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6.5km 33:36 - nice to finally get a decent run in
Squats 50kg x8 55kg x8 57.5kg x8 60kg x7 x6
The 60kg is a PB, really couldn't get those last few reps, would have had to drop the weight.
Incline Bench Press 30kg (2x15kg) x10 x10 x10
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5.25km 26:00
Well after waking up feeling like **** and then travelling on a train for 3 hours I decided I'd give the gym a go and see if I could sweat some of this illness out of me. I haven't felt like there was so much energy in my legs for ages and was able to run faster than normal, but unfortunately I started to get stomach cramps at around 2km and by 5km they were so bad that I had to give up. Oh well, at least I did something and I deffo feel better for it now
Weight is 73.3kg, slightly up on last measurement a few weeks ago but not too worried. Once finals are over in 6 weeks I'll get my diet sorted and try to kick the last 5 or 6kg that I want to lose. 73kg is still a hell of a lot better than the 90kg I was a year ago
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14.36km 77:16 - cracking day for a run today, the park was packed compared to normal. Not looking forward to feeling the sunburn tonight/tomorrow. I'm now the proud owner of one blister that has grown but doesn't hurt and a lovely new one on my heel which hurts like hell!! Oh well, the body glide works great but need to apply it to more places on my feet My calves feel like they're about an inch shorter than they need to be but plenty of stretching should sort that out!
This was my longest run ever, didn't have a plan when I went out for exactly what course I was going to follow, but just kept going and did a complete lap of the Park so well chuffed 0 -
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Hey xebec, great reading on your log to date - I can definately see improvement in your running times.
Thanks for the encouragement, I find it a bit hard sometimes to keep myself motivated because I'm training by myself - but I don't have time at the moment to join a club. Using plans helps though and I'm running way faster and further than I ever thought I could 0 -
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Thanks for the encouragement, I find it a bit hard sometimes to keep myself motivated because I'm training by myself - but I don't have time at the moment to join a club. Using plans helps though and I'm running way faster and further than I ever thought I could
I'm in a similar position not in a club ect. What helps te keep me motivated is always having a few events in the future the thoughts of doing sh!te or DNFing usually get me out there. Something like what you have started with the two races you signed up for. Though I'm a tad anti-social and perfer to train by myself;) Good luck with the races.0 -
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That's karma! Popcorn and fitness don't mix :pac:
Quiet you! Popcorn is my guilty pleasure...
Taking another rest day today instead of cross-training, my leg doesn't feel too bad today but I've a sore throat so going to take it easy. This is a wind-down week anyway.
Total distance this week was about 42km, next week should be a lot shorter with focus on the races.0 -
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Docklands Run
8km 38:33 - great run, was aiming for 40 minutes so delighted to get in under that! Spent the first few minutes trying to get around groups of fun runners who were slowly moving along in groups 4 or 5 people wide... oh well, still enjoyed the flat and fast course 0 -
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Your making me envious with all these races, achieving your goals. I have only had one so far this year and have to wait a month for the next.
But mine are quite a bit shorter than yours and obviously take less out of me. I like the racing though, even though I've no hope of ever winning any it's great to keep challenging myself...You get those furstrating groups of people at most big runs. Its a pity but you just have to work around it. Congrats on your time.
Yeah, I know. Doesn't mean I won't moan about it though. Actually made a conscious effort to try to get near the front this time but ended up being crowded out by those who came to the start late from the group warm-up. Thanks again Oddyseus, now for the next one...Super stuff Xebec, I think there's a few of us on the logs at the same level at the moment, so we can push ourselves harder, looking forward to these rivalries:D
Yeah, seems like there are a few of us around the same time alright We might have to introduce ourselves at the Adidas series or something and get some proper competitive racing going on...
Anyways, the next two weeks are going to be sparse on the training front. Had the 1st of my finals today after 2 years of studying for them (long story), so there'll be less structure about my training until they're over and I figure out what my next race is likely to be. Think I'll up my weight training for the next few weeks and maybe spend some time on the bike/crosstrainer.0 -
5km 25:54 - started out as a recovery run, finished up a bit faster than I had planned
Squats
50kg x8
55kg x8
57.5kg x8
60kg x8
62.5 x8 x5
Felt a slight twinge in my left glute which I hurt playing squash a few weeks ago on the last set so left it at 5...
Assisted Pull-ups (6) x10 x9 x5
Assisted Dips (6) x10 x10 x10
DB Bench Press
30kg (2 x 15kg) x10
24kg x10 x10
DB Pullover 15kg x10 x10 x10
Was absolutely shattered at that stage, first time doing weights in ages, so left it there. Pleased with the squats, now time to start pushing the deadlifts again.0 -
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6.6km 31:58 - flew through the first 2.6km, was a real struggle after that. Had planned on going further, but cut it short. I guess it's not bad for only the 2nd run in two weeks...
On another note, I get to go gym shopping later today. I'm in Wexford for the next 2 months and so will actually have to pay for a gym. Will prob go back to my old gym in Whites as the facilities in general are pretty good, the only thing that's turning me off is the minimal free weights equipment...
On a side note, my weight has gone up over the last few weeks. Over the last few days it's been everywhere from 73 - 75.5kg, I think it's actually at around 74kg. Gonna try and get back on track with the diet and liquid intake over the next few weeks and see if I can get below 70kg. My diet over the last few weeks of study had far too many Chinese takeaways in it for one person to be eating! Will try to steer clear of those for a while 0 -
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6.65km 33:58
Squat
50kg x8
55kg x8
60kg x8 x8 x8
Bench
25kg x10 x10
30kg x10 x10
Military Press
20kg x10 x10 x5
Pull-ups
BW x4 x4 x4
(dead chuffed cos I've never managed them for bw before, no assisted machine in this gym)
DB Pullover
16kg x10 x10 x10
Bent over row
20kg x10
25kg x10 x10
There's no 1.25kg plates in this gym, so all my increments for the next few months are gonna be 5kg... There is a jacuzzi though Tried to do some extra time on the bike at the end, but finding motivation hard, must remember to bring my other iPod home from Dublin tomorrow. 0 -
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10.12km 49:00 - first time breaking 50 mins for 10k, and I wasn't even tryingget off your arse and get out there. If its not going well then cut it short but at least give it a go..
Thanks, I needed that. My head hasn't been in the right place lately between finishing college and having withdrawal symptoms from coming off one of my meds. But encouragement like that is great!! Thanks!!0 -
10.12km 49:00 - first time breaking 50 mins for 10k, and I wasn't even trying
Thanks, I needed that. My head hasn't been in the right place lately between finishing college and having withdrawal symptoms from coming off one of my meds. But encouragement like that is great!! Thanks!!
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