NSFW The Exercise Thread

Amstel said:
You know, there's lots of 'couch to 5k' plans on the interwebs & phone apps. You've got time to get ready for a reasonable time. Get reasonable shoes sooner than later. Even if you never run another 5k again, they'll be good for for feet for walking.
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Yeah but it's not like I've just been sitting on my couch not exercising or anything so I'm not too worried. I've never been much of a runner, most of my cardio is done on an elliptical. A lot less stress on the joints. My test was Sunday morning. I told my friend who has been on me for a few months to do one of these if could run a half hour straight without having to stop and without anything falling off I would sign up and run. I passed the test and survived :lol:. So now I'll take it seriously and prepare for it.
 
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yeppers said:
Thanks! I'm not too concerned about my time. My main goal is to run it without having to stop. I have 2 months to get ready so I should be good.
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Good shoes, comfy/cool clothes, HYDRATE, and find someone to run with... or lately, I've found podcasts really help me concentrate on a story rather than the pain of running. lol
 
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Amstel said:
if you're motivated.

The 'miles' worked for me too, but those programs got me off my ass to do it at least believing I had *some* direction. They're so rudimentary that after the first week, and seeing the slow buildup, importance of taking a couple days off each week, you realize what you need to do & can start doing it on your own.
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If you aint motivated, not much is really gonna work.
 
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fly said:
If you aint motivated, not much is really gonna work.
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idk. my ultra guy said a lot of peeps quit early because they don't see results. his best advice to me was 'slow down' and run more evenly. Then, start working in some 'sprints'(? i think that's what he called it) to improve speed.

I believe with a little guidance you'll see results faster and it will be easier to stay motivated.

side note: My Ultra guy did 100 this past weekend. Trail. in 20 hrs. I think I saw a comment about 15k of climbing? Unbelievable.
 
Amstel said:
idk. my ultra guy said a lot of peeps quit early because they don't see results. his best advice to me was 'slow down' and run more evenly. Then, start working in some 'sprints'(? i think that's what he called it) to improve speed.

I believe with a little guidance you'll see results faster and it will be easier to stay motivated.

side note: My Ultra guy did 100 this past weekend. Trail. in 20 hrs. I think I saw a comment about 15k of climbing? Unbelievable.
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IME, most people quit because they're lazy, and it fucking sucks.
 
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Jehannum said:
@Darth Handsome, you were interested, so here you go:

1000 w/u (400 swim, 300 drill, 200 kick, 100 pull)

8x100 @1:40, distance per stroke
4x25 @:30, descending
4x200 @3:15, negative split
4x25 @:30, descending
2x400 @6:30, negative split (I actually did the second one as an IM).
4x25 @:30, descending

3x100 :20 rest

8x50 with deck work in between (so, pushups, abs, that sort of thing)

4400 yd.
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What an athlete
 
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