SevenofSeven Posted December 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Heel is not so bad, still weird feeling, but at least I'm not hobbling anymore, just wincing every now and then. Will keep up with the stretches when sitting and before getting out of bed.Madcow Week 1 Wednesday. 9.12.2015Warm Up:Skipping, stretching, dislocations, BW Squatsx10, Front Squats@22.5kgx3x5Squats:1x5@35kg1x5@45kg2x5@55kgAll done without knee sleeves, but won't be ditching them altogether, on the heavier squats they are good to have on.OHP:1x5@20kg2x5@25kg1x5@30kgWeird bicep thing going on in last set, but I reckon it is my push form letting me down. Really trying to keep in mind Alan Thrall's video on OHP. For what seems like a simple lift there is a lot to think about! DL:1x5@60kg1x5@70kg1x5@85kg1x5@95kgI was done by the last set but yah me, overhand grip all the way, didn't have to switch grip which was really cool. I set the bar up for 105kg and just knew it wasn't coming off the floor, so put me plates away and called it a day.Son6 really hates DL's, he didn't even finish his first set. Trying to talk to him met with a brick wall of "I can't", so he finished up without even giving it another go. Fair enough, I tried to explain that I have been working at this for two years and I should probably be DLing about 140kg by now, but I ain't. I also don't have testosterone and youth and energy on my side, but he got bogged down with his thoughts. Once he swithches off that's it, no point pursuing it. I feel for him.Will have to do my Friday workout tomorrow as we have a Scout camp this weekend and no way of lifting. I do have access to a beach and walk trails, so will try to make the best of it.Time for a shower and food!!! 2 Quote Wait! What............? Link to comment
AugustaAdaByron Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I tried to convince my cousin to try lifting when he told me he wanted to exercise and lose weight. It didn't work. Boys... Which knee sleeves do you have? I've never tried doing squats with knee sleeves. 1 Quote Level "I have no clue" Warrior Current challenge Battle log Link to comment
SevenofSeven Posted December 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 LOL, Boys are fickle creatures! I have some cheap Crossfit type sleeves, "Exosleeve" is the brand I think. They are doing the job and give that little extra support, but they are slowly stretching out, thinner neoprene than the more solid types.I have my eye on some "Rock Tape" ones but not till next year. I would absolutely love some SBD sleeves but until I lift like Miss Marissa or Special Sundae, not an option. Quote Wait! What............? Link to comment
AugustaAdaByron Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 but until I lift like Miss Marissa or Special Sundae, not an option. I have the exact same mentality when it comes to buying gym stuff. 1 Quote Level "I have no clue" Warrior Current challenge Battle log Link to comment
Thom Stépan Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Well done on the lifts. You'd think with all that testosterone kicking around your place some would rub off on you for extra lifting power. Woden uses ravens, I use an iphone. 1 Quote Where to find me: Current Challenge : Battle Log : Facebook : Instagram : "Each day, just focus on getting 1% better in whatever it is you're trying to improve. That's it. Just 1%." ArtofManliness Article. "That which is wise and holy helps the health and wholeness of the chain of generations." D. R. Miller. "We do not rise to our expectations. We fall to our level of training." Archilochus Link to comment
SevenofSeven Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Madcow, Week 1 Friday on a Thursday Workout 10.12.2015Warm Up:Skipping, stretching, dislocations (gonna look at bringing grip in a little, challenge)Squats:1x5@35kg1x5@45kg1x5@55kg1x5@60kg1x3@70kg1x8@55kgDefinitely feeling fatigue in the legs, but pretty strong on my 3, 70kg's, no knee sleeves and less crackle and pop. Maybe the fish oil and glucosamine is working!Bench:1x5@25kg1x5@30kg1x5@35kg1x5@40kg1x3@45kg1x8@35kgBOR:1x5@20kg1x5@25kg1x5@30kg1x5@35kg1x3@40kg1x8@30kgSo finally did my three workouts, woohoo! More update to come. 2 Quote Wait! What............? Link to comment
