What Was Your Work Out Today?
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Continuing slug-ness. Skipped any kind of workout for several days. (😬)
Friday, slow walk with a friend (who sets the pace and distance) for a little over 2 miles. Later, the standard hour of stationary bike, easy at 90W/Z2.
Today, Saturday, another walk, different friend (who also sets pace/distance), about 3 miles, easy pace. That'll probably be it for today . . . I'm still slugging.
Man, I want the outdoor bike weather to come back, and (especially) the water to warm up enough to enable routine rowing. On a lot of threads, I talk about how I don't rely on motivation (instead rely on fun). Sometimes I wish motivation were more in my wheelhouse, honestly.
Overall, I think I was somewhat more consistent than usual with workouts this Winter, so I guess I'll feel good about that.
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Today, Saturday, another walk, different friend (who also sets pace/distance), about 3 miles, easy pace. That'll probably be it for today . . . I'm still slugging.
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Hmm, nah. Later, I did an hour of stationary bike (93W), finishing after midnight, then some shoulder PT stuff after.
Today, Sunday, did the usual rest day (other than some mobility exercises) even though I don't really need and for sure haven't earned a rest day. 🤷♀️3 -
Thursday
Climbing, 2.25 hours.
Mixed, I was good on slab but lacked power on overhang.
Saturday
Caving.
I did a really fun trip, 7.5 hours total. We did the Croesor-Rhosydd Slate Mine through trip in North Wales. It had quite a lot of SRT, and a zip line. One of the abseils led to a canoe to get over a lake.
Here is me on a pitch:
Here is me walking over a bridge pre-canoe, showing my rather stylish 30 year old life jacket I found in a cupboard:
There was a zip line en route, which was really good fun. (You bring a pulley alongside your SRT kit, and attach the the pulley to the line, and you to the pulley via a cowstail.)
Sunday
We walked around a slate mine. This was pretty chilled, and a lot less exercise than Saturday. It was interesting looking at the industrial detritus. I ended up on around 8 miles walk in total, so it was not a strenuous day at all. (We had a 6 hour drive to get home, which constrained how long we could spend in the mine.)5 -
Wow you guys are impressive! Especially the cave workout I am clostrophobic so I would never be able to do that one. I am following a program called the body project I just started back last week after a knee injury so I am doing their foundations program. It's great because it's all low impact with seated options it really gets the heart rate up.4
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I'm back, baby! Today was my first full lifting routine in almost five months, and it felt fantastic! I've decided for the next few months to follow a PHUL script, and today was Upper Power day.
Bench Press 5x5
Cable Row 5x5
DB Press <superset> DB Row 3x5
DB OHP <superset> DB Shrugs 3x8
Cable Pushdown <superset> Preacher Curl 3x8
All weights were 20-30% lower than last time I did them, but at least the volume was where I want it to be. Finished just a tick under an hour, will look to add some ab work at the end next week. Right now I will have to wait until tomorrow to see if there's any lingering DOMS, but I don't expect any. Left feeling like I could've done several more reps on each set, no pain or stiffness anywhere.4 -
Rowing machine, 3 x (1500m on, 2' off/CD), 2:23.9 pace/21 spm on the pieces, mostly Z3/Z4 but a little bit more Z3 than Z4.
Immediately after, 60'+3' stationary bike, 90W average, Z2.
Didn't start any of that until 10PM, finished about midnight, why am I such an idiot?
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Deadlift 5x5
BB Hip Thrust 3x5
One Leg Press 3x10
Seated Leg Curl 3x8
Calf Extensions 4x12
Leg Power day in the weight room was a success. Weights were flying easily enough to not unduly tax my system, but were heavy enough to actually require effort...in other words, right in the zone I was looking to create. Other than the one-leg press, which was heavier than intended for this phase of rehab. Not heavy enough to be an issue, but heavier than wanted just yet. But between yesterday and today, that's one questionable starting weight out of 13 exercises, a more than acceptable ratio.3 -
Didn't start any of that until 10PM, finished about midnight, why am I such an idiot? (Rhetorical question, don't tell me the answer!)
I won't answer the question directly, but how about pointing out you've mentioned multiple times the last couple weeks about exercising until/after midnight. As a morning person myself, this completely baffles me, but you do you, eh?0 -
Didn't start any of that until 10PM, finished about midnight, why am I such an idiot? (Rhetorical question, don't tell me the answer!)
I won't answer the question directly, but how about pointing out you've mentioned multiple times the last couple weeks about exercising until/after midnight. As a morning person myself, this completely baffles me, but you do you, eh?
