Starting early so you can get your resolutions in before breaking them. :)
Not sure if I should post a 'collective' :lol: or :( or :blush: or :hmm:
:D
I was actually hoping to get some inspiration as I can't think of any. :(
My 2015 goal is to run a half marathon end of June under 2h. That's 5:40 on the kilometer. I can run that for 10 km right now, so I have to double the distance.
I've also bought a mountain bike and want to use it more often in the next season. There are lots of wooded hills where I live, so that should definitely be possible.
The last thing I want to do is an alpine tour with crampons etc. in Austria or Switzerland, but that's probably more for the "out and about" thread.
Quote from: mongers on December 28, 2014, 02:26:27 PM
Not sure if I should post a 'collective' :lol: or :( or :blush: or :hmm:
:D
Definitely :( or :Embarrass:
Quote from: Maladict on December 28, 2014, 02:42:28 PM
I was actually hoping to get some inspiration as I can't think of any. :(
OK, I've this little target for myself early next year; since I'm so bad at walking, I'm going to stretch myself a bit in that direction. I'll put on some light boots and set off with a v.light pack and see how far I can get cross country in an afternoon or day before I give up, won't be far I promise you.
The idea is for a largely non-tarmac route with a bits of boggy/hilly/difficult terrain here and there, that intersects with several public transport 'nodes' along the way, so when I give up I can just hop on a bus or train home.
No idea how far I can manage, in my current someone in the 5-10 mile range is the most probable. :blush:
Quote from: Zanza on December 28, 2014, 02:44:16 PM
The last thing I want to do is an alpine tour with crampons etc. in Austria or Switzerland, but that's probably more for the "out and about" thread.
What a coincidence, that's the last thing I want to do too. :P
I would like to climb another mountain, just not with the omnipresent threat of pointless death.
Oh, and as soon as my shoulder heals (it is, verrry slowwwwly <_< and without medical intervention, thank God) I'm going to start doing a lot more upper body exercise. I've lost a lot in the past few months.
Also if I could disciplined on the whole situp thing, I'd be carved out of wood in no time.
Then I need to buy tight clothes so I can counterbalance my baldness and general plainness with a nice visual.
My goal is to not die on the shitter.
Quote from: Ideologue on December 28, 2014, 06:28:32 PM
I would like to climb another mountain, just not with the omnipresent threat of pointless death.
Maybe next time don't go with a chipper stranger you met off the internet?
If I didn't take risks with Internet strangers, I'd never get anything done.
I jest. I'm sure at least 90% of Languishites aren't serial killers :)
Quote from: Ideologue on December 28, 2014, 06:28:32 PM
I would like to climb another mountain, just not with the omnipresent threat of pointless death.
What about 5?
QuoteFor those seeking to stretch their legs, a more agreeable way to reach the 6684' summit is to take the 5.6 mile class 1 Mount Mitchell Trail (USFS #190) that starts at the Black Mountain Campground (2680'). You can also create a 15.5 mile loop hike by hiking to the summit from the campground, heading north along the Black Mountain Crest Trail (USFS #179 passing Mount Craig - 6647', Big Tom - 6580', Balsam Cone 6596', and Cattail Peak 6584') and down the Colbert Ridge Trail (USFS #178) and then hiking back along some gravel roads back to the campground. During the winter it is not uncommon to have 2+ feet of snow on the mountain. See the map mentioned in the Getting There section.
If we go at a more appropriate time of the year (say September with longer days but not oppressive heat or leaves and ice everywhere), and start at daybreak, we could do the 15.5 mile loop. The hard work is just getting up the first one.
My goals from last year:
sub 50 minute 10k: success!
marathon with various time goals: failure!
Mont Blanc: success!
20 pull ups: failure!
going to a climbing gym at least once a week: success for like the first week of January? failure!
Goals for this year:
5k: beat personal best of 22:00. Stretch goal of getting under 20:00 (there is a ridiculously easy 5k near me that may make this possible).
10k: sub 47m. stretch goal: 45m.
half marathon: sub 1:50. stretch goal: 1:45.
marathon: sub 4:00 minimum goal, sub 3:56 actual goal, sub 3:47:33 stretch and lifetime goal
20 pull ups (this year!)
Hopefully I'll achieve one of them. :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pikes_Peak_Marathon
I know a couple people looking at the Pikes Peak Marathon. It is a marathon to the top of Pikes Peak (a bit over 14k ft, 4300m), and back down. Elevation gain is ~8k feet. There is a 10 hr time limit. It has my interest. I can't run it, but I'm thinking I can do it in 10 hours.
Quote from: alfred russel on December 28, 2014, 07:38:12 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pikes_Peak_Marathon
I know a couple people looking at the Pikes Peak Marathon. It is a marathon to the top of Pikes Peak (a bit over 14k ft, 4300m), and back down. Elevation gain is ~8k feet. There is a 10 hr time limit. It has my interest. I can't run it, but I'm thinking I can do it in 10 hours.
:cool: :gasp: :faints:
AR: re: 5. Nope. :P
Quote from: Ideologue on December 29, 2014, 09:12:09 AM
AR: re: 5. Nope. :P
If you are interested in climbing another mountain, how willing areo you to get on a plane? And somewhat related, how negotiable are you on the risk of death part (there are safe mountains, and interesting mountains, and the venn diagrams of the two don't have a ton of overlap)?
Starting with the biggest mountain in North America east of the rockies doesn't leave much room for progression (without moving into technical climbing).
I think you should both start collecting Munros:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munro
Nah. They should go to Venezuela.
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.panoramio.com%2Fphotos%2Flarge%2F7248674.jpg&hash=ea4d5b5fab9df3ea160656a6510fa5379f852cc8)
Actually, I guess I wouldn't be totally averse to some technical climbing. Seems expensive tho.
Quote from: Ideologue on December 29, 2014, 10:40:19 PM
Actually, I guess I wouldn't be totally averse to some technical climbing. Seems expensive tho.
I think the practical place to start is developing basic rock climbing skills is in a climbing gym. This is why last year I had the goal to go to a climbing gym at least once a week (I failed), so I have no skillz.
You can probably get a gym membership for $40 a month. I have a basic harness that was $40, climbing shoes are the only other thing you need.
There are more costs when you go outside though.
Well, above anything, I need to wait till my shoulder's fully healed before I start putting that kind of stress on it. I'm waiting till the end of January before I even do a pushup or single military press. After all, if I fuck up my shoulder in the process and can't do anything for a week, thirty push-ups isn't much of an accomplishment. I wouldn't dare attempt shoulder-heavy movement like a climbing wall right now.
I'm considering, in the meantime, some very light weights--less than 20 pounds--for arm stuff and a butterfly whatsit, just to avoid losing every last ounce of pectoral and arm muscle I gained in the middle of the year. But trying it the other week with 20 lbs., obviously significantly less than I can lift, spranged the hell out of my clavicle-spacula interface, so I don't know if even very light weight is a good idea before I'm healed.
I want to see if I can find a gym around here with a heated swimming pool though. Now that's good exercise. And exercise that won't destroy my feet and knees.
Quote from: Ideologue on December 29, 2014, 11:31:12 PM
I want to see if I can find a gym around here with a heated swimming pool though. Now that's good exercise. And exercise that won't destroy my feet and knees.
I'm feeling betrayed. :hmm:
:lol:
More than anything it'd be an easy way to work on my upper body.
Ran my first 10k in the year and needed 57 minutes. That's pretty good for me for January. :)
Quote from: Maladict on December 28, 2014, 02:07:52 PM
Starting early so you can get your resolutions in before breaking them. :)
I haven't strayed too far, yet. Once at McD's yesterday night, that is all. No chips, no alcohol since the 4th ;)
I keep to my nutrional plan even if I hate breakfast.
No significant weight loss since the fall, but I lost some waist size, my old pants and my old belts are now all too large for me.
All that is left is fixing my headaches and my back problems and I'll be a new man.
Quote from: Ideologue on December 29, 2014, 11:31:12 PM
I want to see if I can find a gym around here with a heated swimming pool though. Now that's good exercise. And exercise that won't destroy my feet and knees.
My gym has a seriously underused heated indoor pool. On Saturday I had it all to myself. It was like winning the lottery.
I found a really easy half-marathon training plan with three runs a week, and the weekday ones are comfortably short. Hope my new workplace has a shower; I can't hack running before work or in the dark.
Quote from: Zanza on January 06, 2015, 09:33:56 AM
Ran my first 10k in the year and needed 57 minutes. That's pretty good for me for January. :)
:cheers:
Quote from: alfred russel on January 06, 2015, 10:42:05 AM
Quote from: Zanza on January 06, 2015, 09:33:56 AM
Ran my first 10k in the year and needed 57 minutes. That's pretty good for me for January. :)
:cheers:
That's good for anyone, any time! I dream of getting under an hour!
Ugh, sprinted the last of my route and now I'm coughing like I smoked a pack of cigarettes in five hours.
I ran in the pissing rain with no jacket or hat an lunch-time. I couldn't have got wetter if Hugh Jackman had ripped his shirt off with his Wolverine claws in front of me. I must have crossed the path of at least 50 other runners too, all equally inappropriately dressed, so I wasn't the only lunatic out there.
Quote from: Brazen on January 06, 2015, 11:51:00 AM
I couldn't have got wetter if Hugh Jackman had ripped his shirt off with his Wolverine claws in front of me.
:lol:
I wouldn't have gone out in that sort of weather. :blush:
Quote from: Zanza on January 06, 2015, 09:33:56 AM
Ran my first 10k in the year and needed 57 minutes. That's pretty good for me for January. :)
I would struggle to even get to 10k in January. Actually, I should try it, I haven't done any running or cycling yet. :blush:
So I popped out on Sunday to visit a friend, little flat 19 miles round trip along quite country lanes; I was huffing and puffing a bit, to say the least. :(
So got home, did a bit of math, turns out I'd only done just 40 miles over the preceeding two week holiday period. Who knew you could loose fitness that much, that fast. <_<
Still feeling it 2 days later, I suspect it'll be like starting again from scratch.
Bumping this for no other reason than it's falling fast down the index and it's only day 7 of a new year; come on guys do something or at the very least post some insincere targets for the year. :(
Quote from: mongers on January 07, 2015, 06:46:28 PM
Bumping this for no other reason than it's falling fast down the index and it's only day 7 of a new year; come on guys do something or at the very least post some insincere targets for the year. :(
My target is to run a half marathon in under two hours before the year is over.
Quote from: Liep on January 07, 2015, 06:50:00 PM
Quote from: mongers on January 07, 2015, 06:46:28 PM
Bumping this for no other reason than it's falling fast down the index and it's only day 7 of a new year; come on guys do something or at the very least post some insincere targets for the year. :(
My target is to run a half marathon in under two hours before the year is over.
It seems like this is a common theme. :)
My target is to weigh 165, or at least have a body fat percentage of oh, let's say, 12%.
Quote from: alfred russel on January 07, 2015, 10:26:44 PM
Quote from: Liep on January 07, 2015, 06:50:00 PM
Quote from: mongers on January 07, 2015, 06:46:28 PM
Bumping this for no other reason than it's falling fast down the index and it's only day 7 of a new year; come on guys do something or at the very least post some insincere targets for the year. :(
My target is to run a half marathon in under two hours before the year is over.
It seems like this is a common theme. :)
I'm aiming for three hours in May :blush:
Quote from: Ideologue on January 08, 2015, 05:47:39 AM
My target is to weigh 165, or at least have a body fat percentage of oh, let's say, 12%.
I was 165 in grade 9
Quote from: crazy canuck on January 09, 2015, 03:54:03 PM
Quote from: Ideologue on January 08, 2015, 05:47:39 AM
My target is to weigh 165, or at least have a body fat percentage of oh, let's say, 12%.
I was 165 in grade 9
Well that's about as meaningful as Ide's target; I don't understand using weight or body fat as the major objective. Seems like a recipe for failure, rather as most diet are doomed for fail.
He'd be better off just concentrating on a half-marathon time or a training for a death walk up Mt.Mackinly* with AR. :D
*no idea how that's spelt or even if it's actually in the US rather than BB's territory.
Quote from: mongers on January 09, 2015, 04:03:04 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on January 09, 2015, 03:54:03 PM
Quote from: Ideologue on January 08, 2015, 05:47:39 AM
My target is to weigh 165, or at least have a body fat percentage of oh, let's say, 12%.
I was 165 in grade 9
Well that's about as meaningful as Ide's target; I don't understand using weight or body fat as the major objective. Seems like a recipe for failure, rather as most diet are doomed for fail.
He'd be better off just concentrating on a half-marathon time or a training for a death walk up Mt.Mackinly* with AR. :D
*no idea how that's spelt or even if it's actually in the US rather than BB's territory.
I had an extended discussion with Ide on this topic, and I have your point of view, but he found it to be naive and idealistic.
Quote from: alfred russel on January 09, 2015, 04:53:16 PM
Quote from: mongers on January 09, 2015, 04:03:04 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on January 09, 2015, 03:54:03 PM
Quote from: Ideologue on January 08, 2015, 05:47:39 AM
My target is to weigh 165, or at least have a body fat percentage of oh, let's say, 12%.
I was 165 in grade 9
Well that's about as meaningful as Ide's target; I don't understand using weight or body fat as the major objective. Seems like a recipe for failure, rather as most diet are doomed for fail.
He'd be better off just concentrating on a half-marathon time or a training for a death walk up Mt.Mackinly* with AR. :D
*no idea how that's spelt or even if it's actually in the US rather than BB's territory.
I had an extended discussion with Ide on this topic, and I have your point of view, but he found it to be naive and idealistic.
Well mountains seem like a very worthy challenge to might; we really only have Munroes here, but they're generally especially wet even for Britain.
Quote from: mongers on January 09, 2015, 04:03:04 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on January 09, 2015, 03:54:03 PM
Quote from: Ideologue on January 08, 2015, 05:47:39 AM
My target is to weigh 165, or at least have a body fat percentage of oh, let's say, 12%.
I was 165 in grade 9
Well that's about as meaningful as Ide's target; I don't understand using weight or body fat as the major objective. Seems like a recipe for failure, rather as most diet are doomed for fail.
He'd be better off just concentrating on a half-marathon time or a training for a death walk up Mt.Mackinly* with AR. :D
*no idea how that's spelt or even if it's actually in the US rather than BB's territory.
So you typed out the long disclaimer instead of, you know, googling it...
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Mt.Mackinly
In the spirit of the thread, I've signed up to do a 5 day backpacking trip with my brother this summer. I'll definitely need to start training for this. I figure I'll start running again when the weather turns remotely hospitable, so March-April.
Quote from: Barrister on January 09, 2015, 05:03:22 PM
So you typed out the long disclaimer instead of, you know, googling it...
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Mt.Mackinly
No because I
actively wanted to demonstrate my disinterested in the name of the mountain, I guess I probably know it's named after a president or prime minister, but still don't know or care if it's in America or Canada, for some reason it sounds like a boring mountain. :P
edit:
and you trip sounds like a very nice one on several levels.
Quote from: mongers on January 09, 2015, 05:14:20 PM
Quote from: Barrister on January 09, 2015, 05:03:22 PM
So you typed out the long disclaimer instead of, you know, googling it...
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Mt.Mackinly
No because I actively wanted to demonstrate my disinterested in the name of the mountain, I guess I probably know it's named after a president or prime minister, but still don't know or care if it's in America or Canada, for some reason it sounds like a boring mountain. :P
edit:
and you trip sounds like a very nice one on several levels.
The highest peak in north america is anything but boring (and it's in Alaska).
My trek though is up and around Mount Robson:
http://www.dgphoto.com/data/web/Via_Rail/MT_Robson_1_.jpg
Now I'm not Dorsey, and I won't be going anywhere near the summit, but the plan is to take the trails up and around it in the backcountry.
Quote from: Barrister on January 09, 2015, 05:55:54 PM
My trek though is up and around Mount Robson:
http://www.dgphoto.com/data/web/Via_Rail/MT_Robson_1_.jpg
Now I'm not Dorsey, and I won't be going anywhere near the summit, but the plan is to take the trails up and around it in the backcountry.
Depending on your access to resources, a 5 day backpacking trip is scarier to me than going for the summit. A tent, sleeping bag, 5 days of food, some amount of water, etc. is quite a heavy pack to carry around. Now if you are going from well equipped campsite to well equipped campsite, that may be more fun. :)
I'm scrawny and not very strong, so the cardio doesn't worry me as much as the heavy rucksacks. My ultimate ambition would be to climb something like McKinley. That is generally a 2 week expedition, and rucksack weight is generally 50 pounds with another 50 pulled in a sled. Multiple trips up and down from camps are required in the early stages to get gear and supplies up the mountain. Currently, that would kill me before anything on the mountain.
Quote from: alfred russel on January 09, 2015, 08:26:08 PM
Quote from: Barrister on January 09, 2015, 05:55:54 PM
My trek though is up and around Mount Robson:
http://www.dgphoto.com/data/web/Via_Rail/MT_Robson_1_.jpg
Now I'm not Dorsey, and I won't be going anywhere near the summit, but the plan is to take the trails up and around it in the backcountry.
Depending on your access to resources, a 5 day backpacking trip is scarier to me than going for the summit. A tent, sleeping bag, 5 days of food, some amount of water, etc. is quite a heavy pack to carry around. Now if you are going from well equipped campsite to well equipped campsite, that may be more fun. :)
I'm scrawny and not very strong, so the cardio doesn't worry me as much as the heavy rucksacks. My ultimate ambition would be to climb something like McKinley. That is generally a 2 week expedition, and rucksack weight is generally 50 pounds with another 50 pulled in a sled. Multiple trips up and down from camps are required in the early stages to get gear and supplies up the mountain. Currently, that would kill me before anything on the mountain.
AR I don't think so, back in my day I'd carry a pack/bergen topping out at 25% of body weigh, say 45lb for similar 5-7 day journeys, but then I probably had daily access to potable water, plus occasional food top-up, maybe twice a trip. So I think that's doable and I bet BB or Maltus have far greater experience of those sorts of trips than I do.
Quote from: mongers on January 09, 2015, 04:03:04 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on January 09, 2015, 03:54:03 PM
Quote from: Ideologue on January 08, 2015, 05:47:39 AM
My target is to weigh 165, or at least have a body fat percentage of oh, let's say, 12%.
I was 165 in grade 9
Well that's about as meaningful as Ide's target; I don't understand using weight or body fat as the major objective. Seems like a recipe for failure, rather as most diet are doomed for fail.
He'd be better off just concentrating on a half-marathon time or a training for a death walk up Mt.Mackinly* with AR. :D
*no idea how that's spelt or even if it's actually in the US rather than BB's territory.
I agree, which is why I made my post in that way :)
Quote from: crazy canuck on January 09, 2015, 08:35:10 PM
Quote from: mongers on January 09, 2015, 04:03:04 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on January 09, 2015, 03:54:03 PM
Quote from: Ideologue on January 08, 2015, 05:47:39 AM
My target is to weigh 165, or at least have a body fat percentage of oh, let's say, 12%.
I was 165 in grade 9
Well that's about as meaningful as Ide's target; I don't understand using weight or body fat as the major objective. Seems like a recipe for failure, rather as most diet are doomed for fail.
He'd be better off just concentrating on a half-marathon time or a training for a death walk up Mt.Mackinly* with AR. :D
*no idea how that's spelt or even if it's actually in the US rather than BB's territory.
