The Running/Keeping Fit Thread

[Carras_Shin_Pads]

Think so, well done on getting the first run in already

I just found out I got a ballot place for the London Marathon so I am going to start to clock up serious mileage for the next few months! Can't wait!

Nice one,

Still waiting to hear - 6th time's a charm

[Rowan]

Nice one,

Still waiting to hear - 6th time's a charm

My third year of rejection was the year the scrapped the three times rule. Was gutted! Might get in through my club ballot but it's a long shot. Viennais supposed to be ace too. Amsterdam also

[Roboklopp]

Had to rush deads today cos am on way to Osteo now.

But got a new 6 rep PB on deads- 180K.

[Assassin]

Had to rush deads today cos am on way to Osteo now.

But got a new 6 rep PB on deads- 180K.

....and you expect the Osteo to be able to work their magic when you have stressed all of your muscles.....

[Roboklopp]

He was pleased with my pelvic alignment as it happens.

Also, got a nice massage on me hammies.

[Saveloy]

October

Saveloy 10.0km
Bacon: 9.41km

[Carras_Shin_Pads]

My third year of rejection was the year the scrapped the three times rule. Was gutted! Might get in through my club ballot but it's a long shot. Viennais supposed to be ace too. Amsterdam also

I'm in!!!!! Absolutely pumped!!! Sixth time really is a charm!

Heard there's a lot more going out tomorrow,

[bacon]

I'm in!!!!! Absolutely pumped!!! Sixth time really is a charm!

Heard there's a lot more going out tomorrow,

Hi - When does the ballot for the London marathon usually open? I just got my reject email for the Tokyo marathon

[Fierce]

Compound stuff dude:

Shoulder press
Squat
Deadlifts*
Pull-ups (or chins if you must)*
Bench press
Bent over rows*

You could split them by a pull & push sesh- I'll star the pulls, rest are push.

You can do your arms & core at home- or even the pulls/chins if you get a bar or power station.

Yeah compound exercises. Hit multiple muscle groups on the days at the gym and the home stuff you can do plyometric/bodyweight workouts to give you a solid well built core.

What are your calories/macro's looking like lads?
Im on around 2466 kcal/day
220g protein
95g fats
346g carbs
Need to get my bulk on! Im a hardgainer so its bloody tough to get all these cals in & then some!

30
65
10

[Roboklopp]

Make sure you get the tekkers right at first. Compound exercises can seem to involve quite a lot of coordination at first but it's important to get the basics right. This will safeguard from injury and you'll see better results in the long term. Don't worry if some dude is lifting 3 times what you are nearby, it's probably a 50% likelihood he'll be doing it wrong anyways!

Lifting aint about showing off- you'll get best results if you train your ego to be your competition & no one else's.

Here's a quick vid about the deadlift for example. I've not watched it through fully tbh but it should serve as a starting point:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=TuBucAGzRBU

[Carras_Shin_Pads]

Hi - When does the ballot for the London marathon usually open? I just got my reject email for the Tokyo marathon

it opens a week or so after the Marathon, so end of April i think?

Thats annoying, heard it's meant to be a good run!

[Rowan]

October

Rowan 15.2km
Saveloy 10.0km
Bacon: 9.41km

[bacon]

it opens a week or so after the Marathon, so end of April i think?

Thats annoying, heard it's meant to be a good run!

I have done it once before ... its a good flat run in cool weather.. and the 1st 5k is a gentle downhill .. perfect

[Subby]

Every time I read this thread I am inspired to do some training. Then I get home, after work and life gets in the way.

Recently I like the idea of getting into lifting, not at competitive level, just as something different to get bigger and enjoy the results. Need to motivate myself at a more basic level first.

Maybe I should read this thread once I get home, instead of during the day!

I go to the gym right after work and I'm usually home by around 6ish after the gym. If I was to go home first then I'd be more likely NOT to get ready and head back out to the gym. Bit of a homebird tbh. If the weather is gash too than i'm not going outside for anything so hitting the gym before I go home is the way forward for me.

Not only does it actually give you more energy to get through the next day but you sleep really well after a good gym session and a good sleep de-stresses you and makes you feel better too

Recently I like the idea of getting into lifting, not at competitive level, just as something different to get bigger and enjoy the results. Need to motivate myself at a more basic level first.

I don't have an urge to lift competitively, I just know when I do weights I'm building a decent looking physique and stopping middle age 40 year old spread from appearing. You do get a big head when people notice you've been working out and especially when the ladies comment on your "strong looking arms"

[paulg]

All true, Subby. I'm taking better care of myself, all round, since turning 40 and this is a big part.