In Winter, it's pretty normal for me to be up until 2 or 3 AM, as a natural night owl. I sleep until around 10AM, usually. But I think starting the workouts that late isn't ideal for sleep quality, and sleep quality is an issue for me even without that. Starting a workout maybe 9PM-ish is normal and completely OK. I need to stay in that kind of range (or earlier), and fussing about it is - I guess - part of self-motivating in that direction. I don't prefer morning workouts, to say the least, but do them when rowing in summer because that's when the best conditions are.3 -
I went climbing after work. I was actually in the office. I chose to use a gym about three miles walk from the office; so I ended up on 11 miles walk total for the day. The session was 3.5 hours; I left when the gym threw me out. I could barely walk at this point, so I was close to calling it a day myself.
It was a very good session. A young person kept on telling me I had the wrong route on a particular climb (I was doing an unlikely looking dyno to a thumb catch; he felt it was better statically.) I got my beta to work; the static route looked long and hard to me. I got quite a few v4s; and close but no cigar on a v5.4 -
Woke up on time to hit the gym before work, drove to the gym, parking lot is empty. Little sign on the door says they will not open at 5 as normal, but rather will open at 8 as a safety measure due to winter weather. Never mind there's not a lick of snow on the ground, forecast had called for some, so fine. But would it have killed them to send out a message to members, so we didn't show up only to discover we couldn't go in? Better yet, since the decision was obviously made the night before, how about sending out the message the night before, so people like me don't wake up absurdly early and take caffeine and thus not only can't get a workout in, but now can't go back to sleep? In this digital age, it should only take a couple clicks to send a mass text, so no excuse. Not happy...2
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Yoga (15min)
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KB swings - 10x10r (100)
32kg
Turkish Getups - 10x1(5L5R)
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Hi everyone! I'm new to this thread though not to MFP in general.
AM: 10 min walking the dog
PM: 30 min jog on the treadmill + 15 min walk, also treadmill because of rain
I've got a sprint tri in 3.5 weeks (my 3rd ever) and I don't feel ready. I'm in Week 7 of a 10 week training plan. I wanted to see a big improvement over last year's triathlon, and I *am* slightly faster on my bike than I was (still not a speed demon by ANY means), but my running isn't as good. The strap on my old Garmin Forerunner 210 watch finally gave out, so that needs to be replaced also.
Since I started training this time around I've been really thirsty--realizing after several weeks that water isn't enough, so now I drink Gatorade Zero on my longer rides. I'm open to suggestions about better ways to replace electrolytes. Here in NW Arkansas, the store choices are basically Walmart and Walmart, though.3 -
Broken record report, as usual this Winter:
Yesterday, Tuesday: 63 minutes stationary bike, 92W average, 15.7 pseudo-miles, mostly Z2 just a dab of Z3.
Today, Wednesday: 3 x (1500m, 2' row out/in or CD), 2:26.9 average pace at 20spm, about half Z3 (15'), 4' Z4, rest below. Then 63' stationary bike again, 93W average, 15.8 fake miles, mostly Z2 plus a smidge of Z3.
Also on Tuesday, met the woman I think/hope will be my new primary care doc. Got a chance to talk with her about exercise activity in context of my early-stage COPD. (If you look up exercise and COPD on the web, pretty much all there is "If possible, you should start a mild walking program . . .". I don't think they're talking to me, frankly. ) She encouraged me to keep doing fairly intense exercise to tolerance, up to and including Z4. As y'all know, I rarely do Z5/max effort because I don't find it very fun, and she was a little concerned about it from a heart standpoint (not sure if this was the COPD or the residual CV system stuff from my long term obesity/high cholesterol), but didn't quite tell me not to do any. 🤷♀️
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DiscusTank5 wrote: »Hi everyone! I'm new to this thread though not to MFP in general.
AM: 10 min walking the dog
PM: 30 min jog on the treadmill + 15 min walk, also treadmill because of rain
I've got a sprint tri in 3.5 weeks (my 3rd ever) and I don't feel ready. I'm in Week 7 of a 10 week training plan. I wanted to see a big improvement over last year's triathlon, and I *am* slightly faster on my bike than I was (still not a speed demon by ANY means), but my running isn't as good. The strap on my old Garmin Forerunner 210 watch finally gave out, so that needs to be replaced also.
Since I started training this time around I've been really thirsty--realizing after several weeks that water isn't enough, so now I drink Gatorade Zero on my longer rides. I'm open to suggestions about better ways to replace electrolytes. Here in NW Arkansas, the store choices are basically Walmart and Walmart, though.
Welcome to the thread!