I agree, which is why I made my post in that way :)
Yeah I got you meaning and was elaborating on it. :cheers:
Quote from: mongers on January 09, 2015, 08:33:58 PM
AR I don't think so, back in my day I'd carry a pack/bergen topping out at 25% of body weigh, say 45lb for similar 5-7 day journeys, but then I probably had daily access to potable water, plus occasional food top-up, maybe twice a trip. So I think that's doable and I bet BB or Maltus have far greater experience of those sorts of trips than I do.
I weigh 150 pounds soaking wet and with rocks in my pockets. I know it is doable, but I struggle carrying heavy packs more than you probably think.
Quote from: alfred russel on January 09, 2015, 08:59:05 PM
Quote from: mongers on January 09, 2015, 08:33:58 PM
AR I don't think so, back in my day I'd carry a pack/bergen topping out at 25% of body weigh, say 45lb for similar 5-7 day journeys, but then I probably had daily access to potable water, plus occasional food top-up, maybe twice a trip. So I think that's doable and I bet BB or Maltus have far greater experience of those sorts of trips than I do.
I weigh 150 pounds soaking wet and with rocks in my pockets. I know it is doable, but I struggle carrying heavy packs more than you probably think.
Actually AR I'm probably talking bollocks, as none of my stuff ever involved big mountains, nearer to a pleasant after afternoon ramble than what you're going to do.
Max I've ever done would have been what 28 miles in a day, and that was with a probably net 200' ascent. :D
I would say 20% of body weight is do able for long durations, iirc that what the British military would work to for on foot expedition training etc.
That would mean a target of 28 lbs (that number again) for a rucksac, assuming you're down to 10 stone. Isn't modern kit good enough and light too?
Quote from: mongers on January 09, 2015, 09:29:03 PM
Actually AR I'm probably talking bollocks, as none of my stuff ever involved big mountains, nearer to a pleasant after afternoon ramble than what you're going to do.
Max I've ever done would have been what 28 miles in a day, and that was with a probably net 200' ascent. :D
I would say 20% of body weight is do able for long durations, iirc that what the British military would work to for on foot expedition training etc.
That would mean a target of 28 lbs (that number again) for a rucksac, assuming you're down to 10 stone. Isn't modern kit good enough and light too?
It really depends on what you are doing. Many popular extended hikes in more remote places involve carrying 50-60 pounds or a bit more at the start. There are obviously a lot of variables (will there be potable water, what kinds of safety equipment, what kinds of clothing, will you need a tent, etc).
Modern kit is good and light, but weight adds up quickly. Now if BB is hiking between a series of supplied huts (so he doesn't need to carry all his food and water and can also do without a sleeping bag and tent) his kit could be very light.
It's in a National Park, so there are marked out campsites, but otherwise no - you pack everything you need on your own back.
Water is something you can get while you're out there - you just have to carry a good water filter.
Food - you can buy most everything freeze-dried. Just add water and heat.
Sleeping bag is a necessity, but while it can be large, it isn't heavy at all.
Tent - well the plan is it'll be three of us - me, my brother, and his Brazillian brother-in-law. So we only need one tent. The person who carries that, carries less food.
Now I don't have a whole hell of a lot of experience, but I have done one multi-day hike. The pack is heavy, but you're not carrying the kind of equipment AR would need to scale a mountain - just a good pair of hiking boots.
So to bring it back on topic - what kind of training do I need to do to get ready for this? Trip is August long weekend.
Quote from: Barrister on January 09, 2015, 10:40:17 PM
It's in a National Park, so there are marked out campsites, but otherwise no - you pack everything you need on your own back.
Water is something you can get while you're out there - you just have to carry a good water filter.
Food - you can buy most everything freeze-dried. Just add water and heat.
Sleeping bag is a necessity, but while it can be large, it isn't heavy at all.
Tent - well the plan is it'll be three of us - me, my brother, and his Brazillian brother-in-law. So we only need one tent. The person who carries that, carries less food.
Now I don't have a whole hell of a lot of experience, but I have done one multi-day hike. The pack is heavy, but you're not carrying the kind of equipment AR would need to scale a mountain - just a good pair of hiking boots.
So to bring it back on topic - what kind of training do I need to do to get ready for this? Trip is August long weekend.
Do you get 'summer' weather then?
um, yes.
Quote from: Barrister on January 09, 2015, 10:40:17 PM
It's in a National Park, so there are marked out campsites, but otherwise no - you pack everything you need on your own back.
Water is something you can get while you're out there - you just have to carry a good water filter.
Food - you can buy most everything freeze-dried. Just add water and heat.
Sleeping bag is a necessity, but while it can be large, it isn't heavy at all.
Tent - well the plan is it'll be three of us - me, my brother, and his Brazillian brother-in-law. So we only need one tent. The person who carries that, carries less food.
Now I don't have a whole hell of a lot of experience, but I have done one multi-day hike. The pack is heavy, but you're not carrying the kind of equipment AR would need to scale a mountain - just a good pair of hiking boots.
So to bring it back on topic - what kind of training do I need to do to get ready for this? Trip is August long weekend.
I would strongly suggest putting together your starting rucksack well before setting out and walking a few miles on some hilly ground with it, just to see how things go. I know it is different, but when I'm training, I do some practice hikes on steep ground, with a light rucksack with the stuff I need for a dayhike (ie, very light). Sometimes I put a 15 pound weight in there. On those days, I go about 65% as far. Other days, I put a 35 pound weight in there. On those days, I go about 30% as far I do without any weight.
The point is that even at modest weights, it can make a difference and it is worth knowing early on rather than when you start the trip.
It is kind of my answer to everything, but some running will help you get ready. Something that I've used with some success is running during the week and then a big hiking day during the weekend. I assume you are time crunched, and running is a quick way to get in exercise. Hiking is longer in duration, but you can shorten the time by increasing the weight of your rucksack or weight vest (rather than going 10 miles carrying 20 pounds, go 5 miles carrying 40, for example).
There is a strong proponent of squats on this forum. The weighted step up is an alternative:
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/Lower-Body-Exercises/qt/Weighted-Step-Up-Exercise.htm
Something worth thinking about is the food you will be eating and the lack of showering / change of clothes. I know some of this may be basic, but it could save grief.
-Sometimes I struggle eating camp food. Think about trying the food for a day or two to see how you respond. But i would do this well in advance of a trip, because I get horribly tired of camp food after a few days, and I wouldn't want to turn 5 straight days of camp food into 7 days of camp food in 9 or something.
-For 5 days I'll bring them, but i've generally quit bringing baby wipes to stay clean. I bring deodorant for compassion for my fellow man, but I also bring some shampoo (of course in a small tube). Five days without a shower is much easier for me if I find a way to wash my hair every other day or so.
-I bring a clean pair of underwear every day--even though I'm wearing the same clothes, that makes me feel much better. Also, depending on the ground you are going over, I'd think about more than a pair of socks for each day. Wet feet suck, and having dry socks in reserve after getting soaked feet is huge.
I'm trying to think what we did for the Chilkoot - I think it was clean underwear and socks for every day, but one change of clothes. Don't remember the food being a problem - you would get hungry after all that exercise, so you'd eat anything. And the stuff isn't all that bad, really.
Yeah, as I said the plan was to start running again come early spring (it's -20C outside right now, so fuck running). But any suggestions for a specific program to follow would be appreciated.
Quote from: alfred russel on January 09, 2015, 11:54:43 PM
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Something worth thinking about is the food you will be eating and the lack of showering / change of clothes. I know some of this may be basic, but it could save grief.
-Sometimes I struggle eating camp food. Think about trying the food for a day or two to see how you respond. But i would do this well in advance of a trip, because I get horribly tired of camp food after a few days, and I wouldn't want to turn 5 straight days of camp food into 7 days of camp food in 9 or something.
-For 5 days I'll bring them, but i've generally quit bringing baby wipes to stay clean. I bring deodorant for compassion for my fellow man, but I also bring some shampoo (of course in a small tube). Five days without a shower is much easier for me if I find a way to wash my hair every other day or so.
-I bring a clean pair of underwear every day--even though I'm wearing the same clothes, that makes me feel much better. Also, depending on the ground you are going over, I'd think about more than a pair of socks for each day. Wet feet suck, and having dry socks in reserve after getting soaked feet is huge.
Interesting advice AR, but I'd recommend going Commando, savs carrying all that extra weight, and solve another potential problem or two; it's why it's called commando after all.
Socks depending on material and make, why not have just two pairs, rinse one in the evening and let it dry on the outside of your backpack all the next day, then rotate.
Quote from: Barrister on January 10, 2015, 12:07:22 AM
Don't remember the food being a problem - you would get hungry after all that exercise, so you'd eat anything. And the stuff isn't all that bad, really.
It has been a problem for me. :) Maybe this is why I am scrawny though.
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Yeah, as I said the plan was to start running again come early spring (it's -20C outside right now, so fuck running). But any suggestions for a specific program to follow would be appreciated.
It is really hard to suggest something without more details on your general level of fitness and the difficulty of the hike. However, a general program that has worked for me (this would be for cardio):
Monday: Off
Tuesday: Normal Run (at a minimum 20 minutes--this is the threshold improvement really kicks in. If you can't go that long, walk/run)
Wednesday: Normal Run
Thursday: Speed day (interval work, or for me, run fast a short distance after a short warm up run). For me this is an easy day.
Friday: Long run (not a true long run, but at a slower pace than the normal run, and about 60% further)
Saturday: Off
Sunday: Hiking day. This is the most aggressive day of the week, and why you get Saturday and Monday off.
I fit in other exercises, but I'm not sure how applicable they are here. A couple that probably are applicable:
The step up exercises I mentioned earlier
Some sort of core work.
I also do push ups, pull ups, curls, bench press, and a few other exercises three times a week or so, but I'm not so committed but at least it means I'm not completely weak.
Quote from: mongers on January 10, 2015, 12:12:24 AM
Socks depending on material and make, why not have just two pairs, rinse one in the evening and let it dry on the outside of your backpack all the next day, then rotate.
If it is raining, or there is cool weather, the socks may not dry.
I had an experience once where I was out for 8 days, it rained for all 8 days, sometimes torrentially, and for a lot of time nothing would dry (it was quite cool). For most things, this was okay--clothes went under raingear and I had some spares for the clothes that got wet. But shoes would not dry (they got wet), and socks were immediately wet once I put them in the shoes. Not good.
edit: reflecting some, I may be a bit generous with what to pack. I'm maybe biased towards climbing, which is generally a series of relatively easy days, followed by the difficult summit day. You usually don't need to carry your gear to the summit, so you can be somewhat indulgent carrying gear on the easy days, have clean clothes for summit day, and leave the dirty/extra stuff behind to pick up on the way down.
Just got back from the gym... first time I'd been since New Year's Day and it kicked my ass. Damn business travel. :mad:
Just got back from a little 19 mile bike trip in the countryside to visit a friend, as with Cal, the holiday season has taken a toll on my fitness. <_<
Quote from: mongers on January 17, 2015, 01:18:44 PM
Just got back from a little 19 mile bike trip in the countryside to visit a friend, as with Cal, the holiday season has taken a toll on my fitness. <_<
I know, I went into the forest yesterday to mountain bike and I was completely smashed when I got home. It was fun though as it had rained a tonne the day before.
Ran 75k so far this year. I'll try to run 100k per month.
12k in 1:06 yesterday, which is roughly the speed I need to run a half marathon in less than 2h.
Quote from: Caliga on January 17, 2015, 12:16:06 PM
Just got back from the gym... first time I'd been since New Year's Day and it kicked my ass. Damn business travel. :mad:
Tough going back after 2 weeks. Go back after 3 months and it feels like you're starting over. :Embarrass:
Been to the gym twice this week. Sheilbh: 130 by 30* starts here.
* Probs not. That's too skinny. Current goal's to reacquaint myself with my lungs and heart. Then, get in shape.
How do you guys measure your heart rate when working out? I just got the Mio Alpha, which seems to work fine. Too bad my crappy old mobile phone doesn't have BTL4 to sync it.
I got a chest strap that connects with my garmin, it works fine but I rarely use it as it's a bit uncomfortable and I really don't see the point in measuring it as I'm just working out for fun these days.
Back in the weightlifting mode. Nothing chaps my ass more than going into the gym and finding the weights strewn about, and the equipment fucked with. Goddamn kids.
Quote from: Scipio on January 26, 2015, 09:57:03 AM
Back in the weightlifting mode. Nothing chaps my ass more than going into the gym and finding the weights strewn about, and the equipment fucked with. Goddamn kids.
The only thing that annoys me more is when I go to the gym and a bunch of slackjaws are sitting around talking loudly instead of working out. Go talk about YEW KAY and YEW VELL someone else, you fucking hicks. Gyms are for working out, not gabbing and distracting me at.
Quote from: Zanza on January 25, 2015, 08:29:37 AM
How do you guys measure your heart rate when working out? I just got the Mio Alpha, which seems to work fine. Too bad my crappy old mobile phone doesn't have BTL4 to sync it.
I do, so I know when I'm slacking and I need to step up. :blush:
Quote from: Caliga on January 26, 2015, 04:36:03 PM
Quote from: Scipio on January 26, 2015, 09:57:03 AM
Back in the weightlifting mode. Nothing chaps my ass more than going into the gym and finding the weights strewn about, and the equipment fucked with. Goddamn kids.
The only thing that annoys me more is when I go to the gym and a bunch of slackjaws are sitting around talking loudly instead of working out. Go talk about YEW KAY and YEW VELL someone else, you fucking hicks. Gyms are for working out, not gabbing and distracting me at.
Agreed. If they are sitting on something I want to use I just go up and say something like "are you finished with that". Most of the time they move off. The odd time they will make a show of putting in one more set before moving off.
Quote from: Zanza on January 25, 2015, 08:29:37 AM
How do you guys measure your heart rate when working out? I just got the Mio Alpha, which seems to work fine. Too bad my crappy old mobile phone doesn't have BTL4 to sync it.
I, every now and then, hold the heart rate thingies on the machine. Want one of the heart or wrist measury things.
Edit: Also went to the gym 4 times last week. Was doing better (and different things) each time with heart-rate at the upper end which is where I want it. Now I have a fucking dreadful cold which means I've not left the house for two days.
May try and return tomorrow :(
Quote from: Sheilbh on January 27, 2015, 02:33:49 PM
Quote from: Zanza on January 25, 2015, 08:29:37 AM
How do you guys measure your heart rate when working out? I just got the Mio Alpha, which seems to work fine. Too bad my crappy old mobile phone doesn't have BTL4 to sync it.
I, every now and then, hold the heart rate thingies on the machine.
Same.
Popped out on Sunday to do a quick 25 miles, I think that was the first time I've fully exercised my lungs in nearly 3 months. :blush:
Quote from: Zanza on January 25, 2015, 08:29:37 AM
How do you guys measure your heart rate when working out? I just got the Mio Alpha, which seems to work fine. Too bad my crappy old mobile phone doesn't have BTL4 to sync it.
I don't. Not really sure why most people do.
Quote from: crazy canuck on January 27, 2015, 03:39:21 PM
I don't. Not really sure why most people do.
I'm trying to improve my heart/lung fitness after years of smoking. Don't know if measuring it will help as I don't really know what to look for.
It's a good indicator when you're pushing too hard.
Quote from: Sheilbh on January 27, 2015, 03:41:34 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on January 27, 2015, 03:39:21 PM
I don't. Not really sure why most people do.
I'm trying to improve my heart/lung fitness after years of smoking. Don't know if measuring it will help as I don't really know what to look for.
Meh, you are not really going for an optimal range like an athlete who is preparing for a competition. I think its mostly hype - unless there is some underlying medical condition that requires you to keep you heart rate within a particular range. Just get out there without worrying about whether you are doing it exactly right.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on January 27, 2015, 03:49:07 PM
It's a good indicator when you're pushing too hard.
Lots of other ways to tell that without having to buy a gadget.
Quote from: Sheilbh on January 27, 2015, 03:41:34 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on January 27, 2015, 03:39:21 PM
I don't. Not really sure why most people do.
I'm trying to improve my heart/lung fitness after years of smoking. Don't know if measuring it will help as I don't really know what to look for.
Have you seen your doctor since you stopped smoking(?), maybe he could set out some positives specific to you or point you in the direction of some NHS funded post-quit smoking quango?
Quote from: crazy canuck on January 27, 2015, 03:57:18 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on January 27, 2015, 03:49:07 PM
It's a good indicator when you're pushing too hard.
Lots of other ways to tell that without having to buy a gadget.
Yeah fitness doesn't have to be a equipment/kit/gadget enabled experience.
A lot of time you can just get out there, do it, enjoy it and not be encumbered by the materialism aspect of sports.
Quote from: mongers on January 27, 2015, 03:59:45 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on January 27, 2015, 03:57:18 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on January 27, 2015, 03:49:07 PM
It's a good indicator when you're pushing too hard.
Lots of other ways to tell that without having to buy a gadget.
Yeah fitness doesn't have to be a equipment/kit/gadget enabled experience.
A lot of time you can just get out there, do it, enjoy it and not be encumbered by the materialism aspect of sports.
:yes:
Quote from: crazy canuck on January 27, 2015, 03:57:18 PM
Lots of other ways to tell that without having to buy a gadget.
Sure. But they're built in on elliptical machines and those tend to lessen/remove some of those other ways(such as being out of breath).
Joined a gym this week; I'm hurting on places I didn't know that could hurt.
I'm determined to really improve my fitness though, I've got to the point where my back problems (which I have had since I was young) are getting worse due to my weight, and now that I'm nearing my late 30s I need to start taking care of myself.
Quote from: celedhring on January 27, 2015, 04:17:15 PM
Joined a gym this week; I'm hurting on places I didn't know that could hurt.
I'm determined to really improve my fitness though, I've got to the point where my back problems (which I have had since I was young) are getting worse due to my weight, and now that I'm nearing my late 30s I need to start taking care of myself.
Yeah, no time like the present, with regards to fitness.
Quote from: celedhring on January 27, 2015, 04:17:15 PM
Joined a gym this week; I'm hurting on places I didn't know that could hurt.
I'm determined to really improve my fitness though, I've got to the point where my back problems (which I have had since I was young) are getting worse due to my weight, and now that I'm nearing my late 30s I need to start taking care of myself.
:thumbsup:
spend a bit and get a trainer to show you some proper technique for building up your core strength. You will avoid more pain in your back and with luck you might even get rid of the pain long before you lose significant weight.
Quote from: crazy canuck on January 27, 2015, 04:27:39 PM
Quote from: celedhring on January 27, 2015, 04:17:15 PM
Joined a gym this week; I'm hurting on places I didn't know that could hurt.
I'm determined to really improve my fitness though, I've got to the point where my back problems (which I have had since I was young) are getting worse due to my weight, and now that I'm nearing my late 30s I need to start taking care of myself.
:thumbsup:
spend a bit and get a trainer to show you some proper technique for building up your core strength. You will avoid more pain in your back and with luck you might even get rid of the pain long before you lose significant weight.
Had an appointment with a trainer today. She got me through a 100 min CTC routine. She's a psycho bitch, but it felt good somehow. She's also advised me to do pilates once I gain a bit of overall fitness, to help with my core strength.
