on December 21, 2016, 08:36:41 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on December 21, 2016, 08:32:59 PM
I plan on doing a push-up next year.

On a fat tattooed midget.
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: Ed Anger on December 21, 2016, 08:44:30 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on December 21, 2016, 08:36:41 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on December 21, 2016, 08:32:59 PM
I plan on doing a push-up next year.

On a fat tattooed midget.

Volunteering? :wub:
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: Josquius on December 23, 2016, 05:51:09 AM
I stopped going to the gym halfway through the year.
It's just so damn boring
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: mongers on December 23, 2016, 09:31:28 AM
Quote from: Tyr on December 23, 2016, 05:51:09 AM
I stopped going to the gym halfway through the year.
It's just so damn boring

Not shit.

Go for some country walks, runs, bikes, hikes instead.

edit:
Incidentally I will retitle the thread to Fitness 2017 once the new year starts, I'll be easier to find it on page 9-10 that way.  :nelson:
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: alfred russel on December 27, 2016, 02:12:00 PM
Quote from: Tyr on December 23, 2016, 05:51:09 AM
I stopped going to the gym halfway through the year.
It's just so damn boring

Set objective goals for yourself to hit, with a deadline. Not weight goals--but strength and cardio goals (for example, bench x amount of weight, run x distance in y time).

Then get a training routine where every exercise is a challenge to complete, and hold yourself to strict rest limits between sets. It makes it very easy to hold yourself accountable and a benchmark to measure improvement against. For example, say you are doing 5 sets of 8 reps. Last time you couldn't quite finish--the last time you got through the first 4 sets, but only 6 reps in the last set. This time: push hard to finish that last set.

It keeps things from being boring.
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: Scipio on December 27, 2016, 02:46:18 PM
My goal by the end of 2017 is to be able to do 5 chin-ups. I learned in 2015-6 that I can achieve my cycling goals without much difficulty; maintaining is difficult, but cycling is awfully scalable. Chin-ups are fucking hard for us fatties, though.
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: 11B4V on December 27, 2016, 07:37:29 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on December 21, 2016, 04:09:26 PM
Quote from: mongers on December 21, 2016, 02:07:17 PM
Of course, feel free to post in this thread if you feel you're going to buck trend and the predicted outcomes.  :D

I have the uncanny feeling that I may wind up living through 2017.

So, posted.

Would you really want to miss the Trumpenreich shenanigans?
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: Eddie Teach on December 27, 2016, 07:42:29 PM
Is there a 4 year coma option?  :hmm:
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: CountDeMoney on December 27, 2016, 07:45:42 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on December 27, 2016, 07:37:29 PM
Would you really want to miss the Trumpenreich shenanigans?

At around 60 to 70 megatons, I won't be able to miss them at all.
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: Ed Anger on December 27, 2016, 08:17:05 PM
You can have a spot in my bunker. I need a manservant.
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: CountDeMoney on December 27, 2016, 08:31:19 PM
Sorry but I'm too wide for leather ass chaps on the back of your motorcycle, Wez.  The pipes would just drag and spark.
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: Ed Anger on December 27, 2016, 08:37:03 PM
 :lol:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on January 07, 2017, 04:32:58 PM
Quote from: mongers on December 21, 2016, 02:07:17 PM
Thought I'd save a lot of us the effort of posting in that coming thread.  :P

Of course, feel free to post in this thread if you feel you're going to buck trend and the predicted outcomes.  :D

Thread activated.


So has anyone, done anything? :unsure:


Other than pile on the pounds over Xmas/new years.  :P

Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on January 07, 2017, 05:30:13 PM
I'm fleeing south for a week so I won't have the weather as an excuse not to run.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: garbon on January 07, 2017, 05:36:19 PM
I think I've coughed enough to burn off a not insignificant amount of calories.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on January 07, 2017, 05:41:39 PM
Quote from: garbon on January 07, 2017, 05:36:19 PM
I think I've coughed enough to burn off a not insignificant amount of calories.

:(

Yeah I had that too for the last few days.

Thanks Xmas visiting relatives.  <_<
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: Ed Anger on January 07, 2017, 08:31:40 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on December 21, 2016, 08:32:59 PM
I plan on doing a push-up next year.

Done! My calendar is clear.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on January 17, 2017, 03:27:58 PM
Anyone, Anything yet? :unsure:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on January 17, 2017, 03:36:17 PM
Quote from: mongers on January 17, 2017, 03:27:58 PM
Anyone, Anything yet? :unsure:

I did some mountain walks while on Tenerife. I also drank a lot of wine and beer.

(https://i.sohn.dk/IMG_0222.jpeg)
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on January 17, 2017, 03:52:37 PM
Quote from: Liep on January 17, 2017, 03:36:17 PM
Quote from: mongers on January 17, 2017, 03:27:58 PM
Anyone, Anything yet? :unsure:

I did some mountain walks while on Tenerife. I also drank a lot of wine and beer.


That sounds and looks like a very good compromise.  :D


Myself, the mud and I destroyed my winter bike last week, it now needs a complete rebuild, so currently on my summer bike.  <_<
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on January 17, 2017, 03:58:16 PM
Quote from: mongers on January 17, 2017, 03:52:37 PM

Myself, the mud and I destroyed my winter bike last week, it now needs a complete rebuild, so currently on my summer bike.  <_<

What broke? I haven't been out on my winter bike yet this season.  :Embarrass:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on January 17, 2017, 04:26:30 PM
Goals for year:

-Climb Grand Teton
-Send Misty (a sport climbing route rated 5.10c/d)
Carryover goals from last year that I failed at (I should be close on all of them, except the aggressive pull up goals):
-Running: 5k in under 22:00; 10k in under 50:00 (can do now rather comfortably, just need to get in a race); half marathon in under 1:50
-pull ups: three goal levels: 12/15/20
-bench my weight
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on January 17, 2017, 04:31:37 PM
Goals for the year:

Buy dog. Walk more.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: 11B4V on January 17, 2017, 05:23:42 PM
I'm re-flooring my fitness room.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on January 17, 2017, 06:07:10 PM
Quote from: Liep on January 17, 2017, 03:58:16 PM
Quote from: mongers on January 17, 2017, 03:52:37 PM

Myself, the mud and I destroyed my winter bike last week, it now needs a complete rebuild, so currently on my summer bike.  <_<

What broke? I haven't been out on my winter bike yet this season.  :Embarrass:

The whole drive train is warn out, even the BB failed, such that the crank and rings wobbled by around 1-2cm. :gasp:

So complete rebuild, thinking of removing the disc brakes, thus replacing the wheels and changing from a cassette to old fashioned freewheel with say three usable gears in the range I use.

Hell maybe convert it to a single speed shopping bike, but because the frame as vertical drops, I'd need to installed a chain tensioner. 

All of which I want to do for no or little cost, say no more than $50, because there's no way I'm spending $150-$200 on rebuilding a bike that will still be to big for me.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: saskganesh on January 18, 2017, 08:22:08 AM
Mostly running with some biking. Ran 11 miles on my 50th birthday, probably will hit 1000 this year. First half marathon race in October: ran a 10 k hot weather race last year in 46:30, which was very hard because of the heat and humidity.  I'm ready for the half now but doing it under 2 hours is the real goal.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on January 18, 2017, 08:36:21 AM
Quote from: saskganesh on January 18, 2017, 08:22:08 AM
Mostly running with some biking. Ran 11 miles on my 50th birthday, probably will hit 1000 this year. First half marathon race in October: ran a 10 k hot weather race last year in 46:30, which was very hard because of the heat and humidity.  I'm ready for the half now but doing it under 2 hours is the real goal.


That's rather good going, even excluding your/our age.  :cool:


Welcome back Sasks. :cheers:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: saskganesh on January 18, 2017, 09:13:08 AM
Quote from: mongers on January 18, 2017, 08:36:21 AM


That's rather good going, even excluding your/our age.  :cool:


Welcome back Sasks. :cheers:
Thanks!

I've been lurking a  lot since the election, since this site has a large number of intelligent Republicans. Not posting very much though as I don't have much to say.
Title: Re: Well the 2017 Fitness Thread was a Bit of a Washout, Wasn't it?
Post by: Ideologue on January 19, 2017, 06:31:28 PM
Quote from: Scipio on December 27, 2016, 02:46:18 PM
My goal by the end of 2017 is to be able to do 5 chin-ups. I learned in 2015-6 that I can achieve my cycling goals without much difficulty; maintaining is difficult, but cycling is awfully scalable. Chin-ups are fucking hard for us fatties, though.

Chin-ups are hard, period.  I can only do a few, and I weigh 160-165 pounds.  If you can get to 5, and you're about the same weight as when I met you lo those years ago, you're doing well.

Quote from: Dorsey-Running: 5k in under 22:00; 10k in under 50:00 (can do now rather comfortably, just need to get in a race); half marathon in under 1:50

Yeah, I was gonna say, there's no way you can't do 10k in under 50, because you run faster than me.

I timed myself at five miles today, and wound up making it a couple seconds under 35 minutes.  I feel like that's pretty good.  I do realize, of course, that it's objectively "good" for my age; but, obviously, beating the average 34 year old man in a race isn't something anybody should be proud of.  (I also think I could cut a good minute if I were running on a level track, rather than in the Appalachian Mountains. <_< )
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on January 19, 2017, 06:36:43 PM
Ide, you are faster than me. I don't know what my 5 mile time is right now, but I'm sure it is no faster than 38 minutes.

Good job.  :cheers:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Ideologue on January 19, 2017, 06:39:55 PM
OK, but at least you don't mouthbreathe as much. :(
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: saskganesh on January 19, 2017, 07:21:07 PM
A few years ago I ran a hilly 5m/8k race in 39:11. The race had about 2500 people of all ages, and IRC I was easily in the top 20%.

I think if you guys are doing that in 35-38 minutes, you are not only better than the average dudes of your age, but you are better than the average runners of your age.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on January 21, 2017, 11:50:32 AM
Quote from: saskganesh on January 19, 2017, 07:21:07 PM
A few years ago I ran a hilly 5m/8k race in 39:11. The race had about 2500 people of all ages, and IRC I was easily in the top 20%.

I think if you guys are doing that in 35-38 minutes, you are not only better than the average dudes of your age, but you are better than the average runners of your age.

It really comes down to the work you put into it though. If you watch what you eat, get decent rest, and run regularly ~20 miles a week through adulthood, I think any man without health problems can get under 40 min 5 milers until they are in their 50s.

The problem is that guys don't exercise (or run) for years and pick up a lot of extra weight and general health problems. A sub 40 minute 5 miler may be a herculean task if your starting point is an unexercised 35 year old man that is a bit obese.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: saskganesh on January 21, 2017, 06:04:56 PM
What you say is common sense, but most people are not like that. Most runners were non runners (or even non athletes) at some point, and running is giving them their bodies and health back. That's today's average runner; you and Ide are far beyond average. Just sayin'.

I see new runners of all ages, and its slightly skewed to women, but the smallest race cohort is usually guys age 45-49. That's modern manhood's physical nadir. Participation picks up in the 50's and beyond.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on February 09, 2017, 03:03:33 AM
I'm having another go. I always promised myself that I would never go shopping in the circus tent section of clothing stores. That worked until they moved XXXL clothing from regular to "large sizes". <_<

So yeah, I'm horribly out of shape. I've dug out the ol' dumbbells, and doing what would be a light training every morning/evening - six exercises of 10, repeated twice. Which leaves me plenty exhausted at the moment. :Embarrass:

I've tried light aerobics, but one had me exhausted after the warm up (and my throat sore), the other had exercises that required you to put almost all your wait on your knees - OUCH NO!

So I suppose for now my additional workout will be walking to/from work at a brisk pace (about 30 minutes). Which I hope to manage at some point without breaking a major sweat. :blush: (as for clothes, it would be nice to be able to shop for XL, or 38" waist size in jeans, as I did 10, 15 years ago.

And of course I'm monitoring my caloric intake very closely, though I allow myself a day per week off from that to stave off cravings.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: saskganesh on February 09, 2017, 07:47:54 PM
You live in Austria. How about something more fun, like skiing or hiking?
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on February 09, 2017, 08:45:21 PM
Went up a 100 meter hill a couple days ago, first hill I've been up like in all this Winter.  :blush:





* The excuse for the last couple of months was that the winter bike I was using had only one semi-effective gear. :whistle:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: PDH on February 09, 2017, 09:43:29 PM
I bike up a 350 foot hill every day to get to work.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on February 09, 2017, 10:35:06 PM
Quote from: PDH on February 09, 2017, 09:43:29 PM
I bike up a 350 foot hill every day to get to work.

