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ShadownINja said:
ukwill said:
ShadownINja said:
ukwill said:
ShadownINja said:
An update for you all.
that looks pretty cool, although I would have no chance of getting away with that. she keeps taking it down as it is!do those ropes stretch? i wouldnt mind getting some stretchy ropes so that I can get some assistance when i want to do more than i could do without assistance.
No, they are "static" ropes so suitable for abseiling only. Put a chair under and stand on it "loosely" if you need assistance.
ukwill said:
ShadownINja said:
ukwill said:
ShadownINja said:
ukwill said:
ShadownINja said:
An update for you all.
that looks pretty cool, although I would have no chance of getting away with that. she keeps taking it down as it is!do those ropes stretch? i wouldnt mind getting some stretchy ropes so that I can get some assistance when i want to do more than i could do without assistance.
No, they are "static" ropes so suitable for abseiling only. Put a chair under and stand on it "loosely" if you need assistance.
okgo said:
okgo said:
Bench 140 kg
Sqaut 160 kg
Dead 185 kg
Be able to do pull ups without noticing, same with dips, 22 y/o 90-95kg depending on day etc.
Not got the cardio ones sorted yet, but have a 110 mile race to do in june, on the bike.
ETA my dad ran a 10k recently in Richmond, and the guy that won was between 40-50 an his time was pretty much on 30 mins!
Well, that was an eye opener...Sqaut 160 kg
Dead 185 kg
Be able to do pull ups without noticing, same with dips, 22 y/o 90-95kg depending on day etc.
Not got the cardio ones sorted yet, but have a 110 mile race to do in june, on the bike.
ETA my dad ran a 10k recently in Richmond, and the guy that won was between 40-50 an his time was pretty much on 30 mins!
Edited by okgo on Saturday 2nd January 03:15
Targets :
Bench 140 kg - was able to manage 100 for a few reps but not easy, i suspect this will be the hardest challenge.
Sqaut 160 kg - Was comfortable with 130 so with some effort this should be ok
Dead 185 kg - Second week in and I am fine for 140, so will be upping it this week a bit. This will be do able.
Why is my bench so s
t?!
Sqaut 160 kg - Was ok with 140 most recently
Dead 185 kg - This is obviously my thing, got his up to 155 now, and I would imagine m 1rm to bea good 15-20kg more.
Also pull ups are getting easier too, the powerbar is great
Herbie58 said:
996 sps said:
Herbie58 said:
FunkyNige said:
996 sps said:
Swim 10k in an outdoor comp and hold my own.
How quick a time are we talking here? I saw the mile race on TV and am tempted, reckon I could do it in 30 mins without too much bother and am very tempted to give it a go. So my 10k time would be around 3.5-4
hours, would this be ridiculously slow?
outdoor swimmers. And that would be a very good time. You can go a bit quicker indoors because the cold water wouldn't be slowing you down
over time. You'll have to put in a fair bit of training for it though, and other cardio work (running/cross training) will help improve your times.
Glad you answered this as I have no idea of time I just enter events and work out areas I need to work on, I have done the Bournemouth
International Tri and charity swim to Isle of Wight and just went for it with no idea of time just as long as I am racing someone i ll keep going. Could
you direct us of where and how I can enter outdoor swims?
down south then get in touch with the BLDSA (British long distance swimming association). Don't let the name fool you - they organise everything from 1 mile lake swims to channel crossings. They will provide you with details of all swims coming up (mainly may to sept) and how you can enter.
There are a couple of things you need in order to take part in organised outdoor swimming. Insurance (achieved by joining the
bldsa) and a boat crew (a boatman and a lifesaver), you can provide your own but in tidal water they would have to be a seasoned crew or you'd never keep course.
I'd suggest you go for a lake or loch swim instead. There is an annual
swim at Windermere, which would be very challenging, but they normally do lake conniston the same
weekend which would be a better first swim. You will need to complete entry forms etc.
In short, The bldsa will provide advice on training, the event itself, insurance, a boat crew, Judges and referees, medical
staff and all other paraphernalia needed to make sure these things are well organised and safe.
training is coming on leaps and bounds at the moment - weights have been going up steadily +5kg per week, dips added +10kg to the belt now. coming up to 3mths and really beginning to feel the benefit
Onwards and upwards!(have found that kipping chins are helping me with my strict chins quite a bit)
Bump...
Ok - so how are your resolutions coming along???
