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Post by nxp on Jun 23, 2015 22:01:01 GMT
Every dang time I try to get out of running some fool pulls me back into it...
First it was my brother and his marathon nonsense, now it's my sister and her desire to try some mud runs. What's a solid older bro to do? Pass along good info and get her psyched. With that:
I still run "wrong", but I'm getting better one step at a time.
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Post by Gingerbread Man on Jun 25, 2015 17:53:33 GMT
Pushed it out hard, got up to 12 pullups. I'm proud of that. Next two sets were 10 and 8 so in the wash it was the same 30 total.
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Post by nxp on Jun 26, 2015 1:06:56 GMT
Nice job on 12. I finding pullups to be much harder than dips (at least for me). I think it's kind of weird how I'm already into weighted dips for reps where I'm still struggling at 10x3 on standard grip pull ups.
How long are you resting between sets? My countdown timer on my watch is set to one minute which sometimes is way too quick IMO. I wish my expensive, ancient G-Shock offered seconds in addition to minutes. Even the newer Casio Trainers and Timex Ironmans offer multiple, repeatable countdown timers on them. I suppose I could just get a Gymboss also for less money but it's not as cool as a new watch...
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Post by Gingerbread Man on Jun 26, 2015 10:24:35 GMT
I don't time the rests. I just move on to the next exercise. Probably a a minute or two between different exercises. I was benching and doing squats.
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Post by nxp on Jul 2, 2015 14:33:01 GMT
Gym is rolling strong, still kicking tail and taking names - This update is for the running. Sis had a reality check on what running really is. This last week we've been doing trail runs with a 3/3 split of run/walk. Keeping in mind, I don't really think she's ever run anywhere except to the bathroom in case of emergencies. First day was hard for her, even doing a 2 miler there was a fair amount of gasping and name calling before we cooled down. Second time out was better, less gasping but still with the name calling, distance upped to 2.5. Last night we skipped the single track trails for crushed gravel converted train beds and went 3miles. There was still some name calling (I'm kind of oblivious to it by now, I've come to grips with the fact I'm an asshole and why the F are you wasting perfectly good breath on calling me such when you could be moving your fatass down the trail...), but as we trotted into the parking lot I pointed out for the first time she's finally finished 3 solid miles and while sore - she's not out of breath. That's when it hit her. She's pretty pumped for the next run - little does she know I'm going to change the spilt from a 3/3 to a 4/3... heh. I'm an asshole.  |
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Post by dannusmaximus on Jul 5, 2015 17:06:46 GMT
Officially started my 'get in shape for New Mexico backpacking trip' workouts a few days ago. This is extra stuff I'm doing in addition to my regular fire station routines. Due to the sad lack of mountains in my AO, I'm doing the 200 squats program (twohundredsquats.com) to help build a burn for my lower bod. It's just a pyramid program designed to build you up to doing a straight set of 200 bodyweight squats. There are similar programs for 100 push-ups and 100 sit-ups. I've done them before, they are all good rainy day programs, or if you just need to lay off of weights for a while to heal up all those minor chronic injuries that stack up as we get older. Did 2 sets of 100 squats last day at work, 30 second rest between sets. I'm going to do that again next day, then will do a straight set of 200 the work day after that. Not scared of completing this.
I've also started running during the day instead of at night. This may not seem like much, but I typically run late, like 2100 or later. Daytime temps are still not hot around here, but are probably 20 degrees warmer than nighttime temperatures. I was pretty regularly running 3-4 miles at a time at night when it was cold out, only did 2 today and could definitely tell the difference a few degrees of heat makes. The goal is to work up to 5 miles run at mid-day. Daytime temps around here will likely be in the 90's by the time I head west, should get me heat conditioned. I've bitched out on the runs. I'm up to four miles, but fuck running any more than that at midday. Temps and humidity in this cesspool of a river valley have been brutal. I routinely have to work outside in the weather, and have been doing my hiking in the heat as well, so I'm not THAT scared about hiking in the heat. Plus, humidity will be negligible in the area of New Mexico I'm hiking in. I might still die of dehydration, but at least I won't be a sopping wet mess when it happens... Finally, some hiking. I've got a buddy who said he would tag along, I likely will start doing some local trails this week. My pack weighs around 35 pounds, goal is to get to 10 miles with a 50 pound pack comfortably. I'm confident I could do that right now if needed, but would probably be a mass of blisters and back pain when it was done. Did my final hike yesterday, 10 miles (road travel - it rains every damn day here, the local trails are like walking on a slip-n-slide) with the load I anticipate actually hiking with, probably around 40 pounds. A little footsore right afterwards, but no biggie. Shoes are broken in, pack is riding well, no blisters. Updates in Red |
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Post by LowKey on Jul 5, 2015 17:58:44 GMT
Officially started my 'get in shape for New Mexico backpacking trip' workouts a few days ago. This is extra stuff I'm doing in addition to my regular fire station routines. Due to the sad lack of mountains in my AO, I'm doing the 200 squats program (twohundredsquats.com) to help build a burn for my lower bod. It's just a pyramid program designed to build you up to doing a straight set of 200 bodyweight squats. There are similar programs for 100 push-ups and 100 sit-ups. I've done them before, they are all good rainy day programs, or if you just need to lay off of weights for a while to heal up all those minor chronic injuries that stack up as we get older. Did 2 sets of 100 squats last day at work, 30 second rest between sets. I'm going to do that again next day, then will do a straight set of 200 the work day after that. Not scared of completing this.