According to their machine, just my lean mass is already higher than my ideal weight. My joints love me.
Excellent. Keep it up. I know it is hard now but eventually you will come to enjoy it.
I sort of enjoyed it, despite the aches. After 5 years of couch-potatoing and a cerebral job, it's sort of liberating to exercise. I'm actually looking forward to this.
Plus the chicks at the gym are hot.
Quote from: celedhring on January 27, 2015, 04:17:15 PM
Joined a gym this week; I'm hurting on places I didn't know that could hurt.
I'm determined to really improve my fitness though, I've got to the point where my back problems (which I have had since I was young) are getting worse due to my weight, and now that I'm nearing my late 30s I need to start taking care of myself.
:thumbsup:
Since I started going regularly about eight months ago I've noticed a big difference both in the way I look (mostly upper body) and feel.
I was planning a trip to the forest today, but it's so freaking cold. If the mud starts freezing it's no fun any more. :(
Quote from: Liep on January 31, 2015, 05:27:11 AM
I was planning a trip to the forest today, but it's so freaking cold. If the mud starts freezing it's no fun any more. :(
Yeah I'm not going anywhere special today either, biting cold wind, though above freezing, just.
Did a quick 14 miles, much of it off-road, late this afternoon to do some shopping.
Didn't find that tiring, what did leave left me exhausted was getting waylaid by someone in the hot supermarket foray for like 20-25 minutes, I couldn't get away from them, they even followed me back outside to continue the conversation as I was packing the bike. <_<
Today was deadlift day. As I'm getting ready to do my last set they start blasting Nickleback on the sound system. :yucky: Now that I think about it, Nickleback, Justin Bieber, Celine Dion, Rufus Wainwright, Avril Lavigne, most of the worst things in the world come from Canada. :hmm:
This is how they remind you who you really are.
:pinch: :lol:
I'm thinking about buying this bike for some off road/frozen ground/ice/snow action.
Quote from: Liep on February 09, 2015, 07:25:56 AM
I'm thinking about buying this bike for some off road/frozen ground/ice/snow action.
:cool:
How would that perform with more mundane off-road?
It's suppose to be quite excellent at handling roots and mud as well. And if there's one thing Danish forests has it's roots and mud. :cool:
I'll be trying it out tomorrow so I'll see what I can throw at it.
Quote from: Liep on February 09, 2015, 08:18:19 AM
It's suppose to be quite excellent at handling roots and mud as well. And if there's one thing Danish forests has it's roots and mud. :cool:
I'll be trying it out tomorrow so I'll see what I can throw at it.
Yeah roots and mud is a nasty combination.
Have fun. :)
Quote from: Legbiter on February 07, 2015, 08:43:37 AM
Today was deadlift day. As I'm getting ready to do my last set they start blasting Nickleback on the sound system. :yucky: Now that I think about it, Nickleback, Justin Bieber, Celine Dion, Rufus Wainwright, Avril Lavigne, most of the worst things in the world come from Canada. :hmm:
Technically, Rufus Wainwright came out of New York. :P
Also, every gym day is deadlift day.
Anyway, I'm back to lifting again. I decided to screw waiting for my eczema to clear up and bought a pair of full-fingered lifting gloves. Saturday was only my third session since my arm surgery last March, and kicked my quads' ass despite the weights being in "wuss" territory:
Squat: 3 x 5 x 65lb
Press: 3 x 5 x 60lb
Deadlift: 1 x 5 x 135lb
My quads are still sore, so I probably won't up the squat and deadlift weights today. It will be interesting to see where my bench has fallen to after all this time.
Quote from: Liep on February 09, 2015, 07:25:56 AM
I'm thinking about buying this bike for some off road/frozen ground/ice/snow action.
Wow, that was fun. Roots no longer represent a challenge but an opportunity.
Quote from: Liep on February 10, 2015, 10:16:35 AM
Quote from: Liep on February 09, 2015, 07:25:56 AM
I'm thinking about buying this bike for some off road/frozen ground/ice/snow action.
Wow, that was fun. Roots no longer represent a challenge but an opportunity.
:cool:
Good to have the right tool for the job.
Someone talked me into playing in a charity basketball event in a couple of months, so I went for a run last night. This is going to take some work to be able to get to the point of actually running up and down the court and be able to do something at either end.
Took a walk today.
Goes in search of the fitness thread ....... ........ .......
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Not on page 1 obvious.
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Not on page 2.
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Found it, mid way down page 3, but it has been a somewhat slow weekend.
Because it is freezing here, I'm about to try a 12 mile run on a treadmill. :homestar:
Man a thread with an update five days ago was already down on page 3? And they say Languish is dying.
Quote from: alfred russel on February 15, 2015, 04:48:40 PM
Because it is freezing here, I'm about to try a 12 mile run on a treadmill. :homestar:
+1.
But, man that has to be boring, hasn't it?
Quote from: Valmy on February 15, 2015, 04:49:50 PM
Man a thread with an update five days ago was already down on page 3? And they say Languish is dying.
Tims back in the USA and been spamming a bit if you'd not noticed. :D
Quote from: mongers on February 15, 2015, 04:50:22 PM
Quote from: alfred russel on February 15, 2015, 04:48:40 PM
Because it is freezing here, I'm about to try a 12 mile run on a treadmill. :homestar:
+1.
But, man that has to be boring, hasn't it?
Yes. Unless there are cute girls in the gym using equipment that I can see from the treadmill. I usually don't run so far on a treamill, but even when I do on shorter runs, and a cute girl walks in the gym, I'm like "hooray", and then she picks a machine directly in front of the treadmill so I can't see her, and I'm like "NOOOOO! You can't do this to me!"
Quote from: Valmy on February 15, 2015, 04:49:50 PM
Man a thread with an update five days ago was already down on page 3? And they say Languish is dying.
Top of page 2. Mongers must have little bitty pages.
Quote from: alfred russel on February 15, 2015, 04:58:04 PM
Quote from: mongers on February 15, 2015, 04:50:22 PM
Quote from: alfred russel on February 15, 2015, 04:48:40 PM
Because it is freezing here, I'm about to try a 12 mile run on a treadmill. :homestar:
+1.
But, man that has to be boring, hasn't it?
Yes. Unless there are cute girls in the gym using equipment that I can see from the treadmill. I usually don't run so far on a treamill, but even when I do on shorter runs, and a cute girl walks in the gym, I'm like "hooray", and then she picks a machine directly in front of the treadmill so I can't see her, and I'm like "NOOOOO! You can't do this to me!"
:(
In comparison I was quite lucky, popped out late in the day and did 25 miles on my single speed shopping bike; got a way onto the off-road part of the downs, called it a day as the sun was setting, so time to turn back home.
Good conditions still above 45F when I got back in the dark, didn't see any pretty girls, just a few country/horsey types, very little traffic, just the one car overtook me in the last 12 miles.
Beggingin to feeling a little more optimistic about my fitness as that was a doddle, and I've done about 60 miles on that bike in the last 48 hours.
I got in 10.6 and then they closed the gym. Sunday night is a good night for the ladies at the gym. :)
I got in 30 miles this week. This is only the second or so week this year I've hit 30 miles.
My plan at the start of the year was 35-40 miles a week in January, 40-45 in February, and 45-50 in March, which should put me in striking distance of a marathon with a solid time. Unfortunately, I'm rather catastrophically failing in my goals (though in fairness working as an accountant / the job I do is not conducive to getting in lots of mileage in January/February).
Quote from: alfred russel on February 15, 2015, 08:38:00 PM
I got in 10.6 and then they closed the gym. Sunday night is a good night for the ladies at the gym. :)
I got in 30 miles this week. This is only the second or so week this year I've hit 30 miles.
My plan at the start of the year was 35-40 miles a week in January, 40-45 in February, and 45-50 in March, which should put me in striking distance of a marathon with a solid time. Unfortunately, I'm rather catastrophically failing in my goals (though in fairness working as an accountant / the job I do is not conducive to getting in lots of mileage in January/February).
:cool:
Though saying that, I did see one young women when out, jogging towards me on the downs, pert bouncy assets, but I didn't take much notice as 20something women do see awfully young to my eyes.
Quote from: mongers on February 15, 2015, 10:12:23 PM
:cool:
Though saying that, I did see one young women when out, jogging towards me on the downs, pert bouncy assets, but I didn't take much notice as 20something women do see awfully young to my eyes.
Not to me. :P
There is a very long trail that I usually do my long runs on. Sometimes, way off in the distance, I see a lady running, and I have a great goal to catch up to her. Sometimes I catch up to her only to realize that maybe the she looked better from far away. :P But then I am obligated to pass on by and keep running faster than her, because I don't want to be the story, "so this guy thought he was a hotshot and ran past me, but then he couldn't hold his pace and I left him in the dust a mile later."
Writing this out I realize that I am a rather sad individual. :lol:
Found thread on top of page 4. :hmm:
Blew some cobwebs out of this system today, popped out and did 64km in the late afternoon, road and off-road, some of which was rather muddy, plus 28mm tyres in all the sand on the seafront made for some interesting handling.
Tomorrow I need to get out in the early evening and do a fair chunk or at least a fast/furious 15 miles, just to see how much today has affected me and how low my fitness as got over winter. :hmm:
My new bike has 4 inch tyres, you should try that. Quite fun.
Quote from: Liep on February 25, 2015, 03:19:31 PM
My new bike has 4 inch tyres, you should try that. Quite fun.
:cool:
I can imagine they would, but must weigh a Kilo each? :P
1650g. :o
They don't feel heavy though, unless they're on asphalt.
Quote from: Liep on February 25, 2015, 03:35:09 PM
1650g. :o
They don't feel heavy though, unless they're on asphalt.
:D
I went through some still warm, slightly wet tarmac today, luckily the sandy promenade was next on the route.
Went out today in sunny 5 degrees, the trail was wrecked though after 3-4 days of constant rain. Didn't matter much with my new tyres and we just ploughed through it all. Much fun, until I had an encounter with a slippery log hidden under some smaller pine branches.
Got me some pretty red markings on the left leg now.
Quote from: Liep on February 26, 2015, 09:51:29 AM
Went out today in sunny 5 degrees, the trail was wrecked though after 3-4 days of constant rain. Didn't matter much with my new tyres and we just ploughed through it all. Much fun, until I had an encounter with a slippery log hidden under some smaller pine branches.
Got me some pretty red markings on the left leg now.
:cool:
Sounds like excellent fun, save for the slight mishap.
edit:Just been looking at new bike reviews. :blush:
Had a physical yesterday morning.
Vitals:
blood pressure 110/64
pulse 77
SpO2 97%
I appear to be shrinking though as she measured my height and insisted it was 5' 11". :huh:
Quote from: Caliga on February 28, 2015, 07:30:36 AM
Had a physical yesterday morning.
Vitals:
blood pressure 110/64
pulse 77
SpO2 97%
I appear to be shrinking though as she measured my height and insisted it was 5' 11". :huh:
Was the room cold?
Forgot to mention she also measured that and wondered aloud "Is this a human or an elephant?"
:worthy:
Quote from: Caliga on February 28, 2015, 07:35:34 AM
Forgot to mention she also measured that and wondered aloud "Is this a human or an elephant?"
So wrinkly?
In a small victory for myself, today I was able to complete my first set of free squats without falling on my arse.
Quote from: celedhring on February 28, 2015, 10:26:45 AM
In a small victory for myself, today I was able to complete my first set of free squats without falling on my arse.
:cool:
And excellent use of arse. :bowler:
I just did 35 minutes on the treadmill at 3.5 mph and 4.0 incline (though I gradually bumped the incline down as I went). :)
Quote from: Syt on February 28, 2015, 07:45:37 AM
Quote from: Caliga on February 28, 2015, 07:35:34 AM
Forgot to mention she also measured that and wondered aloud "Is this a human or an elephant?"
So wrinkly?
She really said gorilla.
This is somewhat depressing, took my folding bike out for the first time in six months, did one of my little routes, did it in a time somewhat better than I've done recently on my other bikes.
I think this is because it's quite a light bike and as I've got older, especially recently one loses strength, it begins to tell on your speeds as it becomes harder to accelerate the heavier bikes, whereas in past this didn't matter.
I think you can keep you aerobic fitness level longer than your muscle mass/strength.
Conclusion, maybe I need to invest in a reasonably decent light bike? :hmm:
Say spend 1000+ Euros. :hmm: <_<
Mongers, how old are you?
I've been told that for amateurs it isn't hard to build muscle mass until ~45. But even then you can stay fit. There is a dude I work with that was very casual about his fitness until ~40. He is 49 now, and running 40 minute 10ks.
Quote from: alfred russel on March 05, 2015, 03:41:12 PM
Mongers, how old are you?
I've been told that for amateurs it isn't hard to build muscle mass until ~45. But even then you can stay fit. There is a dude I work with that was very casual about his fitness until ~40. He is 49 now, and running 40 minute 10ks.
Just a bit older than that dude. :Embarrass:
Quote from: mongers on March 05, 2015, 03:28:54 PM
Conclusion, maybe I need to invest in a reasonably decent light bike? :hmm:
Say spend 1000+ Euros. :hmm: <_<
On what surface do you bike?
Okay, so I agreed to go on this 5 day back-country hike this summer. But I need to build up some endurance prior to doing so. So I figure I should start running again as soon as the weather allows (probably another couple of weeks).
Can anyone suggest a running program or system that I should be following?
Quote from: Liep on March 05, 2015, 03:45:38 PM
Quote from: mongers on March 05, 2015, 03:28:54 PM
Conclusion, maybe I need to invest in a reasonably decent light bike? :hmm:
Say spend 1000+ Euros. :hmm: <_<
On what surface do you bike?
That's the problem, it's invariable a mix, I live down a often muddy gravel lane and often my trips by road include shortcuts or necessary bits of off-road tracks. So a road bike is no use.
I need to re-evaluate if I'd be happy to use drops as they'd help with speed and endurance. As it stand all the places I go within 30 miles of here are familiar now and I know all the off-road bits like the back of my hand, so I can get away with using a non-mountain bike for these places.
I'm thinking of a somewhat compact frame, no-suspension, few gears - 5 would do me, so maybe a hub and ideally 32mm ish tyres, though currently I use a roadish/hybrid with 28mm all-weather tyres, but that's not ideal.
Quote from: Barrister on March 05, 2015, 03:52:03 PM
Okay, so I agreed to go on this 5 day back-country hike this summer. But I need to build up some endurance prior to doing so. So I figure I should start running again as soon as the weather allows (probably another couple of weeks).
Can anyone suggest a running program or system that I should be following?
We have been over this ground before but happy to do it again :) Running isn't the best for building up the kind of endurance you need. Better to do a mix of lifting - ideally squats and cardio in between your lifting sets.
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 05, 2015, 04:23:49 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 05, 2015, 03:52:03 PM
Okay, so I agreed to go on this 5 day back-country hike this summer. But I need to build up some endurance prior to doing so. So I figure I should start running again as soon as the weather allows (probably another couple of weeks).
Can anyone suggest a running program or system that I should be following?
We have been over this ground before but happy to do it again :) Running isn't the best for building up the kind of endurance you need. Better to do a mix of lifting - ideally squats and cardio in between your lifting sets.
The advantage of running is all I need are running shoes.
Walk me through what you're suggesting though. I'm not saying no.
Spent my entire day off arguing with bureaucratic morons over taxes and insurance stuff.
I was so annoyed I got fairly close to my personal best on the rowing machine, dating from 2001. :cool:
Quote from: Barrister on March 05, 2015, 04:31:45 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 05, 2015, 04:23:49 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 05, 2015, 03:52:03 PM
Okay, so I agreed to go on this 5 day back-country hike this summer. But I need to build up some endurance prior to doing so. So I figure I should start running again as soon as the weather allows (probably another couple of weeks).
Can anyone suggest a running program or system that I should be following?
We have been over this ground before but happy to do it again :) Running isn't the best for building up the kind of endurance you need. Better to do a mix of lifting - ideally squats and cardio in between your lifting sets.
The advantage of running is all I need are running shoes.
Walk me through what you're suggesting though. I'm not saying no.
Otto set out a good program a number of pages ago iirc.
Basically the theory is that the resistance training acts a multiplier to the cardio training. Even if you don't have access to weights, even if you did squats with your own bodyweight you will still get some benefit. If all you do is cardio then your muscles are not being worked and the conditioning benefit only lasts for as long as you are running. When you work in resistance training you keep accruing benefits for a long time after you stop exercising.
Besides when you are hiking you are going to be carrying a lot more weight then when you are just running. If you haven't developed the muscle strength and endurance to deal with that then the straight cardio training isn't going to help much.
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 05, 2015, 04:39:10 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 05, 2015, 04:31:45 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 05, 2015, 04:23:49 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 05, 2015, 03:52:03 PM
Okay, so I agreed to go on this 5 day back-country hike this summer. But I need to build up some endurance prior to doing so. So I figure I should start running again as soon as the weather allows (probably another couple of weeks).
Can anyone suggest a running program or system that I should be following?
We have been over this ground before but happy to do it again :) Running isn't the best for building up the kind of endurance you need. Better to do a mix of lifting - ideally squats and cardio in between your lifting sets.
The advantage of running is all I need are running shoes.
Walk me through what you're suggesting though. I'm not saying no.
Otto set out a good program a number of pages ago iirc.
Basically the theory is that the resistance training acts a multiplier to the cardio training. Even if you don't have access to weights, even if you did squats with your own bodyweight you will still get some benefit. If all you do is cardio then your muscles are not being worked and the conditioning benefit only lasts for as long as you are running. When you work in resistance training you keep accruing benefits for a long time after you stop exercising.
Besides when you are hiking you are going to be carrying a lot more weight then when you are just running. If you haven't developed the muscle strength and endurance to deal with that then the straight cardio training isn't going to help much.
This is true - the hiking isn't very hard, but it is done with a 50lb backpack.
Quote from: Barrister on March 05, 2015, 04:48:18 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 05, 2015, 04:39:10 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 05, 2015, 04:31:45 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 05, 2015, 04:23:49 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 05, 2015, 03:52:03 PM
Okay, so I agreed to go on this 5 day back-country hike this summer. But I need to build up some endurance prior to doing so. So I figure I should start running again as soon as the weather allows (probably another couple of weeks).
Can anyone suggest a running program or system that I should be following?
We have been over this ground before but happy to do it again :) Running isn't the best for building up the kind of endurance you need. Better to do a mix of lifting - ideally squats and cardio in between your lifting sets.
The advantage of running is all I need are running shoes.
Walk me through what you're suggesting though. I'm not saying no.
Otto set out a good program a number of pages ago iirc.
Basically the theory is that the resistance training acts a multiplier to the cardio training. Even if you don't have access to weights, even if you did squats with your own bodyweight you will still get some benefit. If all you do is cardio then your muscles are not being worked and the conditioning benefit only lasts for as long as you are running. When you work in resistance training you keep accruing benefits for a long time after you stop exercising.
Besides when you are hiking you are going to be carrying a lot more weight then when you are just running. If you haven't developed the muscle strength and endurance to deal with that then the straight cardio training isn't going to help much.
This is true - the hiking isn't very hard, but it is done with a 50lb backpack.
That's a lot.