SevenofSeven Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Have started a Diary to keep an eye on foods and other stuffs, just to keep it more regular and see where I can improve on things. Will see how successful we are at keeping that up to date. Washed the bus after my workout and managed to water the fruit trees and the garden. My poor orchard is in dire need of some TLC and was keen to get into it this weekend until I remembered I have this Scout camp. Which I am really losing motivation for, Son6 has decided he doesn't want to go, so will be taking only Scouts that do not belong to me for the first time in a long time. I will be lost without Son6 he was my go to guy and a great motivator for the others. Oh well, guess I will have to enjoy the beach without him. 2 Quote Wait! What............? Link to comment
quilaho Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Oooo ... Scout Camp at the beach! That sounds FUN! Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Challenges: Current:Quilaho's L1 ChallengeBattle Log:Q's Warrior PathBodySpace | MyFitnessPalLinkedIn | Twitter | FacebookPlease send me a message here at NF if you are going to send a request Link to comment
Stonie Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 It might even finally be beach weather this weekend! woohooo! 1 Quote Stonie They/Them Currently reading: Good Omens by Terry Pratchet & Neil Gaiman Currently playing: Outer Worlds (Xbox) Current DnD character: A radio presenter who’s magical bardic weapon is a portable radio broadcaster’s kit Link to comment
SevenofSeven Posted December 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Nice name change! Derby girl all the way 1 Quote Wait! What............? Link to comment
SevenofSeven Posted December 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 The weather is awesome if somewhat cloudy, temperature staying steady and I went swimming with the Scouts here:Just got back to camp and ready for afternoon smoko. 3 Quote Wait! What............? Link to comment
quilaho Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 What's the temp? Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk Quote Challenges: Current:Quilaho's L1 ChallengeBattle Log:Q's Warrior PathBodySpace | MyFitnessPalLinkedIn | Twitter | FacebookPlease send me a message here at NF if you are going to send a request Link to comment
SevenofSeven Posted December 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 The temp was 26 degrees Celsius. The water temp was about 15 I reckon. No sharks so perfect for swimming. 1 Quote Wait! What............? Link to comment
Cherry Poppins Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 The temp was 26 degrees Celsius. The water temp was about 15 I reckon. No sharks so perfect for swimming. Still too cold for me to get into the water! 1 Quote I aim to misbehave. Battle log Link to comment
SevenofSeven Posted December 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Just finished wrapping the Girlfriends presents for Christmas............we only have four this year, it's gonna be a nightmare when we have 7 partners to buy for! Quote Wait! What............? Link to comment
SevenofSeven Posted December 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Madcow Week 2, 14.12.2015Warm Up:Skipping, stretching, BW Squatsx10, 30kg Squatsx5Squats:1x5@35kg1x5@45kg1x5@55kg1x5@60kg1x5@70kgBench:1x5@25kg1x5@30kg1x5@35kg1x5@40kg1x5@45kgBOR:1x5@20kg1x5@25kg1x5@30kg1x5@35kg1x5@40kgShits and Gigs:Laying leg raises, 2x12V-Ups, 2x12Russian Twists, 2x20@5kg3 push ups, proper military form, hence only 3! Got a good Sweat up and smashed it out in an hour, the Laying Leg Raises and V-Ups were really hard, see what happens when you neglect the ABS. A wee bit of cardio tomorrow. 4 Quote Wait! What............? Link to comment
SevenofSeven Posted December 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Damn you silly old body. Heel is soooo sore this morning. Must hobble up to the orchard though, time to get chores done. Where did all the kids disappear to? Quote Wait! What............? Link to comment
Thom Stépan Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 You said the magic word and made them disappear. Woden uses ravens, I use an iphone. 1 Quote Where to find me: Current Challenge : Battle Log : Facebook : Instagram : "Each day, just focus on getting 1% better in whatever it is you're trying to improve. That's it. Just 1%." ArtofManliness Article. "That which is wise and holy helps the health and wholeness of the chain of generations." D. R. Miller. "We do not rise to our expectations. We fall to our level of training." Archilochus Link to comment