:cool:

I'm officially taking things easy before Spring.  :D
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on February 10, 2017, 02:55:44 AM
Quote from: saskganesh on February 09, 2017, 07:47:54 PM
You live in Austria. How about something more fun, like skiing or hiking?

I have zero interest in skiing. Not only is the closest skiing area over an hour away (and it's not even a proper mountain), but it's also pretty expensive between lessons, equipment, and ski passes.

Hiking is more interesting, and there's a few trails in and aorund Vienna. But again, if you want to do it properly, you would want to go to Carinthia, the Salzburg area, or Tyrol, which is each 2-3 hours away. It's certainly on my list for when I can walk the 2.5km to and from work without being a sweaty mess. :P
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Admiral Yi on February 10, 2017, 04:14:16 AM
Sign up for a spinning class and stare at spandex wrapped poopers while you burn calories.  :)
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on February 10, 2017, 05:33:42 AM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 10, 2017, 04:14:16 AM
Sign up for a spinning class and stare at spandex wrapped poopers while you burn calories.  :)

:yes:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: saskganesh on February 10, 2017, 06:31:27 AM
Yi has it right. You have to do exercise that you can enjoy.  :showoff:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on February 12, 2017, 10:10:52 AM
Girding up the loins to go out on the bike in 3-4C and strong continental Easterlies, wish me luck.  :(
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on February 12, 2017, 02:18:31 PM
Quote from: mongers on February 12, 2017, 10:10:52 AM
Girding up the loins to go out on the bike in 3-4C and strong continental Easterlies, wish me luck.  :(

That is an odd post to follow sasks immediately above yours.  :P
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on February 12, 2017, 02:24:06 PM
Quote from: Syt on February 10, 2017, 02:55:44 AM
Quote from: saskganesh on February 09, 2017, 07:47:54 PM
You live in Austria. How about something more fun, like skiing or hiking?

I have zero interest in skiing. Not only is the closest skiing area over an hour away (and it's not even a proper mountain), but it's also pretty expensive between lessons, equipment, and ski passes.

Hiking is more interesting, and there's a few trails in and aorund Vienna. But again, if you want to do it properly, you would want to go to Carinthia, the Salzburg area, or Tyrol, which is each 2-3 hours away. It's certainly on my list for when I can walk the 2.5km to and from work without being a sweaty mess. :P

Syt, the regular readers of this thread are probably tired of reading me say similar things, but in case you hadn't been reading, I think setting a goal is easier than just "working out" an hour or something. If you don't have a goal, working out is an unpleasant way to spend an hour, and as you know can be skipped very easily. If you set a goal, however, it is a means to an end, and if you tell people about the goal, you create some social pressure too.

If you think you would like to hike in Carinthia, pick a hike that is aggressive enough that you definitely can't do it now, but is not too extreme, and plan to do it this summer. Then you have a goal and something to work toward.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on February 12, 2017, 02:24:45 PM
Quote from: alfred russel on February 12, 2017, 02:18:31 PM
Quote from: mongers on February 12, 2017, 10:10:52 AM
Girding up the loins to go out on the bike in 3-4C and strong continental Easterlies, wish me luck.  :(

That is an odd post to follow sasks immediately above yours.  :P

:lol:

I'm not even sure how you go about girding ones nether-regions either.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Maladict on February 12, 2017, 03:34:31 PM
West Highland Way booked for June  :cool:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: crazy canuck on February 12, 2017, 03:44:35 PM
Quote from: Liep on January 17, 2017, 03:58:16 PM
Quote from: mongers on January 17, 2017, 03:52:37 PM

Myself, the mud and I destroyed my winter bike last week, it now needs a complete rebuild, so currently on my summer bike.  <_<

What broke? I haven't been out on my winter bike yet this season.  :Embarrass:

Things are starting to warm up, days are getting longer, in a few weeks I will be back to commuting by bike  :)

Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on February 12, 2017, 03:45:48 PM
Quote from: Maladict on February 12, 2017, 03:34:31 PM
West Highland Way booked for June  :cool:

:cool:

Nice trip by the looks of it.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on February 12, 2017, 06:20:24 PM
Ended up doing 25 miles this afternoon, small steps I guess, but progress from the Winter slowdown.  :)
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Jacob on February 13, 2017, 12:43:28 AM
Quote from: mongers on February 12, 2017, 02:24:45 PM
I'm not even sure how you go about girding ones nether-regions either.

This is how you gird your loins:

(https://content.artofmanliness.com/uploads/2014/10/Gird-Up-Your-Loins-2.jpg)
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on February 13, 2017, 01:31:11 AM
Quote from: alfred russel on February 12, 2017, 02:24:06 PM
Syt, the regular readers of this thread are probably tired of reading me say similar things, but in case you hadn't been reading, I think setting a goal is easier than just "working out" an hour or something. If you don't have a goal, working out is an unpleasant way to spend an hour, and as you know can be skipped very easily. If you set a goal, however, it is a means to an end, and if you tell people about the goal, you create some social pressure too.

If you think you would like to hike in Carinthia, pick a hike that is aggressive enough that you definitely can't do it now, but is not too extreme, and plan to do it this summer. Then you have a goal and something to work toward.

The goal is "losing weight". I'm at nearly 300 lbs at the moment and would like to get to 220. I know it's a long road, and if I want any change to last it's not going to be achieved through any "lose weight fast" schemes. I enjoy training with dumbbells, and I like running, but that will have to wait until I have a weight that won't kill my knees when I run on asphalt. Besides, I'm very self conscious about doing sports with other people watching. I tried working out on stationary bikes, but even with music/TV/audio books it was awful. Just didn't like it at all.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on February 13, 2017, 09:24:07 AM
You don't look nearly so large, unless you have put on weight recently. I think you carry it well (not that you shouldn't lose the extra weight though).
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on February 13, 2017, 09:36:37 AM
Quote from: alfred russel on February 13, 2017, 09:24:07 AM
You don't look nearly so large, unless you have put on weight recently. I think you carry it well (not that you shouldn't lose the extra weight though).

Thanks. I have a pretty big gut, and thick legs and Popeye-like forearms, but I distribute it somewhat evenly. Still, I feel the weight, and the belly is in the way more often than not. I'm also somewhat big-boned (my head especially, had to wait three weeks for my helmet during military service) which helps a bit.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: viper37 on February 13, 2017, 10:24:02 AM
All right, I'll post.

Things are looking better for me.
My headaches are manageable.  I still have a lot of them, nearly constant, but I can mostly live with it.  It gets tiring at times, I had to cut down on some activities, but I'm feeling better, and we now found the problem, I mean, the main cause of my headaches, but it's just a lot harder to fix than I had anticipated, and not having any help from my doctor is still a little depressing, but the new osteopath I'm seeing has done wonders with me.  And she's extremely pretty too...  :perv:   just too bad she's already taken :(

Anyhow, while my old doctor was convinced everything bad with me was due to my (over)weight, this new one is simply convinced everything bad with me is due to arthritis.  In both case, that was and still is ridiculous.  I'm fat because I'm sick, I'm not sick because I'm fat.  And arthritis... please.  My ex gf and her mom had this, I know what kind of pains it causes, what alleviate the pains, what does not.  I'm no doctor, but I know a very minor case of arthritis (kinda normal for a man in his 40s with multiple accidents) is not what's causing my headaches and my loss of strenght in my left arm.

Anyhow.  With the help of the new osteopath (also a kinesiologist), I've started training again, a very modest training, much more modest than the exercices my former kinesiologist had me do.  So far, I do stretching exercices for my (twisted) ankle, for my arm and neck, and 10+minutes of bike every 2 days, without any resistance on the bike.  I could do more in early december, but then I got a silly cold, and I'm left coughing and having difficulties breathing since mid-december, and apparently, this time, it's not my asthma.  Some unknown reasons that prevents me from fully exercising myself and constantly coughing.

I also have stomach problems, for which the remedy was apparently the fat surgery (they cut a piece of my stomach, the same thing they do for obese people), according to my doctor and the surgeon at the local hospital.  So I agreeed, reluctancly, to enroll into this program.  However, according to nurse in charge in the program, it is likely that the surgery would increase my stomach pains, I will need to discuss this aspect my case with the specialized surgeon later this year before proceeding.  Wonderful.

Anyway. Since the pains are problematic and no medications fully help, I had to reduce my coffee intake, nearly cut all alcohol drinking, eat a lot less (and apparently, I don't eat enough now... fucking nutriotinists, I'm begining to wonder if it's a real science or if they're just making stuff up as they go), avoid spicy and greasy food as much as possible.  So, wonders, I have lost a little over 40 lbs since last July and had to change clothes&belt twice since.  At least, there's something positive from all this.

While things do look bad for a normal individual, in my case, it's a lot of progress.  Same time last year, it was a struggle to reach 40hrs work in a week, I could barely walk without having immense pain in my right leg and lower back, doing any kind of training resulted in headaches getting worst and occurence of dizzyness.  All of this is nearly gone.  So, 2017 should be good me on the health department.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on February 28, 2017, 09:36:38 AM
Anyone, anything ? :unsure:



Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on February 28, 2017, 11:13:41 AM
Still doing a monthly dumbbell workout (now on 4 cycles, up from 3, and I consider upping the weights). Still careful about what I eat, and still walking to and from work each day.

Lost 3kg over the past 2 weeks. 32 more to go.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on February 28, 2017, 11:18:43 AM
Quote from: Syt on February 28, 2017, 11:13:41 AM
Still doing a monthly dumbbell workout (now on 4 cycles, up from 3, and I consider upping the weights). Still careful about what I eat, and still walking to and from work each day.

Lost 3kg over the past 2 weeks. 32 more to go.

:cool:

Sounds good; I think slow but steady progress is the way to tackle these things.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on March 03, 2017, 03:21:38 AM
Spoke over lunch with our CEO yesterday. He's been struggling to maintain a fit physique for many years and we've seen him grow/shrink a fair bit over the time I've been with the company. Part of it is, of course, that he's traveling a lot, gets invited for dinner/drinks by business friends etc.

He recommends intermittent fasting. Which is basically a fancy way of saying to skip one meal (well, there's several models but he recommends the most common one - skipping breakfast and limiting meals to an 8 hour period, e.g. between 12pm and 8pm or whatever period is most convenient).

I'm currently on a regime of ca. 600 kcal per meal, 3x a day. The struffle is finding recipes that fall into the category, are quick to make, and that leave me sated. Putting the 1800 kcal into two meals, or two meals and a few fruit/veg snacks would make that a lot easier (i.e. cooking dinner in the evening, eating leftovers for lunch the next day etc.), or allowing a smaller meal for lunch and the occasional bigger meal for dinner.

I will give it a try over the next week, starting today, and see how I feel next Friday. Today has been fine so far. Just had a tall coffee and water for breakfast; lunch is about 3 hours away.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on March 03, 2017, 07:47:38 AM
Quote from: Syt on March 03, 2017, 03:21:38 AM

He recommends intermittent fasting. Which is basically a fancy way of saying to skip one meal (well, there's several models but he recommends the most common one - skipping breakfast and limiting meals to an 8 hour period, e.g. between 12pm and 8pm or whatever period is most convenient).


That sounds awful and counterproductive. I understand your body adjusts to hunger by slowing metabolism and causing you to want to eat more at the next meal to prepare for the lean times.

I'm a big believer on eating whenever you are hungry, and ideally never getting hungry, but not binge eating, limiting sugar intake, and focusing on healthier foods.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Neil on March 03, 2017, 09:28:52 AM
Quote from: alfred russel on March 03, 2017, 07:47:38 AM
Quote from: Syt on March 03, 2017, 03:21:38 AM

He recommends intermittent fasting. Which is basically a fancy way of saying to skip one meal (well, there's several models but he recommends the most common one - skipping breakfast and limiting meals to an 8 hour period, e.g. between 12pm and 8pm or whatever period is most convenient).

That sounds awful and counterproductive. I understand your body adjusts to hunger by slowing metabolism and causing you to want to eat more at the next meal to prepare for the lean times.

I'm a big believer on eating whenever you are hungry, and ideally never getting hungry, but not binge eating, limiting sugar intake, and focusing on healthier foods.
That's sounds like a much easier method than mine, which is to eat whatever my wife cooks, and then just spend more time in the gym.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on March 03, 2017, 09:35:11 AM
Quote from: alfred russel on March 03, 2017, 07:47:38 AM
That sounds awful and counterproductive. I understand your body adjusts to hunger by slowing metabolism and causing you to want to eat more at the next meal to prepare for the lean times.

My understanding is that it takes a few days of crimping on calories to trigger that body response. If you take in enough calories throughout the day you should be fine.

