40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are
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Completed my first triathlon of the season yesterday, a half iron distance race.
It was a lot of fun racing with a big group from my local tri club. The course was very challenging due to the significant climbing required on both the bike and run course. My swim and bike splits went as expected, but my run needs some work. Overall, I was happy with my finish.
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Turned 44 in January, started on Optavia in Oct 2017 and am down 64 pounds, I am no longer on diabetes medication and feel wonderful! I am 36 pounds away from my 100 pound goal. I started using MFP again because soon I will transition and I need to make sure I keep a log of everything I eat to keep on track. I would like to run a 5K this year with my son who is down 62 pounds. Please feel free to add me..1
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Alright, let's post about workouts:
Sunday - long walk
Monday - step cardio
Tuesday - weightlifting
Wednesday - rest
Thursday - yoga
Friday - weightlifting
Saturday - cardio
I like your idea, Beeps! Are these last week's workouts or is this your plan for this week?
This is the next week for me.
Monday - yoga
Tuesday - circuit training
Wednesday - weightlifting
Thursday - circuit training (AM) and yoga (PM)
Friday - weightlifting
Saturday - hill walk or hike
Sunday - rest
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"Insanity Max: 30 Tabata Strength"=DONE!0
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Completed my first triathlon of the season yesterday, a half iron distance race.
It was a lot of fun racing with a big group from my local tri club. The course was very challenging due to the significant climbing required on both the bike and run course. My swim and bike splits went as expected, but my run needs some work. Overall, I was happy with my finish.
I have a friend who did a Reverse Tri this weekend. She loved it! I'm not sure how much I would like doing the swim last, but it's definitely a neat idea.2 -
You nail every workout, but you just can't quite crush that Rest day. Keep trying. One of these days you get it, lol0 -
It's CG Strength and Agility week, and my usual trainer is still on vacation. The substitute trainers last week were pretty good, but this week isn't starting off very well. Yesterday, the sub was late and we had almost no warm-up before doing a pretty boring workout. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better.
Today, I did a timed practice of the Endurance and Strength events for CG Games...twice! I'm still not a fan of running with a 20-lb sandbell on my shoulder but I'm getting used to it.0 -
BettyM1017 wrote: »I have a friend who did a Reverse Tri this weekend. She loved it! I'm not sure how much I would like doing the swim last, but it's definitely a neat idea.
For me, I guess it would depend on two things 1) how skilled a swimmer you are and 2) what is the swim distance.
As a mediocre swimmer (2:00/100yd pace) I would probably be struggling with technique breakdown during a 1.2mile swim after absorbing the punishment of both the bike and run course. On the other hand, if we're talking about a sprint distance race, I'm in!
But I agree it sounds like a fun idea.
The other event that I"m curious to try is a swim/run event. These are races where teams of two people are tethered together via shock cord, and you swim between ocean islands while wearing your running shoes and using a pull buoy and hand paddles to help you swim. Once on shore, you scramble up the rocks and run trails to the next water entry while carrying pull buoy and paddles. The races are long, often 10-20 miles of running and 4-6 miles of swimming between many small islands. The Swim Run championship event is called the Otillo, held in Sweden, but in the US the Casco Bay Swim Run in Maine has become wildly popular. Very tough (and expensive) to get into this race. You have to apply and show completion in a distance swimming event such as a HIM, IM, or other sanctioned swim.
Just something else to put on my bucket list.
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Hi all,
Busy since being back home. Work and with B&B guests. Did run yesterday and it felt pretty good.
Have a couple more guests arriving tonight for 2 nights, then it's very light for the rest of the summer.
Want to enjoy my grandkids and they love our beach, so less customers, more grandbaby time.
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BettyM1017 wrote: »
You nail every workout, but you just can't quite crush that Rest day. Keep trying. One of these days you get it, lol
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maybe one day.
looks like I forgot to post this morning. D'OH!
"Insanity Max: 30 Sweat Intervals & 360 Abs"=DONE!
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MIssed my workout this morning because my phone updated in the middle of the night and turned off my alarm *mad*0
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BettyM1017 wrote: »I have a friend who did a Reverse Tri this weekend. She loved it! I'm not sure how much I would like doing the swim last, but it's definitely a neat idea.
For me, I guess it would depend on two things 1) how skilled a swimmer you are and 2) what is the swim distance.
As a mediocre swimmer (2:00/100yd pace) I would probably be struggling with technique breakdown during a 1.2mile swim after absorbing the punishment of both the bike and run course. On the other hand, if we're talking about a sprint distance race, I'm in! But I agree it sounds like a fun idea.
