Now or never: Taking it to the next level

Rancid Schnitzel

Jog turned into a cross fit type exercise. 1km run to local oval. 2 laps of oval then 10 pullups and 10 dips at playground beside oval. Repeated the above 4 times. Ran home and sprinted up hill on way to house. Was fooking destroyed after that. I hate it but I love it!

SammyC

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Jog turned into a cross fit type exercise. 1km run to local oval. 2 laps of oval then 10 pullups and 10 dips at playground beside oval. Repeated the above 4 times. Ran home and sprinted up hill on way to house. Was fooking destroyed after that. I hate it but I love it!
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Did you do it with your shirt off, then post photos all over facebook?
 
Otherwise it's not a real crossfit workout :)

Rancid Schnitzel

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Did you do it with your shirt off, then post photos all over facebook?
 
Otherwise it's not a real crossfit workout :)
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Yep, together with the pouting lips and protein shake in one hand hashtag hashtag hashtag (:

Rancid Schnitzel

Wednesday already!
 
Sunday: Ran the line at son's rugby game. Was one of those awful Brisbane days with heavy rain then steaming heat then rinse and repeat. Was wearing a rain jacket so was sweating bucket by the end of the game. It was a good game anyway. I co-coach the backline and they carved up. Could have scored more if the glory boy forwards didn't keep picking up the pill from the base of the ruck. Back in my day as a 10 year old flanker we always left the ball for the backs to fark up.
 
That evening was swimming with eldest. Heaps of laps and then races. The bugger isn't even 11 yet but he already beats me at breast stroke. Imindecline#
 
Monday: Chest and triceps. Nice and heavy. Good stuff.
 
Tuesday: Back and biceps. Also a good session.
 
Today is normally sprint training with kids but they have swimming carnival tomorrow so will just do pool work. Might go for a job myself this evening.

Paekakboyz

If he gets too smarmy just put him under some weight :yes: struggling under a bar bell might make the little fish swim a bit slower!!

Rancid Schnitzel

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Gold! That'll learn him. 
Btw when do you think kids can start using weights? I've heard 12-13 is best.

Paekakboyz

Interesting question! I knew a kid at college who was hitting weights at 13 - he was strong as fuck but did have some back issues. But I think that was from a rugby injury rather than getting hurt lifting. Maybe related? not sure.
 
Now forgive me (it's a crossfit site) but I found an interesting article on lifting young.
 
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://boxlifemagazine.com/kids-weightlifting-how-young-is-too-young/'>http://boxlifemagazine.com/kids-weightlifting-how-young-is-too-young/</a>
 
Seems they think you can start pretty early - certainly by 12-13. That bit about kids not putting on bulk was pretty cool, instead they can get more out of their existing muscles. Another link said 7-8 years old as long it's well directed.
 
As long as the form is good and the weight is well suited to their ability it sounds all good - guess that will be dictated by the interest of the kid/s involved!

Rancid Schnitzel

Sweet. Thanks mate!

Rancid Schnitzel

Shoulders this morning. Said it before, but I love this day!
 
My kids had school swimming carnival today and really smashed it. It's so awesome seeing them realise how much you get out of sport if you're prepared to put the work in. My wife comes from a family that has pretty much zero interest in sport and sometimes she thinks I'm like one of those mad Eastern European tennis dads. But fark she was proud as punch and could see that there is a point to my "madness".

JK

Great to have a particular day you love at the gym. Means that you can push through the non-favourite workouts earlier in the week as you know your fav is coming up!

Rancid Schnitzel

Tuesday already damn it. Where were we...
 
Friday: Legs and arm tickle. Not bad. Usually finish off the week with a light run, but went to dinner party. That was just what the wife needed. Had a couple of beers, curry, raspberry souffle. Overdid the curry and lived to regret it the next day. Arrived home and had some urgent email correspondence until about 1:30. That of course farked up Saturday which was basically shuttling kids back and forth from sport and birthday parties. Hit the hay at about 9.
 
Sunday: Got up early for long run. Felt lovely. Had breakfast then ran the line for son's rugby match. 70-odd nil to the good guys. As back's coach I'd like to take some credit, but can't really. The talent is ridiculous. Let son off swimming due to his performances at carnival that week.
 
Monday: No time for training too much work. Poo bum wee.
 
Tuesday: Chest and biceps. Just felt like supersets today, so went ahead with that. Feel well and truly smashed.

