Mini Forklift Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Amazing run last night coming off three days rest, haven't felt that strong in a long time! Just off out for a morning run with a friend at Hagley Park, will write up the sessions when I get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIT Rob Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Are you doing any lifting these days or just focusing on endurance training? Was watching your training videos earlier to get me fired up for my workout, really good stuff:)Thanks for checking in mate, hope you liked the videos Pretty much just running at the moment Rob. Occasionally I'll call in to the gym and do some weights just to keep some sort of muscle definition, but not a patch on what I used to train like. That's why I'm not really logging them right now, I tend to like focusing solely on either the lifting or running and right now my goal is to knock off a fast marathon (well fast for my not-very-fast legs anyway). So after a bit of downtime after the off road marathon I think it's about time to get locked in and serious. Emphasis now is on continuing to get faster as the distance gets longer, with the goal of being able to hold 5min/km pace for the marathon distance. Plan to get out for a decent length run tonight, hopefully around 20km then I'm meeting a mate in the morning at Hagley Park... let's go Hey mate, Indeed, loved the training vids, particularity the "day of the DL" and Bench Press vids, i also like your styler D-B presses, i used a similar hand position myself, i feel it a lot more in my pecs, plus it puts a lot less stress on the shoulder joints. Good luck with the marathon mate, no doubt you'll do well:) BestRob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Amazing run last night coming off three days rest, haven't felt that strong in a long time! WEDNESDAY 26th MARCH RUN TYPE: TEMPOINTENSITY: 7/10 DIST: 16.7kmTIME: 1.20:41 HEART RATE NOT RECORDED CALORIES: 1,252 (931cal/hr) AVE SPD: 12.4kphAVE PCE: 4.50min/kmMAX SPD: 16.37kphMAX PCE: 3.39min/km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 THURSDAY 27th MARCH RUN TYPE: EASY RUN WITH A FRIENDINTENSITY: 4/10 DIST: 8kmTIME: 41:14 HEART RATE NOT RECORDED CALORIES: 508 (739cal/hr) AVE SPD: 11.55kphAVE PCE: 5.11min/kmMAX SPD: 13.91kphMAX PCE: 4.18min/km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esqinchi Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 So, seeing those river pics... Man, I live in a shoddy place (some would say different). Beautiful country you have there mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kora Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Here's a little clip from the promoters of the Motatapu off road marathon http://www.odt.co.nz/files/featured_gallery/2009/03/10_38am_liz_nuttall_during_the_motatapu_marathon_n_1769136194.JPG http://www.iconicadventures.co.nz/assets/Uploads/44.jpg Never underestimate the river crossings !!!! That is beautiful running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Yes, it sure is! Well I haven't had much time to run these last few days as I have busy organising and promoting a seminar on health, nutrition and longevity (with a large focus on veganism, fasting and preventable disease)... I am hosting it on behalf of my health store, it's going to be a busy night with around 60 people booked to attend. Just about to get ready to head down to the venue now, planning on a good couple of hours running in the morning to unwind and relax the mindg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 TUESDAY 1st APRIL RUN TYPE: RELAXED FASTED MORNING RUNINTENSITY: 5/10 PRE-RUN BODYWEIGHT: 129.8POST-RUN BODYWEIGHT: 128.8 DIST: 5.3kmTIME: 25:40 CALORIES: 383 (897cal/hr) AVE SPD: 12.37kphAVE PCE: 4.51min/kmMAX SPD: 15.15kphMAX PCE: 3.57min/km + 50 pressups when I got back from the run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 James! You've been busy bro! How do you feel running on an empty stomach? I strangely enjoy training on no food haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 James! You've been busy bro! How do you feel running on an empty stomach? I strangely enjoy training on no food hahaI do like my morning fasted runs. I feel lighter and full of energy (I make sure I have eaten well the previous evening) and I find I'm fine in a fasted state for any distance up until around the 10km mark. Anything longer than that and I'd probably eat something as I'd hate to run out of energy and have to walk back home lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Awesome salad, made heaps so it's also my lunch today. Treated myself to a new pair of running shoes as I think my current ones have close to 800km in them. I really like the ethics of Brooks as a company and I get the impression they are consciously trying to reduce their carbon footprint; plus if they're good enough for Chrissie Wellington they're sure going to be good enough for me http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/forum/download/file.php?id=3472 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 THURSDAY 3rd APRIL RUN TYPE: TEMPOSHOES: BROOKS 'GHOST'INTENSITY: 7/10 PRE-RUN BODYWEIGHT: 131.6POST-RUN BODYWEIGHT: 130.2 *PB* DIST: 11.7kmTIME: 55:02 CALORIES: 890 (970cal/hr) AVE SPD: 12.71kphAVE PCE: 4.43min/kmMAX SPD: 16.04kphMAX PCE: 3.44min/km POST-RUN RECOVERY: http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/forum/download/file.php?id=3473 Pea protein, almond milk, spirulina & 10g D-Ribose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 Legs are feeling surprisingly fine after yesterdays effort. Just fueling up before I head out on my long run for this week, depending on