Again, I will give it a try if it works for me, schedule-wise, and if I find after a week that it's rubbish I'll go back to my previous rhythm.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Barrister on March 03, 2017, 11:01:38 AM
Quote from: alfred russel on March 03, 2017, 07:47:38 AM
Quote from: Syt on March 03, 2017, 03:21:38 AM

He recommends intermittent fasting. Which is basically a fancy way of saying to skip one meal (well, there's several models but he recommends the most common one - skipping breakfast and limiting meals to an 8 hour period, e.g. between 12pm and 8pm or whatever period is most convenient).


That sounds awful and counterproductive. I understand your body adjusts to hunger by slowing metabolism and causing you to want to eat more at the next meal to prepare for the lean times.

I'm a big believer on eating whenever you are hungry, and ideally never getting hungry, but not binge eating, limiting sugar intake, and focusing on healthier foods.

I mean this is what I do to, but you and I have never been significantly overweight at any point either.  There's not much point in our giving weight loss advice.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on March 28, 2017, 02:51:54 AM
I tried the intermittent fasting for two days and then gave up, because the cravings were really bad.

Still sticking to my revised diet (1600-1800 kcal a day, with an avg. of 1700-1800 per week, allowing for a cheat day). More salad, less meat. I've eaten bread yesterday for the first time in a month or so. :hmm: (It's not like I avoid it intentionally, but in the morning I have musli and eggs, in the evenings mostly salads.)

Doing my workout three days a week; upped the weight to 12.5 kg (25 pounds) per dumbell last week.  :showoff: It hurts.  :blush:

Also still walking my 5k daily (to and from work) and take the stairs when I can (which is ca. 5-6 floors in our building).

Down almost 10kg by now, with ca. 30kg still planned to reach my target of 95kg.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Maladict on March 28, 2017, 05:28:21 AM
Quote from: Syt on March 28, 2017, 02:51:54 AM
I tried the intermittent fasting for two days and then gave up, because the cravings were really bad.

Still sticking to my revised diet (1600-1800 kcal a day, with an avg. of 1700-1800 per week, allowing for a cheat day). More salad, less meat. I've eaten bread yesterday for the first time in a month or so. :hmm: (It's not like I avoid it intentionally, but in the morning I have musli and eggs, in the evenings mostly salads.)

Doing my workout three days a week; upped the weight to 12.5 kg (25 pounds) per dumbell last week.  :showoff: It hurts.  :blush:

Also still walking my 5k daily (to and from work) and take the stairs when I can (which is ca. 5-6 floors in our building).

Down almost 10kg by now, with ca. 30kg still planned to reach my target of 95kg.

Nice going  :cool:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Tonitrus on March 28, 2017, 06:27:13 AM
Quote from: PDH on February 09, 2017, 09:43:29 PM
I bike up a 350 foot hill every day to get to work.

How many calories does ogling coeds burn?
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Maladict on March 28, 2017, 07:26:11 AM
Quote from: Tonitrus on March 28, 2017, 06:27:13 AM
Quote from: PDH on February 09, 2017, 09:43:29 PM
I bike up a 350 foot hill every day to get to work.

How many calories does ogling coeds burn?

Fewer than they burn while moving away from you. :P
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: merithyn on March 28, 2017, 10:49:22 AM
I've started tracking my calories/food again, but mostly to make sure that I'm eating enough. I also ordered a desk bike peddler that I can use while I'm working at my desk.

Oh, and a thigh master. :perv:

Down 20 pounds with another 16-21 more to go.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on March 28, 2017, 11:56:18 AM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on April 06, 2017, 06:11:19 PM
Late trains and major cancellations, meant I had no option but to cycle the 16-17 miles between Bristol and Bath this evening in under 1h 10 minutes, so it's official I'm knackered somewhat tired.   :(

Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on April 09, 2017, 12:08:54 PM
Went for the first run of the year yesterday. 4.5 km and I didn't feel that terrible afterwards.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on April 11, 2017, 03:46:26 AM
Quote from: Liep on April 09, 2017, 12:08:54 PM
Went for the first run of the year yesterday. 4.5 km and I didn't feel that terrible afterwards.


Two runs and one cycling trip around the reserve along the ocean since moving last monday. Im liking my new place, no cars, no lights, lots of sheep.

I wanna go again today but its storming :(
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on April 11, 2017, 06:16:36 AM
Quote from: Liep on April 11, 2017, 03:46:26 AM
Quote from: Liep on April 09, 2017, 12:08:54 PM
Went for the first run of the year yesterday. 4.5 km and I didn't feel that terrible afterwards.


Two runs and one cycling trip around the reserve along the ocean since moving last monday. Im liking my new place, no cars, no lights, lots of sheep.

I wanna go again today but its storming :(

:cool:

Sounds idyllic.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Eddie Teach on April 11, 2017, 09:16:22 AM
Quote from: mongers on April 11, 2017, 06:16:36 AM
Quote from: Liep on April 11, 2017, 03:46:26 AM
Quote from: Liep on April 09, 2017, 12:08:54 PM
Went for the first run of the year yesterday. 4.5 km and I didn't feel that terrible afterwards.


Two runs and one cycling trip around the reserve along the ocean since moving last monday. Im liking my new place, no cars, no lights, lots of sheep.

I wanna go again today but its storming :(

:cool:

Sounds idyllic.

Baaaaaah.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on April 21, 2017, 03:55:50 AM
Have to take it easy on the dumbells - I hurt the muscle on my left shoulder blade bad, so it's giving me a sharp stab at certain movements.  :pinch:

Still walking, still dieting. 12.5 kg, or 27 lbs down. 28.5/63 still to go. :)

Taking the stairs to the sixt floor in our office only has me briefly out of breath these days.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on April 24, 2017, 02:05:17 PM
As a date idea, I went to a spin class with a girl who goes regularly. It is the most amazing business idea in a while. The class was $25 and lasted 45 minutes. It apparently normally sells out all the seats--it looked like there were about 40 or so. They must make so much money.

I will never go back--paying $25 to ride an exercise bike for 45 minutes is insane. But...it was so much fun. They track your score and put in on the board (if you want--you choose when signing up) at the end of the class. I was so satisfied--granted--only about 7 people put their names on the board and only one other guy--but I had a chance to win with about 5 minutes to go but then lost a minute because I was pushing super hard and my foot came unclipped from the pedal and I couldn't reclip for a while. I still finished in third (basically middle of the pack in a group of mostly women), but most importantly crushed my date. :)
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Admiral Yi on April 24, 2017, 02:10:14 PM
In your face Flanders.  :punk:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on April 24, 2017, 04:31:31 PM
Quote from: alfred russel on April 24, 2017, 02:05:17 PM
As a date idea, I went to a spin class with a girl who goes regularly. It is the most amazing business idea in a while. The class was $25 and lasted 45 minutes. It apparently normally sells out all the seats--it looked like there were about 40 or so. They must make so much money.

I will never go back--paying $25 to ride an exercise bike for 45 minutes is insane. But...it was so much fun. They track your score and put in on the board (if you want--you choose when signing up) at the end of the class. I was so satisfied--granted--only about 7 people put their names on the board and only one other guy--but I had a chance to win with about 5 minutes to go but then lost a minute because I was pushing super hard and my foot came unclipped from the pedal and I couldn't reclip for a while. I still finished in third (basically middle of the pack in a group of mostly women), but most importantly crushed my date. :)

Yeah, a guy on a train the other week was extolling the virtues of spinning, couldn't see the point of it, stuck in a hot confined smelly place with strangers.
I much preferred my 55-60 mile ride yesterday evening, sitting on a bike, breathing fresh air as pleasant scenery and wildlife passes by.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on April 24, 2017, 04:37:09 PM
It definitely wasn't smelly, or hot. It was a nice place, as I think it should be for $25. You can get a month long gym membership for that, which will have exercise bikes.

They are totally into ego boosting. They told me I rode 21.7 miles. In 45 minutes, some of which we were lifting light weights rather than really riding, and with lots of simulated hills. There is zero chance that happened. I haven't ridden a bike in a long long time, but I really doubt I could do better than 15 in an hour.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on April 24, 2017, 05:49:54 PM
Quote from: alfred russel on April 24, 2017, 04:37:09 PM
It definitely wasn't smelly, or hot. It was a nice place, as I think it should be for $25. You can get a month long gym membership for that, which will have exercise bikes.

They are totally into ego boosting. They told me I rode 21.7 miles. In 45 minutes, some of which we were lifting light weights rather than really riding, and with lots of simulated hills. There is zero chance that happened. I haven't ridden a bike in a long long time, but I really doubt I could do better than 15 in an hour.

Oh that doesn't sound so bad, but still not for me.


I'd be interested to have a go on one of those machines one day, I suspect it would be a lot like real cycling.   :P

15mph is a pretty good speed for longer distances, it's what I generally aim for, if and a big if, if there aren't many hills or off-road section where I'm going.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on April 24, 2017, 07:06:22 PM
Quote from: mongers on April 24, 2017, 05:49:54 PM
I'd be interested to have a go on one of those machines one day, I suspect it would be a lot like real cycling.   :P

15mph is a pretty good speed for longer distances, it's what I generally aim for, if and a big if, if there aren't many hills or off-road section where I'm going.

You'd be wrong. It's very different from real cycling unless you encounter steep hills every 10 minutes and decide to sprint in the flat between them. Also, blissfully windless. It's fun and good exercise and I'd do it more if it wasn't so expensive

15mph is a really good speed and one I could keep on my lighter aluminium bike. I struggle to maintain 20km/h average on my steel tourer though and if there's any wind it's lower.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on April 24, 2017, 07:17:18 PM
Quote from: Liep on April 24, 2017, 07:06:22 PM
Quote from: mongers on April 24, 2017, 05:49:54 PM
I'd be interested to have a go on one of those machines one day, I suspect it would be a lot like real cycling.   :P

15mph is a pretty good speed for longer distances, it's what I generally aim for, if and a big if, if there aren't many hills or off-road section where I'm going.

You'd be wrong. It's very different from real cycling unless you encounter steep hills every 10 minutes and decide to sprint in the flat between them. Also, blissfully windless. It's fun and good exercise and I'd do it more if it wasn't so expensive

15mph is a really good speed and one I could keep on my lighter aluminium bike. I struggle to maintain 20km/h average on my steel tourer though and if there's any wind it's lower.

Yes, I made a typo, should have said it "wouldn't be a lot like".  :blush:

And by your description it sounds a lot harder too.

edit:
seems I exactly averaged 20km for my 4.5 hour trip yesterday on my hybrid bike, though that included some sections of off-road, which forced me a few times to walk due to the ruts and even carry the bike a couple of times.  :blush:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Admiral Yi on April 24, 2017, 07:24:25 PM
How were the poopers Fredo?  Or are you one of those guys who gets tunnel vision when with the squeeze?
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on April 24, 2017, 07:26:12 PM
Quote from: mongers on April 24, 2017, 07:17:18 PM
Yes, I made a typo, should have said it "wouldn't be a lot like".  :blush:

And by your description it sounds a lot harder too.

edit:
seems I exactly averaged 20km for my 4.5 hour trip yesterday on my hybrid bike, though that included some sections of off-road, which forced me a few times to walk due to the ruts and even carry the bike a couple of times.  :blush:

It's made for people who doesn't have 4.5 hours to go on a cycling trip but I wouldn't say it's harder than riding 100km it's just more intense. Also it's a great way to get on a bike in winter time, the rooms are packed from oct-apr and then almost empty the rest of the year.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on April 24, 2017, 07:28:06 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on April 24, 2017, 07:24:25 PM
How were the poopers Fredo?  Or are you one of those guys who gets tunnel vision when with the squeeze?

If it's anything like in Copenhagen it's absolutely magnificent.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on April 24, 2017, 07:32:47 PM
Quote from: Liep on April 24, 2017, 07:26:12 PM
Quote from: mongers on April 24, 2017, 07:17:18 PM
Yes, I made a typo, should have said it "wouldn't be a lot like".  :blush:

And by your description it sounds a lot harder too.

edit:
seems I exactly averaged 20km for my 4.5 hour trip yesterday on my hybrid bike, though that included some sections of off-road, which forced me a few times to walk due to the ruts and even carry the bike a couple of times.  :blush:

It's made for people who doesn't have 4.5 hours to go on a cycling trip but I wouldn't say it's harder than riding 100km it's just more intense. Also it's a great way to get on a bike in winter time, the rooms are packed from oct-apr and then almost empty the rest of the year.

Thanks for info, I'll pass, as I can't do intense any more, well intense anything actually.   :D
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on April 24, 2017, 08:40:24 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on April 24, 2017, 07:24:25 PM
How were the poopers Fredo?  Or are you one of those guys who gets tunnel vision when with the squeeze?