Rancid Schnitzel

Wednesday: Bit under the weather. Was going to try gym in evening but was just not up for it. Fell asleep in front of TV watching ESPN doco about a competing league to the NFL in the early 80s. Donald Trump (a much thinner, paler version) bought one of the teams and was angling for inclusion in the NRL. Kept snapping awake and seeing him crapping on. Was a bit farking scary. 
Thursday: Good day. Back and triceps. Deadlifts a great aren't they. Just get you in the zone. Was supposed to have sprint training with kids but they pissed off with some other kids up the road before I could press gang them into. By the time they came back it was dark. Cunning buggers. I went for a nice jog before bed. Still pretty balmy here.

Rancid Schnitzel

Time, it does fly....
 
Had a few days down the coast for Easter. Was nice to get away. Wasn't the best spot at the coast, but it's always cool to get down there. Love hitting the sack early, getting up early and the whole health lifestyle thing. We really sound have moved there...
 
There was a gym of sorts, but I didn't bother. I went for one long run, which was lovely. BUT, most of the training occurred at AQUA SPLASH. <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://aquasplash.com.au/'>https://aquasplash.com.au/</a>
 
AQUA SPLASH was farking cool. It's like an inflatable obstacle course out on the water. Really works you if you do it properly. Heaps of climbing and it ain't easy getting back on pontoons after falling off. Kids loved it, I probably loved it more. Went back the next day. Wish I had my own one of these. It's the best training and awesome fun.
 
Went home the evening of AQUA SPLASH and hit the gym the next day. Was pretty damn sore, but felt really good.
 
Damn I miss AQUA SPLASH.

Paekakboyz

lol are you angling for a sponsorship from AQUA SPLASH!! 

Does sound super cool - anytime you can have fun working out it's all good!
 
AQUA SPLASH! fuck yeah! :yes:

Rancid Schnitzel

Mate, it was just so damn cool.

Rancid Schnitzel

Backlog again.
 
Not the best training last week but weekend was pretty active. Had a nice run on Saturday evening and swimming on Sunday. Pool closes soon unfortunately ):
 
Monday: Chest and triceps. Not bad.
 
Tuesday: Back and biceps. Good sesh that one.

Rancid Schnitzel

Where are we: 
Wednesday: Didn't do shit. Should have jogged or something but day got away from me. 
Thursday: Shoulders. Always a pleasure. 
Friday: Felt like a run so did a few kms and then did 4x 10 pull-ups, 10 dips, 400m run. Did the job. 
Saturday: Worked then saw what looked like a drugged team from Southern NZ get beaten by the Qld special school. 
Sunday: Same as Friday, but did 6km first. Farked me up well and true that did. 
Today: Not much time. Hammered chest-bicep supersets. Not bad at all.

Rancid Schnitzel

Last week: Typical week at the moment. Starts well then goes to poo and recovers somewhat on Friday.
 
This week looks a bit more promising so far and should stay that way:
 
Sunday: 6km run followed by 3 x 400 x 10 pullups and 15 dips. That seriously farks you up. Followed that up by running the line for sons rugby. My backs killed it again but the damn forwards are the bloody definition of hungus. Blinkered ball hogs. Cost the team at least 3 tries.
 
Monday: Chest and tris, yes this was good.
Tuesday: Back and biceps. Really went hard today and very happy. It's all about focus and less farking around.
 
Hopefully this keeps up.

Rancid Schnitzel

Wednesday was a bit shart as usual. Could have gotten up for the gym but thought, no I'll run this evening. And of course I didn't...
 
Did however get to le gym today. Shoulders which is always a blast. Literally!!!
 
Might even fit in a jog tonight and then legs and arm tickle tomorrow. Hopefully.

Rancid Schnitzel

Time, it doth fly. Seems like I've lost a couple of weeks here.
 
Training has been ok, but way too much time at the desk and not enough sleep.
 
Anyway, our story begins on Saturday:
 
6km run plus 3x pull-ups and dips - Really like this. Those few exercises there plus a "sprint" home fook me up royally.
Had a bucks after that so plenty of drinking, but I handled it surprisingly well. Had to get up early the next day for son's rugby. Was pissing with rain and ran the line as usual, sweating like a mofo in my rain jacket. Luckily I was feeling ok because the little buggers ran in 12 tries. Forwards still hungus, but backs scored at pretty much every touch.
 
Monday: Chest. Triceps - Good one this one. Had a bit more time and blasted away.
 
Tuesday: Back, biceps - Bit meh. A mate was there and time got away from me.
 
Wednesday: Hopefully a run tonight.

The Silver Fern

Now or never: Taking it to the next level