I've done multisport races at all of the standard distances. When prepping for a race, following a training plan is definitely the way to build endurance. As far as seeing improvements, there are many variables. During my winter base building phase, I focus on training my limiters. For me, that means more pool time compared to the other disciplines. At three weeks out from your race day, (assuming week 10 ends on race day?) the best advice I could offer is to not miss any workouts. Then on race day, trust your training.
Both of the triathlon coaches I worked with made the same recommendation around hydration and electrolytes. For a male athlete at a 65 degree temperature, you need 20-36 oz/hour on the bike. That's one bottle or more per hour. As temps increase, your hydration needs will increase as well.
Regarding electrolytes: There are dozens of options out there, everything from powders to tablets and liquids such as Gatorade. Since you are doing a relatively short race, you don't need to worry about a complicated multi hour strategy for bike fueling to set up a long run. So just keep it simple.
For a workout or race lasting more than one hour, athletes need 300-500mg of sodium from a drink mix (or premixed liquid like gatorade). You should be able to get that easily from a bottle of drink. The purpose is that sodium is very important to help with fluid retention, absorption of glucose (to power your muscles) and nerve functioning.
The way to dial in your specific "best mix" of nutrition, hydration and electrolytes is to try out different approaches during your long rides to find what works best for you.
Finally, if you want an idea of product alternatives, the easiest way is to check out a few online retail sources. Two that I visit are "The Feed" and "Precision Hydration". At The Feed, you'll find a bunch of powdered mixes , such as Skratch, Infinit, Etc. The Precision Hydration product is very effective for those wanting a simple sodium solution that doesn't provide calories.
Sorry for the rambling response, lol. Best of luck in your race!
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For a workout or race lasting more than one hour, athletes need 300-500mg of sodium from a drink mix (or premixed liquid like gatorade). You should be able to get that easily from a bottle of drink. The purpose is that sodium is very important to help with fluid retention, absorption of glucose (to power your muscles) and nerve functioning.
The way to dial in your specific "best mix" of nutrition, hydration and electrolytes is to try out different approaches during your long rides to find what works best for you.
Finally, if you want an idea of product alternatives, the easiest way is to check out a few online retail sources. Two that I visit are "The Feed" and "Precision Hydration". At The Feed, you'll find a bunch of powdered mixes , such as Skratch, Infinit, Etc. The Precision Hydration product is very effective for those wanting a simple sodium solution that doesn't provide calories.
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Thanks djproulx for the helpful advice and website recommendation.
What's weird for me this time around is that I've always trained with just water (including my half-marathon phrase 10 years ago)--oh, and GU Energy gels for rides or runs over 60 min. That's just not cutting it now. I read an article saying electrolyte issues are likely to be more of a problem for pre-menopausal women and at age 47, that's me. Not sure if that's a standard opinion in the field or not.
Last night I went to Walmart and bought 4 different types of energy drinks (Shine Water, Body Armour, etc). I'll take a look at The Feed and see what else might help me refuel. I've been extra stressed with work the last couple of weeks, and as my dermatologist said, "stress affects everything." Once the semester ends, that will help a lot.
Thanks again for your input--great to hear from an experienced triathlete.0 -
Incline bench press 4x12
Incline DB fly 3x12
BB Row 4x10
Cable pulldown 3x10
Lateral DB Raise 4x12
DB Curl <superset> Lying DB Extend 3x10
Upper Hypertrophy weights went well, though I can't remember the last time I did sets of 12 reps (other than squats). It's amazing how much grind those last two reps feel compared to the first 10.
Talked to the young lady at the reception desk about the lack of notice about delayed gym opening the other day, and whether we could get the gym to do something about it. She happily told me the gym DID in fact spread the word about the delay at 6pm the night before, plenty of time ahead. Great, I must not be part of the distribution network, do I need to add my name to a list somewhere? Nope, she said, just follow us on Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and listed off several other platforms. Her jaw dropped to the floor when I told her I didn't have an account on ANY social network site. "Not one?" Thought about it a moment, remembered I had an old Facebook account I hadn't accessed in ten years. When a small muscle in the corner of her eye started twitching, I thanked her and quickly walked away.3 -
Not today, but since early April, 23 days rowing a raft 280 miles down the Colorado River through Grand Canyon.
Now some rest is warranted, but my grass is over a foot tall, and I have lots of gear to clean. Maybe I'll rest next week.6 -
Sleep when you're dead, @mtaratoot!1
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Regarding first bolded comment: Running a complete half marathon is a longish effort (1:30-2:30 typically, depending on your pace), so I assume that you consumed a gel or two in addition to water.DiscusTank5 wrote: »What's weird for me this time around is that I've always trained with just water (including my half-marathon phrase 10 years ago)--oh, and GU Energy gels for rides or runs over 60 min. That's just not cutting it now. I read an article saying electrolyte issues are likely to be more of a problem for pre-menopausal women and at age 47, that's me. Not sure if that's a standard opinion in the field or not.