I'm thinking of doing some hiking this year and rather than build up to it, the plan is this, as soon as the days are long enough, take a bergen of kit and walk the 15 miles to a nearby campsite one late afternoon, then come back the morning/afternoon the next day, that way I could do 30 miles in a 24 hour period and get a good idea how unready for hiking I am. That assumes I don't expire on the way or coming back. :)
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 05, 2015, 04:39:10 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 05, 2015, 04:31:45 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 05, 2015, 04:23:49 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 05, 2015, 03:52:03 PM
Okay, so I agreed to go on this 5 day back-country hike this summer. But I need to build up some endurance prior to doing so. So I figure I should start running again as soon as the weather allows (probably another couple of weeks).
Can anyone suggest a running program or system that I should be following?
We have been over this ground before but happy to do it again :) Running isn't the best for building up the kind of endurance you need. Better to do a mix of lifting - ideally squats and cardio in between your lifting sets.
The advantage of running is all I need are running shoes.
Walk me through what you're suggesting though. I'm not saying no.
Otto set out a good program a number of pages ago iirc.
Basically the theory is that the resistance training acts a multiplier to the cardio training. Even if you don't have access to weights, even if you did squats with your own bodyweight you will still get some benefit. If all you do is cardio then your muscles are not being worked and the conditioning benefit only lasts for as long as you are running. When you work in resistance training you keep accruing benefits for a long time after you stop exercising.
Besides when you are hiking you are going to be carrying a lot more weight then when you are just running. If you haven't developed the muscle strength and endurance to deal with that then the straight cardio training isn't going to help much.
I went back and found it. Otto didn't set out a program - he just suggested I should be doing some squats.
Any suggestions on where I should go or what I should do?
Quote from: Barrister on March 05, 2015, 04:48:18 PM
This is true - the hiking isn't very hard, but it is done with a 50lb backpack.
There was discussion of this in this thread back in early january, but you were insisting the backpack would be light. 50 pounds is not light!
There definitely needs to be a combination of strength and cardio. A 50 pound backpack is going to make any hiking tough. Not discounting the need for strength, especially core, but a dude I know when with a group on a hike in Nepal (with 50-60 pound backpacks). A body builder also signed up, and ended up being helicoptered out just a couple days in. Cardio is important.
Quote from: alfred russel on March 05, 2015, 05:15:40 PM
Quote from: Barrister on March 05, 2015, 04:48:18 PM
This is true - the hiking isn't very hard, but it is done with a 50lb backpack.
There was discussion of this in this thread back in early january, but you were insisting the backpack would be light. 50 pounds is not light!
There definitely needs to be a combination of strength and cardio. A 50 pound backpack is going to make any hiking tough. Not discounting the need for strength, especially core, but a dude I know when with a group on a hike in Nepal (with 50-60 pound backpacks). A body builder also signed up, and ended up being helicoptered out just a couple days in. Cardio is important.
I"m quite positive I never said 50lb was light!!! Like I said, I have done this before, so I know what I'm getting into. It's just that was awhile ago and I need to be in better shape to do it now.
That's why I figure cardio is important (plus, running is about the only exercise I've ever even moderately enjoyed doing), but I'm open to adding other exercises into it.
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 05, 2015, 04:39:10 PM
Otto set out a good program a number of pages ago iirc.
Basically the theory is that the resistance training acts a multiplier to the cardio training. Even if you don't have access to weights, even if you did squats with your own bodyweight you will still get some benefit. If all you do is cardio then your muscles are not being worked and the conditioning benefit only lasts for as long as you are running. When you work in resistance training you keep accruing benefits for a long time after you stop exercising.
Besides when you are hiking you are going to be carrying a lot more weight then when you are just running. If you haven't developed the muscle strength and endurance to deal with that then the straight cardio training isn't going to help much.
God bless Otto, but I don't think his program was sound for what I was getting ready to do. A lot of the top mountaineers are getting in 50-60 miles of trail running a week (or more). They do weight training of course, but it is limited compared to running and they certainly don't look like body builders.
I came with a specific question regarding cycling as substitute cardio and whether that could substitute for some quad strength training, and Otto recommends a new training program drastically reducing running. Reducing distance running was contrary to what the guides were advising and not consistent with what others I know did. I think it would have gotten me in trouble.
Quote from: Barrister on March 05, 2015, 05:18:17 PM
I"m quite positive I never said 50lb was light!!! Like I said, I have done this before, so I know what I'm getting into. It's just that was awhile ago and I need to be in better shape to do it now.
That's why I figure cardio is important (plus, running is about the only exercise I've ever even moderately enjoyed doing), but I'm open to adding other exercises into it.
Without re reading everything from 2 months ago, I was left with the impression you would have a light load. I guess I was wrong. :)
As I mentioned, squats are standard, but Ive used step up exercises as a substitute. I just put on a rucksack with a weight inside (50 pounds may be a good idea), and just step up and down on a chair.
After the past two shitty months, I'm as pale and flabby as the Pillsbury Dough Boy. :lol:
It has been too damn cold to do much outdoors - normally, I'd be cross-country skiing, but with the windchill often around -25, that's more chore than recreation.
At least I've been doing some weights at the gym.
Quote from: alfred russel on March 05, 2015, 05:32:28 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 05, 2015, 04:39:10 PM
Otto set out a good program a number of pages ago iirc.
Basically the theory is that the resistance training acts a multiplier to the cardio training. Even if you don't have access to weights, even if you did squats with your own bodyweight you will still get some benefit. If all you do is cardio then your muscles are not being worked and the conditioning benefit only lasts for as long as you are running. When you work in resistance training you keep accruing benefits for a long time after you stop exercising.
Besides when you are hiking you are going to be carrying a lot more weight then when you are just running. If you haven't developed the muscle strength and endurance to deal with that then the straight cardio training isn't going to help much.
God bless Otto, but I don't think his program was sound for what I was getting ready to do. A lot of the top mountaineers are getting in 50-60 miles of trail running a week (or more). They do weight training of course, but it is limited compared to running and they certainly don't look like body builders.
I came with a specific question regarding cycling as substitute cardio and whether that could substitute for some quad strength training, and Otto recommends a new training program drastically reducing running. Reducing distance running was contrary to what the guides were advising and not consistent with what others I know did. I think it would have gotten me in trouble.
Ok, but I still think Otto is correct. :P
Quote from: Caliga on February 28, 2015, 07:30:36 AM
Had a physical yesterday morning.
Vitals:
blood pressure 110/64
pulse 77
SpO2 97%
I appear to be shrinking though as she measured my height and insisted it was 5' 11". :huh:
glucose 89
cholesterol 126
I guess those numbers are ok. At one point when I was a kid my dad got a cholesterol score back of over 400. He was forced to permanently give up liverwurst :cry:
Quote from: Caliga on March 05, 2015, 06:34:26 PM
Quote from: Caliga on February 28, 2015, 07:30:36 AM
Had a physical yesterday morning.
Vitals:
blood pressure 110/64
pulse 77
SpO2 97%
I appear to be shrinking though as she measured my height and insisted it was 5' 11". :huh:
glucose 89
cholesterol 126
I guess those numbers are ok. At one point when I was a kid my dad got a cholesterol score back of over 400. He was forced to permanently give up liverwurst :cry:
To me it seems non-Brits often take a more scientific approach to health and fitness; I really have no idea what most of those numbers are, other than pulse. :blush:
Quote from: mongers on March 05, 2015, 06:40:04 PM
To me it seems non-Brits often take a more scientific approach to health and fitness
Or could it just be that your national healthcare system kind of sucks? :sleep:
Quote from: Caliga on March 06, 2015, 07:36:27 AM
Quote from: mongers on March 05, 2015, 06:40:04 PM
To me it seems non-Brits often take a more scientific approach to health and fitness
Or could it just be that your national healthcare system kind of sucks? :sleep:
Wouldn't it make more sense that the people who can more readily depend on their health care system need not be as obsessive about the metrics of their health.
Yes, I worked in the word metric :P
You should all feel ashamed of yourselves! :mad:
watch the video here
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/health/150310/watch-95-year-old-badass-destroy-the-200m-sprint-world-record
QuoteWatch this 95-year-old badass destroy the 200m sprint world record
Charles Eugster is a retired British dentist. He's also apparently a superhero.
His name is Dr. Charles Eugster but you should probably just call him BEAST MODE.
Eugster, a 95-year-old retired British dentist, just crushed the indoor 200-meter sprint world record in his age group at the British Masters Athletics meeting in London this past weekend. He finished in 55.48 seconds, improving on the previous record, set by American Orville Rogers in March 2013, by 2.4 seconds.
Born in London in 1919, Eugster now lives in Switzerland and didn't start working out consistently until he was 85.
"I looked in the mirror one morning," he told the Telegraph in 2013, "and I didn't like what I saw."
Like a lot of people who look in the mirror and don't like what they see, Eugster started working out. Unlike most people, though, he transformed himself into one of the fittest nonagenarians on Earth.
When he's not breaking running records like a complete boss, he's a competive rower and bodybuilder, and advocates for improving physical fitness for people over the ages of 65.
Here's the video. It'll either inspire you or make you feel terrible about yourself.
Did a quick 30 miles yesterday afternoon to see a man about a dog. Slow, slowly getting into some form of fitness.
I've been very lazy for the past 2 weeks and with the weather this nice I've been feeling more guilty than usual about being lazy.
Quote from: Liep on March 11, 2015, 07:54:14 AM
I've been very lazy for the past 2 weeks and with the weather this nice I've been feeling more guilty than usual about being lazy.
I'll have an lazy day today, as I'm a bit tired after yesterday, using a aluminium framed mainly road hybrid for quite a bit of off-road wasn't ideal.
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 06, 2015, 11:18:19 AM
Yes, I worked in the word metric :P
Hey on that point we can agree. It's absurd that we aren't using the metric system here. <_<
Quote from: Caliga on March 11, 2015, 09:00:14 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 06, 2015, 11:18:19 AM
Yes, I worked in the word metric :P
Hey on that point we can agree. It's absurd that we aren't using the metric system here. <_<
I largely agree with both of you, but when I'm doing say 32 kmph on my bike, I don't 'know' how fast that is, I guess it's getting on for 20 mph, but I don't have the certainty that I'm doing 18.5 mph and so need to speed up or slow down a bit depending on my schedule and how much I have remaining in the tank.
edit:see, 32kmph is actually 19.88 mph, so that would significantly put my pacing out, which thinking about it, was probably what happened yesterday, I went too fast on a couple of roads/routes for what I was intending to do.
Right, but if you 'lived' in the metric system your entire life, you would.
Quote from: Caliga on March 11, 2015, 09:26:45 AM
Right, but if you 'lived' in the metric system your entire life, you would.
Agreed, probably.
But maybe there's something about a mile, it is after all 2000 Roman paces or is it 1000 double paces?
Quote from: Caliga on March 11, 2015, 09:00:14 AM
Hey on that point we can agree. It's absurd that we aren't using the metric system here. <_<
Amen man. Amen.
Popped out late to pay a quick visit to the sea, 22-23 miles ok, beginning to get a bit of fitness back, now using more of the bigger gears to get some strength back. :)
Tomorrow, there's an hour or two weather window amongst the the wind and rain, maybe I'll be able to do something a bit further in the opposite direction?
Last night I was planning on going for a run after dinner. But I ate way too much, and thought: "I'll just get up early in the morning and run then."
So far this is a fairly routine story. But then something happened that has never happened before: I got up early and went for a run. :bowler:
I lost five pounds while I was in San Francisco. Guess it was all that walking. Also, I didn't see too many fatties out there. Coincidence? :hmm:
I have lost 11.2 pounds on my diet so far :w00t:
Only 48 to go :weep:
Trying out some new tyres today, so did 30 odd miles in the late afternoon; quite pleased with how they handle and for that matter how I did too. :)
Back down around my best times last fall on elliptical. 1 mile at 7:58, 3 miles at 26:29.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on March 21, 2015, 04:12:34 PM
Back down around my best times last fall on elliptical. 1 mile at 7:58, 3 miles at 26:29.
:cool:
Even 2 miles of walking tires me out, very much. :(
Lost a stone :w00t:
Target's to lose another 1-2, but I seem to have hit a wall <_<
I ran one lap in the local park today (~4km). First one since it was way more green. Legs hurt but I feel very good about it though. :P
Being trying to do 30-odd miles most early evenings, say two day on, one off, but on Sunday coming back from a ride, I thought I'll slow it down a bit, so kept up a moderate pace, but it was into a rather keen, cold South'Esterly and since I wasn't generating so much heat, I caught a chill. :(
Feeling a little better this morning, had to go into the conurbations, so took the bike and did a round trip of 23-24 miles, now feeling better, but a long way, figuratively and literally to fitness I'd like to regain. :hmm:
Down two kilos in two months. The trainer believes I should be doing better than that, and has mandated me an even more punishing fitness program. Main difference is that I'm doing less weight for more reps, in longer sessions.
I also should probably eat a bit less too :blush:
Today the menu is deadlifts. Been progessing nicely on my lifts these last couple of months.
Quote from: Valmy on March 18, 2015, 03:44:58 PM
I have lost 11.2 pounds on my diet so far :w00t:
Only 48 to go :weep:
Up to about 15 lost now -_-
44.2 to go.
Back to the gym finally next month. I want to get a really good workout I can knock out in a short time and will make me super manly and ripped, er, I mean achieve healthy fitness goals. No narcissism here, nope. Any advice or does anybody recommend I hire a personal trainer just for a consultation? It would be kind of expensive and I would have to wait a bit to be in a position to do it, so I wouldn't want to do it unless it was worthwhile.
On the other hand Mrs. Valmy has discovered still eating crap but less of it is not a good weightloss strategy, so she has asked me to help her out. I rock at losing weight having done it so many damn times so I think I am up to the challenge. Keeping it off, well that is something else :blush:
Though I think I have a good plan for this time.
That's a lot. What was your starting weight?
Quote from: Liep on March 30, 2015, 09:38:18 AM
That's a lot. What was your starting weight?
231 lbs (105 Kg). That was after five years of doing little else but bust my ass getting my engineering degree while raising a family and working full time. All while being sleep deprived and eating fast food crap. Just trying to get back to what I was before I went back to school.
Quote from: Valmy on March 30, 2015, 09:35:27 AM
I want to get a really good workout I can knock out in a short time and will make me super manly and ripped, er, I mean achieve healthy fitness goals. No narcissism here, nope. Any advice or does anybody recommend I hire a personal trainer just for a consultation? It would be kind of expensive and I would have to wait a bit to be in a position to do it, so I wouldn't want to do it unless it was worthwhile.
Well speaking for myself I was pretty much in your shoes even down to being a 105 kg landwhale for basically the same reasons as yourself. What I did 3 years ago was switch my diet to Paleo-ish first principles (meat and fish with sauce and salad ad libidum is not exactly a hardship diet) and I started doing Crossfit 3 times a week. A year and a half ago I began the Starting Strength weightlifting program and ran that for about 6 months with great results. Can't recommend it enough.
For about a year now I've been running Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 program which is great once you've maxed out those newbie gains on Starting Strength. Can confirm that the above strategy has yielded bountiful swoleness and gainz. I'm 6 foot 194 pounds now and fit into my pre-landwhale clothes except they're considerably tighter across the chest now because I was a scrawny twink-looking fella before discovering iron.
I've lost a bit of weight lately. According to the scale it's no more than 15 pounds tops, but my clothes are way looser. :cool:
Quote from: Valmy on March 30, 2015, 09:40:11 AM
Quote from: Liep on March 30, 2015, 09:38:18 AM
That's a lot. What was your starting weight?
231 lbs (105 Kg). That was after five years of doing little else but bust my ass getting my engineering degree while raising a family and working full time. All while being sleep deprived and eating fast food crap. Just trying to get back to what I was before I went back to school.
I'm on 112 Kg :lol:
Gained 20 kilos in about 8 years. Nothing sudden, just slowly as my life has become more and more sedentary.
Quote from: celedhring on March 30, 2015, 12:02:21 PM
Quote from: Valmy on March 30, 2015, 09:40:11 AM
Quote from: Liep on March 30, 2015, 09:38:18 AM
That's a lot. What was your starting weight?
231 lbs (105 Kg). That was after five years of doing little else but bust my ass getting my engineering degree while raising a family and working full time. All while being sleep deprived and eating fast food crap. Just trying to get back to what I was before I went back to school.
I'm 112 :lol:
Gained 20 kilos in about 8 years. Nothing sudden, just slowly as my life has become more and more sedentary.
It sneaks up on you as your metabolism rate diminishes.
Not if you cultivate a solid body image disorder, it doesn't.
:lol:
Ended up doing about 300 miles on the road hybrid and a bit over 100 on the shopping bike, hope to do a little bit better next month, now the weather has turned. :bowler:
I was planning to go jogging today but have a mysterious pain on the bottom of my foot.
My body's way of stopping me from doing anything?
Also really thinking of getting a road bike. I want to try and get around lake geneva in a day.
I'm determined. This year I will finally get below 80kg again.
Quote from: Legbiter on March 30, 2015, 10:45:09 AM
Well speaking for myself I was pretty much in your shoes even down to being a 105 kg landwhale for basically the same reasons as yourself. What I did 3 years ago was switch my diet to Paleo-ish first principles (meat and fish with sauce and salad ad libidum is not exactly a hardship diet) and I started doing Crossfit 3 times a week. A year and a half ago I began the Starting Strength weightlifting program and ran that for about 6 months with great results. Can't recommend it enough.
I'll second Starting Strength. I'm trying to get back on the program after my arm surgery followed by a bunch of other crap knocked me off it. I finally found a gym nearby that actually has bumper plates and a platform, which should really help my adherence to the program.
Quote from: Baron von Schtinkenbutt on April 08, 2015, 05:32:03 PMI'll second Starting Strength. I'm trying to get back on the program after my arm surgery followed by a bunch of other crap knocked me off it. I finally found a gym nearby that actually has bumper plates and a platform, which should really help my adherence to the program.
Keep us posted. :thumbsup:
Oh and today was back squat day.
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Quote from: Legbiter on April 08, 2015, 08:19:24 PM
Keep us posted. :thumbsup:
I went last night for what will probably be my last trip to 24 Hour Fitness. Just did bench and squat; didn't bother to record it in my notebook. Felt good, though I broke form on my first empty bar squat set, panicked, and tweaked my left knee. It mostly worked itself out after some additional empty bar and unweighted reps.
Anyway, here is my starting point. I have been having some issues with my fasting glucose and A1c lately. Kinda came up suddenly, as a year ago I was fine. I think the spike coming right after my arm surgery and resulting stop of my lifting is not a coincidence. So back on the wagon I go. My plan is to get back on the Starting Strength routine and further clean up my diet.
My diet had already improving since my wife and I decided to stop eating out so much for financial reasons (we'd rather spend the money on home improvements). My next steps have been to further control portions and to call a 30-day moratorium on all beer and wine consumption; liquor, straight or with non-caloric mixers, is still allowed in moderation. The moratorium has been in effect since last Sunday, and besides an upcoming crawfish boil should not be a problem to keep to.
For activity, in addition to SS I am going to walk at least a mile in off days. Besides just more activity, I am hoping this will help my leg recovery since the squats are hard on my weak quads. Plus, the dog is also an out-of-shape fatass and can come with. :P I'm also doing three sets of body weight squats with a Rogue War Bar daily, to help some form and flexibility issues.