To answer the second question first, absolutely not. To answer the first, I really didn't notice...the room was dark (it was a bit like exercising in a club), and I'm hypercompetitive so knowing scores would be on the board made me really focus on pushing super hard.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on April 24, 2017, 08:45:50 PM
Quote from: mongers on April 24, 2017, 05:49:54 PM
15mph is a pretty good speed for longer distances, it's what I generally aim for, if and a big if, if there aren't many hills or off-road section where I'm going.

That is why I cited it...there is no way that me, a guy that doesn't cycle, can hop on a bike a crank out 20+ miles in 45 minutes while also doing some weight lifting for 5 of the minutes and climbing a bunch of hills. I wonder what rationale they use to come up with those numbers, and whether it is really better business to sell bikes that give data with no connection to reality.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Eddie Teach on April 25, 2017, 03:50:29 AM
Quote from: alfred russel on April 24, 2017, 02:05:17 PM
As a date idea, I went to a spin class with a girl who goes regularly

Does your gf know?
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Maladict on April 25, 2017, 06:03:36 AM
Quote from: mongers on April 24, 2017, 04:31:31 PM

Yeah, a guy on a train the other week was extolling the virtues of spinning, couldn't see the point of it, stuck in a hot confined smelly place with strangers.
I much preferred my 55-60 mile ride yesterday evening, sitting on a bike, breathing fresh air as pleasant scenery and wildlife passes by.

I've been doing it for 15 years, I try to get 2-3 hours a week in. I like it because it's a controlled environment so you can go all out without having to pay attention to your surroundings.

Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on April 25, 2017, 07:11:39 AM
Quote from: Maladict on April 25, 2017, 06:03:36 AM
Quote from: mongers on April 24, 2017, 04:31:31 PM

Yeah, a guy on a train the other week was extolling the virtues of spinning, couldn't see the point of it, stuck in a hot confined smelly place with strangers.
I much preferred my 55-60 mile ride yesterday evening, sitting on a bike, breathing fresh air as pleasant scenery and wildlife passes by.

I've been doing it for 15 years, I try to get 2-3 hours a week in. I like it because it's a controlled environment so you can go all out without having to pay attention to your surroundings.

Thanks, no doubt it works really well for fitness levels.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on April 25, 2017, 07:22:15 AM
Quote from: alfred russel on April 24, 2017, 08:45:50 PM
Quote from: mongers on April 24, 2017, 05:49:54 PM
15mph is a pretty good speed for longer distances, it's what I generally aim for, if and a big if, if there aren't many hills or off-road section where I'm going.

That is why I cited it...there is no way that me, a guy that doesn't cycle, can hop on a bike a crank out 20+ miles in 45 minutes while also doing some weight lifting for 5 of the minutes and climbing a bunch of hills. I wonder what rationale they use to come up with those numbers, and whether it is really better business to sell bikes that give data with no connection to reality.

I think the answer is blowing in the wind, the difference is the rider of these stationary bike doesn't face wind resistance iirc 15mph is the point were it becomes major resistive force above rolling and mechanical resistance.
And given it increases by the square, the difference between 15 and 30mph is four times greater, so without that it's no wonder you can drive the wheels so much faster in a controlled environment.

edit:
I found a link and a graph:

(https://www.schwalbe.com/files/schwalbe/userupload/Images/FAQ/FAQ%20Detailseite/Rollwiderstand/rollwiderstand_diagramm_1_en.jpg)

https://www.schwalbe.com/gb/rollwiderstand.html (https://www.schwalbe.com/gb/rollwiderstand.html)
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on April 25, 2017, 08:27:28 AM
What extra resistance does 8m/s headwind add? It feels like buttload.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on April 25, 2017, 09:07:50 AM
Quote from: Liep on April 25, 2017, 08:27:28 AM
What extra resistance does 8m/s headwind add? It feels like buttload.

A lot, an awful lot, according to that graph about 220 watts.  :(



Have we discovered a downside to living in Denmark?  :P
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on April 25, 2017, 09:38:37 AM
It's been consistently blowing above 8m/s from west for two weeks now. :(
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on April 25, 2017, 10:26:05 AM
Quote from: Liep on April 25, 2017, 09:38:37 AM
It's been consistently blowing above 8m/s from west for two weeks now. :(

[Tim]

Just thing of all the green electricity that's being generated.  :cool:

[/Tim]

:P
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: merithyn on April 27, 2017, 02:16:53 PM
I'm down another seven pounds. That makes total weight loss from my highest 30 pounds so far. I have another 13-20 to go.

Trying to make sure that I walk 10,000 steps at least every other day. Limiting carbs to 35g/meal and 15g/snack, and going heavy on vegetables and fruits. Still struggling to get 1000 calories a day most days, but I'm no longer all that worried about it. I eat when I'm hungry, and only as much as I want. If I hit 1000, great. If I don't, meh.

Thigh master has been great for my arms, chest, and back. Riley showed me a great way to use it for core work, too, by laying on your back and raising your legs like you're sitting in a chair, and using the thigh master between your knees. Hard as hell, but a fantastic workout!

The other day Riley and I went shopping and on a lark I tried on a pair of size 8 jeans (size I wore in college, pre-kids) and they fit! Okay, so they were a little (*coughs*) tight, but I could button and zip them without much trouble at all. (They were tight on my legs... damn muscular calves and thighs...) Today, I'm wearing a dress that was my mom's. It's a size medium. Fits perfectly, except across the chest, which is a bit tight.

I haven't been this small in 15 years. Cannot WAIT for swimsuit season! :wub:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on April 27, 2017, 04:53:56 PM
Ran my first 10k in a while today. Not fast and my legs feel like shit now, but it's done. Being able to run in a forest instead of the city is unbelievably motivating.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: The Brain on April 27, 2017, 04:59:24 PM
Quote from: Liep on April 27, 2017, 04:53:56 PM
Ran my first 10k in a while today. Not fast and my legs feel like shit now, but it's done. Being able to run in a forest instead of the city is unbelievably motivating.

Tigers?
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on April 27, 2017, 05:01:53 PM
Quote from: The Brain on April 27, 2017, 04:59:24 PM
Quote from: Liep on April 27, 2017, 04:53:56 PM
Ran my first 10k in a while today. Not fast and my legs feel like shit now, but it's done. Being able to run in a forest instead of the city is unbelievably motivating.

Tigers?

Not even wolves. :(
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: merithyn on April 27, 2017, 05:36:35 PM
Quote from: Liep on April 27, 2017, 04:53:56 PM
Ran my first 10k in a while today. Not fast and my legs feel like shit now, but it's done. Being able to run in a forest instead of the city is unbelievably motivating.

:cheers:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on April 28, 2017, 06:17:34 PM
38-40 miles on the bike this evening, an annoying mix of all sorts of terrain and routes, from major A-roads to 'footpaths', so couldn't get settled into a rhythm and hence relatively hard going.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Berkut on April 29, 2017, 09:26:02 PM
Melanie is making me go on long walks with her whenever she comes over.

Yesterday, she started running at times during said walks.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on May 08, 2017, 04:40:43 PM
Having done 50 miles on the bike yesterday evening, half off-road, half on-road, I decided to take a break from exercise today.  :bowler:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on May 08, 2017, 04:46:02 PM
I haven't been running so much since I broke my ankle. It has probably been a year since I ran more than 6 miles. Yesterday was a beautiful day, so I thought, lets see how things go and did 10 and a half. A little sore today, but I feel good. I'm going to try to do more distance running.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Barrister on May 08, 2017, 04:51:00 PM
So last summer I started running again, it felt good... then I went away on vacation, broke up my rhythm, and never got back at it.

So now I've started up again.  Trying for 3x per week after the boys go to bed.  So far so good.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: crazy canuck on May 09, 2017, 08:39:26 AM
Yesterday was going to be my return to cycling to work.  Yes I am a fair weather rider and it has started to be warm and sunny.  also I have put on about 15 pounds since I stopped last fall so its time..

I got everything organized, out the door and..... no back brakes.  They are the disk kind so I have no idea how to fix those.  Good news is the bike is still under warranty so I will get it back this afternoon and tomorrow will be my return to the bike.  :)
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on May 09, 2017, 09:43:38 AM
10km in under an hour. Progress!

Quote from: crazy canuck on May 09, 2017, 08:39:26 AMI am a fair weather rider

:mad:




:P
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on May 09, 2017, 09:59:55 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 09, 2017, 08:39:26 AM
Yesterday was going to be my return to cycling to work.  Yes I am a fair weather rider and it has started to be warm and sunny.  also I have put on about 15 pounds since I stopped last fall so its time..

I got everything organized, out the door and..... no back brakes.  They are the disk kind so I have no idea how to fix those.  Good news is the bike is still under warranty so I will get it back this afternoon and tomorrow will be my return to the bike.  :)

Yeah those things need a qualified mechanic if hydraulic, good on acting so promptly rather than just letting the problem sit in the garage for a while.

Have a nice ride tomorrow.  :cool:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on May 09, 2017, 10:00:49 AM
Quote from: Liep on May 09, 2017, 09:43:38 AM
10km in under an hour. Progress!


:cool:

You almost make running sound attractive.  :P
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on May 09, 2017, 10:46:26 AM
Quote from: mongers on May 09, 2017, 10:00:49 AM
Quote from: Liep on May 09, 2017, 09:43:38 AM
10km in under an hour. Progress!


:cool:

You almost make running sound attractive.  :P

I run in a bird reserve after I moved. It is a very attractive landscape, plus right now there's thousands of migrating geese that will take off in a coordinated effort that is worthy of 'Planet Earth'.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on May 09, 2017, 11:24:23 AM
Quote from: Liep on May 09, 2017, 10:46:26 AM
Quote from: mongers on May 09, 2017, 10:00:49 AM
Quote from: Liep on May 09, 2017, 09:43:38 AM
10km in under an hour. Progress!


:cool:

You almost make running sound attractive.  :P

I run in a bird reserve after I moved. It is a very attractive landscape, plus right now there's thousands of migrating geese that will take off in a coordinated effort that is worthy of 'Planet Earth'.

:cool:

Sounds lovely, wildlife certainly adds a good deal to any ride or run.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: crazy canuck on May 11, 2017, 09:46:05 AM
The ride yesterday to work was hell from a fitness level.  I was dreading the ride back up the mountain at the end of the day.  But it was surprisingly easy  :huh:

I think I shocked my body into being ready for the ride back.  :D
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on May 11, 2017, 11:55:49 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 11, 2017, 09:46:05 AM
The ride yesterday to work was hell from a fitness level.  I was dreading the ride back up the mountain at the end of the day.  But it was surprisingly easy  :huh:

I think I shocked my body into being ready for the ride back.  :D

:D

and  :cool: because I couldn't tackle a mountain.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Eddie Teach on May 11, 2017, 05:06:10 PM
Today I'm allowed to start walking again.  :sleep:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on May 11, 2017, 05:27:42 PM
Quote from: Eddie Teach on May 11, 2017, 05:06:10 PM
Today I'm allowed to start walking again.  :sleep:

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on May 13, 2017, 09:10:28 PM
Did 53 mile on the bike this evening, took it easy and tried to see how long I spin the trip out to.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on May 30, 2017, 02:32:08 AM
Down over 16kg or 35lbs. Still walking to work most days, and taking stairs when I can. Several flights of stairs pose no big issue for me unlike earlier when two flights might make me out of breath for a while.

Still working out 3 times a week.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on May 30, 2017, 07:05:19 AM
Quote from: Syt on May 30, 2017, 02:32:08 AM
Down over 16kg or 35lbs. Still walking to work most days, and taking stairs when I can. Several flights of stairs pose no big issue for me unlike earlier when two flights might make me out of breath for a while.

Still working out 3 times a week.

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: saskganesh on May 30, 2017, 09:07:14 AM
Lately my long runs have seemingly plateaued at the 11 mile mark. Gotta work on the better nutrition angle and  maybe better $hoes.

Eleven miles is awesome but is not my goal for 2017.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on May 30, 2017, 02:32:57 PM
Quote from: Syt on May 30, 2017, 02:32:08 AM
Down over 16kg or 35lbs. Still walking to work most days, and taking stairs when I can. Several flights of stairs pose no big issue for me unlike earlier when two flights might make me out of breath for a while.

Still working out 3 times a week.

Good work! :o

Quote from: saskganesh on May 30, 2017, 09:07:14 AM
Lately my long runs have seemingly plateaued at the 11 mile mark. Gotta work on the better nutrition angle and  maybe better $hoes.

Eleven miles is awesome but is not my goal for 2017.

