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  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,219
    Short, but intense lifting session. Then ran 3 miles straight. Fuck yeah!

    Got home and wife told me that she signed us up for a 5K sometime in July. Hoping to be able to run it all in around 30 minutes. Will have to gain a little speed on my running to do that.
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,381
    markymark550 said:

    Short, but intense lifting session. Then ran 3 miles straight. Fuck yeah!

    Got home and wife told me that she signed us up for a 5K sometime in July. Hoping to be able to run it all in around 30 minutes. Will have to gain a little speed on my running to do that.

    Good luck! Looks like you can do it :)
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    zarocat_old said:

    This is a great resource:

    https://www.onnit.com/academy/

    Checked out a few of their articles...good stuff, thanks!

    I'm back on it next week. Finally feeling up to 90%, Will be back in contacts-my glasses are back-ups so I didn't pony up for lightweight lenses. I'm walking in a 5k this weekend to get back on track.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,381
    RKCNDY said:

    zarocat_old said:

    This is a great resource:

    https://www.onnit.com/academy/

    Checked out a few of their articles...good stuff, thanks!

    I'm back on it next week. Finally feeling up to 90%, Will be back in contacts-my glasses are back-ups so I didn't pony up for lightweight lenses. I'm walking in a 5k this weekend to get back on track.
    Have fun at the 5k!
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,381
    3 miles in segments. I last ran almost two weeks ago. It felt good.

    So, if my lower back is a little sore after running does that mean I was slouching too much, or that I activated muscles I don't use?
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,381
    2 miles in segments. Last night I had an episode of atrial fibulation/atrial flutter. It's unfortunate. With the pacemaker it's like having a battle of me against me.

    Luckily, my pacemaker kept getting me back to a better heartbeat. I will find out if this is my new normal or if there is something sinister. After this episode and the last one I felt better. Odd.

    I exercised because it helps reduce afib. Of course so do foods high in potassium. Didn't work, did they? (sarcasm)
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,474
    Ms. Haiku said:

    3 miles in segments. I last ran almost two weeks ago. It felt good.

    So, if my lower back is a little sore after running does that mean I was slouching too much, or that I activated muscles I don't use?

    It could be both.
    Should always run upright.
    Could also be your shoes. Wearing the wrong shoes for your feet can cause problems from your feet up to your neck.
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    Ms. Haiku said:

    RKCNDY said:

    zarocat_old said:

    This is a great resource:

    https://www.onnit.com/academy/

    Checked out a few of their articles...good stuff, thanks!

    I'm back on it next week. Finally feeling up to 90%, Will be back in contacts-my glasses are back-ups so I didn't pony up for lightweight lenses. I'm walking in a 5k this weekend to get back on track.
    Have fun at the 5k!
    Finished in just under an hour...I would have done better if I didn't eat concrete again.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • Sprunkn7
    Sprunkn7 Posts: 5,286
    edited May 2016
    After a week off and some really bad food choices while on vacation (I was on vacation!!) I'm back in business! Eating fast food took a toll on my belly wile on the road. Just a wee bit of a reminder it's BAD FOR ME!!
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    Thank you fellow 10 clubber for saving my ass....again!!!
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,219
    Shredded my triceps today. Was feeling good so I went a little heavier on the push downs and extensions. Had to back off on the skull crushers and kickbacks after that. Then got some more training in for the 5K. In about another week or so, I think it will be time to start gradually increasing the speed.


    On another note, my wife decided to surprise me and take me on a long weekend trip for my birthday this year. We're going up to Chattanooga this weekend and she mentioned that she wants to do some hiking up there. She's not normally one for hiking, so I'm oddly excited about hiking around Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls, and other areas up there.
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,219
    Weigh in day with trainer today. Down 40 pounds from my max weight in Feb of 2015. Lost 20 with this trainer in 4 months. I think I've found the right trainer...just hope he stays.

    After weigh in, it was leg day. That means tomorrow will be wheelchair day :lol:
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,381
    3 miles in segments. It was good.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,381
    markymark550 said:

    Weigh in day with trainer today. Down 40 pounds from my max weight in Feb of 2015. Lost 20 with this trainer in 4 months. I think I've found the right trainer...just hope he stays.

    After weigh in, it was leg day. That means tomorrow will be wheelchair day :lol:

    Did you alter your eating habits as well?
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    Marky, do you consume any protein after workouts? I found that if I have a protein smoothie after workouts, my muscles aren't as sore.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,219
    Ms. Haiku said:

    markymark550 said:

    Weigh in day with trainer today. Down 40 pounds from my max weight in Feb of 2015. Lost 20 with this trainer in 4 months. I think I've found the right trainer...just hope he stays.

    After weigh in, it was leg day. That means tomorrow will be wheelchair day :lol:

    Did you alter your eating habits as well?
    Yes. For the first few months, I was just all about working out. I lost a little bit. Around October my wife and I really cleaned up our diet and I really started to see good results in January (after a slight Christmas slide, of course). I've basically tried to cut out carbs and sugar. My diet now consists of lean meats, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. We do have a cheat day every week or week and a half just to keep our sanity lol.
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,219
    RKCNDY said:

    Marky, do you consume any protein after workouts? I found that if I have a protein smoothie after workouts, my muscles aren't as sore.

    Yeah, I do a protein shake within the hour after a workout. Protein helps, but leg day always gets you lol.
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,381
    3 miles in segments. The segments are getting longer and I am feeling more comfortable and strong. #LifeisGood
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,704
    Yes I've started working out too slowly I hope to see results def will be incorporating swimming into it in about two weeks once water temps get to at least 60 ...
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,219
    Ms. Haiku said:

    3 miles in segments. The segments are getting longer and I am feeling more comfortable and strong. #LifeisGood

    Yay for progress!
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,219
    josevolution said:

    Yes I've started working out too slowly I hope to see results def will be incorporating swimming into it in about two weeks once water temps get to at least 60 ...

    Welcome jose! Good luck!

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