masterswimmer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
That's great! Congrats on your PB.
Two questions for you. 13.67 miles is a nice run. Wouldn't a loop have been more convenient? And, how'd you get back home?
Fitness and prepardness.. but im tired today
- Thread starter Celt
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That's great! Congrats on your PB.
Two questions for you. 13.67 miles is a nice run. Wouldn't a loop have been more convenient? And, how'd you get back home?
That's great! Congrats on your PB.
Two questions for you. 13.67 miles is a nice run. Wouldn't a loop have been more convenient? And, how'd you get back home?
My wife dropped me off and picked me up. The finish is near where my kids live and we had to drop them off anyway.
Plus I chose it for two other reasons:
1) Longest road on Staten Island, end to end.
2) At the start is a historic house and the finish is a really historic house.
Celt
.338 Win Mag
Thats great man! This whole thread was started for motivation, and self tracking. Before i took a few months off i was working out with 375lb deadlifts for sets. I took off almost 4 months for my nagging shoulder but have been back at it for almost 3 months now. I did 245lb for 6 sets of 12 on deadlifts 2 nights ago, slowly getting back up to heavier weights but im working towards it slower to avoid any potential injuries.
My rt shoulder is still a bit off, and i cant do any over head work, or pressing, but im hammering my back, and i can do some band work on my chest which is nice. I gotta check my bodyweight, i feel like im hovering around 217ish. I eat pretty good, healthy all day, but i tend to eat my cookies and milk every night.
MothMan
.338 Win Mag
I haven’t missed a day of of workout since the 4th week of January when Butterfly and I went to the Richmond, Va. rally. Every Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday since then. Well today I ain’t gonna do it and you can’t make me.
It’s a beautiful AM here in Eastwood / Syracuse and I am going to do something else. Already set the Have a Heart traps set to catch the latest woody that’s eating in the garden. Think I’ll go for a walk to get some steps on my FitBit and putz around outside for awhile. Youngest granddaughters B-day today heading that way for ice cream and cake later.
Oh crap, cake and ice cream no workout, I’m feeling guilty already.
It’s a beautiful AM here in Eastwood / Syracuse and I am going to do something else. Already set the Have a Heart traps set to catch the latest woody that’s eating in the garden. Think I’ll go for a walk to get some steps on my FitBit and putz around outside for awhile. Youngest granddaughters B-day today heading that way for ice cream and cake later.
Oh crap, cake and ice cream no workout, I’m feeling guilty already.
Vinson57
.338 Win Mag
A year ago, I was on a road trip and work was slow and I had planned to start walking everyday and that would be a lot after winter of drinking beer every weekend to excess. I started looking at some material on YouTube, on fat, zero carb, keto and intermittent fasting. The information led me to books and more on these subjects and I continued seeking knowledge. Its not new so I considered, why this not more known? Well a lot of its free to do and goes against the advertisers on any TV channel.
Anyways, I went zero carb keto full bore into one meal a day intermittent fasting and dropped 60 lbs in 4 months. Moderation and talk of starting slow, not my thing. Once carbs and sugars gone from your diet, brain power comes back and energy level stays even. The fasting, most never explored it turns out, the body has cycles of hunger tan last only about two hours so 18-23 hours easy and I am more that a year into it. Now I exercise more and making good use of the stay at home time with weights and endurance training.
My background is that I could say my ankles, knees, back, shoulders and elbows all bother me and no one would argue they don't, that has all cured itself and I jump from bed, no pain. The new science will show everything thing you think was true, is not. The biggest is that fat was ever bad. I will leave it here, but if you adopt zero carb and lose the weight, you can eat until full and not be a slave to food. The training experience you get from fasting give you new found confidence about survival and food supply. Most people say hell no as the problem here is the same as any other addiction that needs to be broken. My message is to offer hope to someone who wants to and like a story from someone. My pants fit good and I read more and do more and I stay away from the doctor now and laugh at this virus issue. Somehow, I had the sense to do something last year and got it done.
Anyways, I went zero carb keto full bore into one meal a day intermittent fasting and dropped 60 lbs in 4 months. Moderation and talk of starting slow, not my thing. Once carbs and sugars gone from your diet, brain power comes back and energy level stays even. The fasting, most never explored it turns out, the body has cycles of hunger tan last only about two hours so 18-23 hours easy and I am more that a year into it. Now I exercise more and making good use of the stay at home time with weights and endurance training.