In triathlon, your fueling needs are going to be elevated, since you start the bike leg after completing a swim(say 15-25 minutes in a sprint distance) where you've consumed no fuel. So if your bike split is 35-60 minutes, you'll have spent 50-85minutes exerting yourself before starting the 5k run. The fueling strategy is geared towards providing enough calories, electrolytes and fluid to carry you through the run, since its harder to ingest and process fuel while running.
Regarding second bolded comment: I don't hear that distinction made based on women's menopausal state. (Maybe since I'm a guy). What is discussed a lot, is the electrolyte needs vary by individual, since some athletes are very heavy sweaters. (google "sweat tests" to learn more.) The other variable is temperature and humidity. The hotter it is, the more you'll need.
Hope this helps.
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Another day, another stationary bike ride. Nice weather, but schedule didn't work for a trail ride.
After lunch with a friend, we went for a casual walk, mostly gawking at birds and things.
Then stationary bike, 89W average, almost entirely Z2.
Probably it for the day.3 -
Workout today: 45 minutes on the stationary bike at 13 mph pace (up from my usual 10-12 mph).
DJproulx, thanks for your feedback on electrolytes. In my 30s, my half-marathon times were just under 2 hrs, 20 minutes, with Clif Blocs at the 45 min and 1.5 hour marks. My first one, the Dallas Rock n Roll Half Marathon in March, was definitely chilly, as was the November Half Mar in Tulsa. The May Half in Joplin, Missouri, was hot and I also ran too fast during the first 7 miles of it and barely finished. I remember passing someone who was getting worked on by EMTs, so the heat was a factor for everyone.
Stating the obvious probably, but triathlons are hotter in general than the 5K, 10K, and Half-marathon distances I was used to, or maybe I just self-selected ones in the cooler months.
At last year's Ozark Valley Triathlon, I completed a 400 meter lake swim in 11 minutes and change, a 13 mile bike ride in 73 min, with a 2 mile run in about 24 minutes (1 hr, 56 min total). That leaves 8 minutes for the transitions--yikes. I think my bike will improve, but I'm also trying a different course this year: the Sager Creek Tri here in the town where I live. The swim is 300 m. in the pool, the bike is 12 miles, and the run is 2 miles. So we'll see.
After finishing the OVT sprint course in June 2022:
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Workout this morning: 30 min. swimming laps at the pool3
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Leg day, and it was rough!
SSB bar squats - 2x8, RPE 6
Bench - 3x5, 65% max
Rogers Pin Squat - 1 at RPE 8.5, 2x5 at RPE 6.5
Gluteator - 3x10 at 140 lbs
Leg Press - 3X10 at 270 lbs
Calf Raises - 3x10
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Squats 4x15
BB Step-Ups 3x12
BB RDL 4x10
Leg Extensions 3x10
Seated Leg Curl 3x10
Calf Raises 4x12
My second leg workout of the week, this one the hypertrophy one with lighter weights and higher reps. I'm used to a single leg workout each week, so this one was surprisingly harder than anticipated. But because I work from home on Friday's without the 90 minute commute, I was able to soak in the hot tub after, which at my age goes a LONG way towards recovery, believe you me!
My weight actually dropped this week after three weeks of rapid increase, so I'm hopeful that's a sign my body has finished adjusting to the creatine and I can finally start gauging actual muscle increase based on weights and diet going forward, rather than being subject to huge water-weight fluctuations.3 -
@Ann -- thanks for the advice on the unstrapped!
Been working out this week, just nothing hard. Lower back still a bit sore, but 90% better. Just not taking any chances with it. I've done five steady state (easy) cardio workouts this week and two light lifting sessions -- no weights overhead. For legs, I'm just doing air squats and bridges (all bodyweight). I am doing more for chest and shoulders, but again, no overhead.4 -
Climbing. 2 hours. This was very good, I got loads of stuff. My scary balance-y slab stuff was good; my dynos and thuggy overhangs were also good.
It was odd. I slept badly and had to drag myself to the gym. I was glad I did.
Some minor trivia was that the gym played Nirvana, who I saw live supporting Tad in 1989.
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Treadmill at a 11% incline for 30 mins
Back and biceps
Age: 31
Weight: 152
Goal weight: trying to put on muscle so Idc what the scale says as long as I look hot 😂4
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