Crystal Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Awesome, I love that you do overhead squats! Hardcore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 I just started doing them and wow, you are right, they ARE hardcore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Thursday, October 29th: 40 min. swim class in the evening Breakfast: oats with protein powder, agave, flax, psyllium husk, and soy milkLunch: salad with romaine, leftover black bean burgers, agave mustard dressingSupper: lemon pepper tofu and broccoli; appleSnack (post-swim): protein powder + soy milk Cals 1521Fat (g) 35.0Carbs (g) 207.2Prot (g) 115.6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I have to agree I think overhead squats are one of the toughest lifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Yeah...I wold have to agree with you! Friday, October 29th: A1) DB Step-Up (20x8, 20x8, 20x8)A2) Hip Pop-Up (BWx16, 25x16, 25x16)A3) One-Legged Squats (BWx8, BWx8, BWx8) B1) 45-degree Hypers (25x8, 25x8)B2) Cable Pull-Through (27.5x18, 27.5x18) - this one in kg's 2000 m on the rower (just over 10 minutes) Pre-WO: banana, protein powder+waterPost-WO: oats with protein powder, agave, flax, and psyllium huskLunch: apple, banana (stuck without a lunch, no protein option available)Snack: Halloween candy Supper: baked chimichangaSnack: apple, more candy Kind of low on the veggies today.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 Saturday, October 31st: Incline Bench:60 x 460 x 460 x 460 x 465 x 465 x 465 x 4 Negative Chins: 7 sets of 4 Assisted Dips: 7 sets of 4 at 30 lbs assistance BB Curl:20 x 425 x 430 x 430 x 435 x 435 x 435 x 4 Did some jumping jacks and mountain climbers. Man mountain climbers kill me. You don't want to know about the diet...too many Halloween treats. Sunday, November 1st: Rest day....trying to recover from my sugar coma from Halloween candy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Monday, November 2nd: A1) One-Arm DB Row:30 x 630 x 630 x 632.5 x 632.5 x 6 A2) Zercher squats:65 x 665 x 675 x 675 x 675 x 6 A3) V-up Push-up: 5 sets of 6 B) Jump Rope - 100 reps C1) Sprinter Sit-ups: 3 sets of 12C2) Medicine ball weave through legs: 3 sets of 30 Pre-WO: protein powder + waterPost-WO: oats with protein powder, flax, soy milk, agave, and psyllium huskLunch: pumpkin curry, cauliflower; raisinsSupper: baked tofu, steamed kaleSnack: protein powder + agave Cals 1574Fat (g) 39.0Carbs (g) 206.0Prot (g) 136.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I liked the pumpkin curry. I didn't add the tofu. I took it to a halloween party and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Mountain climbers. NICE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Glad it was a hit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyjane Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I like the orderliness of your log too! It's inspiring me to want to keep one too. I keep on in my iPhone, but actually sharing it with people will force me to step it up a bit. Your blog is great--so many great food pics & recipes! Making me hungry! Mmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Thanks Missy! You should definitely start a log - it's been so helpful in keeping track of things and keeping me motivated! It's also nice to get feedback and support from others on here. Tuesday, November 3rd: 25 min. lane swimming. Man I suck. My class has taught me the mechanics of the strokes, now I just need to practice. A lot. I also need to build up some stamina. I did a combination of strokes: front crawl, elementary back stroke, and side stroke. My front crawl is what really needs the work. I always mess up the breathing. My class still goes for another 4 weeks, but I think I am going to try and swim on my own Tuesday mornings to get in the practice. In class we mostly concentrate on breast stroke because we all suck at it. Pre-WO: protein powder + waterPost-WO: oats with protein powder, agave, flax, psyllium husk, and soy milkSnack: apple Lunch: pumpkin curry, broccoliSupper: "sausage" and black bean soupSnack: copious amounts of pineapple Cals 1422Fat (g) 21.6Carbs (g) 240.3Prot (g) 95.1 Cals a little low....wasn't that hungry around supper time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 swimming sounds like a fun change of pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Yeah, it gives me a break from the horrible cardio machines. I'm hoping to see improvement over the next 2 months. I was toying with the idea of doing a small triathlon next summer...but we're not sure when we are moving next year so it's a little hard to plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Wednesday, November 4th: A1) RDL: 95x11, 95x11, 95x11A2) DB Bench Press: 22.5x11, 22.5x11, 25x11A3) BW Rows: 3 sets of 11 B1) OH Squat: 35x,11, 35x11, 35x11B2) Half-Inch Worms: 3 sets of 11 C1) DB Curl: 15x11, 15x11, 15x11C2) Cable Pressdown: 27.5x11, 32.5x11, 32.5x11 Pre-WO: protein powder + waterPost-WO: oats with