As of last Sunday I weighted 310.6. I am already down to 307.4 as of this morning following the changes above, with the exception of getting back into the full SS routine. I'm finding myself moderately hungry, but not unbearably so.
I pretty much only use weight machines at the gym. I typically do 3 sets of 15 reps on the fly @ 115, 3 sets of 15 reps on the triceps press also @ 115, and 2-3 sets of 15 on the pulldown @ 120 every time. I have trouble with that one that isolates the deltoids because I tore my left deltoid a few years ago and it's never completely recovered. I can't do more than like 35-40 pounds per set on that one. :Embarrass:
I think I've broken myself somehow.
My standard run is 6 miles. If I go a couple days without running, I get this really gross feeling in my gut to the extent my day is more or less ruined until I go running.
So on Monday, I just ran 1 mile (I only got a few hours sleep the night before, so I cut it way short). On Tuesday, I did a run of 3 miles for similar reasons. On Wednesday, I got that really gross feeling--ran 6 miles and feel much better. I'm a bit disconcerted that running 3 miles isn't enough anymore.
I know running can be addictive, but I haven't heard of gut discomfort being the withdrawal manifestation. Maybe I need to run for some digestive reason? Dunno.
There are worse addictions.
So I have done 5 20 mile rides on the weekend of 20 miles+ so far. That is the real riding, I go to work and back 2 miles each day but that is nothing.
Today I did the 20 miles plus the 2.5 mile climb (up to 8100 feet from about 7600 feet, so not too bad) and down. It was about 45 degrees temp and a 20-30 mph wind...my god I was drained. I need about 300 more miles before that ride seems reasonable.
Quote from: PDH on April 12, 2015, 09:38:50 PM
So I have done 5 20 mile rides on the weekend of 20 miles+ so far. That is the real riding, I go to work and back 2 miles each day but that is nothing.
Today I did the 20 miles plus the 2.5 mile climb (up to 8100 feet from about 7600 feet, so not too bad) and down. It was about 45 degrees temp and a 20-30 mph wind...my god I was drained. I need about 300 more miles before that ride seems reasonable.
You have no idea how lucky you are to have that kind of elevation around. I have to look for overpasses to practice climbing :bleeding:
Quote from: Maladict on April 13, 2015, 02:25:25 AM
You have no idea how lucky you are to have that kind of elevation around. I have to look for overpasses to practice climbing :bleeding:
Hell, that is a baby hill. I posted the profile of the mountains 30 miles to the west of here. Someday...
Quote from: alfred russel on April 09, 2015, 11:55:14 AM
I think I've broken myself somehow.
My standard run is 6 miles. If I go a couple days without running, I get this really gross feeling in my gut to the extent my day is more or less ruined until I go running.
So on Monday, I just ran 1 mile (I only got a few hours sleep the night before, so I cut it way short). On Tuesday, I did a run of 3 miles for similar reasons. On Wednesday, I got that really gross feeling--ran 6 miles and feel much better. I'm a bit disconcerted that running 3 miles isn't enough anymore.
I know running can be addictive, but I haven't heard of gut discomfort being the withdrawal manifestation. Maybe I need to run for some digestive reason? Dunno.
I just feel shame. However, shame can manifest as nausea. I experience it as crushing despair and feelings of being trapped in my disgusting, mediocre human shell that is probably as good as it will ever get before it begins the slow return to dust, if it has not already.
I feel okay right now, since I just ran 11.4mi. However, it took about 1:57, 1:58, which if I am not mistaken is fucking pathetic. Yes/no? I've noticed that since I rededicated myself to semi-serious running (i.e., weight loss/muscle toning) I've been somewhat slower than I used to be, running ten minute miles when I should be running eight or less. :unsure:
Then again, I suppose I've never really cared that much about my time and I have no idea why I'd start now. Also, the last three miles were murder and surely very slow--it is, afaik, the furthest I've ever run without stopping.
Quote from: Ideologue on April 15, 2015, 08:35:58 PM
I feel okay right now, since I just ran 11.4mi. However, it took about 1:57, 1:58, which if I am not mistaken is fucking pathetic. Yes/no?
Enough with the humble bragging.
It's not a good time. One should be able to do a half-marathon (13.1mi) in under 2:00. That said, I'm more annoyed that it didn't magically get rid of all of my subcutaneous fat. -_-
Quote from: Ideologue on April 15, 2015, 08:50:04 PM
It's not a good time. One should be able to do a half-marathon (13.1mi) in under 2:00. That said, I'm more annoyed that it didn't magically get rid of all of my subcutaneous fat. -_-
Using a running equivalent calculator, a run of that distance in 11:57:30 is equivalent to a half marathon in 2:16, or a marathon in 4:44. That isn't great, but it is definitely respectable.
I think the idea that you need to be running sub 8 minute miles is crazy, especially if you are running 10+ miles at a go. You also don't need to be killing yourself all the time. There is a guy I know who is really serious about running: 1:30 minute half marathons and has done the Boston Marathon, and he regularly runs slower than an 8 minute mile pace (except of course during races). Every run shouldn't be pushing yourself to the max. That will just get you burned out or injured.
However, I think you are right to focus on pace as well as distance.
I'm focusing on BMI. :P
Quote from: Ideologue on April 15, 2015, 11:05:11 PM
I'm focusing on BMI. :P
That is unfortunate. I roughly know your BMI, and I now know your running pace over distance, and I don't think the one demanding improvement is your BMI. :P
:hug:
I am on week 3 of no Fast Food. My shits seem to have gotten weirder. And stickier.
My MRI and CT scans came back on my back and leg, and the doctor said most people with the amount of damage I have would be applying for disability. Yay me. :glare:
I've signed up for rugby and ju jitsu.
Time will tell if I actually go.
Running wise I still haven't learned how to breathe. I really don't get why it is do much easier at night
Have you guys ever done a medical examination to find out where your lactate/aerobic threshold is? I wonder if I should do that to be able to better adjust my training to that.
Quote from: Valmy on March 30, 2015, 09:35:27 AM
Quote from: Valmy on March 18, 2015, 03:44:58 PM
I have lost 11.2 pounds on my diet so far :w00t:
Only 48 to go :weep:
Up to about 15 lost now -_-
44.2 to go.
28 down now :w00t:
31 to go.
Quotethink I've broken myself somehow.
My standard run is 6 miles.
I can't even run 60 metres without running out of breath :(
I will not be 130 in time for my holiday.
The people of Greece instead get to look forward to a corpse-coloured, mid-era Roger Moore washing up on their beaches :w00t:
:lol:
Lawyers continue their quest to ruin my life and America.
Local climbing gym has 60 foot walls. There are auto belay devices for people to use if they don't have partners, and that will include me the majority of the time if I ever start going regularly. Only now the routes using auto belay devices only go to 20 feet. I asked, wtf?
I was told it was because of legal liability because too many people have been killed on auto belay devices because they failed to clip themselves in.
I know there have been a number of accidents caused by people forgetting to clip in, and I understand how it can happen, but fuck. I get how such incidents can result in Darwin Awards, but not so much legal liability for the gyms.
Only down to 304.0, so I'm not shedding as fast as Valmy but my dimensions are changing pretty rapidly. I may need new belts soon.
Current numbers:
Squat | 175 lbs |
Bench | 125 lbs |
Press | 80 lbs |
Deadlift | 235 lbs |
I'm going to work power cleans in starting this weekend. I have also started boxing workouts instead of walks between weight sessions. Beating things is more satisfying than walking around, and I could use the extra upper body work.
Quote from: Zanza on May 04, 2015, 01:01:58 PM
Have you guys ever done a medical examination to find out where your lactate/aerobic threshold is? I wonder if I should do that to be able to better adjust my training to that.
I don't really see the reason an average person would want to be tested. One of the beneficial effects of training is your threshold will improve over time. In the beginning of a training regime the change can be dramatic. The testing is really for athletes who are already at a peak fitness/performance level to help fine tune their training.
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 11, 2015, 12:33:51 PM
Quote from: Zanza on May 04, 2015, 01:01:58 PM
Have you guys ever done a medical examination to find out where your lactate/aerobic threshold is? I wonder if I should do that to be able to better adjust my training to that.
I don't really see the reason an average person would want to be tested. One of the beneficial effects of training is your threshold will improve over time. In the beginning of a training regime the change can be dramatic. The testing is really for athletes who are already at a peak fitness/performance level to help fine tune their training.
I don't think Zanza is at the start of a training regime.
Quote from: alfred russel on May 11, 2015, 02:59:59 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on May 11, 2015, 12:33:51 PM
Quote from: Zanza on May 04, 2015, 01:01:58 PM
Have you guys ever done a medical examination to find out where your lactate/aerobic threshold is? I wonder if I should do that to be able to better adjust my training to that.
I don't really see the reason an average person would want to be tested. One of the beneficial effects of training is your threshold will improve over time. In the beginning of a training regime the change can be dramatic. The testing is really for athletes who are already at a peak fitness/performance level to help fine tune their training.
I don't think Zanza is at the start of a training regime.
Neither is he an elite athlete who has maxed out their threshold. Better to use the money on a good pair of runners to continue his training.
Heavy backsquats today. Still alive.
My health insurance pays for a complete sports medicine check. I would just have to chip in 20 Euro.
I am of course not an elite athlete or even trained as well as I should be, but it's still interesting as you can align your training accordingly
Quote from: Sheilbh on May 06, 2015, 07:26:42 PM
I will not be 130 in time for my holiday.
The people of Greece instead get to look forward to a corpse-coloured, mid-era Roger Moore washing up on their beaches :w00t:
Ok, definitely a stealth brag. Unless you mean kilos, which I know you don't. That's woman-sized. Hot woman-sized.
Quote from: Zanza on May 11, 2015, 03:32:50 PM
My health insurance pays for a complete sports medicine check. I would just have to chip in 20 Euro.
I am of course not an elite athlete or even trained as well as I should be, but it's still interesting as you can align your training accordingly
I had a max HR test at the gym - basically after a warm-up getting faster and at a higher gradient until my HR reached a peak. I nearly puked. But it's worth it as even the best calculated estimated can be way off.
Down to 110 kilos. Slowly but surely. My pants are starting to feel loose.
Downloaded a pedometer app three weeks ago. I seem to average 4-5 miles of walking a day during the work week.
Lusti asked for my review of Zombies, Run! elsewhere, so here it is.
Zombies, Run! is a deeply immersive story-telling running app. It works like a post-apocalyptic radio drama where you, Runner 5, are one of the characters. It intersperses a couple of minutes of narrative with a random tune from your selected playlist - I believe it's compatible with Spotify and the like too. Each mission lasts for 30-40 minutes in total. If a mission finishes but you want to run more, you can automatically segue into the next mission or select radio mode, which features a post-apocalyptic broadcast. As you go, you collect items that can be used between missions to build up your base.
There's also the option for zombie chases. At random points in your run, you will hear an electronic voice say: "Warning; zombies 100 metres". At this point you have to speed up about 20% faster than your steady speed, and you can hear the undead groaning in stereo behind you, so close you can almost smell their rotting stink. The electronic voice tells you they're getting closer and closer and... either you evade them if you run fast enough or you drop an item to distract them. Don't use this mode if you have to cross any busy roads!
It also does all the usual running app stuff too - measuring distance and speed with GPS, or using the accelerometer when you're on the treadmill, and uploading stats and routes from all your runs. While the technical side and running support is impressive, it is the script-writing that is uniquely gripping and engaging in a way an audio book could never be, and the acting and sound talent is second to none, all professional hires, not friends of the developers! I've actually been running along laughing and crying out loud as the storyline took a shocking turn.
Season 4 launches on Thursday this week on Android and Apple, and there are bound to be special offers. I've been using its various iterations for four years now. If you need something snapping at your heels to make you go for a run, I can't recommend Zombies, Run! highly enough.
Quote from: Brazen on May 13, 2015, 07:59:42 AM
Lusti asked for my review of Zombies, Run! elsewhere, so here it is.
Zombies, Run! is a deeply immersive story-telling running app. It works like a post-apocalyptic radio drama where you, Runner 5, are one of the characters. It intersperses a couple of minutes of narrative with a random tune from your selected playlist - I believe it's compatible with Spotify and the like too. Each mission lasts for 30-40 minutes in total. If a mission finishes but you want to run more, you can automatically segue into the next mission or select radio mode, which features a post-apocalyptic broadcast. As you go, you collect items that can be used between missions to build up your base.
There's also the option for zombie chases. At random points in your run, you will hear an electronic voice say: "Warning; zombies 100 metres". At this point you have to speed up about 20% faster than your steady speed, and you can hear the undead groaning in stereo behind you, so close you can almost smell their rotting stink. The electronic voice tells you they're getting closer and closer and... either you evade them if you run fast enough or you drop an item to distract them. Don't use this mode if you have to cross any busy roads!
It also does all the usual running app stuff too - measuring distance and speed with GPS, or using the accelerometer when you're on the treadmill, and uploading stats and routes from all your runs. While the technical side and running support is impressive, it is the script-writing that is uniquely gripping and engaging in a way an audio book could never be, and the acting and sound talent is second to none, all professional hires, not friends of the developers! I've actually been running along laughing and crying out loud as the storyline took a shocking turn.
Season 4 launches on Thursday this week on Android and Apple, and there are bound to be special offers. I've been using its various iterations for four years now. If you need something snapping at your heels to make you go for a run, I can't recommend Zombies, Run! highly enough.
Muchas gracias B.
So yesterday evening after work, I could not wait for a proper review and with absolutly no reserach time on the app, I requested authorization from The Boss for the $3.99 expenditure. I downloaded Zombies Run! 3. :yeah:
Turn the thing on, no music on my phone (I need some), and off I go. I start to walk listening to my first mission (awesome stuff), after a couple minutes warm up I am told I better start running, and I do. Now when that first zombie chase comes on, the neighbor mowing the lawn must have thought I was crazy, because I ran for my life! How awesome is this thing. :) I ran somewhere over 2 miles, gathered a bunch of items, and got totally hooked on this thing. I was planning on at least a 3 miler, but needed to get home to poop :Embarrass::lol:.
BTW, stopping to talk to neighbors in the middle of another zombie chase without pausing it was not smart. I dropped 7 of the items I had gathered when I was caught :(
I love this thing, today should be better now that I have a slight idea of how it works, I set it to miles now, and I am desperate to find more items and earn another little wrench or whatever it is to build up my base. :)
What do I build/upgrade? :unsure: Zombielink, is there like a community I can be part of? I liked their facebook page last night too.
Quote from: Brazen on May 13, 2015, 07:59:42 AM
Lusti asked for my review of Zombies, Run! elsewhere, so here it is.
Zombies, Run! is a deeply immersive story-telling running app. It works like a post-apocalyptic radio drama where you, Runner 5, are one of the characters. It intersperses a couple of minutes of narrative with a random tune from your selected playlist - I believe it's compatible with Spotify and the like too. Each mission lasts for 30-40 minutes in total. If a mission finishes but you want to run more, you can automatically segue into the next mission or select radio mode, which features a post-apocalyptic broadcast. As you go, you collect items that can be used between missions to build up your base.
There's also the option for zombie chases. At random points in your run, you will hear an electronic voice say: "Warning; zombies 100 metres". At this point you have to speed up about 20% faster than your steady speed, and you can hear the undead groaning in stereo behind you, so close you can almost smell their rotting stink. The electronic voice tells you they're getting closer and closer and... either you evade them if you run fast enough or you drop an item to distract them. Don't use this mode if you have to cross any busy roads!
It also does all the usual running app stuff too - measuring distance and speed with GPS, or using the accelerometer when you're on the treadmill, and uploading stats and routes from all your runs. While the technical side and running support is impressive, it is the script-writing that is uniquely gripping and engaging in a way an audio book could never be, and the acting and sound talent is second to none, all professional hires, not friends of the developers! I've actually been running along laughing and crying out loud as the storyline took a shocking turn.
Season 4 launches on Thursday this week on Android and Apple, and there are bound to be special offers. I've been using its various iterations for four years now. If you need something snapping at your heels to make you go for a run, I can't recommend Zombies, Run! highly enough.
That is very cool. I will try that.
Quote from: lustindarkness on May 13, 2015, 10:38:28 AM
What do I build/upgrade? :unsure: Zombielink, is there like a community I can be part of? I liked their facebook page last night too.
I very seldom do anything with my base, TBH, it doesn't affect the running aspect of the game. But you can lose items if you're not properly defended. I usually do a balance of different building types, but I haven't really bothered over the last season.
Here's the game home page with a link to Zombielink but it's currently down as they new release is dropping today.
https://www.zombiesrungame.com/zombielink/ (https://www.zombiesrungame.com/zombielink/)
There's no community as such other than comments on the blog, but maybe there should be. I could volunteer to run it for them!
Community/sharing routes/comparing bases are all things that could motivate people to walk/run more. Something simple, no need for comments, they can comment on the FB page or the blog, no need for more moderating.
BTW, my legs hurt, and its your fault. :lol:
Is 4 available yet? I may wait a few days to update from 3, wait for any bugs to be worked out.
Quote from: lustindarkness on May 14, 2015, 09:04:24 AM
Community/sharing routes/comparing bases are all things that could motivate people to walk/run more. Something simple, no need for comments, they can comment on the FB page or the blog, no need for more moderating.
BTW, my legs hurt, and its your fault. :lol:
Is 4 available yet? I may wait a few days to update from 3, wait for any bugs to be worked out.
It is today! There are some problems with ZombieLink at the moment but otherwise it's looking pretty slick.
Anyone in two minds about trying it, you get the first few episodes of Season 1 for free now when you download the new app.
http://blog.zombiesrungame.com/ (http://blog.zombiesrungame.com/)
I showed up on Google Play today, I should have waited another day, but could not help myself. :nelson: :blush:
I followed the instructions: updated old app, sync to ZombieLink with old app, download new app (looks awesome!), log in new app (did I mention it looks awesome), sync with ZL in new app :( won't let me Sync, I guess new app does not work with old ZL, so now I wait. :glare: I hope its up my by tomorrow, I don't think I'll have time for a run this evening anyway.
I'm not down to 130 yet, so I guess I'm still a fucking freak in the eyes of Languish' greatest fat-shamer, Sheilbh O'Caislean. :weep:
When you get down to 130, we'll celebrate by finding a locker to stuff you in.
I was kidding, my proper weight would be 165 to 175 depending on body fat composition. But also I think you overestimate Languish' collective cardiovascular health. :P
I just still want S to tell me if that was a typo, or if the forum's ire was directed at a far lesser offender than I this whole time.
Quote from: Ideologue on May 16, 2015, 02:34:21 PM
But also I think you overestimate Languish' collective cardiovascular health. :P
And you forget that we have cars. You can't run forever. :contract:
Soon I'll be in the Big City, where cars are useless.
Reminds me, I'll probably be getting a lot more foot mileage, but not running, since I wrecked my car yesterday and damaged it sufficiently to render it inadvisable to drive. Yay fitness. Might be about time to sell the Camry for its scrap value. <_<
In the morning I did a 10 mile run and then in the afternoon I spent 2 hours in a climbing gym. I'm planning on a half marathon (not an actual race, just a run) tomorrow and a hike on Monday with 4000 ft of elevation gain.
I'm also supposed to help a friend move tomorrow.
