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3hrs of technical single track, including about 8 falls, which means deadlifting a 400 pound bike upright in 35 degree heat on steep sandy hills. Yeah. I think I'll bother to log it. It equals 1 pizza.

Hi, I did a TM last year, as a way to kick me into training crossfit more. I'm not one of the guys on the whiteboard either, scale my weights and such, although I can do about 5-7 strict pull ups now. The best advice I can give you is what you'll need. Running, yes, you're on the right track, you'll never have to run more…

I loved it. Got my 100 reps, and tried for the 135 but there was no way I could get it. Don't care, because it's all so much fun. I think I'm getting a bit kinky for burpees these days. They're actually OK once you get into the swing of it. I mean, it's only falling over and getting back up again isn't it?

YES! Its harder, so you work harder, so you lose more weight.

Not really, and sort of. I set a daily calorie limit that roughly took account of my exercise habits. (2300, 5'11, age 47) Actually, it's probably a little low, because there was no setting for me. (Crossfit 4-5 times a week, surf on off days. Occasional running/staggering) Then I eat that 6 days a week, and have an eat as…

One thing at a time honey. Just be honest with your food logging here at MFP, if nothing else, you'll be able to look back at it when your life is more manageable. You're probably doing a fantastic job right now, everyone's depending on you, and you're still standing. I applaud and salute you, keep it up, and don't worry…

Look, if he's working some clients, that's probably OK, I do it, and it's the sort of thing which can pay off in the long run. HOWEVER, if you're feeling neglected, maybe try and do some of these things you want to do without him. Forget the mani-pedi's, if you want to go racing, go do some open wheel racing, or Go-Karts.…

I'll be frank, I can't tell if your exercise regime is actually hard enough. A good rule of thumb is that to burn calories, you have to be sweating, quite a lot. Just strapping weights onto your ankles seems like a good idea, bur may not really be doing anything. I bet you could do 10 x 50 yard sprints 3 times a week and…

Oh yeah. I'm still going with the Space Hopper though.

I can never work out on work days unless I fit it in before breakfast. Any chance you can change gyms or classes to do it around 4-5pm? 3 hrs is quite a long workout, perhaps you could shorten it by going more intense? (I don't know what you're doing fo r3 hours, so forgive me if its wrestling sharks or something. ) Either…

I'd go along with this. I usually run a 4.5 mile trail loop. One day, I just decided to run it twice, (had a 5 min breather). Since then, I have no problem contemplating anything up to 10 miles. You almost certainly have more in you than you think. I bet you could go straight to 10 k at your 5 k pace.

Hi there, 47 year old man. 5'11 184 Crossfit 2 days on, 1 day off. Mixed with 5 x 5 weight training 3 days a week, surfing and trail running whenever. Not Paleo at all, but do cook all our own meals from fresh (but not "Grass fed" ingredients). Call it an opportunistic Mediterranean diet really. If the supermarket is doing…

Perhaps you're not supporting your weight on your feet? Ideally, grab the rope with straight arms, and pull your knees to your elbows. (It's an ABS exercise really) Get you feet locked on the rope anyway you've been trained how, and now you could theoretically rest your hands because they're barely holding on. Then drive…

You'll be fine if you Crossfit. Do try trail running once or twice a week leading up to the event. Go slow, and most importantly, don't injure yourself. (Running efficiently is sometimes about taking lots of small steps, rather than big ones). I run with a friend who knows more about it than me, and that really helps. The…

As a very lazy, late middle aged burpee'er who smoked for 30 years, I feel qualified to answer this. I used to hate them, and in truth, it wasn't until I had to do 7 minutes of them for the Crossfit open, that I learned I had more in me than I thought. Here's what helps me. 1. Don't waste energy going from standing to…

Early days my friend. Try not to obsess about it, and the weight will come off without you noticing. I'll be honest, I exercise a bit more than you, and have done for about 5 years, but it was only once I started keeping my calories to a reasonable level (2300 p/d, Male at age 47) that I started losing weight. Actually, my…

Turns out that in Southern California, in summer, it is not possible to make mud! However, holding the event in a ski resort, at about 7000ft probably makes up for that. My top 1 racing essential. LEARN HOW TO RUN UPHILL, ALL DAY.

I know this is disgusting, and I don't do it myself anymore, but I used to take a giant bit of cake or something, chew it for a bit, really taste it, then spit it in the trash. I'm pretty sure you can eat a whole cake like that. It's probably a terrible idea though.

thanks for that. I have my first Tough Mudder on Sunday, so feeling nervous now.

Also, little tip. Apparently protein before drinking helps confuse the stomach into dealing with the food for a while, before it gets on to adding the alcohol to your bloodstream. You'll still see all that booze eventually, but you might be safely back in bed by then.

Firstly, forget the "Strong beer's, I'll drink less of them" idea. You'll get drunk, then you'll get drunker, which of course will be fun, then you'll stop counting. Then you'll end up challenging passers by to pull up competitions in the street at 2 am, fall off the bar and bugger up your ankle. (Well thats the sort of…

Basically ignore all the women on this thread apart from Elle.

This sounds like treatment I'd appreciate if it was me on the receiving end.

Yeah, way to go everybody. Make the poor guy feel unattractive AND sexually inadequate. Look, he's a chef, he's around great food all day, and if he's a good chef, he's tasting it all day too. Men might not respond well to constant reminders, because WE see that as nagging, but we are competitive, and do respond to…

Because its fun, being thin isn't everything, and ultimately, we're all idiots, some people just hide it better than others.

Yeah, I love a drink. Red wine is a nice accompaniment to most meals, and there's nothing else that can make cheese taste better. Admittedly, its not a diet food, but I've never been a slave to Soda's or ranch dressing, so to each his own. To all those commenting about avoiding the mind altering aspects of booze, you might…

I bet you could make your own, even more delicious shake from Trader Joes protein powder, half a banana and fresh raspberries. If you lived next door, I'd definitely buy THAT from you. These schemes are always the same. Average products living off the back of hijacking genuinely motivated personal relationships. I'm sure…

I always go to the reduced corner at the supermarket. Usually its chicken. Once in a blue moon, its a nice bit of beef or buffalo. Then I get it. Saves me a fortune, and I never have to think what to make for dinner.

I think just be patient. Pretty much every WOD seems to have you hanging, lifting or swinging something, all of which will gradually build up the grip at the same time as whatever other muscle groups are involved. I get that you would do more T2B's if we taped your hands onto the bar, but you'll probably find you're twice…

40/30/30 CFP for me. Seems to be doable, but I've found over the last 2 weeks that getting hung up with proportions and food groups has only given me a lot of headaches. So I just eat whatever I seem to be craving, lo and behold, I'm sane, happy, and full. Be nice to add thinner to that sentence, but not at the expense of…