Gym/Exercise Thread

[PensFanInDC]

Started GoRuck training this weekend. Total of 10 miles with a 40lb ruck. 5.5 of those miles were hiking up and down the three peaks at Sugarloaf Mountain. My legs are killing me today.

[Idoit40fans]

I ran about 6 miles on mostly pavement yesterday, my body is killing me today.

[obhave]

6 weeks until the half marathon! I haven't run in over a month due to a string of illnesses, but hopefully that gives me enough time to get my strength back and not finish with a terrible time.

[shafnutz05]

I am starting Strong Lifts this week...will post before and afters in a couple months if all goes well

[Idoit40fans]

I have basically stopped any kind of lifting for the past couple weeks. Maybe one trip to the gym per week at most. Been keeping up with the running though, minimum 5 times every 2 weeks, usually 3 times a week. 30-45 minutes of running each. Need to get back into the lifting and am planning to do so tonight.

[shafnutz05]

yeah, I have a 10 mile run coming up in four weeks, but I am not TOO concerned with being ready for it.

I'm doing HIIT on the off days (about 16-20 minutes or so), and when I'm lifting I get a pretty decent cardio workout just from doing that.

[PensFanInDC]

For cardio I lift faster. I barely run anymore. I do, however, do suicides at the end of each workout.

[Idoit40fans]

I'm doing a few 5ks this summer and intend to have a time around 21 minutes(under 7 minute mile average). Thus I need to be running.

[shafnutz05]

I'm doing a few 5ks this summer and intend to have a time around 21 minutes(under 7 minute mile average). Thus I need to be running.

Yah, if I do the 10 mile run with like a 10:30 pace, I'll be perfectly happy.

[yubb]

Anyone doing the Rachel Carson Challenge this year? A guy at work talked me into it.

http://www.rachelcarsontrails.org/ 36 miles, done on the Saturday closest the summer solstice.

[Idoit40fans]

I'm doing a few 5ks this summer and intend to have a time around 21 minutes(under 7 minute mile average). Thus I need to be running.

Yah, if I do the 10 mile run with like a 10:30 pace, I'll be perfectly happy.

If I completed a 10 mile run, i'd be perfectly happy.

[PensFanInDC]

Anyone doing the Rachel Carson Challenge this year? A guy at work talked me into it.

http://www.rachelcarsontrails.org/ 36 miles, done on the Saturday closest the summer solstice.

Doubt I could do 36 miles in one day. Seems like a fun goal to have though.

[Troy Loney]

I'd bike that far. no way i'd walk/jog that though.

[PensFanInDC]

That's freakin' ridiculous...

[Idoit40fans]

I'd bike that far. no way i'd walk/jog that though.

Dirtbike for sure.

[King Sid the Great 87]

The hardest mile in America:



The ride up on somebody's back:

[JS©]

that stretch between mile 22 and 25 = worst 5k ever

[Rylan]

Is gaining 16 lbs over 4 months too lofty a goal?

[yubb]

My friend from work said it's the most grueling thing he's ever done. He likened it to the baby crawl at Mud on the Mountain/7 Springs, but much longer, many more of them, and no rope to help you up.

I just hope I get halfway.

[Idoit40fans]

Is gaining 16 lbs over 4 months too lofty a goal?

If you jsut want to put on weight, its doable. If you want to maintain health, probably not.

[PensFanInDC]

Is gaining 16 lbs over 4 months too lofty a goal?

It depends. How much do you weigh now? What is your body type (scrawny, big frame, average, etc.)? How much/what type of exercise can you do with your injury? Any nutritional limitations?

[Rylan]

I am at 155. Currently somewhat scrawny because I haven't done much since my accident, but before it I was average, and I can do just about anything that doesn't involve running or jumping and I have no nutritional limitations.

[Idoit40fans]

Its called the cheesecake factory diet.

[PensFanInDC]

I am at 155. Currently somewhat scrawny because I haven't done much since my accident, but before it I was average, and I can do just about anything that doesn't involve running or jumping and I have no nutritional limitations.

If you want to gain mass (not fat) it is doable but will be tough. Can you do squats and deadlifts? I'd recommend a steady diet of protein and lots of lifting, particularly squats, deadlifts, bench press, and rows.

[Rylan]

Eh, squats and deadlifts may cause issues. Didn't even think of them. I really don't know how much my ankle can take nor my shoulder for that matter. I was curious if I was setting too lofty a goal and that seems to be the case. I am just looking for a hobby right now, and I figured working out would be a nice distraction.