TR vs the future
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knocked 1min 18sec off my run today, although I did walk up 2 sets of steps, I musta been fair moving on the way down to get to 28.45 <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> (did make the ascent in the same time as before)
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Top stuff mate, I've managed to cut a few K's aswell in the last month or so. Tell you what, cutting the 'between meal' snacks like chocolate bars and lollies works well for me.<br />
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Heres a good core maintanance workout I do atleast 5 times a week, may not work for everyone, but has done wonders for me..<br />
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Works great for me, been looking for a work out like that. Cheers! -
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knocked 1min 18sec off my run today, although I did walk up 2 sets of steps, I musta been fair moving on the way down to get to 28.45 <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> (did make the ascent in the same time as before)<br />
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Feeling massively un-energetic this afternoon so rather than run up the mountain today, I decided to walk and randomly sprint/run up some sections of steps - turns out I walk faster than my granny shuffle run as I hit the top of the mountain 1 min quicker than my 'run' and was feeling more knackered, but still came down at a reasonable pace to finish 27.57 to knock more time off, my goal of 25 mins is in theory closer, I reckon it is still a long way off! -
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Feeling massively un-energetic this afternoon so rather than run up the mountain today, I decided to walk and randomly sprint/run up some sections of steps - turns out I walk faster than my granny shuffle run as I hit the top of the mountain 1 min quicker than my 'run' and was feeling more knackered, but still came down at a reasonable pace to finish 27.57 to knock more time off, my goal of 25 mins is in theory closer, I reckon it is still a long way off!<br />
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another 48 seconds shaved off (27.09) and almost hit the top (from start) in 15mins. Like last week, I walked quickly but sprinted/ran up every other section of steps, which I reckon is the way I'll get faster times, still gets the breathing rate up, and the quads, glutes and the lower back muscles burning.<br />
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Did 3 short sharp workouts this week, but for some reason, seem to be sweating alot during them!! -
used that theory yesterday on my cardio - an uphill that usually takes 12 or so minutes. Just a gravel forestry track, no steps, so would walk 200 paces, trot / jog / run 100 paces. seemed to make the time go faster, and was a couple of minutes faster than just walking. And as the heart rate did not sky rocket, I expect I am in the right cardio zones all through it, so nice to run, even a 100 pace at a time, for a change!!
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dunno about my heart rate but the breathing stil gets up massively, but then to get to the foot of the hill is a 2min run and I then sprint up the first incline to the first set of steps which is about 50m up and then about a dozen varied size steps, and then straight into a steep walk so am pushing myself form that point...might have to get me one of those heart rate monitors at some point.
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good chest and back workout today, with some legs added in.<br />
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Did a bit of improvising to get more weight on the bar, took a bit of time, but was worth it, chest still feeling it now. -
took 4 sec off my PB, 27.04.<br />
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Have decided to run/sprint up every 2nd set of steps, and a set of steps is >=3...will do it this way for a week or 2 and then maybe run up every set of steps over 4 to get up the hill quicker and closer to my first goal of 25 mins! -
legs were still sore from workout on Thursday, so decided to not do the steep step climb up Parahaki and did an 8.5km run round Kamo, felt pretty good, was a damn steep but short section about 2/3 through which was killer, but overall felt pretty good given this would probably be the farthest I have run since my school days, and even then I dunno?
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gutted, ran up the mountain today, 11 sec behind my PB (27.03) and the first time I have failed to take time off!!<br />
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Was 30sec behind at the summit, obviously didnt claw enough back!! -
yeah, when you start not beating it, and having to work HARD to beat it, that is the 'fun'bit. When i was rowing lots to start with time just fell off and then you had to start concentrating and working on technique. i s'pose you can work harder in sections etc? and just go harder!!!
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I thought I ran up more steps, I blame a group of people using the track to walk and I had to slow until they let me past <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> can't of been my fault!! <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' /><br />
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That said, I had nothiing in the tank for the final sprint either!! -
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My target weight is 95kg at this stage, although once I get there I'll see if I want to drop any further.<br />
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so a full 5 months in, and weigh in this morning at 92.6kg (started at 103kg) have lost almost half a kg in the past week somehow after sitting around 93-93.5 for the past few months, lowest weight since sometime late in 1999.<br />
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Have realised plenty of benefits from the weight loss, which has been largely through the change of diet IMO, although my exercise regime is enjoyable and certainly helped, and I really enjoy the running I do (once a week) and when I dont exercise on a night I would normally, I feel bad about it.<br />
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I have more energy, no longer snore and just feel better, also look better (Mrs TR told her father he wont recognise me, although Mrs TR said I am not allowed to lose anymore otherwise I'll be too skinny, given she has only known me at >98kg) only negative, is that I am less regular...<br />
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From my perspective, I can see the difference in my shoulders, stomach (in that there is less of one) and oddly, legs (a muscle group I have never had to worry about, but are probably looking the best they ever have) arms, chest and back still a work in progress (as are the very shy abs) -
was gonna go for a long old road run this afternoon, but as I was about to leave, TR Jnr said he wanted to come along (on his bike) so I grudgingly agreed given his track record for these expeditions is poor, but he was pretty energetic when we trekked up one of the tracks to Parahaki yesterday...<br />
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Anyways, 37 min run, added exercise of pushing him or his bike up a number of hills, and when I pushed his bike, he ran, I was most impressed!<br />
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Had a good weekend though, did a great arm, shoulder and ab workout yesterday..shoulders did some great clean and jerk style which has the shoulders aching today, and tried the drag curls and the biceps are a little achy today, so will up the weight as I had gone down as it said you would need to...along with a good walk/run with TR Jnr yesterday and todays run, (chest still feeling it from friday) feeling pretty damn good!) -
sweet, got me a squat rack!! Will be great being able to do squats without having to pick them up off the floor and shoulder press them up first, has really hampered my ability to do any decent weight.<br />
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Next step, more weight!!<br />
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As I fly out to the UK on Wednesday, I expect the weights side of my exercise will cease until I return, but will try to ensure I get out running at least 3 times a week, otherwise as is usual when on holiday, beer, food...dont wanna undo all the good work! -
Awesome!! I'm super jelly bro!! A squat rack at home would be primo... hmmm then again buying enough weight for it would be painful!! Take some pics of your setup : )
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it is a only a basic rack, but it will work, just like my home made dip station <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /><br />
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My cousin has an awesome set up, very jealous whenever I visit; leg press, full home gym, awesome squat rack (one like you'd see at a gym, and he picked it up for $100 on trade me, he just had to drive to Hamilton to pick it up!!) flat/incline bench with curl and back extension add ons, kick boxing bag, about 250kg of olympic weights, and tonnes of space for it all, shame he is 45 mins away, otherwise I'd pay him a fee to use it <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> -
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just like my home made dip station <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />[/quote]<br />
awesome, that's a good motivation to workout harder. Salsa, guacamole, sour cream mixes, any others? Before, during, or after workouts-or all of above?<br />
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Managed to get out for a few runs so far (including one where I got rather lost...Some of those narrow country lanes are more narrow,as a,runner when I expect not many idiots are stupid enough to rundown them) but have come down with a wee dose of the flu combined with hayfever so not up to doing a lot despite the mind keen as mustard to be active, despite the extra food and beer, not put on any wet YET.
