Let me introduce myself...I'm SUPER DUDE!

[superdude]

I started my fitness journey 3.5 years ago when I decided enough was enough. I had put on 40lbs of unwanted fat since high school due to laziness. I am married and had one kid at the time but gaming (World of Warcraft) was my priority. I was addicted and I later learned my wife was ready to leave me over it. So I went running. First run was 2 miles and was it ever TOUGH! But I stuck with it and kept running even though I hated it. I signed up for a 5K race and after that I was hooked. I actually started enjoying the runs and looking forward to them. They became an escape from the world. That year I raced a half marathon as well, following Nike+ training programs, and finished with a fast time (1:35). I had traded one addiction (gaming) for another (running) and haven't looked back.

 

The next year I followed other programs such as Insanity and P90X. By then I had seen my body changing, losing the fat. I started realizing I didn't want to be a skinny runner either, so I started looking for strength training programs, found SuperHero Workouts and followed that for its course, all the while still running. My new goal was to become a super hero for myself and my family (I wanted to look like Captain America or Thor).  This last winter I have been using StrongLifts 5X5 by Mehdi and been seeing my max for squats, deadlifts, and bench increase. I temporarily stopped running to get more rest and see more gains. I was thinking of joining his online community but it costs $30 a month.

 

Then I found Nerd Fitness. I love the simplicity and the wonderful advice. I purchased the strength plan and want to follow it now for more muscle/strength gains. I have been reading the Nerd Fitness posts for over a year but only recently learned how to access this community and I look forward to getting to know you and working with you all to improve ourselves.

 

I plan on following the barbell strength training and using a mix of running and some crossfit to continue improving my fitness. My wife is a nutrition fanatic so I have been working with her for years to improve and maintain a healthy diet. I did try out the GOMAD diet I learned about on Nerd Fitness for a couple months and used it to bulk up.

 

Last year I completed my first marathon, as well as a Spartan Beast. I have decided never to do another marathon because it is contrary to my fitness goals, though I learned a lot from doing one. I will be doing another Spartan this year and hope to improve on my time of two and a half hours.

 

I am in the best shape of my life, and want to be able to say that for the rest of my life.

 

Sorry for the wordy intro, but thanks for the welcome.

[whipsmile]

Wordiness is absolutely fine!

Welcome, way to turn it around!

 

Good luck and let us know how we can help!

(that was a lot of exclamation points from me) :-)

[kwas1968]

Good luck, and can you send me some of your motivation lol

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[QuirkyDM]

Sounds a lot like my story, except you're farther along on it then I am. I just started the NF Barbell training, too, so I'm right there with you! Welcome aboard!

[Basement Cat]

Welcome to the rebellion Superdude!

 

You can write as much as you want! That's what forums are for! We're happy to have you here, and we'll be there to cheer you on as you progress!

 

Good luck with your goals and keep us posted!

[The Beard]

Hello superdude! Welcome to the community!

[superdude]

Thanks all! Glad to be here.