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Tell us about today's workout/exercise (v.new thread, finally)

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First real workout in about 2.5 weeks,

3x8 leg presses
2x10 pullups (1st set weighted)
2x8 military presses
2x8 tricep cable extensions

I was trying out one arm chins/pulls (I like a neutral grip for these) in between my leg press sets. Got way closer than ever before! The angle of my elbow got down to 90 degrees on each attempt with right and left arms, but I couldn't get that 1% extra effort to kill the threshold barrier and complete the rep. I was flailing like a fish at the end of my attempts, both lasting at least six-eight seconds. Some girl on a treadmill nearby was laughing about it to her bf, I turned around after and told her "These aren't as easy as they look you know." She said something like "Oh hehe I know" and I wanted to yell "NO YOU DONT BITCH KEEP RUNNING ON THE RODENT TRACK FOOL" but I smiled at her instead.

The one arm chin/pull has always been one of my ultimate goals and I cannot wait until I get it :D

I thought of the people in this thread the other day when I was reading the paper. My town is co-hosting USA's national triathlon championships in both 2011 and 2012. Tris sound absolutely brutal; I would probably be mucho interested in them if I liked water more <3 :p

Cheers. :)
 
Matsuo Munefusa. said:
lol your shoulder day is ridiculous looking.

LESS IS MORE AFTERGLOW.
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Today was shoulder day again. I did 5 sets of each, but fewer reps and more weight. My traps and shoulders are feeling pretty sore even after a hot shower, a nap and some aspirin. I'm giving serious consideration to getting a 90 minute massage after tomorrow morning's workout.
 
I can't even imagine a triathlon..so intense. What about the 100 mile trail runs? damn

yesterday i had a sweet little 2 hour surf sesh. beautiful 70 degree day with crystal clear water and 3 foot chuckers. pretty fun :)
 
I would love to try surfing one day, seems like a good back workout, all that paddling. I would probably fall off the board.

One of the 100 milers that is part of the "Gland Slam of Ultrarunning" is hosted in my state! Certainly an extreme event. When I was training for athletics in high school I did a couple 20 milers. I have toyed with training for a marathon but anything longer than that is just way too much.... The marathon is rough; a a grueling event where even world record holders struggle to finish close to 2 hours. (The record dipped under 2:10 in 1967 and is currently at 2:03:59.)

Don't mention running to me, heh :| I'll never stop talking...
 
30mi bike rides 4 or 5 days a week.. mix the days with hills, intervals, or high RPM. 1 day of the weekend for a long ride ~80mi, depending on conditions. I want to do a century ride next year if I'm not too busy with work/school.

It's been starting to get too cold to ride, in the winter it's either running indoor or out, and/or indoor bike trainer. If there's snow, I cross-country ski. There are some really nice trails in the area for it, which are used for mountain biking outside the winter months.. or i'll just head to a golf course and ski there.

Today I took a night run, 8 miles, it's about 20F outside. The cold air is actually refreshing.


For those who cycle/run/walk, here's a good website to mark your route. It has mi and km as well as elevation changes. http://www.usatf.org/routes/map/ It says US, but can route anywhere, but can't use the elevation feature in some areas.
 
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Perpetual Indulgence said:
Les Mills' RPM? I take that spinning class. I like it. I don't own a bike.
All the classes at my gym are Les Mills.
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yes the classes are named les mills RPM!!
briliant i love to get out doors and on my real bike and hammer it, but truely the atmosphere in the great rpm classes help you push it a little bit harder where as in my real life if i jump on a push bike im ready to turn right around and go have a beer.
 
Mehm said:
I can't even imagine a triathlon..so intense. What about the 100 mile trail runs? damn

yesterday i had a sweet little 2 hour surf sesh. beautiful 70 degree day with crystal clear water and 3 foot chuckers. pretty fun :)
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have you cutback yet Mehm? :D its a glorious feeling cutting back toward a crashing wave :D
 
Yesterday: rock climbing and bouldering for 2 hours.

Today: Running. Hopefully 6 or 7 miles.
 
Ah triathlons.....could fuel an entire thread on that topic.....you can be a top 10 finisher or a 'back of the packer' and enjoy the experience.

When I started competing in triathlons I did say I wanted to compete in an Ironman (3.8km swim/180km cycle/42km run) before I turn 35.....still got a few more years to go before I have to compete in a race (but not that many).

I'm having fun mixing up my training with boxing and muay thai - great way to release my anger. This morning was muay thai and the afternoon was a fun hour of kettle bell exercises.
 
<3 Bodypump :)

Just getting back in to the weights last night after a 3 week hiatus from all exercise (due to exams etc).
Goddammit my abs are sore today!! It's a good pain though ;)
 
YEAH BODYPUMP BABY

not for me tonight ;)
BodyStep then power yoga

I haven't been to the gym in about 2 weeks. I was sick and then I went out of town.
We did a couple of miles of hiking in North Carolina...nothing fancy.
 
Yeah it's tough huh!! Awesome though :)
I'ma get back in to bodypump classes next week.
 
Yes ma'am I need to fit back into my size 4 pants. Size 6 is too big. It is cold here.
One class a night wasn't doing much for me with the amount of food I like to eat. I was breaking even INPUT=OUTPUT.
I reduced my munchies a bit but I am making changes I can maintain. I do not diet nor control portions.
 
50 min Pilates class...I need more of this and my gym offers classes that I cannot normally get to during the week
I should get a DVD so I can do it at home...suggestions?

followed by a
60 min BodyAttack class
 
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