The other event that I"m curious to try is a swim/run event. These are races where teams of two people are tethered together via shock cord, and you swim between ocean islands while wearing your running shoes and using a pull buoy and hand paddles to help you swim. Once on shore, you scramble up the rocks and run trails to the next water entry while carrying pull buoy and paddles. The races are long, often 10-20 miles of running and 4-6 miles of swimming between many small islands. The Swim Run championship event is called the Otillo, held in Sweden, but in the US the Casco Bay Swim Run in Maine has become wildly popular. Very tough (and expensive) to get into this race. You have to apply and show completion in a distance swimming event such as a HIM, IM, or other sanctioned swim.
Just something else to put on my bucket list.
Wow! That is a serious event! I'm not a strong swimmer, but my daughter is. I need to show her this for her bucket list.
Oh, and the Reverse Tri was a sprint.0 -
CG Strength and Agility week continues with weightless Wednesday and an excellent substitute trainer this morning! Yay!
Tomorrow is practice for the Agility and Interval events for CG Games. Oye, this is going to hurt!0 -
"Insanity Max: 30 Tabata Strength"=DONE!0
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Week recap:
Deadlift 133kg/292.6lbs lifetime best
Front squat 58kg/something lbs lifetime best
Bench 49kg just oh so short of lifetime best 50kg. I’ll get that next time.
Pretty happy! Others lift more but it’s just you vs you anyway. So whatever.2 -
Week recap:
Deadlift 133kg/292.6lbs lifetime best
Front squat 58kg/something lbs lifetime best
Bench 49kg just oh so short of lifetime best 50kg. I’ll get that next time.
Pretty happy! Others lift more but it’s just you vs you anyway. So whatever.
Well done, QD! As you know, there is something very satisfying about lifting heavy things off the floor.
Reading "The Barbell Prescription" right now. Starting a new lifting program next week. Can't lose any weight lately - time to see if I can lift more. A lot more.
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alteredsteve175 wrote: »Week recap:
Deadlift 133kg/292.6lbs lifetime best
Front squat 58kg/something lbs lifetime best
Bench 49kg just oh so short of lifetime best 50kg. I’ll get that next time.
Pretty happy! Others lift more but it’s just you vs you anyway. So whatever.
Well done, QD! As you know, there is something very satisfying about lifting heavy things off the floor.
Reading "The Barbell Prescription" right now. Starting a new lifting program next week. Can't lose any weight lately - time to see if I can lift more. A lot more.
That book looks good. I have a coach though, so I just do the program he writes for me, no thinking required! lol1 -
"Insanity Max: 30 Friday Fight: Round 1"=DONE!1
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Alternate days between lifting and running. On run days, run 5k for time, then do another two miles with a sprint/fast walk tabata style set up.1
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"Insanity Max: 30 Pulse & Ab Attack: 10"=Done!0
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"P90X ONE on ONE Vol. 1 30-15: The Upper-Body Massacre"=DONE!1
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Gonna “try” rest day tomorrow.1
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Been on WW Freestyle for three weeks and haven't lost a pound. I realized that the problem is not getting enough exercise since I left my job. I'm starting a new one on Monday, but I won't be on my feet as much as in the old job. So I began a new exercise plan yesterday. I'm having a rest day today (or just a rest meal) from dieting today and tomorrow I will jump back into it. I did my exercise this morning, in spite of the soreness. Walked in the rain, too.2
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CG Games practice today. I worked on the Peak event today. 50-yard Bear crawl dragging 75 lbs, 50-yards of 20-lb sandbell throw, broadjumps, and burpees, 100-yard sandbell throw and run, 50-yard run carrying the sandbell, ending with back peddling 15 yards dragging the 75-lb bag, then turning around and running forward 35 yards dragging the bag.
I ran it a couple of times. Ouch! Thankfully, I have 4 more weeks until the event to train.2 -
I finished my 8 week plan from my coach last Friday. No new plan yet, so you know what that means! MAX OUT ALL LIFTS AND GO COMPLETELY OFF THE RAILS! Woohoo! Lol2
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I'm 43 very close to my second goal weight, I'm Australian and also a WW lifetime member.2
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yesterday was a VICTORY!!! loafed on the couch and played video games!
today..."Insanity Max: 30 Cardio Challenge & 360 Abs"=Done!2 -
"Insanity Max: 30 Tabata Strength"=DONE!0
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