I'm going to wimp out at least a portion of this*, but hooray for good intentions. :)
It probably won't be the part about helping a friend move. :(
Quote from: alfred russel on May 23, 2015, 03:58:47 PM
In the morning I did a 10 mile run and then in the afternoon I spent 2 hours in a climbing gym. I'm planning on a half marathon (not an actual race, just a run) tomorrow and a hike on Monday with 4000 ft of elevation gain.
I'm also supposed to help a friend move tomorrow.
I'm going to wimp out at least a portion of this*, but hooray for good intentions. :)
It probably won't be the part about helping a friend move. :(
The only thing I did was help a friend move. :)
Though I did go for a run, it wasn't 13 miles.
Quote from: lustindarkness on May 15, 2015, 10:19:53 AM
I showed up on Google Play today, I should have waited another day, but could not help myself. :nelson: :blush:
I followed the instructions: updated old app, sync to ZombieLink with old app, download new app (looks awesome!), log in new app (did I mention it looks awesome), sync with ZL in new app :( won't let me Sync, I guess new app does not work with old ZL, so now I wait. :glare: I hope its up my by tomorrow, I don't think I'll have time for a run this evening anyway.
It was an early defect. It's been fixed now - just DL the latest release.
It's ragweed pollen season. I can pretty much give up on breathing until September. Could be troublesome with three races booked next month.
I'm trying to recruit gym climbing partners. I got a cousin to sign up for a belay class last week. After she took the class, we did some climbing, and while she passed the belay test at the end, I was uneasy enough with the way she was doing things was doing a bit of downclimbing to avoid relying on her.
I felt a bit guilty about that until we went back today, and she totally bombed the belay test. She retook it an hour later, and she seemed really shaky--the test length basically doubled from what they said it would be. They said she needs to retake the test the next time she comes, and the tester told me to be sure I do a thorough partner check before any climb.
Not sure how excited I am about her being a climbing partner...hopefully she will start picking it up.
Me < 110 Kg
It may not look impressive, but it's been long since that last happened.
I walked 200 kilometers in May. :)
Quote from: jimmy olsen on June 04, 2015, 01:32:36 AM
I walked 200 kilometers in May. :)
Is that a 6.4 km/day situation, hiking, or what?
Ran my small 8k round this morning as it was supposed to get hot in the afternoon and I wanted to just laze around.
Some friends called and we made a 60k cycling trip with almost 1000 height meters with about 30 degrees celsius (86F).
I am really exhausted now.
Bad news for my planned half marathon. I can run about 15k in the speed that I want to run at the race, but now I seem to have trained too hard and my knee hurts all the time. :Embarrass:
The first guy to run a marathon killed himself doing it, don't know why people are so eager to follow suit. :P
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on June 05, 2015, 02:56:09 PM
The first guy to run a marathon killed himself doing it, don't know why people are so eager to follow suit. :P
Well first he ran to Sparta and back. You have to do that to really get the death possibilities up.
Quote from: Valmy on June 05, 2015, 03:05:25 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on June 05, 2015, 02:56:09 PM
The first guy to run a marathon killed himself doing it, don't know why people are so eager to follow suit. :P
Well first he ran to Sparta and back. You have to do that to really get the death possibilities up.
Yeah, the Marathon is for wimps - also, the story of him dying doing it is probably a later fake.
Real runners do the Spartathlon. Which he actually did do. :D
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spartathlon
Quote from: Brazen on May 26, 2015, 08:30:55 AM
It's ragweed pollen season. I can pretty much give up on breathing until September. Could be troublesome with three races booked next month.
This is my worst time of year for pollen too.
Bloody system having exams around this time of year too :(
Quote from: alfred russel on May 30, 2015, 04:17:04 PM
I'm trying to recruit gym climbing partners. I got a cousin to sign up for a belay class last week. After she took the class, we did some climbing, and while she passed the belay test at the end, I was uneasy enough with the way she was doing things was doing a bit of downclimbing to avoid relying on her.
I felt a bit guilty about that until we went back today, and she totally bombed the belay test. She retook it an hour later, and she seemed really shaky--the test length basically doubled from what they said it would be. They said she needs to retake the test the next time she comes, and the tester told me to be sure I do a thorough partner check before any climb.
Not sure how excited I am about her being a climbing partner...hopefully she will start picking it up.
We went back today. She did well enough on the belay test they passed her for today, but she has to keep testing. she.Has a phd from one of the best schools in the country, not sure how she cant grasp belaying.
Then today while climbing she dropped me. I fell about half the length of the wall before she caught me...i had enough speed that she went flying. Had someone at the gym seen that, they probably would have taken away her belay privledges forever.
Quote from: alfred russel on June 06, 2015, 04:31:49 PM
We went back today. She did well enough on the belay test they passed her for today, but she has to keep testing. she.Has a phd from one of the best schools in the country, not sure how she cant grasp belaying.
Presumably she didn't write her dissertation while dangling 50 feet in the air.
Quote from: Baron von Schtinkenbutt on May 07, 2015, 04:45:19 PM
Only down to 304.0, so I'm not shedding as fast as Valmy but my dimensions are changing pretty rapidly. I may need new belts soon.
Current numbers:
| Squat | 175 lbs |
| Bench | 125 lbs |
| Press | 80 lbs |
| Deadlift | 235 lbs |
I'm going to work power cleans in starting this weekend. I have also started boxing workouts instead of walks between weight sessions. Beating things is more satisfying than walking around, and I could use the extra upper body work.
Down to 290.0. Not bad considering I basically took five weeks off after the above post because of work shit. :P
Current numbers:
| Squat | 205 lbs |
| Bench | 115 lbs |
| Press | 75 lbs |
| Deadlift | 275 lbs |
I backslid on the upper body. It is proving to be harder to develop that than my lower body. I can feel the muscle mass and tone developing, I just can't push my work sets up yet. I may need more rest between sets on those.
I put the boxing work on hold, because the heavy bag is in the gym's classroom. Instead I'm going to start doing the bike for 10 - 15 minutes as both a warm-up and cool down on my regular days.
Good progress Baron. Are you doing some cardio in between your sets? Doing cardio between workouts is a great idea, but I think the prevailing wisdom is that doing cardio between sets provides significant benefits.
Also, I would not worry too much about increasing the weight you are lifting. What you are going for now is conditioning and strength rather than building bulk. Besides those numbers are not too bad.
Thanks. :)
I don't do anything except lift and rest, at least right now. As long as I am hitting max effort on five reps I rest just long enough to recover between them.
In general, I'm not too focused on increasing my weights beyond the effect it has on total burn (obviously more weight == more energy). At this point it isn't too hard for me to keep adding a little each session. It won't really bulk me up any unless I supplement and try to do it. I figure I will slowly reach a natural plateau, and when I do I will probably stay there and add some more conditioning-focused auxiliary exercises in. I haven't heard of inter-set cardio before, so that may be something I try. I have seen a couple of the amateur MMA fighters who train at my gym doing circuits that mix cardio with strength exercises, though.
Quote from: Baron von Schtinkenbutt on July 22, 2015, 06:16:43 PM
Thanks. :)
I haven't heard of inter-set cardio before, so that may be something I try.
Apparently it is much more effective than doing separate weight and cardio workouts. I don't quite remember the physiological reason why but it has to do with the amount of calories your body will burn after the workout. Iirc when you do just a cardio session the calorie burn essentially stops when you do. But when you mix the two the calorie burn continues for a long time post workout. I had the reason explained to me once but all I remember is mixed is better than doing them separately.
So today I go run some trails, hoping the shade helps since it is hotter than Satan's ass crack and as humid as the Mariana Trench. My first stupid mistake is I left my water bottle in the truck thinking I will just run a short 3 miles or so. But it was so nice and a great combination of easy and technical trails that 8.72 miles of fun later, I was a bit thirsty. :nelson: What a moron.
I am half tempted to get serious with my running again, maybe set a goal race for motivation. I have not run a half in a few years. :hmm:
Just did 106km roundtrip to Elsinore on my steel 2-speed bike. Denmark might be flat but it was still close to 500 meters ascending, ouch.
Quote from: Liep on July 29, 2015, 12:41:44 PM
Just did 106km roundtrip to Elsinore on my steel 2-speed bike.
Watch out for ghosts telling you to avenge their death. :ph34r:
I did a 10K race in the Olympic park the Sunday before last. It was slow but I finished happy and full of running. I had plans to do my next run in September 10 minutes faster then start training up for a half-marathon in October. Then I saw what a fat, waddling old cow I looked in the photos and haven't run a step since <_<
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Quote from: Brazen on July 31, 2015, 06:03:13 AM
I did a 10K race in the Olympic park the Sunday before last. It was slow but I finished happy and full of running. I had plans to do my next run in September 10 minutes faster then start training up for a half-marathon in October. Then I saw what a fat, waddling old cow I looked in the photos and haven't run a step since <_<
That's a cool place to finish a race. :cool: You look fine and if you continue to run you will look even better you know. :rolleyes:
Quote from: Brazen on July 31, 2015, 06:03:13 AM
Then I saw what a fat, waddling old cow I looked in the photos and haven't run a step since
Hmmm, I am rather certain you don't qualify as a fat waddling old cow, however, not running may be a way to get there. :bowler:
I think you should do the half marathon in October.
Now that you have the momentum of doing this keep it going.
You look great. No reason to stop now.
Only thing I have to say regarding this morning's workout:
I...HATE...BURPEES...
Today is recovery so I'm just ambling along on walks followed by a trip to the local swimming pool to laze in the hot pots and enjoy the sun. Tomorrow is bench press day.
Quote from: lustindarkness on August 04, 2015, 10:10:55 AM
Only thing I have to say regarding this morning's workout:
I...HATE...BURPEES...
:lol:
They seemed so easy back in the day. Now they are pure hell.
Quote from: crazy canuck on August 04, 2015, 11:01:38 AM
Quote from: lustindarkness on August 04, 2015, 10:10:55 AM
Only thing I have to say regarding this morning's workout:
I...HATE...BURPEES...
:lol:
They seemed so easy back in the day. Now they are pure hell.
I feel exactly the same. :(
Burpees hurt my toe joints :unsure:
Experimented with running at lunchtime from work as we have a an acceptable shower room. technically feasible, but lots of roads to cross before I get to Victoria Embankment along the Thames and people who don't know how to walk to pass. Also I radiate in the infrapink spectrum for an hour after running #gingerbproblems
Quote from: Brazen on August 04, 2015, 11:16:32 AM
Burpees hurt my toe joints :unsure:
You probably have tight arches with are tensing up everything in your foot and toes. Take a small ball, like a tennis ball, and roll the arches of each foot on the ball. It will hurt at first but over time try to move to a harder smaller ball. That should loosen things up and probably help a lot with your running. :)
I had heard good thinks about Rohloff and I want to switch from my 2 gear hub to something that makes climbing a little easier.
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Reviews are very good but it's £892.49 on sale. :cry:
Someone shared this on the book of faces online social network thingie:
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2015/08/05/the-prisoner-workout/
So every once in a while I borrow a balance disc (inflateable flat ball) from a coworker. She is moving on to a different office and she gave me her balance disc.
I have been standing on this thing since 9am, and its only 14:30 and I don't think I can do the whole day. My legs are tired! Easy way to burn some calories and strenghten my legs and core right?
I have completely failed to do much in the way of exercise lately however I have lost 5kg. I'm at the lightest I've been for several years- not yet at my target but it looks good.
How? Hot weather has totally destroyed my appetite. I am also drinking a lot of tea.
Also the lack of Japanese food probably helps :(
We need Mongers to keep this thread alive!
I've been rather diligently going to an indoor climbing gym 3-4 times a week the past month+. Unfortunately that is displacing a bit of my running--I don't have the energy to go hard in the climbing gym and then go for a run. Then when I do run, I can't keep up my old pace and cut off my runs early. :(
I haven't lost weight, but I think my weight is becoming distributed differently. My pants are now way too big in the waist. It is to the point I can put on and take off some of them without unbuttoning.
Turned up for my regular "cardio tone" workout on Saturday - basically aerobics and low weight-high-rep resistance for middle aged ladies set to 80s music - to find the teacher was off. The replacement did an hour-long Insanity-style HIIT workout instead :bleeding: Though I probably needed a kick up the backside like that.
Was still sore for my run yesterday. I've got a problem at the moment - half an hour in I suffer from, umm, digestive distress, and have to waddle home or to the nearest public toilet. This is a bit of an issue as I'm supposed to be out for over an hour! The only solution I can think of is to get up a couple of hours earlier, have breakfast and a strong coffee, and not head out until I've had a lucky poo.
Waking up a couple hours earlier doesn't sound like a sustainable solution. Could you possibly try to shift the timing to the evening?
I was excited last night after a climbing session--my legs hurt, which I was hoping meant that I was using technique enough to keep my legs as the major source of power. This morning I am rather certain they were hurting because I strained a muscle.
My groin is strained/pulled. I'm not going to be running or climbing for a while. :(
Quote from: alfred russel on August 16, 2015, 09:04:51 PM
We need Mongers to keep this thread alive!
I've been rather diligently going to an indoor climbing gym 3-4 times a week the past month+. Unfortunately that is displacing a bit of my running--I don't have the energy to go hard in the climbing gym and then go for a run. Then when I do run, I can't keep up my old pace and cut off my runs early. :(
I haven't lost weight, but I think my weight is becoming distributed differently. My pants are now way too big in the waist. It is to the point I can put on and take off some of them without unbuttoning.
Haven't done anything of note, but have being doing quite a bit of outdoor type stuff in reason months, but fitness wise it's pretty much plateaued, my problem is age, I can still do quite a bit, but it's being able to recover well enough to do it day in day out that I struggle with.
I'm enthusiastic about doing some serious hill walking, but that means the north of the country or another country. May have to take a leaf out of your hiking 'book'
AR, hope your injury clears up. :cheers:
Mongers! I was worried about you. :hug:
Do you have any plans/potential plans?
Quote from: Liep on July 29, 2015, 12:41:44 PM
Just did 106km roundtrip to Elsinore on my steel 2-speed bike. Denmark might be flat but it was still close to 500 meters ascending, ouch.
:cool:
Well done on finding the hills there too. :P
There's something about a steel frame, I was looking at a tourer, nothing special, but the weight and balance of the steel looked/felt about right for me.
Quote from: alfred russel on August 19, 2015, 06:49:57 PM
Mongers! I was worried about you. :hug:
Do you have any plans/potential plans?
I think it'll have to be next spring, but I've seen the hill in England I want to walk from into Wales When Blacks mountains/Brecon beacons and then onto the coast perhaps??
I want this. :o
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1106460188/smarthalo-turn-your-bike-into-a-smart-bike
My knee hurt for the last two months. :( I can barely go running, cycling is fine though.
I guess I should see a doctor eventually. :glare:
Quote from: Liep on August 26, 2015, 04:04:26 AM
I want this. :o
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1106460188/smarthalo-turn-your-bike-into-a-smart-bike
:hmm:
Looks pretty cool. But I somehow doubt the claim it will survive any urban environment.
Quote from: Maladict on August 26, 2015, 11:44:30 AM
Looks pretty cool. But I somehow doubt the claim it will survive any urban environment.
Yeah, plus I like to keep my eyes on the road or the view and don't need any tech intruding on the whole experience. :)
Quote from: mongers on August 26, 2015, 12:14:37 PM
Yeah, plus I like to keep my eyes on the road or the view and don't need any tech intruding on the whole experience. :)
I must say I'm quite pleased with having a satnav on my road bike.
The cycling route signage isn't geared to higher speeds and distances and I just can't memorize a 100 km route in an area I'm unfamiliar with.
Quote from: Maladict on August 26, 2015, 12:43:14 PM
Quote from: mongers on August 26, 2015, 12:14:37 PM
Yeah, plus I like to keep my eyes on the road or the view and don't need any tech intruding on the whole experience. :)
I must say I'm quite pleased with having a satnav on my road bike.
The cycling route signage isn't geared to higher speeds and distances and I just can't memorize a 100 km route in an area I'm unfamiliar with.
Yes I could see how that would be useful; I guess I don't mind getting lost (metaphor for ones life?)
Quote from: Zanza on August 26, 2015, 04:43:56 AM
My knee hurt for the last two months. :( I can barely go running, cycling is fine though.
I guess I should see a doctor eventually. :glare:
Is this the end of project: 2 hour half marathon?
Down to 108 Kg (from 117 in January).
It's a testament to how dire things were that I'm down nearly 10 kg and I still look like a fatass. 10 more should do the trick, I guess :(
Well, I am crushing it. StrongLifts 5x5 has dramatically improved my overall fitness and health (BP down, weight heading down, muscle mass up). Clothing fits better. I'm at the point where every workout is a real struggle, which is a good sign, IMHO. Still packing about half an extra average human, but who gives a fuck? My objective is not to end up as decrepit as my father and his younger brother when I'm in my 70s. Between them, they have five knee replacements, 3 hip replacements, 2 hip rescissions, and three back surgeries.
Quote from: celedhring on September 04, 2015, 01:08:45 PM
Down to 108 Kg (from 117 in January).
It's a testament to how dire things were that I'm down nearly 10 kg and I still look like a fatass. 10 more should do the trick, I guess :(
You can do it!
Quote from: Scipio on September 11, 2015, 10:43:09 AM
Well, I am crushing it. StrongLifts 5x5 has dramatically improved my overall fitness and health (BP down, weight heading down, muscle mass up). Clothing fits better. I'm at the point where every workout is a real struggle, which is a good sign, IMHO. Still packing about half an extra average human, but who gives a fuck? My objective is not to end up as decrepit as my father and his younger brother when I'm in my 70s. Between them, they have five knee replacements, 3 hip replacements, 2 hip rescissions, and three back surgeries.
Beast mode: ACTIVATED!
Anyone doing much of this nowadays? :unsure:
(bump) :blush:
Quote from: mongers on September 15, 2015, 04:13:59 PM
Anyone doing much of this nowadays? :unsure:
(bump) :blush:
I've gotten a membership in a fitness club. :huh: My employer decided to pay for it, so I won't feel as bad when I don't use it.
Quote from: Liep on September 15, 2015, 04:17:37 PM
Quote from: mongers on September 15, 2015, 04:13:59 PM
Anyone doing much of this nowadays? :unsure:
(bump) :blush:
I've gotten a membership in a fitness club. :huh: My employer decided to pay for it, so I won't feel as bad when I don't use it.
So, that's, a, positive?
:P
I mean, I'll go to the intro. And then once more at the very least.
Also, mountain bike season is starting (ie. forest is emptying of the summer riders leaving more space on the designated tracks).
Quote from: Liep on September 15, 2015, 04:20:38 PM
I mean, I'll go to the intro. And then once more at the very least.
Also, mountain bike season is starting (ie. forest is emptying of the summer riders leaving more space on the designated tracks).
Yes, I'm just getting back 'my' forest from tourists as well. If the weathers good I'll try to sneak in some evening rides before the nights really draw in.
Quote from: Scipio on September 11, 2015, 10:43:09 AM
Well, I am crushing it. StrongLifts 5x5 has dramatically improved my overall fitness and health (BP down, weight heading down, muscle mass up). Clothing fits better. I'm at the point where every workout is a real struggle, which is a good sign, IMHO. Still packing about half an extra average human, but who gives a fuck? My objective is not to end up as decrepit as my father and his younger brother when I'm in my 70s. Between them, they have five knee replacements, 3 hip replacements, 2 hip rescissions, and three back surgeries.
