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Front squat push press and static lunge vs. split squat
I did the first workout in Stage 2 today. Definitely more challenging! Two questions: 1. My wrists killed on the front squat push press. I had to move down to the smaller barbells because my wrists were killing. Is there a specific wrist technique that can help with that? My right wrist is still pretty sore over an hour…
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Finished Stage 1!
I finished Stage 1 today! I have mixed feelings about my results. I wish there was more of a visual change to my body, but, I am proud of myself for the strength increases, and for the good I know I am doing for my body. Here are my results! Squats: 45->95 Deadlift: 65->95 row:75->95 push ups: bench ->floor Step ups(My gym…
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Running advice please.
My husband is running the Marine Core Marathon in October in D.C. My husband is trying to inspire me to run the coresponding 10k. I can currently run 5k without stopping on a good day. Registration opens April 17th. Should I make the commitment and do it? I am worried I won't be able to keep the 15:00 min pace as that is…
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Already noticing changes
I am only 4 workouts into stage 1 and am already noticing changes. Today I did my weekly 5k run. Usually it is more like a walk/jog because about a mile in my legs feel like they are going to collapse under me. Well the squats and deadlifts are paying off because today my legs felt great and I ran the entire way. I don't…
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I am going to hate myself in the morning!
I did workout B1 today. I took advantage of a free training session at my gym so I could learn how to do a deadlift with proper form. Good thing, I surely would have hurt myself. I started out with just the bar. It was too easy. So we added 20. It felt like a good number. I was definitely sweating. Then the trainer…
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Started stage 1 today! A few questions.
I started stage 1 today. I thought it was going to be really hard, but, it wasn't. (This probably means I need to increase my weights!) The squats went much better than it thought. The first set of 15 I used just the bar as I have never used the bars before. The squats themselves went great, but that bar hurts the back of…
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Workout advice needed - especially from runners
Since I have started running, I feel like I am doing it because I CAN do it, not because I really enjoy it. I feel proud of myself for being able to run 3 miles, seeing as in high school I could not even run 1. I don't want to give it up, but, I don't see myself doing any more than a 5k. My question is this, is it okay to…
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Squat question
I have been exploring the equipment in my gym and have decided I am officially ready to start tomorrow. I had the trainer at the gym show me the equipment. There are two types of squat racks at my gym, one with cables, one without. He suggested I start on the one with cables since I have never used the bars before. Will it…
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Running advice needed
So, I am finally running 5k without any walking breaks. I have been stuck at 47 minutes for the past 2 weeks. (5k is my long run once per week, with shorter runs on other days.) I would like to work on speed, but, not sure how to go about it. I felt like I was running faster today, but, I guess I wasn't. How do I train…
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Advice from you runners out there, please!
I have my first 5k race coming up on Sunday. I did a 20 minute training run tonight to work on pace. Should I do any training runs on Friday or Saturday? Or should I take a couple of rest days before the race?
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Major NSV!
If you had asked me 6 months ago, or even 3 months ago, if I would spend $140 getting fitted for running shoes, and soon be running over a mile, I would have thought you were nuts! Well I have done just that, I have gone through most weeks of couch to 5k, got to the first 20 minute run, and have now decided I like the…
