Now or never: Taking it to the next level
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We chartered a boat from Whangamata. Was rough as,(both the boat and the sea) and there was plenty of projectile vomiting. One of my mates pretty much had his head permanently over the side. But the fishing was amazing. There was a fish on the line pretty much as soon as you dropped the line in the water. Tasted great that night as well.<br><br>
Hiking was at Hahei. Beautiful spot. The whole area is beautiful in fact. -
Back and tris this morning. Yeah the deadlifts.<br><br>
Feeling buggered and sore now. 3 days in a row is a bit much but had to cram it in.<br><br>
Now down the Coast for Easter. Why is its impossible to eat healthy at a restaurant btw? There's never any "clean" food to be found. -
Morning run. Really struggled with this even though it was flat the entire way. The half marathon is in the morning so I'll have to get used to morning runs. Some nice er views this morning as well which is a welcome distraction.
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Another morning run. Again a bit of a struggle. Am going to have to manage this a bit better re stretching and recovery.
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<p>It typically takes me (prop and outside back reserve) 3-5 runs to get things feeling smoother. Can take a while to get everything dialled in. Especially if you are carrying some long term niggles or are coming back from an injury, Gotta make sure you don't over compensate etc. I'd expect cardio the day after squats/deads would be tough. And if you lift in the evening and run in the morning that's like 10-12 hours recovery max?? ouchie</p>
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Yeah mate, I'm going to have to plan this better. I run like Forrest in the evening, buts that's often after a 12plus hour day and I'm busting to get out. Morning is a completely different dynamic.<br><br>
Ended up being a pretty active day. Walked about 5km to the hole that is Surfers Paradise, including about 2 of that with the 6 year old on the shoulders. Spent 3 hours at Timezone and then walked all the way back. Not a bad effort that. Did I mention Surfers Paradise is a hole? -
First official day of half-marathon training. This will involve 4 runs and 3 weight sessions during the week. Will be interesting to see how that goes and I will have to be very careful with how I manage it. One day will involve weights in the morning and run at night.<br><br>This morning was just weights: Chest plus biceps.<br>Was a good session for the most part. Only problem was I was dying for a shit right near the end and couldn't get into the toilet. No staff on today and when that happens, the changing rooms are locked and only allow one person in at a time. Farking ridiculous. I presume the prick in there was taking a shower or an epic poo, because after about 5 minutes I had to bail. Good thing I live close by. Did my business, then finished up with some AB rolls at home.<br><br>Tomorrow: 50 minute run. I should really do this on the treadmill, but at the moment the idea of standing on that machine for that long bores the hell out of me.<br><br>Not too concerned about the diet for this. Always eat a good breakfast and lunch. Will eat whatever for dinner. I've barely started this bad boy and I'm constantly hungry already.
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Weights again this morning:<br><br>Shoulders: DB press, front raises, side raises, shrugs.<br><br>Also did abs.<br><br><br>50 minute run in a couple of hours.
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50 minute run last night was closer to an hour. Combined 2 courses I normally run, so the timing was pretty good. Went ok, which is usually the case at night. Hurt most around the 35-40 minute mark, but felt fine at the end. Legs feel ok this morning.<br><br>One hour run tonight.
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Run last night wasn't too bad. Bit stiff in the legs but that's it. Was planning a pool session but the temperature has suddenly dropped and I'm too much of a pussy. Run was interrupted halfway through by call from work, so body cooled down for a few minutes. Was a bit of a bastard getting going again but ended ok.<br><br>
Back and tris today and then intervals tomorrow. -
Back and tris last night. Went ok. Don't think I could ever just be a runner. I really need that feeling you get after lifting some tin.<br><br>Intervals this morning: 6x500m. This was a piece of piss really and I will probably have to crank it up a bit. Couldn't be arsed busting my arse today.<br><br>Am now constantly hungry and am trying not to eat everything in sight. Got those mini snickers bars and am hoeing into those.<br><br>Rest tomorrow and then 1 hour 20 minute run on Sunday. Will be in Canberra so I hope I don't freeze my arse off.<br><br>Damn I'm obsessed with the word arse today
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Bit of catchup.<br><br>
Went to Canberra for weekend. Had to get passport for wife (no other reason to go there) but it gave me a chance to visit an old mate who lives there. Roped him in to the 1hour 20 run on Sunday and it went amazingly well. He's quite fit but only ever runs a max of 30 minutes. This showed just how much he was limiting himself. Am definitely on track and while legs were a bit sore that evening they were fine the next day. Came home late yesterday so gym was out so I did heaps of pushups.<br><br>
Problem is I have developed a nasty cold from freezing Canberra and was pretty out of it today. Want to train, but have to be sensible. Hopefully can get back in the saddle tomorrow. -
Yesterday/Wednesday: Back in Le saddle:<br><br>Morning: Shoulders, biceps and abs<br>Evening: 60 min run<br><br>Still have a bit of a cold but otherwise all good. Runs getting easier and easier. Very surprised how the body has adapted. Also shows how mental a lot of this is.<br><br>Back and triceps tonight then intervals tomorrow. Pity to lose the one day, but after reading some of the other threads here, that is the definition of a first world problem.
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Back and triceps last night. Not a bad session. Felt weird being completely alone in the gym.<br><br>
Today: 6x500m intervals.<br>
Dialled it up a bit today. Started at 13km/h and worked up to 16 on the last run. For some reason the treadmill doesn't go faster than that. Finished off with some biceps. -
1 hour 20 min run today. Didn't go that well. Struggled at the start and when I got into a rhythm my knee started stiffening up. Got through it, but I cant have that happen in the actual run. Will have to work out a proper pre-run routine for the mornings. The difference between morning and evening is huge.<br><br>
In terms of joint pains wife swears by Omega3 tables, but those bastards are the size of bullets and I'm supposed to swallow 6 of them. Skeptical. -
<p>Are you rolling out your legs? if so make sure to hit the IT band up the outside of your thigh. That links down to the the knee and is often linked to knee pain (of all sorts). If you don't roll out get aboard the hype train bud! It's magic!</p>
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Yeah foam rollers are magic. Gonna roll out shortly after today's golf efforts.<br><br>
Omegas are all good and easy swallow. 6 a day is same for me too. I was also taking some other joint support supplement but can't recall the name. Didn't notice much difference on it so didn't continue with it once it ran out. -
Sounds like I should invest in one of these foam rollers. What do you do with it exactly?<br><br>
I must admit that when I read about you guys rolling out, I thought you meant the Ab roller 🙎 <br><br>
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Sounds good. Will purchase.