Keep it up Scip. :thumbsup: How long have you been running Stronglifts?
I did poorly this week. Only got into the pool once, on Monday, and only swam 700 yards. Just wasn't motivated all week. Today I got all ready to get in and go, but am now just sitting near the pool.
Drinking beer, smoking cigarettes, and watching football.
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Football season is really bad for my health. Hell, I only did it Monday because I came home from work all pissed off at some dumbassery that had been going on and jumped in right away to blow off some steam.
I guess this should go here...
Has anyone seen the brosciencelife videos on youtube? I'm addicted--they are hilarious.
Here is one of the many:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTUW77ie8sE
which is hilarious, and has special appeal for the gay languishites
Quote from: alfred russel on September 19, 2015, 08:06:10 PM
I guess this should go here...
Has anyone seen the brosciencelife videos on youtube? I'm addicted--they are hilarious.
Here is one of the many:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTUW77ie8sE
which is hilarious, and has special appeal for the gay languishites
Yes he's funny in controlled doses.
Evolution of the Lifting Man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kbSfFFEvxw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kbSfFFEvxw)
What Type of Fitness Chick are You?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6tTv_DEY7s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6tTv_DEY7s)
Do You Even Lift?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OloLS5kTrVs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OloLS5kTrVs)
Still pottling about on the bike doing my typical 300-400 miles a month; have a reached a plateau and it's all downhill for me now. :)
So, yeah, I'm doing this. While I have trained I'm not what you'd call 100% prepared for the half marathon, but I'll get round somehow, even if getting up off the loo the next day is hazardous. If you can spare some cash you all know why this cause is important to me. And, well, everyone.
https://www.justgiving.com/Berry-Baker (https://www.justgiving.com/Berry-Baker)
Joined a trail building team yesterday who's expanding the mountain bike trail. We were strengthening a wet area by digging holes and filling them with large rocks. Very hard work, much more so than just riding the trail. :D
Quote from: Liep on September 25, 2015, 05:35:32 AM
Joined a trail building team yesterday who's expanding the mountain bike trail. We were strengthening a wet area by digging holes and filling them with large rocks. Very hard work, much more so than just riding the trail. :D
:cool:
Nice work, short term pain for long term gain. :)
Quote from: Legbiter on September 15, 2015, 06:30:29 PM
Quote from: Scipio on September 11, 2015, 10:43:09 AM
Well, I am crushing it. StrongLifts 5x5 has dramatically improved my overall fitness and health (BP down, weight heading down, muscle mass up). Clothing fits better. I'm at the point where every workout is a real struggle, which is a good sign, IMHO. Still packing about half an extra average human, but who gives a fuck? My objective is not to end up as decrepit as my father and his younger brother when I'm in my 70s. Between them, they have five knee replacements, 3 hip replacements, 2 hip rescissions, and three back surgeries.
Keep it up Scip. :thumbsup: How long have you been running Stronglifts?
I started about a year ago, but I've only really been dedicated to the program for the past six months.
And my update is that I fucking crushed it again. Mississippi, goddamn! Finally got over the overhead press hump (120 lbs). What a bitch. The last set was so difficult that after completing it I flexed like a broscience douche.
Quote from: mongers on September 25, 2015, 07:57:18 AM
Quote from: Liep on September 25, 2015, 05:35:32 AM
Joined a trail building team yesterday who's expanding the mountain bike trail. We were strengthening a wet area by digging holes and filling them with large rocks. Very hard work, much more so than just riding the trail. :D
:cool:
Nice work, short term pain for long term gain. :)
Yeah, it turned out well, only a few dozen more places to do now. :P
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Quote from: Liep on September 25, 2015, 04:28:34 PM
Quote from: mongers on September 25, 2015, 07:57:18 AM
Quote from: Liep on September 25, 2015, 05:35:32 AM
Joined a trail building team yesterday who's expanding the mountain bike trail. We were strengthening a wet area by digging holes and filling them with large rocks. Very hard work, much more so than just riding the trail. :D
:cool:
Nice work, short term pain for long term gain. :)
Yeah, it turned out well, only a few dozen more places to do now. :P
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I should really do some of that, rather than just occasional bits and pieces I do on the spur of the moment.
Very similar conditions to yours in the forest today, lovely early autumn evening.
Had a nice half off-road, half on-road journey.
In the evenings I run these http://redmountainpark.org/ trails before I head home, starting to get darker earlier in the evenings now. And with so many trees, it gets real dark real quick. Real dark.
When we fall back the clock soon, I'll have to start runnning with a head light. :hmm:
The tourist numbers have started to drop in the forests near my house. Dog walking/running is more enjoyable now. Still not doing nearly enough exercising though.
Quote from: lustindarkness on September 30, 2015, 10:11:54 AM
In the evenings I run these http://redmountainpark.org/ trails before I head home, starting to get darker earlier in the evenings now. And with so many trees, it gets real dark real quick. Real dark.
When we fall back the clock soon, I'll have to start runnning with a head light. :hmm:
I love riding in the forest in the dark. But you really need a very good torch.
Quote from: Scipio on September 25, 2015, 02:32:46 PM
And my update is that I fucking crushed it again. Mississippi, goddamn! Finally got over the overhead press hump (120 lbs). What a bitch. The last set was so difficult that after completing it I flexed like a broscience douche.
Shit, I can't get my overhead above 80. :(
I have not participated in a race for a long time, should I set a race goal? What says languish? Maybe a half marathon in February? www.mercedesmarathon.com
Quote from: lustindarkness on September 30, 2015, 12:18:25 PM
I have not participated in a race for a long time, should I set a race goal? What says languish? Maybe a half marathon in February? www.mercedesmarathon.com
Hell yeah.
I'll run it too if you want. Maybe also Ide???
I went on a 20km hike on Sunday. The first/last part was 1100 seps. Now my calves hurt like hell.
Quote from: alfred russel on September 30, 2015, 12:50:57 PM
Quote from: lustindarkness on September 30, 2015, 12:18:25 PM
I have not participated in a race for a long time, should I set a race goal? What says languish? Maybe a half marathon in February? www.mercedesmarathon.com
Hell yeah.
I'll run it too if you want. Maybe also Ide???
Wait for me at the finish line. :lol:
Actually, I should set myself a short term and long term goal. The half as a goal for Feb 2016, and the full for Feb 2017 (if I can keep my knees healthy).
Don't count on it. I've gotten rather serious about indoor rock climbing and that has displaced most of my running. :(
There is a half marathon I've been running annually each thanksgiving, and I'm 90% decided to skip because I won't be ready.
Quote from: alfred russel on September 30, 2015, 01:12:20 PM
Don't count on it. I've gotten rather serious about indoor rock climbing and that has displaced most of my running. :(
There is a half marathon I've been running annually each thanksgiving, and I'm 90% decided to skip because I won't be ready.
That's because you run them for time. I don't care for PRs anymore, I just enjoy running the races, and I miss that. Try it sometime, its refreshing.
Quote from: lustindarkness on September 30, 2015, 01:16:16 PM
That's because you run them for time. I don't care for PRs anymore, I just enjoy running the races, and I miss that. Try it sometime, its refreshing.
:hmm: I do get this in principle, but in practice I'm probably going to know what my time was and be depressed. :P
Undertood. Believe me, I understand that feeling. I love tracking my runs with the GPS like every other runner out there. I've been a runner for over half my life, so it took a while to get to a point that I can go for a run without tracking miles and/or time. There are days I will go out and run the trails with no watch and no idea of how many miles I'm running, and those are the best runs ever.
Quote from: crazy canuck on September 30, 2015, 10:18:26 AM
The tourist numbers have started to drop in the forests near my house. Dog walking/running is more enjoyable now. Still not doing nearly enough exercising though.
Tall man terrorizes local Vancouver woodland with his attack canine. More on this story as it develops.
Quote from: alfred russel on September 30, 2015, 12:50:57 PM
Quote from: lustindarkness on September 30, 2015, 12:18:25 PM
I have not participated in a race for a long time, should I set a race goal? What says languish? Maybe a half marathon in February? www.mercedesmarathon.com
Hell yeah.
I'll run it too if you want. Maybe also Ide???
Do you mean go to Birmingham? No. :P
I am theoretically capable of a half marathon with some prep. The most I've ever run was about 11.5 miles, and it was basically because I was just in a bad mood.
Would be a lot Goddamned easier in Columbia than in Pittsburgh.
Alright, so The Wife will do the 5k the day before the Half. This is turning into a fun running weekend.
I think I'll also go ahead and rejoin the Bham Track Club and get more involved in the running community again, anything to keep me motivated right?
Did 400 miles on my hybrid bike last month, nice mix of road and off-roady bits. Need to get out this evening whilst the weather is still good.
Quote from: mongers on October 01, 2015, 10:59:14 AM
Did 400 miles on my hybrid bike last month, nice mix of road and off-roady bits. Need to get out this evening whilst the weather is still good.
That's a lot. I've done 40km only this month (not counting biking to work) but it's been only on rough single track in the forest.
Also did my first Bodybike class for many years. Holy shit it's hard work, but it might be harder still to zone out the horrible music they have playing there (especially that Danish 'Boten Anna' jam :bleeding:).
Quote from: Liep on October 01, 2015, 11:13:13 AM
Quote from: mongers on October 01, 2015, 10:59:14 AM
Did 400 miles on my hybrid bike last month, nice mix of road and off-roady bits. Need to get out this evening whilst the weather is still good.
That's a lot. I've done 40km only this month (not counting biking to work) but it's been only on rough single track in the forest.
Also did my first Bodybike class for many years. Holy shit it's hard work, but it might be harder still to zone out the horrible music they have playing there (especially that Danish 'Boten Anna' jam :bleeding:).
Oh that sounds like both hard work and torture. :D
Some of the tracks are mindless beats, which works well enough when it's loud enough and some are old classics revved up a bit. But when it's a cheap laptop mix with autotune vocals sung in Jutlandish Danish I really can't handle it. :yucky:
Bump.
Popped out late this afternoon and did a 60 km loop over the downs to a local town/city, nice but oddly try/windy weather.
Fitness plan for this winter is, draw up a list of local routes/trips I use and try to keeping going to them for as long as possible, before Winter sets in and then pick them up asap when Spring comes. The reasoning being it'll encourage me to keep visit places for as long possible and hopefully limit the seasonal downtime / SDO during the long winter darkness.
I also aim to keep exercising through even if that only means going for evening walks in the cold after I finish work, rather than bike rides in the cold and rain. :bowler:
Finally broke down and joined the gym. :weep:
On the plus side, there's a pretty decent bit of eye candy. :cool:
I miss having a gym. My apartment complex has a fitness room but the selection of equipment isn't that great.
Right, off now for a walk in the rain into the next county. :bowler:
Starting on a good foot, I did something I hate and went to the gym this morning. We'll see how I fare throughout the day. -_-
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on October 04, 2015, 05:57:57 PM
I miss having a gym. My apartment complex has a fitness room but the selection of equipment isn't that great.
In the first world, like Poland, there are actually gyms and fitness clubs that are not only associated with residential buildings and anyone can join those!
:ike:
Quote from: Martinus on October 06, 2015, 02:32:10 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on October 04, 2015, 05:57:57 PM
I miss having a gym. My apartment complex has a fitness room but the selection of equipment isn't that great.
In the first world, like Poland, there are actually gyms and fitness clubs that are not only associated with residential buildings and anyone can join those!
Are gyms socialized in Poland? In the US, you need to spend money to go to most of them.
You have to spend money here too. :P
That being said most corporate employers in Warsaw now provide you with vouchers which you can use to get discounts at most gyms etc.
Speaking of which, how expensive are personal trainers in London? I would recommend you to get one, as at least for me it is much harder to skip a training session when I have someone guiding me through it, but London is notoriously expensive so I am not sure.
Quote from: Martinus on October 06, 2015, 02:42:42 AM
You have to spend money here too. :P
That being said most corporate employers in Warsaw now provide you with vouchers which you can use to get discounts at most gyms etc.
I know many employers moved against that in US as they were paying all this money for their employees and no one was actually going to the gym. My current company removed that policy for that reason.
As to your later question, I've no idea. I figure that from the outset I shouldn't throw tons of money at this. :D
Quote from: garbon on October 06, 2015, 03:47:29 AM
Quote from: Martinus on October 06, 2015, 02:42:42 AM
You have to spend money here too. :P
That being said most corporate employers in Warsaw now provide you with vouchers which you can use to get discounts at most gyms etc.
I know many employers moved against that in US as they were paying all this money for their employees and no one was actually going to the gym. My current company removed that policy for that reason.
As to your later question, I've no idea. I figure that from the outset I shouldn't throw tons of money at this. :D
At my company you get a membership for free but it's cancelled if you're not going at least 4 times a month.
It's very strict. :(
Ran nine miles on Sunday. The thought of doing a further four this coming Sunday doesn't bear thinking about :bleeding:
Quote from: Brazen on October 06, 2015, 05:19:15 AM
Ran nine miles on Sunday. The thought of doing a further four this coming Sunday doesn't bear thinking about :bleeding:
The tube striking again? :(
I did walk most of the way home the other day. The subway station I typically use was temporarily closed because of overcrowding. Totally an odd thing to me (though happens here a fair amount) as I can't imagine any New York station ever closing like that. In fact, I remember entering New York stations where there was a line all the way to the entrance gates.
Anyway, I decided I'd walk a little bit further and catch the bus home. I got on the bus which preceded to just sit in place because of extremely bad traffic. After waiting about 5 minutes, I looked up and saw from where I was it'd take 26 minutes on bus and 37 by foot. Given that we weren't moving decided to walk.
Well I walked for about 15 minutes and noticed there was no more traffic. Hopped on a different iteration of that original bus (which was still stuck far behind and never passed me).
Garbon,
It is helpful to have a trainer at the beginning, for at least some sessions, just to make sure that you are doing your exercises correctly. Pro tip - a lot of the people in a gym are not using proper technique when using weights so copying what you see being done around you isn't the best idea.
Once you feel comfortable with your technique and routine you can then go on your own but check in with a trainer from time to time to adjust your exercise regime as your fitness and strength improve.
I found a good way to motivate me to run at a good quick pace yesterday. I put in food in the oven and went for my run. :lol:
Quote from: Liep on October 01, 2015, 11:21:27 AM
Some of the tracks are mindless beats, which works well enough when it's loud enough and some are old classics revved up a bit. But when it's a cheap laptop mix with autotune vocals sung in Jutlandish Danish I really can't handle it. :yucky:
Tried another instructor, much less in the way of eye candy but a much more solid music choice. AC/DC, Rammstein, Van Halen, etc.
Quote from: lustindarkness on October 07, 2015, 12:15:45 PM
I found a good way to motivate me to run at a good quick pace yesterday. I put in food in the oven and went for my run. :lol:
:lol:
I'm at nearly 13 miles walk in Lisbon today. I figure I will have hell to pay tomorrow but then again I am wearing my magic nikes.
@CC - yeah I'm thinking of dropping in on my gym's 20 minute courses in weight rooms for that. On the other hand, this isn't my first gym membership. :P
That was odd, mongers. :D
Quote from: garbon on October 08, 2015, 05:02:39 PM
That was odd, mongers. :D
My mouse is malfunctioning, clicked on the edit and it went for the delete button.
I was just saying that was a good distance you walked there, more than I could do nowadays.
My boss told me that I'm old. I told him I'm still clinging to my last month of being in my late 20s. :cool:
Quote from: garbon on October 08, 2015, 05:19:17 PM
My boss told me that I'm old. I told him I'm still clinging to my last month of being in my late 20s. :cool:
I remember those days like it was only
yest..... more than 20 years ago. :(
:P
Good job Berry. :yeah: :cheers:
My recommendation, don't lose that momentum, go for a walk tomorrow and maybe the day after also. By the third day go back to jogging (more like a shuffle).
Oh, and don't get too drunk celebrating tonight, you are already dehydrated you now. ;) :beer:
Popped out early this evening and did a not so swift 50 km around the forest roads, still nice autumn weather. :bowler:
Quote from: mongers on October 08, 2015, 05:09:07 PM
Quote from: garbon on October 08, 2015, 05:02:39 PM
That was odd, mongers. :D
My mouse is malfunctioning, clicked on the edit and it went for the delete button.
I was just saying that was a good distance you walked there, more than I could do nowadays.
You can cycle 400 miles a month but not walk 13? :yeahright:
Did my half marathon on Sunday at a 4:1 run/walk ratio and got round with a smile on my face. The most beautiful course I've ever run, taking in the royal parks, Buckingham Palace etc., and we had unbeatable weather. Cried all over the Alzheimer's Society cheer group around mile 12 when I told them about why I was doing it :Embarrass:
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Quote from: Brazen on October 13, 2015, 05:24:15 AM
Did my half marathon on Sunday at a 4:1 run/walk ratio and got round with a smile on my face. The most beautiful course I've ever run, taking in the royal parks, Buckingham Palace etc., and we had unbeatable weather. Cried all over the Alzheimer's Society cheer group around mile 12 when I told them about why I was doing it :Embarrass:
That is awesome. :)
I need to run a long race in a major european city. The history nerd factor euphoria combined with a runners high will synergize to produce a really fast time. :)
Quote from: garbon on October 08, 2015, 04:41:27 PM
@CC - yeah I'm thinking of dropping in on my gym's 20 minute courses in weight rooms for that. On the other hand, this isn't my first gym membership. :P
True, but I thought I knew a lot also. Its always beneficial to get someone to keep you going on the right track.
@ Brazen. Well done. :cheers:
Quote from: Brezel on October 12, 2015, 03:41:24 AM
Quote from: mongers on October 08, 2015, 05:09:07 PM
Quote from: garbon on October 08, 2015, 05:02:39 PM
That was odd, mongers. :D
My mouse is malfunctioning, clicked on the edit and it went for the delete button.
I was just saying that was a good distance you walked there, more than I could do nowadays.
You can cycle 400 miles a month but not walk 13? :yeahright:
So I walked a brisk 5 or so miles in a nearby city yesterday evening and now I've got a somewhat tender, bruised right foot, what did I say. :(
Actually it's probably a cumulative injury from doing to much hard and fast off-road riding recently. <_<
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Taking the rest of the month off running. The idea was that I'd cross train, but I did a single Body Pump class and it nearly crippled me! Entered the Brighton Half Marathon with my race buddy in February when it will be freeeeeeezing along the sea front. Planning a couple of 10Ks in December and January.
I'm fed up with being a "Aww, well done, you finished" and actually want to start improving my times, despite being ancient. Got a plan with speedwork and need to lose weight, do strength training and stretch properly. There aren't enough days in the week!
Quote from: Liep on October 20, 2015, 07:41:22 AM
I'm in love. Only 14,999DKK (€2000).
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Liep, that's a very nice looking bike, the sort that would probably do you till retirement age. :)
I was looking at something similar the other day, a bit cheap, but a good steel frame, set-up for touring and with a nicely raked forks (which I've recently become a fan of, 'self-steering', less positive/twichy handling)
Quote from: Brazen on October 20, 2015, 07:49:45 AM
Taking the rest of the month off running. The idea was that I'd cross train, but I did a single Body Pump class and it nearly crippled me! Entered the Brighton Half Marathon with my race buddy in February when it will be freeeeeeezing along the sea front. Planning a couple of 10Ks in December and January.
