The rebuild of M4L and a new challenge
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@mariner4life said in The rebuild of M4L and a new challenge:
@NTA okaaaay?
Days without being a homo: 0
See? Motivation!
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hi lifting bros. Quick update on the training.
Training after the initial post went alright. Joined a swim squad which was hugely beneficial, and saw instant and tangible improvements.
Cycling was always going to be okay, and i have embraced the MAMIL thing all-out. Lycra (you can get Star Wars shit, it's awesome), shoes, colour co-ordination, the lot. Fuck you can spend some coin though.
Even did a couple of 10km organised runs for something different, despite doing zero run training.
And still in the gym 2-3 times a week.
And then October and November happened, with visitors from NZ, my 40th, and moving house. And it all took a bit of a hit, especially the swimming. But i still fitted in at least 3 sessions a week.
Upshot is, i am now ramping up a bit. Did a 50km ride on the weekend, hungover, which proved i could. Did 1,500m in the pool last night.
Physically i am in good shape. I am the lightest i have been since 2002 when i was living in Wellington on a graduate salary, and choosing lifestyle over, you know, eating. However, despite my weight, i am lifting as much in the gym as i think i ever have. Still a little worried about the swim, as i need to get my lungs better (it's been too sporadic to get any real progress), but i have 21 weeks until my race.
Heckle away, even you fat guts
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@mariner4life said in The rebuild of M4L and a new challenge:
hi lifting bros. Quick update on the training.
Training after the initial post went alright. Joined a swim squad which was hugely beneficial, and saw instant and tangible improvements.
Cycling was always going to be okay, and i have embraced the MAMIL thing all-out. Lycra (you can get Star Wars shit, it's awesome), shoes, colour co-ordination, the lot. Fuck you can spend some coin though.
Even did a couple of 10km organised runs for something different, despite doing zero run training.
And still in the gym 2-3 times a week.
And then October and November happened, with visitors from NZ, my 40th, and moving house. And it all took a bit of a hit, especially the swimming. But i still fitted in at least 3 sessions a week.
Upshot is, i am now ramping up a bit. Did a 50km ride on the weekend, hungover, which proved i could. Did 1,500m in the pool last night.
Physically i am in good shape. I am the lightest i have been since 2002 when i was living in Wellington on a graduate salary, and choosing lifestyle over, you know, eating. However, despite my weight, i am lifting as much in the gym as i think i ever have. Still a little worried about the swim, as i need to get my lungs better (it's been too sporadic to get any real progress), but i have 21 weeks until my race.
Heckle away, even you fat guts
'Lifting as much in the gym as you ever have....'
So still fuck all by a normal blokes standards then?
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@mn5 righto you box headed fat fluffybunny. Try running a bit
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@mariner4life said in The rebuild of M4L and a new challenge:
@mn5 righto you box headed fat fluffybunny. Try running a bit
I'm 98kg. That's not fat.
I'm also quite good at running considering I despise it.
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@mn5 said in The rebuild of M4L and a new challenge:
I'm 98kg. That's not fat.
Pedant alert - that is a mass - not even a weight. It may or may not be fat...if you are 5 ft then, well, you would be quite round I think.
Just thought that I put an oar in where it wasn't wanted.
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@snowy said in The rebuild of M4L and a new challenge:
@mn5 said in The rebuild of M4L and a new challenge:
I'm 98kg. That's not fat.
Pedant alert - that is a mass - not even a weight. It may or may not be fat...if you are 5 ft then, well, you would be quite round I think.
Just thought that I put an oar in where it wasn't wanted.
But I'm not 5ft
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Do you still find time for the rippers?
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@rancid-schnitzel who?
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You, Mr DildoinMouth.
In all seriousness, you're clearly doing an awesome job with the training. Great stuff!
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@rancid-schnitzel haha in all honesty i haven't been in a ripper club since 2011, and before then i couldn't even tell you actually.
Training has been okay, but a little too sporadic. I don't enjoy the swimming much, so i have avoided it, bit more on the bike though.
All this cardio fucking strips the weight though!
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@mariner4life said in The rebuild of M4L and a new challenge:
@rancid-schnitzel haha in all honesty i haven't been in a ripper club since 2011, and before then i couldn't even tell you actually.
Training has been okay, but a little too sporadic. I don't enjoy the swimming much, so i have avoided it, bit more on the bike though.
All this cardio fucking strips the weight though!
How's the diet? I've always found that more of a help than just cardio alone.
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@mn5 too much beer. But i don't eat much junk, and cut most of my sugar out (okay down). Also a bit better on my portions. Combine the two, and i needed to buy new pants because they were all a size (or 2) too big, while all my shirts got tight at the top! Not a bad problem to have really.
Still careful to put enough fuel in though, i notice the difference when i don't.
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@mariner4life said in The rebuild of M4L and a new challenge:
@mn5 too much beer. But i don't eat much junk, and cut most of my sugar out (okay down). Also a bit better on my portions. Combine the two, and i needed to buy new pants because they were all a size (or 2) too big, while all my shirts got tight at the top! Not a bad problem to have really.
Still careful to put enough fuel in though, i notice the difference when i don't.
The piss can be a tough one especially in the heat. I've really cut down on the wank craft beers and instead I'll have a corona or 2 ( not great i admit but better than a bloating IPA or APA ) or red wine. With the inevitable Summer barbies I make sure to have meat and salad and minimal carbs, I find this works pretty good for me personally. I'm down to 34 jeans AND I need a belt. Pretty happy with that.
Did I mention I hate running?
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running can get fucked.
All my new neighbours are piss heads who love a beer, and i have the worst rubber arms. And the missus also has those same rubber arms, so i don't even have a handbrake! And it's hot, so having a beer is an absolute joy. Trying very hard not to have any monday-thursday, but i really feel like one when i get home...
Still, I'm skinny as fuck, so don't need to be fanatical about these things
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@mariner4life said in The rebuild of M4L and a new challenge:
running can get fucked.
All my new neighbours are piss heads who love a beer, and i have the worst rubber arms. And the missus also has those same rubber arms, so i don't even have a handbrake! And it's hot, so having a beer is an absolute joy. Trying very hard not to have any monday-thursday, but i really feel like one when i get home...
Still, I'm skinny as fuck, so don't need to be fanatical about these things
There's definitely a reason Craft beer connoisseurs have guts.....
Having a beer is one of God's great gifts to us. So good. Old mate @NTA and myself had loads of good drops when he came here.
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somehow, despite eating and drinking shitloads more than normal, and doing no exercise (combination of heat and having visitors take over my gym area) I have managed to lose a kg and a bit since just before Xmas, so pretty stoked...
Dont expect my home brews are great for the waistline but they sure taste good while I watch TR Jnr mow the lawns!
