G8r80 and GT2003: onward!
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Oh so that's where the goat reference came from. Got it. You had GT and me fooled on that one.
That is a pic of a kangaroo I took in Australia. He was about 5' from me on a golf course.
Couldn't get anything going yesterday after work - too tired.
Today after work: 20 miles on stationary bike: 1:10, avg. hr: 131, max: 146. Swim: 1000 yards with pullbuoy, 500 yards with zoomers, total: 35 min. My kicking legs must be getting stronger as the 500 yards with zoomers wasn't nearly as tiring as it had been.
Today after work: 20 miles on stationary bike: 1:10, avg. hr: 131, max: 146. Swim: 1000 yards with pullbuoy, 500 yards with zoomers, total: 35 min. My kicking legs must be getting stronger as the 500 yards with zoomers wasn't nearly as tiring as it had been.
Your kangaroo looks more like a golf club head cover
You have to watch those darned kangaroos -- they'll steal anything if you give them a chance
Nothing yet.... I did find a very nice little house nearby that just went on the market. I haven't seen the inside yet but if it's as nice as the outside I may be in luck. The only problem is they are asking $179,000 for a 1700 square foot house. Thats $105 per square foot which is a little much in this area. I've got friends that bought a new construction, beautiful house for $169,00 and its 1890 square feet, $89/sq ft. So, there's some negotiations in the works starting hopefully today. I figure I'll offer $139,000 then negotiate with closing costs, appliances etc. from there.
I'll get in some stationary biking and spend a little time on the weight machine tonight. So much going on right now that I'll have to be a little more persistant to get those workouts in.
I'll get in some stationary biking and spend a little time on the weight machine tonight. So much going on right now that I'll have to be a little more persistant to get those workouts in.
Thursday: drove home from Atlanta but stopped at the YMCA in Atlanta. Pool was busy.
Weights: bench press: 135x6, 155x6, 165x8 (pb), 175x5, 175x1 (to failure, almost literally)
Parallel bar pullups: 5, 5, 5
Chinups: 7, 5
Wide grip pullup negatives: 15seconds x 4
Stationary bike intervals: 9 miles. 30:00 intervals.
Weights: bench press: 135x6, 155x6, 165x8 (pb), 175x5, 175x1 (to failure, almost literally)
Parallel bar pullups: 5, 5, 5
Chinups: 7, 5
Wide grip pullup negatives: 15seconds x 4
Stationary bike intervals: 9 miles. 30:00 intervals.
Today: my best swim workout to date. Used sleeveless tri wetsuit and maintained a steady kick. No flip turns and minimal kickoffs.
100 yards warmup. 10 sec. rest.
100 yards warmup. 10 sec. rest.
350 yards at hard pace. Didn't time it. 2 minute rest.
550 yards (1/4 of half Ironman swim distance): 10 minutes (broke 2:00 / 100 yards). 2 minute rest.
550 yards: 11 minutes. 2 minute rest.
500 yards: 10 minutes. 2 minute rest.
100 yards warmup. 10 sec. rest.
100 yards warmup. 10 sec. rest.
350 yards at hard pace. Didn't time it. 2 minute rest.
550 yards (1/4 of half Ironman swim distance): 10 minutes (broke 2:00 / 100 yards)
. 2 minute rest.550 yards: 11 minutes. 2 minute rest.
500 yards: 10 minutes. 2 minute rest.
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Today:
Chinups: 7, 6, 5
Bench press: 135# x 6, 155#x6, 165#x7, 175#x5, 165#x6. (A good day. Minimal shoulder irritation now that I keep my hands a little closer together and tuck my elbows in about 1/2 way.)
Seated cable rows: 10x3
Standing cable flies: 10x3
Stationary bike: a hard 44 minutes. Avg. hr: 136, max: 148.
Chinups: 7, 6, 5
Bench press: 135# x 6, 155#x6, 165#x7, 175#x5, 165#x6. (A good day. Minimal shoulder irritation now that I keep my hands a little closer together and tuck my elbows in about 1/2 way.)
Seated cable rows: 10x3
Standing cable flies: 10x3
Stationary bike: a hard 44 minutes. Avg. hr: 136, max: 148.
Bench press: 135# x 6, 155#x6, 165#x6, 175#x2.
Standing cable flies: 10x4 (these felt okay)
Stationary bike: 1:00. Avg. hr: 117, max hr: 132. These were very low, but I was sweating. Weird.
Pool: 100yds x 2 with zoomers, 100 yds x 3 with nothing. Calves started cramping and shoulders felt tired. Went home.
Blah day today. The weights felt heavy, the bicycle pedals were hard to turn, and I felt slow and heavy in the water. I think I was fatigued from the 5-mile run less than 8 hours earlier and not having had breakfast, but having coffee beforehand. And, sometimes, you just have those days...