I'm fed up with being a "Aww, well done, you finished" and actually want to start improving my times, despite being ancient. Got a plan with speedwork and need to lose weight, do strength training and stretch properly. There aren't enough days in the week!
Hooyah!
Found thread in bottom third of page 4. :hmm:
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Anyone up to much?
Still running 3 times a week.
Slowly (like my running :D) increasing my long run to 6 to 8 miles.
Quote from: lustindarkness on November 01, 2015, 06:45:02 PM
Slowly (like my running :D) increasing my long run to 6 to 8 miles.
Just think of it as you're running for AR, Brazen and notionally me*.
* I now only run to catch train, buses, coaches and the tube.
*Mind the gap*
I'm doing lots of climbing. :)
But in terms of running I'm falling off a cliff. Climbing is just more fun. I'm at 5 miles this week, and if it doesn't stop raining, that is where I will end the week. :(
Did some bench press with dumb bells at an offset angle rather than just using a straight bar. Its amazing how that little shift hits completely different muscles. Sore as hell today.
I'm starting to look less shaped like a blob. I'm happy.
I changed apartments this summer, and now I ride my bike to the gym instead of walking, since it'a bit far. That little extra exercise seems to have made quite a difference since I'm losing weight at a faster pace.
Still 10 kgs to go, mind, and Christmas around the corner will set me back a little I'm afraid :lol:.
Also this new gym has hotter women in it.
I discovered that when you leave the easy to reach fattening foods of New York behind / start with a decent bit of walking everyday - you can melt away pounds with the greatest of ease. Down 8 pounds since February.
Quote from: mongers on November 01, 2015, 04:21:46 PM
Found thread in bottom third of page 4. :hmm:
(bumping)
Anyone up to much?
I lift 4 times a week and do sprints on bench and press days.
Quote from: celedhring on November 02, 2015, 12:28:34 PM
I'm starting to look less shaped like a blob. I'm happy.
I changed apartments this summer, and now I ride my bike to the gym instead of walking, since it'a bit far. That little extra exercise seems to have made quite a difference since I'm losing weight at a faster pace.
Still 10 kgs to go, mind, and Christmas around the corner will set me back a little I'm afraid :lol:.
Also this new gym has hotter women in it.
:thumbsup:
So I gave waking up early to run this morning (sunlight!) a try.
Waking up at 0530 to go sweat out 4 miles to then be in a hurry to get kids ready for school and to work in time kinda sucked, I will have to wake up even earlier if I will continue to run in the AM.
I am getting to the age and stage that it takes me so much time to get my joints and muscles warmed up sufficiently to run without injury that I am much better off doing other things. :D
Having said that, since I returned to working out I am down 15 lbs. Not a great deal considering my height and starting weight but still a good start. I would really like to get back down to about 240. That may be a bit optimistic since my playing weight in my 20s was between 220 and 230 iirc. Right now shooting to get down to 250. About 14 more pounds to go to reach that weight but I seem stuck at around 264.
Quote from: crazy canuck on November 04, 2015, 01:15:39 PM
I am getting to the age and stage that it takes me so much time to get my joints and muscles warmed up sufficiently to run without injury that I am much better off doing other things. :D
Having said that, since I returned to working out I am down 15 lbs. Not a great deal considering my height and starting weight but still a good start. I would really like to get back down to about 240. That may be a bit optimistic since my playing weight in my 20s was between 220 and 230 iirc. Right now shooting to get down to 250. About 14 more pounds to go to reach that weight but I seem stuck at around 264.
Have you considered aiming for odd-number targets, they're easier to achieve; try 259 next. :)
:D
Quote from: crazy canuck on November 04, 2015, 03:20:56 PM
:D
Well five is easier to achieve than 14 and this way you still get into the next decile. :)
Quote from: mongers on October 05, 2015, 11:32:10 AM
Right, off now for a walk in the rain into the next county. :bowler:
Just did this again, in the wind and the rain. :bowler:
My fitness in 2015 has been going the wrong direction. :sleep:
So my max pulse is 190 which fits my age nicely. It's way way too hot for spinning classes though, the temperature in that room was just unbearable.
It's t-shirt weather. :(
Quote from: Liep on November 10, 2015, 02:23:37 PM
So my max pulse is 190 which fits my age nicely. It's way way too hot for spinning classes though, the temperature in that room was just unbearable.
It's t-shirt weather. :(
Yeah, the outside was pretty nice early this evening, some rain but pretty much t-shirt weather, I regret wearing a jumper for the 40km I did.
My 2015 fitness is going slowly, I just haven't been able to get it going well. At least a lot of outside work in the yard and garden help a bit. But I did just buy a new bo-staff and have started practicing with it. Not heavy exercise but enjoyable for me. When I was heavy into doing martial arts in my younger years, kick boxing, etc. the staff was my favorite weapon. It's something I've been meaning to do for a while and I think seeing Morgan on TWD using it like he does did help rekindle more of my desire to work with the staff.
My weight is fine, was down actually to the point I almost wanted to put on a few pounds. It has to be my eating habits which for a few years now have moved away from so much heavy foods to more veggies and lighter foods. But then I've never really been heavy, just sometimes had a few extra pounds like most of us.
My spinning class ended the same time as the yoga class in the next room. I think I might sign up. :jaw-drops-to-floor: :wub:
Did a nice 8 miler on the trails yesterday, felt great the rest of the day, felt like shit when I got out of bed until I worked out some of the stiffness. :lol:
I am entering the not-lifting as much, bike-riding a lot more phase. Camping bike trip this weekend. With ladies.
Quote from: Scipio on November 12, 2015, 01:13:22 PM
I am entering the not-lifting as much, bike-riding a lot more phase. Camping bike trip this weekend. With ladies.
:cool:
Quote from: Liep on November 12, 2015, 12:28:56 PM
My spinning class ended the same time as the yoga class in the next room. I think I might sign up. :jaw-drops-to-floor: :wub:
You might get a better view if you joined the yoga class.
It looks like I've gained back 2 of the 6 kg I lost :lol:
I need to figure out some kind of decent dumbbell routine. It seems muscles are fashionable again.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on November 12, 2015, 10:41:54 PM
Quote from: Liep on November 12, 2015, 12:28:56 PM
My spinning class ended the same time as the yoga class in the next room. I think I might sign up. :jaw-drops-to-floor: :wub:
You might get a better view if you joined the yoga class.
My gym has all-glass walls, so when I'm in the weight room I have a clear view of the ladies doing all those classes that involve jumping a lot while wearing skintight sportswear.
It's insane.
1.5 miles in 12:15, not that bad for me, I've never been fast.
Quote from: lustindarkness on November 15, 2015, 10:25:05 PM
1.5 miles in 12:15, not that bad for me, I've never been fast.
In high school it took me about 17-18 minutes to do 1 mile. :sleep:
I usually did them in around 8 minutes, course when I was a high school freshman I weighed about half what I do now. :Embarrass:
I was at around the 13 min mark. I also represented the school in long distance running. We weren't a good school.
Quote from: Jaron on November 16, 2015, 12:11:48 AM
Quote from: lustindarkness on November 15, 2015, 10:25:05 PM
1.5 miles in 12:15, not that bad for me, I've never been fast.
In high school it took me about 17-18 minutes to do 1 mile. :sleep:
A brisk walk is 16 minutes a mile. I suspect you were a bit faster than that.
Quote from: alfred russel on November 16, 2015, 09:15:23 AM
Quote from: Jaron on November 16, 2015, 12:11:48 AM
Quote from: lustindarkness on November 15, 2015, 10:25:05 PM
1.5 miles in 12:15, not that bad for me, I've never been fast.
In high school it took me about 17-18 minutes to do 1 mile. :sleep:
A brisk walk is 16 minutes a mile. I suspect you were a bit faster than that.
It depended on who was rolling him along and if there was any hills.
BTW, I really need to do push ups more often, my shoulder hurts like crazy today, and only did 45 of those. :pinch:
9.4 mile trail run in 2:07. Awesome day for the trails!
Let's see how excited I'll be tomorrow morning. :lol:
Quote from: lustindarkness on November 21, 2015, 01:57:21 PM
9.4 mile trail run in 2:07. Awesome day for the trails!
Let's see how excited I'll be tomorrow morning. :lol:
:cool:
Sounds a like a lot of fun.
No gain without pain? :P
Today I did single arm curls with 16 Kg, for 12 reps. It may not look like much, but this matches my personal best, from when I was in my 20s (I'm 37).
Most of my other muscle groups are hovering around my personal bests from 10-15 years ago. I didn't think this was possible, but I have been hitting the gym consistently for 10 months now.
Quote from: celedhring on November 26, 2015, 08:45:13 AM
Today I did single arm curls with 16 Kg, for 12 reps. It may not look like much, but this matches my personal best, from when I was in my 20s (I'm 37).
Most of my other muscle groups are hovering around my personal bests from 10-15 years ago. I didn't think this was possible, but I have been hitting the gym consistently for 10 months now.
The best thing is that you're just getting started. After lifting consistently for 2 years that's when you really begin to notice the positive changes in yourself and how people react to your presence.
So keep at it and eat your steak and eggs.
Quote from: Legbiter on November 27, 2015, 09:26:11 AM
So keep at it and eat your steak and eggs.
But vegans get super powers!
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Quote from: Legbiter on November 27, 2015, 09:26:11 AM
Quote from: celedhring on November 26, 2015, 08:45:13 AM
Today I did single arm curls with 16 Kg, for 12 reps. It may not look like much, but this matches my personal best, from when I was in my 20s (I'm 37).
Most of my other muscle groups are hovering around my personal bests from 10-15 years ago. I didn't think this was possible, but I have been hitting the gym consistently for 10 months now.
The best thing is that you're just getting started. After lifting consistently for 2 years that's when you really begin to notice the positive changes in yourself and how people react to your presence.
So keep at it and eat your steak and eggs.
Problem is that I'm still a bit too fat, and I really can't eat big. I'm actually doing a cardio-focused program to slim me down, but since it also includes weight-lifting I've seen consistent strength gains despite losing some weight. I look much better than 10 months ago, but there's still a lot of lard over the muscles.
My trainer tells me I should just focus on losing weight, and worry about gaining muscle later once I'm at more acceptable fat % levels.
Quote from: celedhring on November 27, 2015, 11:04:07 AM
Quote from: Legbiter on November 27, 2015, 09:26:11 AM
Quote from: celedhring on November 26, 2015, 08:45:13 AM
Today I did single arm curls with 16 Kg, for 12 reps. It may not look like much, but this matches my personal best, from when I was in my 20s (I'm 37).
Most of my other muscle groups are hovering around my personal bests from 10-15 years ago. I didn't think this was possible, but I have been hitting the gym consistently for 10 months now.
The best thing is that you're just getting started. After lifting consistently for 2 years that's when you really begin to notice the positive changes in yourself and how people react to your presence.
So keep at it and eat your steak and eggs.
Problem is that I'm still a bit too fat, and I really can't eat big. I'm actually doing a cardio-focused program to slim me down, but since it also includes weight-lifting I've seen consistent strength gains despite losing some weight. I look much better than 10 months ago, but there's still a lot of lard over the muscles.
My trainer tells me I should just focus on losing weight, and worry about gaining muscle later once I'm at more acceptable fat % levels.
He is likely correct. The best way to melt off the pounds is to do a mix of weights and cardio for the simple reason that as you build your strength (mostly lean muscle) you will also burn more calories after a work out. If you are doing straight cardio you really only get the benefit during that period of exercise.
After you reach a good level of fitness then you can worry about weight lifting for the purpose of building larger muscles. But you really should start with a good base of fitness and core strength first.
Oh, and I am now down to 259 - The Mongers system works. :showoff:
Quote from: crazy canuck on November 27, 2015, 11:25:46 AM
Quote from: celedhring on November 27, 2015, 11:04:07 AM
Quote from: Legbiter on November 27, 2015, 09:26:11 AM
Quote from: celedhring on November 26, 2015, 08:45:13 AM
Today I did single arm curls with 16 Kg, for 12 reps. It may not look like much, but this matches my personal best, from when I was in my 20s (I'm 37).
Most of my other muscle groups are hovering around my personal bests from 10-15 years ago. I didn't think this was possible, but I have been hitting the gym consistently for 10 months now.
The best thing is that you're just getting started. After lifting consistently for 2 years that's when you really begin to notice the positive changes in yourself and how people react to your presence.
So keep at it and eat your steak and eggs.
Problem is that I'm still a bit too fat, and I really can't eat big. I'm actually doing a cardio-focused program to slim me down, but since it also includes weight-lifting I've seen consistent strength gains despite losing some weight. I look much better than 10 months ago, but there's still a lot of lard over the muscles.
My trainer tells me I should just focus on losing weight, and worry about gaining muscle later once I'm at more acceptable fat % levels.
He is likely correct. The best way to melt off the pounds is to do a mix of weights and cardio for the simple reason that as you build your strength (mostly lean muscle) you will also burn more calories after a work out. If you are doing straight cardio you really only get the benefit during that period of exercise.
After you reach a good level of fitness then you can worry about weight lifting for the purpose of building larger muscles. But you really should start with a good base of fitness and core strength first.
Oh, and I am now down to 259 - The Mongers system works. :showoff:
Yeah, the program he gave me is 50 min cardio, 30 min weights, plus stretching. My fitness levels have improved a lot and I can push myself much farther than 10 months ago.
I feel like I could do longer sessions now (he's told me so), but I don't have enough time available, sadly.
Quote from: crazy canuck on November 27, 2015, 11:25:46 AM
Oh, and I am now down to 259 - The Mongers system works. :showoff:
You're taking 3 hour bike rides through the country several times a week?
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on November 27, 2015, 12:53:27 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on November 27, 2015, 11:25:46 AM
Oh, and I am now down to 259 - The Mongers system works. :showoff:
You're taking 3 hour bike rides through the country several times a week?
I wish I could. But his system was to choose an odd numbered goal like 259.
Quote from: crazy canuck on November 27, 2015, 04:59:47 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on November 27, 2015, 12:53:27 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on November 27, 2015, 11:25:46 AM
Oh, and I am now down to 259 - The Mongers system works. :showoff:
You're taking 3 hour bike rides through the country several times a week?
I wish I could. But his system was to choose an odd numbered goal like 259.
:lol:
:cheers:
Quote from: celedhring on November 27, 2015, 11:04:07 AM
Quote from: Legbiter on November 27, 2015, 09:26:11 AM
Quote from: celedhring on November 26, 2015, 08:45:13 AM
Today I did single arm curls with 16 Kg, for 12 reps. It may not look like much, but this matches my personal best, from when I was in my 20s (I'm 37).
Most of my other muscle groups are hovering around my personal bests from 10-15 years ago. I didn't think this was possible, but I have been hitting the gym consistently for 10 months now.
The best thing is that you're just getting started. After lifting consistently for 2 years that's when you really begin to notice the positive changes in yourself and how people react to your presence.
So keep at it and eat your steak and eggs.
Problem is that I'm still a bit too fat, and I really can't eat big. I'm actually doing a cardio-focused program to slim me down, but since it also includes weight-lifting I've seen consistent strength gains despite losing some weight. I look much better than 10 months ago, but there's still a lot of lard over the muscles.
My trainer tells me I should just focus on losing weight, and worry about gaining muscle later once I'm at more acceptable fat % levels.
It's all good, I'm definitely not saying you should do a "dirty" bulk regime by shoveling crap into your face multiple times a day. Just make sure you eat quality meat, fish and vegetables at every meal to get enough protein and nutrients. The body will slowly but surely recomposition itself towards increased lean muscle mass and lower bodyfat as these foods are very satiating and unlikely to send you into a craving spiral.
TL;DR. Physique is made in the kitchen. You're doing good.
Thanks for the encouragement. Will do.
Christmas is going to be a challenge :lol:
RIP Fitness 2015 ?
(ambiguous see)
I guess this goes here...
Some of you may remember that I've been climbing with my cousin, and when we started about 6 months ago she was struggling with belaying properly, and once dropped me about half the length of the wall before catching me.
Well time has moved on, or so I thought. Today we were climbing, and she was the climber. She was about 15 feet off the ground, and I noticed the rope was hanging funny. "Are you tied in?" I asked. She checked and looked down with something like shocked concern...she hadn't tied in as a climber, she tied in as a belayer.
Luckily she was climbing an easier route and she was able to downclimb (though not that easy--she falls on that route all the time). She had options--because she was tied in as a belayer, she could have repelled down, but she didn't know how to do that so I would have had to explain how to do that while she was on the wall. Had she fallen before we figured out she was not tied in, she would of course have been fucked.
She is crediting me with saving her life, but then had I not made a habit of skipping the safety check I would have noticed that on the ground. I'm just glad she didn't panic.
Quote from: alfred russel on December 26, 2015, 02:47:43 PM
I guess this goes here...
Some of you may remember that I've been climbing with my cousin, and when we started about 6 months ago she was struggling with belaying properly, and once dropped me about half the length of the wall before catching me.
Well time has moved on, or so I thought. Today we were climbing, and she was the climber. She was about 15 feet off the ground, and I noticed the rope was hanging funny. "Are you tied in?" I asked. She checked and looked down with something like shocked concern...she hadn't tied in as a climber, she tied in as a belayer.
Luckily she was climbing an easier route and she was able to downclimb (though not that easy--she falls on that route all the time). She had options--because she was tied in as a belayer, she could have repelled down, but she didn't know how to do that so I would have had to explain how to do that while she was on the wall. Had she fallen before we figured out she was not tied in, she would of course have been fucked.
She is crediting me with saving her life, but then had I not made a habit of skipping the safety check I would have noticed that on the ground. I'm just glad she didn't panic.
Do I hear wedding bells? :P
Quote from: mongers on December 26, 2015, 02:56:12 PM
Do I hear wedding bells? :P
Maybe if you are near a wedding party, but certain not in any way related to me and MY COUSIN.
Kissing cousins?
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on December 26, 2015, 03:17:52 PM
Kissing cousins?
Every once in a while it is good to be reminded that there is something seriously wrong with you people. I post about a dangerous and what could have been a life threatening situation with my cousin, and the first two responses involve incest. :P
After the two big family meals this week (Christmas and Boxing Day), plus the upcoming New Year dinner and Epiphany lunch, I don't think I dare getting near a scale until the end of January.
In total my "get I'm shape! " goal didn't really come to anywhere but, discounting xmas (where some has probably come back) I have lost 2 or 3 kg. Walking 15km+ a day for 2 weeks helped.
In March I walked 409,106 steps, traveled 174.33 (280.55km), and burned over 14,610 calories. That's an average of 13,197 steps, 5.62 miles and 471.3 calories a day.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on March 31, 2016, 06:20:17 PM
In March I walked 409,106 steps, traveled 174.33 (280.55km), and burned over 14,610 calories. That's an average of 13,197 steps, 5.62 miles and 471.3 calories a day.
Tim there's a Fitness 2016 thread.
Lolz
Quote from: mongers on March 31, 2016, 06:25:57 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on March 31, 2016, 06:20:17 PM
In March I walked 409,106 steps, traveled 174.33 (280.55km), and burned over 14,610 calories. That's an average of 13,197 steps, 5.62 miles and 471.3 calories a day.
Tim there's a Fitness 2016 thread.
Sorry, didn't realize that.This is what came up when I searched for exercise so I went with it.