I'm loving it. This is my 5th month of the new regime (started in December) and I look forward to every session. Nothing like the buzz of endorphins
Am at the half way stage with the "proper" pull-ups. With kipping I could do more, but I don't want to go there (unless fit birds are in the gym
). Put +30kg on the dip belt a couple of weeks back which I was chuffed with. 120kg on squats/deads. 50kg on military press. So still enjoying the fruits of hard labour! Have added 1x protein shake and 2 creatine tabs per day. The creatine is Con-Cret - it's Creatine Hydrochloride. It's apparently a break-through (yeah I know..blah blah) but what I like is there's no loading stage. I only started it on Monday and I must say, last nights workout was intense (psychosomatic no doubt...). Still, I will be keeping tabs on how it goes over the next 8wks (i've bought 8wks supply).
ShadownINja said:
But can you do 20? Oh, just re-read what you wrote. Ignore me.
I am using the Powerbar to do 5 x 10 pull-ups, 5 x 10 leg raises and 5 x 10 horizontal rows every day. Also, doing 2 x 30 push ups.
The powerbar is excellent. Have been following the "grease the groove" method on non-training days. Is paying dividends!I am using the Powerbar to do 5 x 10 pull-ups, 5 x 10 leg raises and 5 x 10 horizontal rows every day. Also, doing 2 x 30 push ups.
Edited by ShadownINja on Friday 9th April 12:54
Off topic: Was at Craggy Island last Sunday for a rock climbing intro session - was excellent, climbed 4 different walls including 1 overhang. Both me and the Doris have signed up for the beginner course as a result
okgo said:
okgo said:
okgo said:
Bench 140 kg
Sqaut 160 kg
Dead 185 kg
Be able to do pull ups without noticing, same with dips, 22 y/o 90-95kg depending on day etc.
Not got the cardio ones sorted yet, but have a 110 mile race to do in june, on the bike.
ETA my dad ran a 10k recently in Richmond, and the guy that won was between 40-50 an his time was pretty much on 30 mins!
Well, that was an eye opener...Sqaut 160 kg
Dead 185 kg
Be able to do pull ups without noticing, same with dips, 22 y/o 90-95kg depending on day etc.
Not got the cardio ones sorted yet, but have a 110 mile race to do in june, on the bike.
ETA my dad ran a 10k recently in Richmond, and the guy that won was between 40-50 an his time was pretty much on 30 mins!
Edited by okgo on Saturday 2nd January 03:15
Targets :
Bench 140 kg - was able to manage 100 for a few reps but not easy, i suspect this will be the hardest challenge.
Sqaut 160 kg - Was comfortable with 130 so with some effort this should be ok
Dead 185 kg - Second week in and I am fine for 140, so will be upping it this week a bit. This will be do able.
Why is my bench so s
t?!Sqaut 160 kg - Was ok with 140 most recently
Dead 185 kg - This is obviously my thing, got his up to 155 now, and I would imagine m 1rm to bea good 15-20kg more.
Also pull ups are getting easier too, the powerbar is great
Sqaut 160 kg - 150
Dead 185 kg - 180
going well, also pull ups are a hell of a lot easier for me now too
ukwill said:
ShadownINja said:
But can you do 20? Oh, just re-read what you wrote. Ignore me.
I am using the Powerbar to do 5 x 10 pull-ups, 5 x 10 leg raises and 5 x 10 horizontal rows every day. Also, doing 2 x 30 push ups.
The powerbar is excellent. Have been following the "grease the groove" method on non-training days. Is paying dividends!I am using the Powerbar to do 5 x 10 pull-ups, 5 x 10 leg raises and 5 x 10 horizontal rows every day. Also, doing 2 x 30 push ups.
Edited by ShadownINja on Friday 9th April 12:54
Off topic: Was at Craggy Island last Sunday for a rock climbing intro session - was excellent, climbed 4 different walls including 1 overhang. Both me and the Doris have signed up for the beginner course as a result
ShadownINja said:
ukwill said:
ShadownINja said:
But can you do 20? Oh, just re-read what you wrote. Ignore me.
I am using the Powerbar to do 5 x 10 pull-ups, 5 x 10 leg raises and 5 x 10 horizontal rows every day. Also, doing 2 x 30 push ups.
The powerbar is excellent. Have been following the "grease the groove" method on non-training days. Is paying dividends!I am using the Powerbar to do 5 x 10 pull-ups, 5 x 10 leg raises and 5 x 10 horizontal rows every day. Also, doing 2 x 30 push ups.
Edited by ShadownINja on Friday 9th April 12:54
Off topic: Was at Craggy Island last Sunday for a rock climbing intro session - was excellent, climbed 4 different walls including 1 overhang. Both me and the Doris have signed up for the beginner course as a result
996 sps said:
Herbie I have started my swimming training and been on web site for BLDSA and see the season starts in May (I see what you mean about lake Windermere looks a beast!) is there anywhere I can swim outside now in a wet-suit which is safe? Also you said about me looking down South but I do not mind travelling, just keen to start outdoors as the pool is giving me a false comfort.
