Mortimer Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 Tonight I'm going to do shitload of hill climbing. Stairs climbing is a good workout too. I had same issue with you with covid-19 jab side effects but it didn't affect my ability to run 30k any... 1 Quote Link to comment
aramis Posted May 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2021 May 14th Instead of S&S, did some KB deadlifts. Some... 4x30 KB DL (40kg) Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
aramis Posted May 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 May 18th S&S 32kg with one set of TGU with 40kg. Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
aramis Posted May 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 May 20th Burpees. 72 reps in 15 min. Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
aramis Posted May 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 May 22nd Pull-ups, 15 min 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
aramis Posted May 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Yesterday rode over 200 km on a motorcycle, last 20 in a rain. Today I found I have muscles in my lower chest area I never knew of. And they are sore as heck Who could imagine riding a motorcycle can be a workout Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
aramis Posted May 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 May 25th 15 min Push-ups 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 9, 6, 5 (80 total ) Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
aramis Posted May 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 May 27th 15 min Pull-ups 8, 6, 6, 5, 5 Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
aramis Posted May 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2021 May 29th Donated blood. Got almost turned down because low weight... sigh. I know most people are slightly overweight, but why should this be treated as "NORMAL"? Just because I take care of myself I've been treated like some anorectic... GAH! Anyway... took extra day of rest because arm hurt a bit from the needle. May 30th Caught up with training S&S 32kg Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
aramis Posted June 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 Jun. 1st 15 min 10x5 body rows 5x10 push-ups Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
Mortimer Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 On 5/30/2021 at 10:41 PM, aramis said: May 29th Donated blood. Got almost turned down because low weight... sigh. I know most people are slightly overweight, but why should this be treated as "NORMAL"? Just because I take care of myself I've been treated like some anorectic... GAH! Anyway... took extra day of rest because arm hurt a bit from the needle. May 30th Caught up with training S&S 32kg I will have problems donating full volume of blood come after my 66k. I'm below 50kg already, so I feel you. If I drop below 45kg I can't donate blood lol. They will take half the amount of blood they usually take. What's the weight requirements at your place? Quote Link to comment
aramis Posted June 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 Don't know actually. I guess they check height to weight ratio, BMI or something along this way. Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
Mortimer Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 Ask for the measure they take. Then if you feel like it hard enough, you can try to comply. Remember muscle weighs more then fat, so given some weights around and you being a guy, you could potentially gain some muscle, look good, and tell them, dude, my BMI is 20, just measure my height and weigh me, or I'm above XX kg, as per your requirements. What is the problem again? I suspect body builders may have BMI> 25, but still look good cos of their low body fat percentage. One thing is that simple and sinister is not a hypertrophy program, so you may be strong as fk but look like one lean, mean dude, as opposed to gym bros who lift weights in the gym. I suspect my weight loss, besides due to cutting out oil from cooking food, is also due to the fact gyms are closed due to covid and I can't get my hands on heavy weights =( Sure, I try to do body weight exercises it but I guess there are differences... Cos most people who do bodyweight exercises primarily end up looking lean and mean, as bodyweight means you're pushing/pulling your own weight so you have incentive not to be too heavy. Quote Link to comment
aramis Posted June 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 It's quite complicated because several different things overlap considering my weight. But it's not the case actually. I guess it boils down to deciding what is more important for me - being lean af or donating blood without staff making problems. Anyway - I thought about my training lately and decided to make changes. Jun. 3rd Upper body focused resistance band/kettlebell combo (test drive): 8 x assisted pull-up 8 x band lat pull-down (straight arm) 8 x KB shrug (40kg one hand, 32kg the other - switching sides set to set) 8 x band Zeus row 8 x band face pull 8 x KB deadlift (40kg) 8 x per side KB overhead press (16kg) all the above in circuit, 3 times Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
aramis Posted June 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Jun. 5th 3 x in circuit: 4 x pull-up + 4 x assisted pull-up 8 x band lat pull-down (straight arm) 8 x KB shrug (40kg one hand, 32kg the other - switching sides set to set) 8 x band Zeus row 8 x band face pull 8 x KB deadlift (40kg) 8 x per side KB overhead press (16kg) Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
Mortimer Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 How long does your current circuit take instead of simple and sinister and also how are you feeling on this circuit?(I.e which parts are worked more/less) Quote Link to comment
aramis Posted June 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 It takes bit longer, but I can squeeze it in 20-25 minutes. It works mostly upper back with bit of lumbar area and shoulders. For now I find it challenging, especially shrugs and overhead press. Jun. 8th Busy again... S&S 32kg in the garden Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
aramis Posted June 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Jun. 10th For some reason my head decided to f*ck me over today. I have such crippling headache even walking is challenging... But I will not surrender to this bowl of overcooked spaghetti! I found some stuff I can do without even standing up 6 x 10 banded Lateral Raises (both sides) 2 x 1min active hang Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
Mortimer Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Oh dear. Dehydration? Not enough sleep? I find applying mint/eculyptus oil on my temples helps with headaches. 1 Quote Link to comment
aramis Posted June 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Dehydration? No, I don't think so. I drink... lots. I'll just go an easy route and blame it on weather. You can always blame the weather Annnd maybe my age...? People over 40 start to decompose, so it might be also a reason Anyway, I need to get my shit straight... Tomorrow is OCR day! Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
Mortimer Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Good luck for your OCR! Go get em, Tiger! Quote Link to comment
aramis Posted June 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 RAWR! Done my second individual OCR ✌️ and second "Family run" as well. I guess doing 6+2km and 30 + 15 obstacles counts as a training, right ? I'm happy as a clam because on my individual run I failed on only two obstacles (involving ball grips), and most obstacles I did on first try. Total time was 1h32m - about 10 minutes longer than last year. I guess mostly because I didn't run at all for the last year and many sections I just walked. Secondly, before more challenging obstacles I took extra time before the attempt just to be sure I won't run out of steam mid-obstacle. And, as you always can blame weather, I think scorching sun could impact my time in some way. Anyway, I'm super happy of my technique and strength while don't care much about my time. It was lots of fun. With capital "F", capital "U" and capital "N" Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
Mortimer Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Yes all those obstacles and running count as training. I activated my Fitbit when I did my spartan downtown and was pleasantly surprised to find a heart rate of 125 bpm average for the entire shebang, including burpee penalties lol. And 13/15 obstacles is good, I wish I could do as well if my spartan sprint ever happens... Sun will slow your run speed (at least for non pros by 30s-90s/km). The pros lose maybe 20s/km? *Oggles at Aramis's veins* Mine are barely visible lol. 1 Quote Link to comment
aramis Posted June 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 6 hours ago, Mortimer said: 13/15 obstacles It was 28/30 on my run. 15-obstacle-one was Family run What's about the veins? Is it some fashion/fetish of sorts? Quote I absolutely CAN run on caffeine and hatred. But only with a dash of milk. Challenges' status: Spoiler Not gonna Challenge anymore for now. I took Steve's words and started thinking in days and years. Challenges are just short-term distractions. #16 | #15 (Xmas mini) | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9 | #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 Other activities: Bike build Link to comment
Mortimer Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 You get to see veins only at lower body fat percentages =P And 28/30 is very, very nice. Quote Link to comment
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