I've also started running during the day instead of at night. This may not seem like much, but I typically run late, like 2100 or later. Daytime temps are still not hot around here, but are probably 20 degrees warmer than nighttime temperatures. I was pretty regularly running 3-4 miles at a time at night when it was cold out, only did 2 today and could definitely tell the difference a few degrees of heat makes. The goal is to work up to 5 miles run at mid-day. Daytime temps around here will likely be in the 90's by the time I head west, should get me heat conditioned. I've bitched out on the runs. I'm up to four miles, but fuck running any more than that at midday. Temps and humidity in this cesspool of a river valley have been brutal. I routinely have to work outside in the weather, and have been doing my hiking in the heat as well, so I'm not THAT scared about hiking in the heat. Plus, humidity will be negligible in the area of New Mexico I'm hiking in. I might still die of dehydration, but at least I won't be a sopping wet mess when it happens... Finally, some hiking. I've got a buddy who said he would tag along, I likely will start doing some local trails this week. My pack weighs around 35 pounds, goal is to get to 10 miles with a 50 pound pack comfortably. I'm confident I could do that right now if needed, but would probably be a mass of blisters and back pain when it was done. Did my final hike yesterday, 10 miles (road travel - it rains every damn day here, the local trails are like walking on a slip-n-slide) with the load I anticipate actually hiking with, probably around 40 pounds. A little footsore right afterwards, but no biggie. Shoes are broken in, pack is riding well, no blisters. Updates in Red Dannus, I have EVERY confidence that you'll pull this off. It's not just training, it's character....of which you have a more than ample supply. I know that you'll be able to press on through the hike. Your training isn't needed to make you able to do this, it's simply to reduce the discomfort. Now, go out and let your bad self kick some ass. |
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Post by dannusmaximus on Jul 5, 2015 19:24:16 GMT
Dannus, I have EVERY confidence that you'll pull this off. It's not just training, it's character....of which you have a more than ample supply. I know that you'll be able to press on through the hike. Your training isn't needed to make you able to do this, it's simply to reduce the discomfort. Now, go out and let your bad self kick some ass. Well, thank you for the very kind words. Concur about the difference between being ABLE to do something and being able to do something COMFORTABLY. I suspect most of the guys on this board could grit their teeth and get through a fairly stiff physical challenge because 'fuck that, I'm not going to quit'. I personally stay in good shape and am used to a little rough handling, so I likely could have just dry-fired the entire trip and not bonked. Being really beat down or nursing blisters, etc., would have completely ruined the point, however - - namely, getting away from it all and enjoying some beautiful countryside, fresh air and fellowship. I expect to be tired at the end of each day, but the GOOD sort of tired, like you've done a hard day's work and are ready to enjoy good night's rest. |
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Post by nxp on Jul 6, 2015 16:55:42 GMT
True that, DM. It's hard to enjoy the scenery when you're gritting it out because of that raw spot that extends from your shoulders to your ankles after day 2. I think you'll be ready and as comfortable as could be expected - I fully anticipate you'll enjoy the journey and surprise yourself. Important lesson of the day - Never trust a fart at the bottom of a deep squat. IT'S A LIE!!!!
You body will tell you that it's like a rocket boost that will help accelerate you out of the dangerzone to glorious victory, but instead if you're lucky it will only fuck with your core stability (breath hold) and leave you bottomed out in filth scented air. That, boys and girls, is the very best scenario possible from such a decision. We won't go into the worst one.... I need to take a better look at my fiber intake, like when/howmuch.  |
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Post by redeyes on Jul 6, 2015 22:51:59 GMT
Had my first day of police academy today. The PT was rough for me. I thought an hour of jiu jitsu was a good workout. I was wrong. I almost puked and nearly pissed my pants several times. They said all you had to do is try. That is good because that is about all I was able to do.
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Post by dannusmaximus on Jul 7, 2015 0:54:29 GMT
Had my first day of police academy today. The PT was rough for me. I thought an hour of jiu jitsu was a good workout. I was wrong. I almost puked and nearly pissed my pants several times. They said all you had to do is try. That is good because that is about all I was able to do. Grit your teeth and keep plugging away, redeyes. Pretty soon your brain will hurt so bad from cramming with case law and 4th amendment knowledge that you will be PRAYING for some good old fashioned physical pain! |
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Post by redeyes on Jul 7, 2015 1:58:42 GMT
Oh we have already started the death by powerpoint. That was the first 8 hours of class.
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Post by nxp on Jul 7, 2015 13:27:23 GMT
Just wait until you get to the Gerbil Voodoo! |
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Post by Gingerbread Man on Jul 7, 2015 13:35:45 GMT
Oh we have already started the death by powerpoint. That was the first 8 hours of class. Embrace the suck. Feel it. Sense it. Emulate it. Infuse it. Languish in it. |
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Post by redeyes on Jul 7, 2015 22:04:17 GMT
I puked today. I will try to make it through tomorrow. 1.5hrs+ of PT 5 days a week. I don't know if I can make it.
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