how I feel will probably be somewhere between 20-30km. http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/forum/download/file.php?id=3475 Just knocked up a nice little salad with some mixed salad greens, carrot, capsicum, kale and drizzled some mango & chili dressing over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kora Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Awesome salad, made heaps so it's also my lunch today. Treated myself to a new pair of running shoes as I think my current ones have close to 800km in them. I really like the ethics of Brooks as a company and I get the impression they are consciously trying to reduce their carbon footprint; plus if they're good enough for Chrissie Wellington they're sure going to be good enough for me http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/forum/download/file.php?id=3472 Brooks always has nice shoes. I like them because they seam to have more toe room then some of the brands but sometimes I find them a bit heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Brooks always has nice shoes. I like them because they seam to have more toe room then some of the brands but sometimes I find them a bit heavy.These ones are 300g each shoe so they're not too bad, and like you say they have plenty of toe room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 SATURDAY 5th APRIL RUN TYPE: SHORT & FASTSHOES: BROOKS 'GHOST'INTENSITY: 6/10 PRE-RUN CARDIAC STRESS TEST: 1%POST-RUN (15mins) CARDIAC STRESS TEST: 8% DIST: 6.42kmTIME: 29:46 CALORIES: 472 (951cal/hr) AVE SPD: 12.93kphAVE PCE: 4.38min/kmMAX SPD: 16.43kphMAX PCE: 3.39min/km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbear666 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 nice shoes mate, you wont lose those in the dark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 SUNDAY 6th APRIL RUN TYPE: RECOVERYSHOES: BROOKS 'GHOST'INTENSITY: 3/10 POST-RUN BW: 129.8lb MP3: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pv0aTuZShpc/UVL_b4FZ_QI/AAAAAAAAAJE/hVERhqE7_wk/s1600/538022_464773833590492_2029389892_n+(1).jpg DIST: 13.25kmTIME: 1.07:50 CALORIES: 974 (861cal/hr) AVE SPD: 11.72kphAVE PCE: 5.07min/kmMAX SPD: 15.33kphMAX PCE: 3.54min/km WEEKS TOTAL: 41.7km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esqinchi Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Dude, that's probably more miles than I've ran in my entire life! I like those kicks too mate, maybe I should get a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Dude, that's probably more miles than I've ran in my entire life! I like those kicks too mate, maybe I should get a pair.It's only 40km this week, so only about 25 miles mate. That's not really that much but the emphasis was on speed so I deliberately kept the distance on the lower side. I'll be bringing it back up soon though, an 'average' week of marathon training for me should be somewhere between 60-80km but life, work and kids sometimes get in the way a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 I have decided that I will be changing my diet slightly from tomorrow, I am going to be fasting for at least one day out of each week and see how that affects my training. I love the concept of it and the health benefits it brings, not to mention the energy I derive from intelligently fasting throughout the course of the day Some things I am implementing from tomorrow: ** First thing every morning ~ cup of warm water, 1/2 squeezed lemon, aloe juice & apple cider vinegar. This will replace my morning coffee** No breakfast** Lunch will be based around a salad depending on hunger, energy requirements etc** Juicing every day ~ carrot, apple, pomegranate, kale, goji and ginger will be the main ones for these next few weeks** More snacks through the day, increased vegetable & fruit intake** Final meal(s) before 7pm** Bed by 10pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 First day nearly done and feeling great. I had a carrot, apple, pomegranate, kale, goji and ginger juice about 12pm and that's carried me through until the late afternoon. For dinner I'm just going to mix up a packet of quinoa rice I found at our local supermarket with a freshly made kale salad, avocado and a yellow & red lentil curry I made up yesterday. Hoping to get out for a quick run for an hour or so later on after the kids are in bed, that's if the rain doesn't get any heavier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Just heading out for a morning run before work after having a few days off training. Diet has been going well and I am feeling great as a result of juicing every day. Treated myself yesterday to a nice vege quaesadilla from a local restaurant that knows me well, they happily cater to all of my dietary requirements and look after me well. They know I like spicy foods so this time the chef made me up a hot salsa sauce with some jalapenos on the side ~ damn fine stuff http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/forum/download/file.php?id=3487 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esqinchi Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Fasting, eh? You feel ok while doing this? I always find I get all messed up (read: disoriented, grouchy, etc.) when I don't feed myself regularly. Any trick you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kora Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Fasting, eh? You feel ok while doing this? I always find I get all messed up (read: disoriented, grouchy, etc.) when I don't feed myself regularly. Any trick you have? ME TO!! Only I would have to throw in bitchy and mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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