SevenofSeven Posted December 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Hahaha, sure did Thom, like magic too!Managed to pick up some more work, which means 5 weeks of swimming over the school holidays and two weeks in the new school year. Hopefully this pays for Son5's first term at Harvey Ag school.Been a great Summer's day here, at last! 3 Quote Wait! What............? Link to comment
AugustaAdaByron Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 I miss summer already! It was subzero and windy here on Sunday making it feel like -8 according to accuweather. My hands that were icy cold for one hour after I got home verified it. 1 Quote Level "I have no clue" Warrior Current challenge Battle log Link to comment
Basement Cat Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Ah yes, children do disappear when the chores demon is invoked. Good job on the lifting! 2 Quote Current form: Chubby House Cat (lvl4) Weight objective: 20% S. 4 P. 6 E. 4 C. 7 I. 8 A. 4 L. 5 Battle log Current Challenge Handy linky. Link to comment
SevenofSeven Posted December 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 My mind can hardly comprehend sub-zero, sure we get a zero or even -2 every now and then but to have these things daily........yeah nah, can't even..........Madcow Wednesday Week 2, 16.12.2015Warm Up:Trifling stuffs really, skipping, stretching, dislocations (narrower grip) BW squats and 30kg squats.Squats:1x5@35kg1x5@45kg2x5@55kgOHP:1x5@20kg2x5@25kg1x5@30kg (last rep push/press)DL:1x5@60kg1x5@70kg1x5@85kg1x2@95kg (missed the last 3 reps, some gains Daemon nailed that sucker to the floor)I was tired going into it, had a shyte sleep last night, the restless leg thing got me a beauty, my left leg just got all twitchy and shit and wouldn't let me settle down. Put the iPod in, no good, got up, no good, next thing you know it's 0230 and I a have to be up in 4 hours. So getting in a full set of 95kg DL was probably not going to happen anyway. Oh well next time.Off to Perth this morning, leaving the Lads with Son1 and his GF overnight. Catching up with my little brother and finishing off some Christmas shopping, just really not looking forward to the 3 1/2 hour drive. The Forrest Highway is the most boring bit of infrastructure in Western Australia. Picking up Roly (significant other) at the airport tomorrow and then more shopping, hopefully that is the end of it. Legs are feeling really weak, like a kitten and I am not a cat person! 4 Quote Wait! What............? Link to comment
Leimanu Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 Lunch was really nice, but really expensive and the cook needs to learn the subtlety of medium rare and rate waygu steak. Awesome though.The Lads and Grandad Good looking fam! For someone in the Northern hemisphere, it's weird to see everyone in shorts at Christmas. Of course, I"m in FL now, so I"m coooooooooooooooooooooool with it. 1 Quote <--<< Daughter of Artemis >>--> Link to comment
Leimanu Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 Plantar fascitis. It's a bitch. If it's for real fascitis, it's tough to deal with because it's avascular, so no blood. I had a cousin who had to get surgery. He worked at Lowes (concrete floor) and wore boots all day. I too recommend rolling your foot around on a ball. Also, we sleep with our feet in plantarflexion When you step out of bed, think of it as squishing the foot. The foot has been healing in place in plantarflexion, a shortened angle. By immediately stepping on it, putting weight on it, at a different angle, and on a cold floor, it creates little tears in the fascia. So all that healing that happened, boom, tears every single morning. So before you step out of bed, roll your feet around a little and step into slippers or a soft carpet. Also, make sure your shoes fit. Also, massage Since starting running, I've noticed tight feet too. 2 Quote <--<< Daughter of Artemis >>--> Link to comment
SevenofSeven Posted December 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 Cheers for the information, that all makes very much sense, will have to be mindful about stretching everything out before feet hit the floor. Quote Wait! What............? Link to comment
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