cremshoff Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Howdy! My name is Chris. I am 22 and around 175 pounds. I was what they called a "gym rat". But after years of just hitting the gym and I realized that it was not fun anymore and that I wanted more. So after reading NF for the past few months and, the occasional "ok" diet, it is time to take the next step!! I would like to learn how to run well and and lift for strength! What better way to level up your life then with a bunch of people who already are! Quote "We do not rise to the occasion, we fall to our level of training" FORGING IRON Challenge Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Excellent, another Texan! Welcome to the forums. How well are you running now? What is your first step, to run farther or faster? Both? Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
Dio Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Awesome! Welcome to the rebellion.Do you have specific fitness goals you want to reach or a specific fitness archetype you want to become? (I recommend you read the article What is Your Profession if you haven't already) Your goals look great, but I'll point out that many people will say the only purpose of running is to be able to run. Strength is often split into "muscular endurance", doing three sets of 12 pullups followed by 3 sets of 12 chinups and "muscular strength", just doing three pullups but with an extra 150 pounds. There are great people out there in each forum to find lots of tips and techniques on specializing that.Many of us also with tout the merits of a paleo, primal, or other low carb/high fat diet as being the best source of energy to feel your best at all times. Quote One day at a time. No excuses. Battle Log | Current Challenge - Bleep All the Things Link to comment
cremshoff Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 You betcha!! Down here near Houston! As a matter of face last week I watched the video on how to not suck at running and was blown away on how bad i was actually running. The next day I ran the "correct" way and boy did it kick my butt lol. My legs are still sore! Honestly I am not really sure which one to tackle first. Maybe stamina? Then I can progress toward a quicker pace? Quote "We do not rise to the occasion, we fall to our level of training" FORGING IRON Challenge Link to comment
cremshoff Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 I have been in the gym "working out", trying to be the strongest guy. But what I learned(and by learned I mean struck me like lighting) was that strength is not how heavy the weight is but what your willing to due to meet your goals! My goals are to be able to run a half marathon but still be able to lift well. I guess that happy medium between running far and lifting heavy.( sounds crazy lol) I don't want to just run for the sake of running but become a better runner because I do love to run. Quote "We do not rise to the occasion, we fall to our level of training" FORGING IRON Challenge Link to comment
dustinwh Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 HALFBREED!! YOU FINALLY JOINED!!!! Quote Allons-y! DWH If you can't fix it with squats or fish oil you're probably going to die. blog || twitter Link to comment
cremshoff Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 You have created a monster my good friend! Quote "We do not rise to the occasion, we fall to our level of training" FORGING IRON Challenge Link to comment
SarahNZ Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Welcome. Working out is more fun anywhere but the gym! Quote Link to comment
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