Eleven miles is close to a half marathon, seems more than enough to me :P


I managed to set a personal record 5km today: 26:36 :blush:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: saskganesh on May 30, 2017, 03:33:11 PM
That's awesome. You're getting there. :showoff:

I've only run one 5K race and I had to run 6k to get there. That was the best warm up.

I'm in my first half in October and I want to do well, so 11 miles isn't good enough for me.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Valmy on May 30, 2017, 03:34:55 PM
Quote from: Syt on May 30, 2017, 02:32:08 AM
Down over 16kg or 35lbs. Still walking to work most days, and taking stairs when I can. Several flights of stairs pose no big issue for me unlike earlier when two flights might make me out of breath for a while.

Still working out 3 times a week.

Damn Syt that is awesome!
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on May 31, 2017, 12:57:14 AM
Thanks. :)

I'm still at ca. 118kg/260lbs, but I'm on track to hit my target of 95kg/210lbs by end of year or early next year.

I have a problem buying jeans, though. My waist has gone from 44 inch to 40. However, my calves are ginormous and require at least a 42 (unless I opt for bell bottoms - I won't opt for bell bottoms :P ). Turns out being overweight and walk a fair bit is a killer workout for calves - there's no fat on the, just muscle.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Eddie Teach on May 31, 2017, 01:16:07 AM
Have you tried "loose fit"?
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on May 31, 2017, 01:30:18 AM
I wear "relaxed fit" (same difference) size 42, because regular were uncomfortably tight at the calves. Of course the waist is now too wide.

Doesn't help that skinny and slim cut jeans are fashionable now and take a large chunk of store space online and offline.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on June 08, 2017, 10:55:13 AM
Just ordered new accessories for the bike! :w00t:

(https://www.bike24.com/i/p/4/8/110984_00_a.jpg)(https://www.bike24.com/i/p/0/9/6290_00_a.jpg)
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Maladict on June 08, 2017, 11:25:46 AM
Quote from: Liep on June 08, 2017, 10:55:13 AM
Just ordered new accessories for the bike! :w00t:

(https://www.bike24.com/i/p/4/8/110984_00_a.jpg)(https://www.bike24.com/i/p/0/9/6290_00_a.jpg)

Sitting down should make cycling vastly more comfortable.
And although not necessary, most people tend to opt for two handlebars.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on June 08, 2017, 12:56:35 PM
Quote from: Maladict on June 08, 2017, 11:25:46 AM
Quote from: Liep on June 08, 2017, 10:55:13 AM
Just ordered new accessories for the bike! :w00t:

(https://www.bike24.com/i/p/4/8/110984_00_a.jpg)(https://www.bike24.com/i/p/0/9/6290_00_a.jpg)

Sitting down should make cycling vastly more comfortable.
And although not necessary, most people tend to opt for two handlebars.

Always the wise guy, next you'll be telling us your still cycling (me thinks of my bike gathering dust* in the shed).  :P



* Almost unprecedented I've not been out in two days. :gasp:

Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Maladict on June 08, 2017, 01:40:38 PM
Quote from: mongers on June 08, 2017, 12:56:35 PM


Always the wise guy, next you'll be telling us your still cycling (me thinks of my bike gathering dust* in the shed).  :P



* Almost unprecedented I've not been out in two days. :gasp:

The bike hasn't been out much this year.  :(
I've been training for my Scotland hike next week. After that I'm hoping to get back in the saddle regularly.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: AnchorClanker on June 11, 2017, 12:57:28 AM
Fitness - hmmm.  I have to WALK to the fridge for a beer these days.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Eddie Teach on June 11, 2017, 06:46:18 AM
I fully expect Max to brief us on his swimming lessons here.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on June 11, 2017, 07:40:43 AM
Quote from: AnchorClanker on June 11, 2017, 12:57:28 AM
Fitness - hmmm.  I have to WALK to the fridge for a beer these days.

Stop one stride short, stretch for the door, stretch again for the tin; exercise for the day, job done.  :)
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: AnchorClanker on June 11, 2017, 10:55:52 AM
Quote from: mongers on June 11, 2017, 07:40:43 AM
Quote from: AnchorClanker on June 11, 2017, 12:57:28 AM
Fitness - hmmm.  I have to WALK to the fridge for a beer these days.

Stop one stride short, stretch for the door, stretch again for the tin; exercise for the day, job done.  :)

More or less.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on June 15, 2017, 02:58:47 AM
I knew Genna Bain (Totalbiscuit's wife) lost weight, but DAMN.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Clor6jkWYAACqSn.jpg)
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Valmy on June 15, 2017, 12:50:12 PM
Watch the Co-Optional podcast did we? Yeah she is pretty super small now. I didn't think that was possible in America.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Barrister on June 15, 2017, 12:53:39 PM
Quote from: Valmy on June 15, 2017, 12:50:12 PM
Watch the Co-Optional podcast did we? Yeah she is pretty super small now. I didn't think that was possible in America.

Yo yoing weight has always been possible in America.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Valmy on June 15, 2017, 12:55:58 PM
Quote from: Barrister on June 15, 2017, 12:53:39 PM
Quote from: Valmy on June 15, 2017, 12:50:12 PM
Watch the Co-Optional podcast did we? Yeah she is pretty super small now. I didn't think that was possible in America.

Yo yoing weight has always been possible in America.

Yeah but that was a year ago and she is still skinny.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on June 15, 2017, 01:44:53 PM
Who is total biscuit?
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Valmy on June 15, 2017, 01:46:26 PM
Quote from: alfred russel on June 15, 2017, 01:44:53 PM
Who is total biscuit?


John Bain, Genna Bain's husband.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Admiral Yi on June 15, 2017, 02:10:39 PM
Who is John Bain?
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Valmy on June 15, 2017, 02:11:44 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on June 15, 2017, 02:10:39 PM
Who is John Bain?

Totalbiscuit

He is the host of the Co-Optional Podcast where they occasionally talk about video games.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on June 15, 2017, 02:55:26 PM
Quote from: Valmy on June 15, 2017, 12:50:12 PM
Watch the Co-Optional podcast did we? Yeah she is pretty super small now. I didn't think that was possible in America.

Yeah, hadn't seen footage/images of her in a while. I knew she lost weight, but didn't know how large she was.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on June 15, 2017, 03:47:54 PM
Quote from: mongers on June 08, 2017, 12:56:35 PM
Quote from: Maladict on June 08, 2017, 11:25:46 AM
Quote from: Liep on June 08, 2017, 10:55:13 AM
Just ordered new accessories for the bike! :w00t:

(https://www.bike24.com/i/p/4/8/110984_00_a.jpg)(https://www.bike24.com/i/p/0/9/6290_00_a.jpg)

Sitting down should make cycling vastly more comfortable.
And although not necessary, most people tend to opt for two handlebars.

Always the wise guy, next you'll be telling us your still cycling (me thinks of my bike gathering dust* in the shed).  :P



* Almost unprecedented I've not been out in two days. :gasp:



That saddle isn't really comfortable to sit on for at least 200km.. and 30km is too much in one go. Ouch. :(
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on June 15, 2017, 04:38:24 PM
Quote from: Liep on June 15, 2017, 03:47:54 PM
Quote from: mongers on June 08, 2017, 12:56:35 PM
Quote from: Maladict on June 08, 2017, 11:25:46 AM
Quote from: Liep on June 08, 2017, 10:55:13 AM
Just ordered new accessories for the bike! :w00t:

(https://www.bike24.com/i/p/4/8/110984_00_a.jpg)(https://www.bike24.com/i/p/0/9/6290_00_a.jpg)

Sitting down should make cycling vastly more comfortable.
And although not necessary, most people tend to opt for two handlebars.

Always the wise guy, next you'll be telling us your still cycling (me thinks of my bike gathering dust* in the shed).  :P



* Almost unprecedented I've not been out in two days. :gasp:



That saddle isn't really comfortable to sit on for at least 200km.. and 30km is too much in one go. Ouch. :(

Is it a Brooks?

If so you have to take special measure to mould it to your requirements.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on June 15, 2017, 04:39:54 PM
Quote from: mongers on June 15, 2017, 04:38:24 PM

If so you have to take special measure to mould it to your requirements.

Yeah, but it takes a while. My other Brooks is more comfortable than my couch at this point.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on June 15, 2017, 05:27:30 PM
Quote from: Liep on June 15, 2017, 04:39:54 PM
Quote from: mongers on June 15, 2017, 04:38:24 PM

If so you have to take special measure to mould it to your requirements.

Yeah, but it takes a while. My other Brooks is more comfortable than my couch at this point.

:cool:

What I heard about wet newspaper is probably a old wives tale?
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on June 16, 2017, 04:18:48 AM
Quote from: mongers on June 15, 2017, 05:27:30 PM
Quote from: Liep on June 15, 2017, 04:39:54 PM
Quote from: mongers on June 15, 2017, 04:38:24 PM

If so you have to take special measure to mould it to your requirements.

Yeah, but it takes a while. My other Brooks is more comfortable than my couch at this point.

:cool:

What I heard about wet newspaper is probably a old wives tale?

There's nothing about it on cycling guru Sheldon Brown's website. :P

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/leather.html#breakingin
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on June 18, 2017, 08:35:58 AM
Did 20-25 miles on the bike yesterday evening, too much in the 80F heat.  :(
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Maladict on June 18, 2017, 09:56:00 AM
Scotland is magnificent  :cool:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on June 18, 2017, 10:26:15 AM
Quote from: Maladict on June 18, 2017, 09:56:00 AM
Scotland is magnificent  :cool:

Glad you're having a good time. Enjoy the walking. :cheers:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Maladict on June 18, 2017, 03:47:13 PM
It's very enjoyable, even though it's raining nonstop and my gear turns out to be less than waterproof. I climbed a 600m ridge holding an umbrella  :bowler:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on June 18, 2017, 03:59:54 PM
Quote from: Maladict on June 18, 2017, 03:47:13 PM
It's very enjoyable, even though it's raining nonstop and my gear turns out to be less than waterproof. I climbed a 600m ridge holding an umbrella  :bowler:
:cool:

Excellent, consider yourself an honorary Englishman*.





* Guessing what a local Scotsman  might say about your wanton deployment of said umbrella.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Maladict on June 18, 2017, 06:16:47 PM
Quote from: mongers on June 18, 2017, 03:59:54 PM
Quote from: Maladict on June 18, 2017, 03:47:13 PM
It's very enjoyable, even though it's raining nonstop and my gear turns out to be less than waterproof. I climbed a 600m ridge holding an umbrella  :bowler:
:cool:

Excellent, consider yourself an honorary Englishman*.






* Guessing what a local Scotsman  might say about your wanton deployment of said umbrella.

It was a Scotsman who suggested it actually. It never crossed my mind.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on June 19, 2017, 06:47:07 AM
No true Scotsman. :(
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on June 20, 2017, 04:50:40 PM
Due to the temperatures have taken to going on late rides, waited till 8.30pm and it was still 83F, but went anyway, nice ride, but still missed the cooler night air as I got back before dark.  :hmm:


Been using an old 3speed mixte bike the last week, which is 'interesting' as in no getting out of the saddle, which I normally do a great deal, plus with only two gears, high and low, makes going up hills a challenge.  :P
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on June 20, 2017, 04:57:53 PM
12.5 km today with an average pace of 6 min/km, goal is a half marathon in mid September below 2 hours.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on June 20, 2017, 04:59:54 PM
Quote from: Liep on June 20, 2017, 04:57:53 PM
12.5 km today with an average pace of 6 min/km, goal is a half marathon in mid September below 2 hours.

:cool:

10kph ain't too shabby.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on June 20, 2017, 05:00:15 PM
Quote from: mongers on June 20, 2017, 04:50:40 PM
Been using an old 3speed mixte bike the last week, which is 'interesting' as in no getting out of the saddle, which I normally do a great deal, plus with only two gears, high and low, makes going up hills a challenge.  :P

That sounds masochistic. Anything, absolutely anything is better than those old gears, I'd prefer a singlespeed bike even for the hills.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on June 20, 2017, 05:06:43 PM
Quote from: Liep on June 20, 2017, 05:00:15 PM
Quote from: mongers on June 20, 2017, 04:50:40 PM
Been using an old 3speed mixte bike the last week, which is 'interesting' as in no getting out of the saddle, which I normally do a great deal, plus with only two gears, high and low, makes going up hills a challenge.  :P

That sounds masochistic. Anything, absolutely anything is better than those old gears, I'd prefer a singlespeed bike even for the hills.

Yeah, that would make more sense, but the bikes geometry is wrong for me anyway, just using it as a shopping/pub bike.