protein powder, flax, psyllium husk, agave, and soy milkLunch: "sausage" and bean soup, 2 mandarinsSnack: 2 mandarinsSupper: "sausage" and black bean soup, squash; mandarinSnack: protein powder + agave Cals 1558Fat (g) 19.2Carbs (g) 239.3Prot (g) 126.4 Will do some stretching this evening...I've been slacking off lately and I can really feel it in my hip flexors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivalasvegans Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I was toying with the idea of doing a small triathlon next summer...but we're not sure when we are moving next year so it's a little hard to plan.Do it do it! They're all over the place, you can find one anywhere. When you figure out when you're moving, you can sign up and plan your tapers then. Your numbers are looking good, you are getting pretty strong, professor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Thanks! Yeah, I should quit making excuses and just say I'm going to do it. Next spring/summer is plenty of time for me to improve my swimming. I feel like that's what's holding me back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivalasvegans Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Oh don't let that hold you back. Swimming is the least best event for a lot of people who do triathalons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 kool idea. u should do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Okay so apparently at the end of May each year there is a sprint triathlon here. I should still be here in May. There were two categories: 300m Swim, 6k Bike, 2.5k Run500m Swim, 10k Bike, 5k Run If I can get my swimming up to par I think I would like to try to aim for the second one... I was looking at times for last year's race, the fastest was 45:18 and the slowest was 1:22:44. I'm not sure what a 'respectable' time for a beginner is? An hour? It sounds like the swimming is indoors for this one, which is great because I don't want to buy a wet suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 superkool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Thursday, November 5th: AM: 30 min. stationary bike, stretching PM: 40 min. swimming class Pre-WO: protein power + waterPost-WO: oats with protein powder, flax, psyllium husk, and agaveSnack: mandarinLunch: "sausage" and black bean soup; mandarinSupper: baked tofu, roasted cauliflower; pineapplePost-swim: soy milk + protein powder Cals 1574Fat (g) 31.2Carbs (g) 206.9Prot (g) 145.6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 Friday, November 6th: A1) DB Step-Ups (20x8, 20x8, 20x8)A2) Single leg hip pop-ups (25x16, 25x16, 25x16)A3) One-leg squats (BWx8, BWx8, BWx8) B1) 45-degree hypers (25x8, 25x8)B2) Cable pull-through (27.5x18, 27.5x18) Quick 15 min. run on treadmill Pre-WO: protein powder + waterPost-WO: protein powder + water; oats with carob, agave, flax, and soy milkSnack: pineappleLunch: "sausage" and black bean soup; 2 mandarinsSnack: pineapple, mandarin, raisinsSupper: tofu, brussel sprouts, mandarinSnack: pb & dates Wow, I was super hungry today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 nice on the 1 legged squats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Thanks - they're so hard! I get weird looks at the gym when I do them but whatever. Saturday, November 7th: Incline Bench:65x465x465x465x470x470x470x4 Negative Chins: 7 sets of 4 Assisted Dips:30x430x430x430x420x420x420x4 BB Curl:35x435x435x435x4 Stopped curling because of a pain in my left elbow. Stationary bike for 40 minutes. Stretching. Post-WO: protein powder + waterBrunch: oat/pb/banana pancake thingsSupper: went out for Japanese - miso soup, edamame, wakame salad, sushi, 2 glasses wineSnack: 1 beer, a couple of dates, some popcorn Not the greatest day for protein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivalasvegans Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Okay so apparently at the end of May each year there is a sprint triathlon here. I should still be here in May. There were two categories: 300m Swim, 6k Bike, 2.5k Run500m Swim, 10k Bike, 5k Run If I can get my swimming up to par I think I would like to try to aim for the second one... I was looking at times for last year's race, the fastest was 45:18 and the slowest was 1:22:44. I'm not sure what a 'respectable' time for a beginner is? An hour? It sounds like the swimming is indoors for this one, which is great because I don't want to buy a wet suit. You could totally do the second one! As far as times go, i think you should look at your best in each sport and then where you want to be with them in May, and then set an overall goal time. It's hard to say what a good beginner time for that race is, because we don't know what the course is like. But you do know what you're like. You should def find out if the swim is in open water or inside, cuz you might need to focus your training differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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