Fitness 2013

[Maladict]

How long is this 22% climb?  I died a bit just reading about it...

Pretty short, it levels off after 500 meters or so. But after 150 kms it packs a nice punch.

[Maladict]

And if you think that's bad... try Scanuppia in Italy. 

[Iormlund]

I'm back at the gym, doing more cardio as well. I'm also on a limited diet, since I want to lose what fat I gained the last 6 months (5kg tops). Hard not to eat between meals when spending most of the day at home though.

Scale says I lost 2 kg this last week.

[katmai]

Hitting the gym 5 days a week, trying to get down to little bit under what i was playing football so 210 or so. (was 225-230) playing LB at JC.

[mongers]

And if you think that's bad... try Scanuppia in Italy. 

That's insane.

[mongers]

It's pretty cool, especially the 22% climb just a few km before the finish line. 
Long working hours and commute don't leave enough time for extended training in the evenings, I usually go to the gym instead. But it seems like an awful waste of the beautiful weather.

How long is this 22% climb?  I died a bit just reading about it...

There's a little forest village about 8 miles from here and the road for some reason includes a climb of 25% for all of about 25 metres of height, so they regularly get bike sportives going through there, just so the said sad gits can say they climbed a 25%.

[PDH]

for 25 meters there are "climbs" around here of twice that.  It is the climbs averaged over a mile or so that matter...One of the better ones here starts at 7800 feet and climbs to 10500 in about 10 miles.  Not all simple gradient, but about 5 miles of 7.5% grade to warm the cockles of your heart.

[alfred russel]

Last Thursday I picked up the pace to about 7:10 a mile for 15 minutes on a treadmill, and apparently pulled my groin. I've been told by a trainer to take a week off.

I've been getting close to my goal of a sub 50 minute 10k, but in the past month have been derailed by this groin injury and was knocked for a loop for about a week from overtraining. Also, I have done a number on two of my toes, that now look like a freakshow.

I'm increasingly convinced that hod exists and is dedicated to keeping me from reaching my goals.

[mongers]

Last Thursday I picked up the pace to about 7:10 a mile for 15 minutes on a treadmill, and apparently pulled my groin. I've been told by a trainer to take a week off.

I've been getting close to my goal of a sub 50 minute 10k, but in the past month have been derailed by this groin injury and was knocked for a loop for about a week from overtraining. Also, I have done a number on two of my toes, that now look like a freakshow.

I'm increasingly convinced that hod exists and is dedicated to keeping me from reaching my goals.

Were you and Brazen extras in 'A Bridge Too Far' ?   

[alfred russel]

Last Thursday I picked up the pace to about 7:10 a mile for 15 minutes on a treadmill, and apparently pulled my groin. I've been told by a trainer to take a week off.

I've been getting close to my goal of a sub 50 minute 10k, but in the past month have been derailed by this groin injury and was knocked for a loop for about a week from overtraining. Also, I have done a number on two of my toes, that now look like a freakshow.

I'm increasingly convinced that hod exists and is dedicated to keeping me from reaching my goals.

Were you and Brazen extras in 'A Bridge Too Far' ?   

It looks that way. I'm not giving up yet though.

[Neil]

I've lost weight.  I've gone from about 235 to 202 over the last 18 months.  Exercise is good, but portion control is even better.

[mongers]

I've lost weight.  I've gone from about 235 to 202 over the last 18 months.  Exercise is good, but portion control is even better.

Excellent, but where's the dreadnought angle in that.

[fhdz]

I've lost weight.  I've gone from about 235 to 202 over the last 18 months.  Exercise is good, but portion control is even better.

Excellent, but where's the dreadnought angle in that.

If he keeps losing weight, he'll eventually drop a dreadnought's worth.

[Neil]

I've lost weight.  I've gone from about 235 to 202 over the last 18 months.  Exercise is good, but portion control is even better.

Excellent, but where's the dreadnought angle in that.

Fatbodies have a hard time squeezing into various spots in the engine room.

[mongers]

I've lost weight.  I've gone from about 235 to 202 over the last 18 months.  Exercise is good, but portion control is even better.

Excellent, but where's the dreadnought angle in that.

Fatbodies have a hard time squeezing into various spots in the engine room.

Well done anyway.