My background is that I could say my ankles, knees, back, shoulders and elbows all bother me and no one would argue they don't, that has all cured itself and I jump from bed, no pain. The new science will show everything thing you think was true, is not. The biggest is that fat was ever bad. I will leave it here, but if you adopt zero carb and lose the weight, you can eat until full and not be a slave to food. The training experience you get from fasting give you new found confidence about survival and food supply. Most people say hell no as the problem here is the same as any other addiction that needs to be broken. My message is to offer hope to someone who wants to and like a story from someone. My pants fit good and I read more and do more and I stay away from the doctor now and laugh at this virus issue. Somehow, I had the sense to do something last year and got it done.
Celt
.338 Win Mag
Got a pair of old wheels from a machine at work. They weigh just under 50lb each (49.4) and fit good on the bar. I needed more plates so this worked out great, and they have rubber on them so I can drop them without breaking up the concrete floor.
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masterswimmer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Celt
.338 Win Mag
They are, less than a half lb difference. Tx
Uggh. I'm getting wretched shin splints.
Time to start looking for better go fasters.
Any suggestions on sneakers that help prevent them?
Time to start looking for better go fasters.
Any suggestions on sneakers that help prevent them?
camper4lyfe
.308 Win
It’s generally not the shoes that are the issue, it’s generally either bad form (heel striking), or increasing mileage too fast too soon.
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masterswimmer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Look up the term 'pronation'.
alistair
6.5 Creedmoor
I agree with Camper - Slow down and do not over do things when you are a new runner. Ther e are also numerous stretches that shuld be done pre- and post run that can calm the shin splints.
ricklovin93
.40 S&W
Its been a rough few months fitness wise.
Its been tough, I miss my barbells and atlas stones (I compete in strongman competitions)
Started running a few weeks back. I'm running a 7:20 mile. Not bad for weighing 260, I must say.
Its been tough, I miss my barbells and atlas stones (I compete in strongman competitions)
Started running a few weeks back. I'm running a 7:20 mile. Not bad for weighing 260, I must say.
masterswimmer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
That is commendable!
Question though. You said you weigh 260, run a 7:20 mile, but you didn't tell us what the Richter Scale reading was?
J/K
alistair
6.5 Creedmoor
WOW - that is an amazing pace. What distance are you running? If you are looking to lose weight I would recommend that you reduce the pace considerably and lengthen the distance. Remember, no matter what speed you run at, you only burn 100 calories per mile. When you run faster, you elevate your heart rate, which improves your anaerobic fitness.
camper4lyfe
.308 Win
I don't know that I fully buy into the 100 calories per mile. That's the average, but I tend to be closer to 130-140 per mile.
ricklovin93
.40 S&W
That was just running one mile, with some low hills thrown in. I did two miles and my pace went to roughly 7:45 a mile.
Not really looking to lose weight. I’m just trying to keep active while the gyms are closed. Strength training is my thing.
But I have enjoyed the last few weeks of running.
ricklovin93
.40 S&W
The amount of calories burned would depend on the individual. I would burn significantly more calories than someone who weighs a hundred pounds less than me while running a mile.
camper4lyfe
.308 Win
You'll get the best gains, and lower your injury risk quite a bit, if you keep your pace to a level that you can carry on a conversation the entire time.
camper4lyfe
.308 Win
Right. That's why the say the average is 100. I'm pushing 200 lbs, which is why I burn more.
alistair
6.5 Creedmoor
I agree ..... 100 calories is the agreed upon average that is used in fitness circles. That number varies per person and will vary as an individual's fitness level changes.
ikilledkenny
.45 acp
awesome. congrats. its a life changing commitment and you have to keep at it [which is the hard part for most people]
i lost 100 lbs and took me 2 years to do it. but i have kept at the same weight for the last 12 years.