Wait until the end of April before you hit the outdoors. The water temp is still too low, even with a wet suit. I wouldn't recomend a wet suit anyway - but thats a whole different conversation. Have a look at YeAABA http://www.yeaaba.btik.com/p_Home.ikm. They haven't published their swim dates yet, but they will be opening harbour training soon. If you fancy a trip to Scotland you can speak with them and arrange a weekend where they have harbour training open on a Saturday and Sunday so that you get a few swims in. 60 of thier harbour lengths is around 1 mile.
You can also have a look at the British Gas Swims http://www.greatswim.org/
All of these guys, including the BLDSA run training sessions out of season - they will have arrangements with local harbours for training so contact them all and ask.
The challenge with YeAABA is that they do open water swimming in rivers so it's tidally challenged (and much more dangerous than swimming in a loch/lake). You simply cannot get in without a boat crew to guide you.
However you can relatively safely swim yourself in a loch. You can hire row boats from fisheries in places like Loch Earn or the more commercial lochs like Windermere.
There are lots of places in the lake district you could go for the weekend and train. You don't need permission or special conditions. Just take someone with you who is a strong enough swimmer, a decent first aider and can use an outboard or row (no motors allowed on some lakes btw)
You will also need an alpha flag flying in the boat at all times. This tells everyone else in the water that there is a swimmer in the water at makes them slow down and manouver around you (unless its a jet ski, they ignore everything and you'll get a bit of wake from them so watch your breathing! lol).
The idea is the boat guides you, you should aim to swim within 2-6 meters alongside the boat at all times and they keep you on the approved swim course (ideally the shortest distance).
For example on a tidal swim a boat crew will take you out in the opposite direction of your finish point, as when the tide turns it will pull you back in the direction of your finish point and if you've not followed your boat you'll end up several miles upstream past your finished point or "beached" as we call it.
The boatman looks after your course and keep you safe from any dangers in the water, and a good lifesaver will monitor your stroke, check your averages per minute and will keep a stopwatch to monitor your time. They can also keep water or a snack on board for you (which will be thrown to you on a string, strictly no touching of boat - it's instant disqualification). The lifesaver will also be the person who decides if you're struggling and need to come into the boat/out of the water. They will shout encouragement at you, shout at you when you are slowing down.
If you get into practice doing all of the above with your own crew you'll really help yourself when you enter the official swims. Try to bear in mind any crew given to you by a swimming association are volunteers, giving up their own time to help people achieve ambitions. Only once, after spending 9 hours rowing on windermere did I get handed a bottle of wine as a thanks - it makes a big difference and makes the crew more likely to volunteer for you again. If you can get a relationship with a crew they will perhaps come out and do training swims with you.
Hope that helps
ukwill said:
Didnt know if either of us would like it so 1.5hrs was enough to being with! Was a good laugh though. Although climbing in trainers is a bit hard - specially when trying to get hold on the grey holds.
Ah, well, yes, you should get climbing shoes for the 2 day course - get snug-fitting ones and you'll be amazed at how good they are. When is the two-dayer booked for?Right, you crazy cats. Rather than start a new thread, thought I'd resurrect this one.
Anyone bought this yet: http://www.dipsbar.com/
I feel the credit card coming out. Only thing is, to keep it up permanently like my pull up bar, I'll render one room completely useless.
Anyone bought this yet: http://www.dipsbar.com/
I feel the credit card coming out. Only thing is, to keep it up permanently like my pull up bar, I'll render one room completely useless.
ShadownINja said:
Right, you crazy cats. Rather than start a new thread, thought I'd resurrect this one.
Anyone bought this yet: http://www.dipsbar.com/
I feel the credit card coming out. Only thing is, to keep it up permanently like my pull up bar, I'll render one room completely useless.
I haven't seen it before but it looks like it does the job. Two chairs together is the cheaper alternative.Anyone bought this yet: http://www.dipsbar.com/
I feel the credit card coming out. Only thing is, to keep it up permanently like my pull up bar, I'll render one room completely useless.
ukwill said:
ShadownINja said:
Right, you crazy cats. Rather than start a new thread, thought I'd resurrect this one.
Anyone bought this yet: http://www.dipsbar.com/
I feel the credit card coming out. Only thing is, to keep it up permanently like my pull up bar, I'll render one room completely useless.
I haven't seen it before but it looks like it does the job. Two chairs together is the cheaper alternative.Anyone bought this yet: http://www.dipsbar.com/
I feel the credit card coming out. Only thing is, to keep it up permanently like my pull up bar, I'll render one room completely useless.
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