What training are you doing/have you done today? Vol.2
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My garmin had a bit of a flake. Was 79.8km and 2388m of elevation.
Probably the most physically and mentally taxing thing I have ever done.
https://www.strava.com/activities/296877045
Probably the most physically and mentally taxing thing I have ever done.
https://www.strava.com/activities/296877045
ALawson said:
Do you ever get/have you ever had lower back pain whilst cycling?On my big cycle on sat my lower back was at times excruciating! Only seem to get it when sat down, grinding up big hills. I don't suffer from (non-dom) back pain at any other time. Something to do with stem/bar height maybe?
militantmandy said:
ALawson said:
Do you ever get/have you ever had lower back pain whilst cycling?On my big cycle on sat my lower back was at times excruciating! Only seem to get it when sat down, grinding up big hills. I don't suffer from (non-dom) back pain at any other time. Something to do with stem/bar height maybe?
Is there a foolproof way to get your bar height right, or is it just trial and error. I am pretty sure my saddle height and position are ok. Saddle is set so I can get just my heel on the pedal at the bottom of the stroke and my knee is just about plumb with my toe when the pedals are level. Haven't done any adjustment on the bars though.
Trying something new for the next month, a 3 day a week program from Reg Park, so today I did:
Squat - 5x5
Bench Press - 5x5
Power Clean - 8x2
Standing Press - 5x5
Barbell Curl - 3x5 strict at 40kg, then added 10kg for 2x5 cheat curls
Deadlifts are to be done on Fridays...
I was feeling so tired last week and all weekend, I thought doing something like this was better than doing nothing at all - or trying to kill myself doing too much..
Squat - 5x5
Bench Press - 5x5
Power Clean - 8x2
Standing Press - 5x5
Barbell Curl - 3x5 strict at 40kg, then added 10kg for 2x5 cheat curls
Deadlifts are to be done on Fridays...
I was feeling so tired last week and all weekend, I thought doing something like this was better than doing nothing at all - or trying to kill myself doing too much..
Was in work at 0530 this morning so I finished, was tired but ended up hearing Guns n Roses in the car and wanted to work out.
Got my gym gear on, went the gym and it was closed. They'd forgot to update their opening times on facebook.
ended up going for a run. The furthest I've ever ran. I really want to do a 10k in the future. Always wanted to be fit enough to do one. So i'm going to train to be able to.
Got my gym gear on, went the gym and it was closed. They'd forgot to update their opening times on facebook.
ended up going for a run. The furthest I've ever ran. I really want to do a 10k in the future. Always wanted to be fit enough to do one. So i'm going to train to be able to.
Haven't posted for a while, mainly due to a virus which knocked me sideways during the middle part of April. Slowly building back up again. Tonight was the first time I've felt pretty strong at the gym since the virus. Some highlights from tonight's workout - bench up to 112kg (new pb), seated shoulder press 170lb, barbel curls 42kg with some weighted dips and pull-ups thrown in.
After having a great week in the Alps on the bike gained some fantastic condition - obviously that's been curtailed somewhat and the strength in the legs has been the last thing to return on the bike. However I'm starting to feel a bit better and here's a selection of bread and butter rides I've been doing.
https://app.strava.com/activities/291198578
https://app.strava.com/activities/295505682
After having a great week in the Alps on the bike gained some fantastic condition - obviously that's been curtailed somewhat and the strength in the legs has been the last thing to return on the bike. However I'm starting to feel a bit better and here's a selection of bread and butter rides I've been doing.
https://app.strava.com/activities/291198578
https://app.strava.com/activities/295505682
Everyone seems to be going well 
Yesterday> 100 pull ups on bedroom door frame (set of 10 every minute)
Today (work sets only) >
Leg ext: 3 sets, last one a triple drop set
leg press: 3 sets, last one a triple drop set
Squats: 3 sets 180kg
Walking lunges: 60kg BB 20m x 3
Front squat machine/sissy squat SS: bunch to failure
Legs turned to jelly.
Yesterday> 100 pull ups on bedroom door frame (set of 10 every minute)
Today (work sets only) >
Leg ext: 3 sets, last one a triple drop set
leg press: 3 sets, last one a triple drop set
Squats: 3 sets 180kg
Walking lunges: 60kg BB 20m x 3
Front squat machine/sissy squat SS: bunch to failure
Legs turned to jelly.
Halb said:
Well done, keep at it!
I'll be doing the Manc 10k this Sunday! I'll try and beat the 28 min fellas....
Cheers I'll be doing the Manc 10k this Sunday! I'll try and beat the 28 min fellas....
lost 13lb in the past 6 weeks too.My cousin done a marathon a month or so ago and is doing a 10k soon, he posts often on Facebook about his runs and i'm gaining motivation from that, seeing them distances done. Never really stuck to the gym and diet but I have lately, the 10k will be my mid term goal.
didelydoo said:
Yesterday> 100 pull ups on bedroom door frame (set of 10 every minute)
Good going on the pull-ups - especially a minute between each set, strong.I've been doing exactly the same thing on a Monday for the last 12 weeks, generally on my day off. Bloody hard work. Don't look forward to my day off any more...
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