Weird getting up a significant hill, hand on the drops, arse slightly out of saddle (balance issues with it) and whilst working the pedals bracing the the opposite forearm against the side of the handle bar tops. Sort of works, but yes a single speed with say 70 gear inches would be way better.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: celedhring on July 06, 2017, 03:12:08 AM
Real life forced me to dial down the gym these past 9 months so gains had stalled, but I have been able to get back to it these past 2 months rather consistently. Just deadlifted my personal best (175kg) which is around 160% my bodyweight. It's always a rush of confidence when you're able to beat a previous record. I think I can easily add 10 kg to that too.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on July 06, 2017, 03:56:15 AM
Quote from: celedhring on July 06, 2017, 03:12:08 AM
Real life forced me to dial down the gym these past 9 months so gains had stalled, but I have been able to get back to it these past 2 months rather consistently. Just deadlifted my personal best (175kg) which is around 160% my bodyweight. It's always a rush of confidence when you're able to beat a previous record. I think I can easily add 10 kg to that too.
:showoff:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on July 06, 2017, 09:02:26 AM
Quote from: celedhring on July 06, 2017, 03:12:08 AM
Real life forced me to dial down the gym these past 9 months so gains had stalled, but I have been able to get back to it these past 2 months rather consistently. Just deadlifted my personal best (175kg) which is around 160% my bodyweight. It's always a rush of confidence when you're able to beat a previous record. I think I can easily add 10 kg to that too.

My body starts to hurt just thinking about deadlifting that heavy - not that I can even get close to that. Great job.

I ran the largest 10k in the world yesterday, 60k runners. :) My time was 49:30, which was a bit disappointing. What really disappointed me was that I ended up walking some the second half of the race.  :blush:

Basically, i ran a really slow first mile as I tried to weave through the crowds, then fast 2nd and 3rd miles as I tried to make up for lost time, and then ran out of gas during the uphill fourth mile.

I'm planning on doing some mountaineering later this summer, so was hoping to get my cardio to a point I could be closer to 45 minutes.  While I ran a bad race and had to fight crowds, the reason I didn't get to 45 minutes was lack of fitness. And that is because of too much junk food, too little sleep, and too many skipped gym sessions.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: crazy canuck on July 06, 2017, 09:31:45 AM
Commuting by bike is once again working its magic. Down almost 20 pounds.  By the end of summer I may even be down to my varsity b-ball weight  :)
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on July 06, 2017, 11:10:47 AM
Quote from: alfred russel on July 06, 2017, 09:02:26 AM
Quote from: celedhring on July 06, 2017, 03:12:08 AM
Real life forced me to dial down the gym these past 9 months so gains had stalled, but I have been able to get back to it these past 2 months rather consistently. Just deadlifted my personal best (175kg) which is around 160% my bodyweight. It's always a rush of confidence when you're able to beat a previous record. I think I can easily add 10 kg to that too.

My body starts to hurt just thinking about deadlifting that heavy - not that I can even get close to that. Great job.

I ran the largest 10k in the world yesterday, 60k runners. :) My time was 49:30, which was a bit disappointing. What really disappointed me was that I ended up walking some the second half of the race.  :blush:

Basically, i ran a really slow first mile as I tried to weave through the crowds, then fast 2nd and 3rd miles as I tried to make up for lost time, and then ran out of gas during the uphill fourth mile.

I'm planning on doing some mountaineering later this summer, so was hoping to get my cardio to a point I could be closer to 45 minutes.  While I ran a bad race and had to fight crowds, the reason I didn't get to 45 minutes was lack of fitness. And that is because of too much junk food, too little sleep, and too many skipped gym sessions.

Still a great effort.  :)
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on July 06, 2017, 11:13:17 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on July 06, 2017, 09:31:45 AM
Commuting by bike is once again working its magic. Down almost 20 pounds.  By the end of summer I may even be down to my varsity b-ball weight  :)

:cool:

Yeah, having to get to work makes for a good incentive, I miss that, pretty much restricting myself to evening rides nowadays.  :blush:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on July 06, 2017, 02:14:30 PM
Did a 5k in 24:39. New personal best and now feel confident about running that half marathon in September in under 2 hours. :showoff:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on July 06, 2017, 03:16:06 PM
Quote from: Liep on July 06, 2017, 02:14:30 PM
Did a 5k in 24:39. New personal best and now feel confident about running that half marathon in September in under 2 hours. :showoff:

You can definitely do it, but don't be overconfident because of a running equivalent calculators. For amateur runners, they are really generous when predicting the times of longer races. For point of comparison, I ran a 5k in 22:00 and a half marathon not long after was 1:53. Don't let up.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on July 06, 2017, 06:02:20 PM
Quote from: alfred russel on July 06, 2017, 03:16:06 PM
Quote from: Liep on July 06, 2017, 02:14:30 PM
Did a 5k in 24:39. New personal best and now feel confident about running that half marathon in September in under 2 hours. :showoff:

You can definitely do it, but don't be overconfident because of a running equivalent calculators. For amateur runners, they are really generous when predicting the times of longer races. For point of comparison, I ran a 5k in 22:00 and a half marathon not long after was 1:53. Don't let up.

I've been really surprised with my progress and I'll keep going. Only problem is my running mate is going on a 4 week vacation so I'll have to find the will to run alone.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Eddie Teach on July 06, 2017, 10:56:12 PM
Will the campaign survive?  :hmm:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Legbiter on July 08, 2017, 06:25:12 AM
Quote from: celedhring on July 06, 2017, 03:12:08 AM
Real life forced me to dial down the gym these past 9 months so gains had stalled, but I have been able to get back to it these past 2 months rather consistently. Just deadlifted my personal best (175kg) which is around 160% my bodyweight. It's always a rush of confidence when you're able to beat a previous record. I think I can easily add 10 kg to that too.

Excellent.

Well done and keep at it.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on July 09, 2017, 06:52:17 PM
10k in under 55... more precisely 54:59. Another target met!
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on July 10, 2017, 03:21:27 PM
Quote from: Liep on July 09, 2017, 06:52:17 PM
10k in under 55... more precisely 54:59. Another target met!

Well done. :)
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on July 12, 2017, 02:02:27 AM
Half way there. 20kg (45 lbs) down, another 20kg to go. :)
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: celedhring on July 12, 2017, 02:18:58 AM
That's fantastic Syt.

I want to try to focus on fat loss this autumn. I lost 20 Kg in the past 3 years, but I just can't shave those last 10 Kg off.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on July 21, 2017, 01:39:19 PM
Managed to put some back muscles out at the weekend, in some annoying pain and can't bend down; so won't be doing much for a couple of weeks, the odd bit of cycling helps.  <_<

Well I bumped the thread I guess.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on July 25, 2017, 08:21:34 PM
Quote from: mongers on July 21, 2017, 01:39:19 PM
Managed to put some back muscles out at the weekend, in some annoying pain and can't bend down; so won't be doing much for a couple of weeks, the odd bit of cycling helps.  <_<

Well I bumped the thread I guess.

Nine days on, doing a bit more, but still this getting old stuff is getting annoying, things take a lot longer to recover.:mad:

So consequently feeling a bit down.  :(
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on July 26, 2017, 06:12:52 AM
Managed to run 13.6 km with reasonable pace yesterday. 8 km to go!
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on July 31, 2017, 06:58:44 PM
Quote from: Liep on July 26, 2017, 06:12:52 AM
Managed to run 13.6 km with reasonable pace yesterday. 8 km to go!

:cool:

I'm still hankering to have a go at running, maybe a 15 year lay off is too long? :unsure:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: merithyn on August 11, 2017, 12:02:24 PM
I opted to walk home from work yesterday to make sure that I got my miles in. Managed to walk just shy of eight miles for the day. After ignoring my diet for the past two months, I'm back to tracking my calories and carbs. I didn't gain any weight, thankfully, but I also didn't lose any.

So, current stats:

Weight: 160 lbs
Blood sugar avg: 100
Avg miles walked/day: 5
Jeans size: 8-10, depending on cut and brand

Goals:

Weight: 145-150 lbs
Blood sugar avg: 100 (MET!)
Avg miles walked/day: 7-10
Jeans size: 6

Cutting carbs back to dietary recommendations for diabetics: 150g/day.
Cutting calories back to 1200 regardless of exercise.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on August 15, 2017, 07:31:39 PM
Quote from: merithyn on August 11, 2017, 12:02:24 PM
I opted to walk home from work yesterday to make sure that I got my miles in. Managed to walk just shy of eight miles for the day. After ignoring my diet for the past two months, I'm back to tracking my calories and carbs. I didn't gain any weight, thankfully, but I also didn't lose any.

So, current stats:

Weight: 160 lbs
Blood sugar avg: 100
Avg miles walked/day: 5
Jeans size: 8-10, depending on cut and brand

Goals:

Weight: 145-150 lbs
Blood sugar avg: 100 (MET!)
Avg miles walked/day: 7-10
Jeans size: 6

Cutting carbs back to dietary recommendations for diabetics: 150g/day.
Cutting calories back to 1200 regardless of exercise.

:cool:

Good going. :cheers:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on August 16, 2017, 08:50:08 AM
I've been stuck at 115kg for a few weeks now (+/- 2kg). :unsure:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on August 16, 2017, 08:54:20 AM
Quote from: Syt on August 16, 2017, 08:50:08 AM
I've been stuck at 115kg for a few weeks now (+/- 2kg). :unsure:

Why not take up Merry's unintentional approach, give it a rest of for a few weeks and come back to it refreshed, maybe with new idea or two to implement?
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Syt on August 16, 2017, 09:08:57 AM
I had a cheat week last week.   :blush:

I'm good again. Since I've started working out, I've had  muscle under my left shoulder that's continuously gotten worse. It's not bothering me much, except after workouts and when I stand for longer times, or walk to work. Also, with many 35+°C afternoons I kinda neglected my walk-to-and-from-work program. -_-
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on August 19, 2017, 05:48:09 PM
Ouch, had a bit of a tumble on the bike, first time in 30,000 miles, luckily it was off-road and slow, about 15mph, managed to twist my knee, wreck my elbow, but rolling into a thicket of stinging nettles wasn't so hot, good job I had thick jeans and safety glasses on.

Even so the 6-8 hour long sensation of having been stung on all of my arms and a fair bit of the face was 'interesting' :bleeding:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: merithyn on August 19, 2017, 06:19:15 PM
Ouch!! :(
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on August 19, 2017, 07:20:04 PM
Quote from: merithyn on August 19, 2017, 06:19:15 PM
Ouch!! :(

Thanks, I'm sure I'll be as right as rain in a few days time, injured pride more than anything.  :blush:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Eddie Teach on August 19, 2017, 08:01:30 PM
You wear goggles when you ride? :nerd:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: merithyn on August 19, 2017, 09:16:16 PM
 I'm hitting 15,000 steps a day more often than not. I've still been crappy about tracking my food and tracking my meds,  but blood sugar is maintaining for now. It won't last, so I really have to get better at this.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on August 20, 2017, 04:34:11 AM
Quote from: Eddie Teach on August 19, 2017, 08:01:30 PM
You wear goggles when you ride? :nerd:

To avoid wind, loose rocks and pointy branches. A necessity for off road
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on August 20, 2017, 07:14:03 AM
Quote from: Eddie Teach on August 19, 2017, 08:01:30 PM
You wear goggles when you ride? :nerd:

What Liep said.

And I use then on normal roads too, because it would be daft to lose an eye from a stone or debris kicked up by a passing vehicle just for the sake of  not wearing $5-10 safety* glasses.

Also a bee/larger insect hitting your eye at 30mph hurts.  :(


* I use clear ones from the builders merchants that are certified to protect against things like nails from nail-guns etc.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Maladict on August 20, 2017, 11:55:19 AM
Quote from: mongers on August 20, 2017, 07:14:03 AM

Also a bee/larger insect hitting your eye at 30mph hurts.  :(


:yes:

A huge dragonfly went kamikaze on me a few weeks ago. I moved my head down just in time to have it hit my helmet.
Quite an impact, I was going about 40 kph. The yellow goo dripping from my helmet wasn't that pleasant either.   :x
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on August 23, 2017, 05:31:01 PM
Quote from: Maladict on August 20, 2017, 11:55:19 AM
Quote from: mongers on August 20, 2017, 07:14:03 AM

Also a bee/larger insect hitting your eye at 30mph hurts.  :(


:yes:

A huge dragonfly went kamikaze on me a few weeks ago. I moved my head down just in time to have it hit my helmet.
Quite an impact, I was going about 40 kph. The yellow goo dripping from my helmet wasn't that pleasant either.   :x

:lol:


Personally after a couple of days off, I'm nearly back to normal, did 20 miles yesterday evening to see and friend, I was fine, good way to get back into the saddle, metaphorically and actually.   :bowler:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Gups on August 24, 2017, 11:29:09 AM
Quote from: Maladict on August 20, 2017, 11:55:19 AM

The yellow goo dripping from my helmet wasn't that pleasant either.   :x

You wanna see a doc about that mate. Should be a creamy white.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on August 24, 2017, 06:13:41 PM
Damn, what a bunch of lazy lard arses:

Quote
Middle-aged told to walk faster

By Nick Triggle   24 August 2017

Middle-aged people are being urged to walk faster to help stay healthy, amid concern high levels of inactivity may be harming their health.