Celt
.338 Win Mag
On June 1st i was feeling like a beast so i upped my weight on everything that day and ended up flaring up some tendonitis in my left shoulder. I took 2 weeks off completely then started legs only work again until beginning of Aug. Been slowly adding more exercises and weight since then. Not going crqzy but putting in some good work. Also started jogging a little 2x per week. Getting 4-5 days of exercise in per week. Bodyweight is right at 220lbs, and feeling decent and getting tighter each week.
masterswimmer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Hey Celt, I've got to say, this seems like a recurring event for you....just like the rest of us aging gym rats. It seems you need to understand your body better. Aging isn't always fun but the alternative sucks a lot worse.
Workout injuries become more frequent. We heal much slower. The injuries become more a part of our lives. We actually feel stronger than when we were in our late teens because we're smarter and think we know how to do workouts more efficiently. That last part is key. We THINK we know better, but our bodies tell us different.
Brother, these injuries just don't respond to the old adage 'let it heal with rest' as they did when we were kids. I totally know the routine you're living through right now. I'm not by any stretch of the imagination saying to give up the workouts. I'm thinking your intensity is more grandiose than your body can sustain.
Recognizing our aging is an incredibly difficult and humbling reality. Accepting that reality is something else entirely. Early to mid 40's was the tipping point for me.
Maybe you need to reduce your weights and lessen reps to maintain your routine without incurring injuries. That's a tough pill to swallow, I get it. But you've been writing about these injuries for about a year now.
Just some food for thought. I hope I'm wrong and you can return to your glory days. Good luck brother.
MothMan
.338 Win Mag
What is anyone using to determine calorie burn rate. I have a Fitbit, I give it a + or - 10% error. What I rely on mostly is a NordicTrack elliptical which indicates calories burned, distance, time, stride and more.
At present I am using a 47 minute routine that automatically changes resistance. The machine indicates that I am using about 650 cal. With a distance of about 4000 strides.
I like the elliptical as I can use it regardless of the weather and there is virtually no impact on my old joints.
While I am here. Climbed Giant Mountain and Rocky Ridge on Monday, 2 high peaks, and am I paying for it. Going up was just tiring coming down my quadriceps just about burst out of my legs. They are starting to come back today. Before I climb anymore, 6 this year, my quads need to be much stronger. Would anyone offer any exercises or additional training to help me do this. Thanks.
At present I am using a 47 minute routine that automatically changes resistance. The machine indicates that I am using about 650 cal. With a distance of about 4000 strides.
I like the elliptical as I can use it regardless of the weather and there is virtually no impact on my old joints.
While I am here. Climbed Giant Mountain and Rocky Ridge on Monday, 2 high peaks, and am I paying for it. Going up was just tiring coming down my quadriceps just about burst out of my legs. They are starting to come back today. Before I climb anymore, 6 this year, my quads need to be much stronger. Would anyone offer any exercises or additional training to help me do this. Thanks.
masterswimmer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
No equipment necessary: skier squats
With a gym available: seated leg extensions
Both are great quad exercises.
MothMan
.338 Win Mag
I was under the impression that leg extension can be strenuous for the knees.
Oops probably no more than climbing down mountains.
Oops probably no more than climbing down mountains.
JaguarJaguarGolf
6.5 Creedmoor
Pup is up to 1/2 hour walk on leash 3x/day after knee surgery end of July. Lies nearby while I did 20 minutes on elliptical machine I bought. Then I lifted light weights.
masterswimmer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I was under the impression that leg extension can be strenuous for the knees.
Oops probably no more than climbing down mountains.
If you overdo anything it can be detrimental. Use low weight and gradually build up to a comfortable max. A lot of quad exercises can be rough on the knees. Don't go balls to the wall right out of the gate.
Celt
.338 Win Mag
You're not wrong, I've got a lot of scar tissue in my shoulders and I've had four surgeries so they are definitely prone to tendonitis. I have to be more aware to vary my exercises more frequently to avoid overuse injuries, and I have to take time off or at least have a reduced workload more frequently. I had been doing what's called a deload every couple of months, where I take a week and I do lighter work to let my joints recover, I'm going to have to try to do that every 6 weeks.
I've been plagued with injuries since I was 19 years old, and it's always because I pushed too hard. I like the fact that my brain is able to push through pain and push past limits, I think that's an important quality to have for certain situations, but if it's not a life-threatening situation I need to be smarter and listen to my body and back off when I need to.