Standing cable flies: 10x4 (these felt okay)
Stationary bike: 1:00. Avg. hr: 117, max hr: 132. These were very low, but I was sweating. Weird.
Pool: 100yds x 2 with zoomers, 100 yds x 3 with nothing. Calves started cramping and shoulders felt tired. Went home.
Blah day today. The weights felt heavy, the bicycle pedals were hard to turn, and I felt slow and heavy in the water. I think I was fatigued from the 5-mile run less than 8 hours earlier and not having had breakfast, but having coffee beforehand. And, sometimes, you just have those days...
I think so ... My best is 205 on the 1 rep max calculators (165# 8 reps). But, I haven't done a true test because I haven't had a spotter. I think I might be able to squeeze out 2 more, which would give me 220, just short of my goal of 225.
You're kicking my @ss on this one...
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There's nothing wrong with keeping your kids a highest priority...
Finally back to the gym today. I ran 25 minutes at a 10:00/mile pace. Felt pretty good considering my lack of activity the last week or so.
Fitday was also right on track. I expect I'll stay on track for the rest of the week. I'm already formulating a plan to be more successful when I get back to the house with the kids. They won't get the best of me again, hehehe. Talk to you all later, Greg
Fitday was also right on track. I expect I'll stay on track for the rest of the week. I'm already formulating a plan to be more successful when I get back to the house with the kids. They won't get the best of me again, hehehe. Talk to you all later, Greg
Yesterday - nada.
Today:
Chinups: 7, 6, 5
Bench press: 135#x6, 155#x6, 175#x4x2
10 bw dips
Seated cable rows: 10x3
Standing cable flies: 10x3
30:00 on stationary bike.
Pool was closed because the air temp was 32F outside.
I assembled as much as I could on the tri bike and am trying to get used to the feel of being on the aero bars. I had used aero bars on the Orbea before and it did help, but that is a road bike without a fast forward seat post, so I was bent sharply at the waist and did not get full aero benefits. On the Klein, I definitely feel more aero when on the aero bars. I am thinking of getting a trainer to practice riding on it until the last of my parts come in.
Today:
Chinups: 7, 6, 5
Bench press: 135#x6, 155#x6, 175#x4x2
10 bw dips
Seated cable rows: 10x3
Standing cable flies: 10x3
30:00 on stationary bike.
Pool was closed because the air temp was 32F outside.
I assembled as much as I could on the tri bike and am trying to get used to the feel of being on the aero bars. I had used aero bars on the Orbea before and it did help, but that is a road bike without a fast forward seat post, so I was bent sharply at the waist and did not get full aero benefits. On the Klein, I definitely feel more aero when on the aero bars. I am thinking of getting a trainer to practice riding on it until the last of my parts come in.
Uhm...pics of the new bike please.
Bench press 5x7-8 at 135 lbs
Skull crushers 3x7-8, ? weight, curl bar + 30 lbs
Reverse grip tricep pushdowns (pulldowns really) 2 sets, 20 lbs, 6-8 reps
Warm up 5 minutes at 3.5 mph on treadmill
Ran 1.7 miles at 8 1/2 minute mile pace (7.1 mph)
Cool down 4 minutes at 3.5 mph
Stationary bike, 15 minutes pushing pretty hard, 3 minute cool down
It's supposed to be 70 degrees tomorrow. Since I wasn't very happy with my 5K race time from a month ago, I plan on running the same route tomorrow and seeing how well I do. I really think I can break 30 minutes, even with the big hill.
Nutrition still kickin butt. Was at 202 this morning, but after last week I'm happy with that. Gonna kick it on down to 190 lbs. then shave off the last little bit to show G8R what 179 pounds should look like, hehehe.
Take care all, Greg
Bench press 5x7-8 at 135 lbs
Skull crushers 3x7-8, ? weight, curl bar + 30 lbs
Reverse grip tricep pushdowns (pulldowns really) 2 sets, 20 lbs, 6-8 reps
Warm up 5 minutes at 3.5 mph on treadmill
Ran 1.7 miles at 8 1/2 minute mile pace (7.1 mph)
Cool down 4 minutes at 3.5 mph
Stationary bike, 15 minutes pushing pretty hard, 3 minute cool down
It's supposed to be 70 degrees tomorrow. Since I wasn't very happy with my 5K race time from a month ago, I plan on running the same route tomorrow and seeing how well I do. I really think I can break 30 minutes, even with the big hill.
Nutrition still kickin butt. Was at 202 this morning, but after last week I'm happy with that. Gonna kick it on down to 190 lbs. then shave off the last little bit to show G8R what 179 pounds should look like, hehehe.
Take care all, Greg