Officials at Public Health England said the amount of activity people did started to tail off from the age of 40.

They are urging those between the ages of 40 and 60 to start doing regular brisk walks.

Just 10 minutes a day could have a major impact, reducing the risk of early death by 15%, they say.

But PHE estimates four out of every 10 40- to 60-year-olds do not even manage a brisk 10-minute walk each month.


:blink:

Full article here:
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-41030630 (http://www.bbc.com/news/health-41030630)

Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: merithyn on August 24, 2017, 10:34:41 PM
I walked enough today for 20 lard asses. :D
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on August 25, 2017, 04:41:00 AM
Quote from: merithyn on August 24, 2017, 10:34:41 PM
I walked enough today for 20 lard asses. :D

:cool:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Eddie Teach on August 25, 2017, 05:06:35 AM
Quote from: merithyn on August 24, 2017, 10:34:41 PM
I walked enough today for 20 lard asses. :D

So, 6 2/3 minutes?
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on September 09, 2017, 04:07:13 PM
Anyone doing anything? :unsure:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on September 09, 2017, 04:36:15 PM
Quote from: mongers on September 09, 2017, 04:07:13 PM
Anyone doing anything? :unsure:

I've got some pain my leg so it set back my training a bit, still on course to finish the half Marathon next Sunday though, but the sub two hour result is unrealistic now.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on September 09, 2017, 04:55:28 PM
Quote from: Liep on September 09, 2017, 04:36:15 PM
Quote from: mongers on September 09, 2017, 04:07:13 PM
Anyone doing anything? :unsure:

I've got some pain my leg so it set back my training a bit, still on course to finish the half Marathon next Sunday though, but the sub two hour result is unrealistic now.

:huh: Liep, you were well on your way. Are you sure there isn't a way to gut it out?
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on September 09, 2017, 05:28:32 PM
Quote from: Liep on September 09, 2017, 04:36:15 PM
Quote from: mongers on September 09, 2017, 04:07:13 PM
Anyone doing anything? :unsure:

I've got some pain my leg so it set back my training a bit, still on course to finish the half Marathon next Sunday though, but the sub two hour result is unrealistic now.

:cool:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on September 09, 2017, 06:45:47 PM
Quote from: alfred russel on September 09, 2017, 04:55:28 PM
Quote from: Liep on September 09, 2017, 04:36:15 PM
Quote from: mongers on September 09, 2017, 04:07:13 PM
Anyone doing anything? :unsure:

I've got some pain my leg so it set back my training a bit, still on course to finish the half Marathon next Sunday though, but the sub two hour result is unrealistic now.

:huh: Liep, you were well on your way. Are you sure there isn't a way to gut it out?

Sure, I'll go for a pace of 5:30 and see what happens. It gets better the warmer my leg is, so I'm hoping the Danish autumn won't be too brutal.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on September 14, 2017, 03:47:56 PM
Went out for a ride with an acquaintance of mine who own a plush bike shop, he's trying to get some community rides together and if some family and kids turned up I was going to take charge and lead them on a suitable ride.

As it turned out just two or three of his young staff and a couple of their friends turned up, so I ended up tagging along with a bunch of 20/30 something mountain bikers on one of their off-road rides on prepared activity tracks in a nearby activity centre.

Did about 10-11 miles with then and I didn't have any difficulty keeping up with them despite me turning up on a hybrid with 30mm tyres and they on full suspension,disc braked fat-tired mountain bikes.   :hmm:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on September 14, 2017, 04:02:46 PM
Some single track can be done on cross bikes/hybrids, but they aren't necessarily fun. If by prepped you mean no roots/mud then I can see the fun but whenever I try roots without fat tyres or front suspension I end up cursing. Also mud on slim tyres is a recipe for ending up on your arse, at least for me. :D
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on September 14, 2017, 04:07:48 PM
Quote from: Liep on September 14, 2017, 04:02:46 PM
Some single track can be done on cross bikes/hybrids, but they aren't necessarily fun. If by prepped you mean no roots/mud then I can see the fun but whenever I try roots without fat tyres or front suspension I end up cursing. Also mud on slim tyres is a recipe for ending up on your arse, at least for me. :D

Yeah, some roots and a bit of mud, but fairly easy; helped that the 30mms I had on are extremely grippy Schwalbe CX tyres, don't last long, but a real nice summer tyre for grit covered roads/track.

Which reminds me, time to change those for something mor appropriate to Winter.  :hmm:

edit:
I should add you're bike handling skills are probably a good deal better than my grandad's approach to balance.  :D
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on September 17, 2017, 01:42:03 AM
Off to run my first half marathon. There's a pacer running at 5:42 which should give me a time just below two hours if I manage to squeeze in before him. 22000 runners, plenty of spectators and music events, quite a nice day forecasted and the route is completely flat, so I think it should be possible even if I haven't been able to train much lately.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on September 17, 2017, 08:12:08 AM
We were on course but with two kms to go a rain storm hit and we ran in about 10cm of water flooding down the street. It ruined my feet and my final time was 2:01:28

They cancelled the race 5 minutes after we finished because of a thunderstorm rolling in.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on September 17, 2017, 08:43:53 AM
3 runners were struck by lightning

And this is what we were running through in the end:
(https://asset.dr.dk/imagescaler/?file=/images/crop/2017/09/17/1505651281_jens_lilleoere_0.jpg&server=www.dr.dk&w=786&h=442&scaleAfter=crop&quality=75&ratio=16-9)
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on September 17, 2017, 09:37:36 AM
Quote from: Liep on September 17, 2017, 08:12:08 AM
We were on course but with two kms to go a rain storm hit and we ran in about 10cm of water flooding down the street. It ruined my feet and my final time was 2:01:28

They cancelled the race 5 minutes after we finished because of a thunderstorm rolling in.

Good grief, Liep that was epic in more than one way.

Congratulations on the time. :cool:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on September 17, 2017, 10:02:41 AM
Crap--I think that you would have easily gone under 2 hours if the last section didn't turn into swim optional!
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Eddie Teach on September 17, 2017, 10:09:34 AM
The important thing is that he finished, a couple minutes more or less aren't a big deal.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on September 17, 2017, 10:49:38 AM
Quote from: Eddie Teach on September 17, 2017, 10:09:34 AM
The important thing is that he finished, a couple minutes more or less aren't a big deal.

With the caveat that in this particular instance the conditions were horrible and I think cost Liep a reasonable chance at his goal (and based on that picture and his report a couple minutes), I vigorously disagree in principle.

These are races. The goal of a race is to finish faster than other people, or in Liep's case to race against the clock. A good athlete would set out to win the race outright. I don't think that you would say it isn't a big deal that such a person finishes a second behind the winner. For me, and I think Liep and I think everyone else on this forum, winning major races is not a realistic goal. However, we can still train for and race against specific goals--to be in a certain percentage of our age group, or to beat a certain time.

I hate the people that show up to races and just walk the whole way and then put a race sticker on their car and present themselves as a marathoner or half marathoner or whatever. A race should be raced. Anyone can walk for a few hours.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on September 17, 2017, 10:57:25 AM
Yeah, I'm glad I finished as this is my first half marathon but I'm annoyed I couldn't finish properly because of the weather. If it has been any other race I think I would feel like it had been a waste but the first part of it was really nice getting to run all around the streets of Copenhagen being cheered by thousands.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Eddie Teach on September 17, 2017, 11:50:46 AM
Quote from: alfred russel on September 17, 2017, 10:49:38 AM
Anyone can walk for a few hours.

Not so.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Valmy on September 17, 2017, 01:40:28 PM
Quote from: Liep on September 17, 2017, 10:57:25 AM
first part of it was really nice getting to run all around the streets of Copenhagen being cheered by thousands.

Now you know how the army felt returning from the First Schleswig War...except they were probably marching.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: saskganesh on September 17, 2017, 04:33:14 PM
Training for my half today (race day is Oct 22nd) I was a bit crusty from the party I went to Saturday. Went slow and steady and by mile 4 I was feeling human again. Hot and humid morning, but not so bad considering. One long water stop en route and I got home at the 2 hour mark. Very satisfying result for a rather leisurely run

Liep, that race looks incredible. I think it would be a lot of fun to run in conditions like that.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on September 17, 2017, 09:38:27 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on September 17, 2017, 04:33:14 PM
Training for my half today (race day is Oct 22nd) I was a bit crusty from the party I went to Saturday. Went slow and steady and by mile 4 I was feeling human again. Hot and humid morning, but not so bad considering. One long water stop en route and I got home at the 2 hour mark. Very satisfying result for a rather leisurely run



Awesome.  :cheers:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on October 03, 2017, 05:00:20 AM
My trip is coming to an end and after riding around in the highlands I'm now going down to the coast and the downhill ride there is intense, 1200m to 0m in one go. I'm halfway now and dizzy and my hands are cramped up. Coffee break!
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on October 03, 2017, 06:49:41 AM
Quote from: Liep on October 03, 2017, 05:00:20 AM
My trip is coming to an end and after riding around in the highlands I'm now going down to the coast and the downhill ride there is intense, 1200m to 0m in one go. I'm halfway now and dizzy and my hands are cramped up. Coffee break!

:cool:

Liep, that's kind of awesome.


I'm sort of living vicariously via you and Mal's trips.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on October 03, 2017, 10:55:20 AM
:cheers:

I survived and had a nice 30k ride along the ocean back to Malaga. A great trip with fantastic views in Andalusia with temperatures never going below 25. The 35 degree days on dusty roads were difficult on a level I hadn't tried yet though, I just might prefer a windy day in Denmark to that, it was equally fatiguing at any rate.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on October 03, 2017, 11:18:20 AM
Quote from: Liep on October 03, 2017, 10:55:20 AM
:cheers:

I survived and had a nice 30k ride along the ocean back to Malaga. A great trip with fantastic views in Andalusia with temperatures never going below 25. The 35 degree days on dusty roads were difficult on a level I hadn't tried yet though, I just might prefer a windy day in Denmark to that, it was equally fatiguing at any rate.

Excellent. :cheers:


Do post us some photos here went you get back.

Enjoy the rest of your trip and holiday.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on October 07, 2017, 08:34:26 AM
Photos from the cycling part of my trip. Fantastic riding country and would've been even more so if Google Maps had been able to distinguish between rideable field road and road-consisting-only-of-sand. :P

(https://i.sohn.dk/IMG_0775.JPG)
(https://i.sohn.dk/IMG_0783.JPG)
(https://i.sohn.dk/IMG_0801.JPG)
(https://i.sohn.dk/IMG_0804.JPG)
(https://i.sohn.dk/IMG_0811.JPG)
(https://i.sohn.dk/IMG_0825.JPG)
(https://i.sohn.dk/IMG_0828.JPG)
(https://i.sohn.dk/IMG_0831.JPG)
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Maladict on October 07, 2017, 02:54:54 PM
Awesome Liep.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on October 07, 2017, 03:10:13 PM
Quote from: Maladict on October 07, 2017, 02:54:54 PM
Awesome Liep.

Yes, very impressive.

Mal, along with your trip through Eastern Europe, this is inspiring stuff for me.  :)


Maybe I need to get on good terms with my good friend's brother who lives down in central Southern Spain, in preparation for a tour next Autumn?
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Maladict on October 07, 2017, 04:17:35 PM
Quote from: mongers on October 07, 2017, 03:10:13 PM

Yes, very impressive.

Mal, along with your trip through Eastern Europe, this is inspiring stuff for me.  :)


I think that was Liep as well.  :(
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on October 07, 2017, 05:20:46 PM
Quote from: Maladict on October 07, 2017, 04:17:35 PM
Quote from: mongers on October 07, 2017, 03:10:13 PM

Yes, very impressive.

Mal, along with your trip through Eastern Europe, this is inspiring stuff for me.  :)


I think that was Liep as well.  :(

Oops, sorry, but you've had quite a few hardcore bike trips too haven't you.

And races too iirc.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on October 08, 2017, 09:34:21 AM
Quote from: mongers on October 07, 2017, 03:10:13 PMMaybe I need to get on good terms with my good friend's brother who lives down in central Southern Spain, in preparation for a tour next Autumn?

Definitely. September/October had perfect weather in the mountains, maybe a bit too warm still on the plains, but with lots of water it's no problem. Best bit is it seems every small town has a restaurant so lunch and second lunch is alway easy to get by.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Maladict on October 08, 2017, 01:47:18 PM
Quote from: mongers on October 07, 2017, 05:20:46 PM
Quote from: Maladict on October 07, 2017, 04:17:35 PM
Quote from: mongers on October 07, 2017, 03:10:13 PM

Yes, very impressive.

Mal, along with your trip through Eastern Europe, this is inspiring stuff for me.  :)


I think that was Liep as well.  :(

Oops, sorry, but you've had quite a few hardcore bike trips too haven't you.

And races too iirc.

Sure, but it's been a while. I've mostly been doing walks/hikes the last couple of years.
Maybe cycling could be back on the menu next year.  :hmm:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: saskganesh on October 18, 2017, 02:32:41 PM
... 4 days until my half marathon. Tapering is hard!
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: crazy canuck on October 18, 2017, 06:26:24 PM
 :thumbsup:

Good to hear things a well with you Sask  :)
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: saskganesh on October 18, 2017, 09:09:18 PM
Two weeks ago I was excited, last weekend I was dreading it and wishing it was over already and now I am just filled with anticipation. Race day I have to play it cool and not blow my start. Sunday can't come soon enough.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: saskganesh on October 22, 2017, 12:32:48 PM
Rocked it. 1:46.25.5  69th/466 in M50-54. 1386 overall out of 11K. I successfully increased my pace with every split and had just enough jam left to sprint the final 100m. With better corral seeding I think I could have done 1:45.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Maladict on October 22, 2017, 12:37:24 PM
Wow, nice job  :cool:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on October 22, 2017, 12:41:04 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on October 22, 2017, 12:32:48 PM
Rocked it. 1:46.25.5  69th/466 in M50-54. 1386 overall out of 11K. I successfully increased my pace with every split and had just enough jam left to sprint the final 100m. With better corral seeding I think I could have done 1:45.

Sask, that is phenomenal! My last half - and my best half - was 1:53. You'd blow by me.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: saskganesh on October 22, 2017, 01:18:15 PM
Thanks! Almost everything was perfect: hometown course, warm with no humidity, no Copenhagen thunder, correct mental set and basic dietary prep.

It's always interesting how competition and adrenalin work. You go at least 10% faster.

It also felt easier than a 10K as there's more strategy & endurance. Less emphasis on speed, more on finding a series of happy grooves. For me, no pain until 18K.

As a 50 year old ne'er do well and general layabout, I am feeling quite fucking pleased.


Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on October 22, 2017, 01:28:17 PM
I think the half marathon is the perfect race distance. Not too long you get the torture of a marathon, but a real endurance event that you need to prepare and plan for.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: saskganesh on October 22, 2017, 03:18:10 PM
It's a good sweet spot. I think you are right.  But I do need to try a marathon ONCE.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on October 23, 2017, 05:04:07 AM
Quote from: saskganesh on October 22, 2017, 01:18:15 PM
Thanks! Almost everything was perfect: hometown course, warm with no humidity, no Copenhagen thunder, correct mental set and basic dietary prep.

It's always interesting how competition and adrenalin work. You go at least 10% faster.

It also felt easier than a 10K as there's more strategy & endurance. Less emphasis on speed, more on finding a series of happy grooves. For me, no pain until 18K.

As a 50 year old ne'er do well and general layabout, I am feeling quite fucking pleased.

Sasks, that's pretty damn impressive for someone of any age, congratulations. :cheers:


Me, I've entered Winter non-maintenance mode.  :D
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Eddie Teach on October 23, 2017, 05:06:46 AM
The winter of life.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Liep on October 23, 2017, 06:53:00 AM
Quote from: saskganesh on October 22, 2017, 12:32:48 PM
Rocked it. 1:46.25.5  69th/466 in M50-54. 1386 overall out of 11K. I successfully increased my pace with every split and had just enough jam left to sprint the final 100m. With better corral seeding I think I could have done 1:45.

Well done! :cool: Knowing now what it takes to get close to a 2 hour time I'm really impressed by this. My friend wants us to get to the 1:45 mark next year but I seriously doubt I have the discipline to do so.

Also, just bought a new bike. I think I have an addiction. :( It's going to be beautiful though! :wub: (In 3 years when I'm done building it)
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: crazy canuck on October 23, 2017, 10:03:45 AM
Very impressive Sask.   :cool:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: saskganesh on October 23, 2017, 12:54:10 PM
Eddie, I'm Canadian. Winters can last a long time. :canuck:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: crazy canuck on October 23, 2017, 12:59:22 PM
Quote from: saskganesh on October 23, 2017, 12:54:10 PM
Eddie, I'm Canadian. Winters can last a long time. :canuck:

:lol:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Eddie Teach on October 23, 2017, 02:14:51 PM
I was talking about myself. Sounds like you're still experiencing Indian summer.  :sleep:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: merithyn on October 23, 2017, 05:29:08 PM
I started Tai Chi yesterday. I'll be going twice a week, plus practicing twice daily on my own. That's on top of my usual five-mile walks per day. I'm also back to tracking my food and taking my meds, too. My A1C was 5.9, down from 13.1 six months ago, but if I'm not careful it (and my weight) will start creeping back up.

Saw Sask's half marathon time on Facebook. Damn, Sask. Just damn! And Liep, I know your time wasn't what you hoped for, but don't undersell your time. I've never finished a half marathon in less than three hours. :D
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: saskganesh on October 31, 2017, 03:17:56 PM
Post recovery, I'm taking it easy. Only ran 20 miles this week, longest jaunt was 8 miles. I think I'll do 6 tomorrow morning, take a few days off and try a tenner in the Don Valley on Saturday. Don't know when my next race will be, might be the Santa Claus Parade 5k, just because it's kind've goofy (the short race is the vanguard of the Parade). One I really like to do again would be the High Park 8K in April. The last time I did that was 39:10. It's a hilly loopy route. I have to do more speedwork though.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Valmy on November 07, 2017, 01:19:08 PM
I have been kickboxing since about June (ok not really, it is this gym where I kick and punch the shit out of punching bags for about a half hour). I am down about twenty pounds so today I got to be featured in gym propaganda for how paying them a bunch of money can improve your health. Wahoo! I have always wanted to be one of those 'I lost so much weight using this product' guys.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Legbiter on November 07, 2017, 06:57:49 PM
Quote from: Valmy on November 07, 2017, 01:19:08 PM
I have been kickboxing since about June (ok not really, it is this gym where I kick and punch the shit out of punching bags for about a half hour). I am down about twenty pounds so today I got to be featured in gym propaganda for how paying them a bunch of money can improve your health. Wahoo! I have always wanted to be one of those 'I lost so much weight using this product' guys.

:thumbsup:

Consistency is key. Plus the extra lean muscle mass is a nice bonus. Keep at it.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: celedhring on November 23, 2017, 05:34:10 AM
200 Kgx10 deadlift  :menace:

Still can't take those last 10 kg off, but I admit I'm not dieting for it.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Josquius on November 23, 2017, 11:14:44 AM
I'm gaining again.
Hurray depression.
Maybe next year if/when I move I can make a serious attempt for 80 again.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Legbiter on November 23, 2017, 01:01:56 PM
Quote from: celedhring on November 23, 2017, 05:34:10 AM
200 Kgx10 deadlift  :menace:

(https://media.giphy.com/media/MeUCS1EmbmMPC/giphy.gif)

:showoff:


Quote from: celedhring on November 23, 2017, 05:34:10 AMStill can't take those last 10 kg off, but I admit I'm not dieting for it.

We all have our cross to bear.  ;) Still it's been a helluva ride hasn't it? I bet you didn't think you'd be doing 200kg deadlifts for cardio when you started out.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: celedhring on November 23, 2017, 03:37:05 PM
Quote from: Legbiter on November 23, 2017, 01:01:56 PM


:showoff:

We all have our cross to bear.  ;) Still it's been a helluva ride hasn't it? I bet you didn't think you'd be doing 200kg deadlifts for cardio when you started out.

Yeah, when I began lifting regularly 3 years ago, I was close to becoming a human blob. I remember how it all started, I had gone to the doctor because of continuous back pain and she was pretty brutal: "dear, you're really overweight and if you keep up like this your life is going to suck when you're actually old. Get your ass to a gym, like tomorrow".

I know that I sound like a shitty motivational ad, but right now I'm a few months away from 40 and in the best shape of my life. I'm stronger than when I was 20, which is a fantastic feeling. I haven't had back problems in ages.

Regarding the lard I'm still carrying, when I split with my GF this summer I thought that at least I would be able to control my diet better, and planned to use that to lose the extra fat. But somehow I ended up starting a GAINZ diet and getting totally hooked to the progress.  :lol:

I think I will keep this program until I feel like I'm hitting a plateau, and then focus on losing fat.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Legbiter on November 24, 2017, 09:55:15 AM
Quote from: celedhring on November 23, 2017, 03:37:05 PMRegarding the lard I'm still carrying, when I split with my GF this summer I thought that at least I would be able to control my diet better, and planned to use that to lose the extra fat. But somehow I ended up starting a GAINZ diet and getting totally hooked to the progress.  :lol:

I think I will keep this program until I feel like I'm hitting a plateau, and then focus on losing fat.

Well keep at it you certainly have the work ethic.  :thumbsup: And you are above 99.96% of your peers already.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Eddie Teach on November 24, 2017, 10:15:46 AM
That's 1 in 2500. Unlikely.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: alfred russel on November 24, 2017, 06:00:12 PM
Quote from: celedhring on November 23, 2017, 05:34:10 AM
200 Kgx10 deadlift  :menace:

Still can't take those last 10 kg off, but I admit I'm not dieting for it.

That is amazing. Who cares about an extra 10kg if you can deadlift 200kg x 10.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: celedhring on November 24, 2017, 06:29:43 PM
Quote from: alfred russel on November 24, 2017, 06:00:12 PM
Quote from: celedhring on November 23, 2017, 05:34:10 AM
200 Kgx10 deadlift  :menace:

Still can't take those last 10 kg off, but I admit I'm not dieting for it.

That is amazing. Who cares about an extra 10kg if you can deadlift 200kg x 10.

It's actually a bit less than 2x my bodyweight (I'm at 105), I see people lighter than me pull it off at the gym.

Nonetheless, I'm really happy of having hit that. Sore as fuck too.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on December 12, 2017, 06:29:51 PM
My early evening/night walk exercise program is doing ok, last night did 4miles in the sub-zero temperatures, fine as long as one kept going; wind chill was a bit much to stop and take photos.  :bowler:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Eddie Teach on December 12, 2017, 07:41:51 PM
Bike broke down?  :huh:
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: mongers on December 13, 2017, 03:32:31 PM
Quote from: Eddie Teach on December 12, 2017, 07:41:51 PM
Bike broke down?  :huh:

No it's freezing here and/or a sea of mud in these parts.  :(
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: merithyn on December 21, 2017, 05:08:23 PM
Last week of 2017....

I'm restarting the C25K tonight. I'm still 25 lbs heavier than I'd like to be, and I need to build up stamina if I'm going to climb Mt. Saint Helen's next summer. I've managed to keep most of the weight off that I lost last spring, which is a win, so this is just saying, "Okay, time to kick it up a notch again."

I've also been shirking going to Tai Chi. As of this coming week, I'm planning to go three times a week to get back into the swing of it. The strained muscle in my arm has (mostly) healed, so I should be okay. I just need to get to the gym.

Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: dps on December 21, 2017, 07:08:42 PM
So, aa and I have joined a gym.  I now have no excuse not to go regularly after work, because it's just across the parking lot from my job.
Title: Re: 2017 Fitness Thread
Post by: Drakken on December 25, 2017, 06:16:19 PM
Started to go back to the gym this October, after a three-year layoff while I was working in construction at the time. I was around 60-70% what I was lifting when I had stopped, but it quickly came back after two months thanks to muscle memory - even while being on a calorie deficit.

Standard Stronglifts 5x5 for now, because Deadlifts. It works, so I am not changing program anytime soon, and I add some Triceps isolation on Day A and Chin-ups on Day B.

Back to counting calories, too. Currently on a cut since late September, went from 190 moderately out of shape to 174 as of now (I aim at between 1 and 1.5 pound loss per week). Already the abs area is getting quite thin (although they are still not visible), and the vascularity on my arms has returned. I aim for 168, even to go as low at 164 pounds if needed, which if all goes well should be reached by February. Then, start a very clean bulk (300 calories surplus top) to rebuild from the ground up.