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Title: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on October 31, 2009, 01:43:23 PM
I'll stop hijacking the general thread for my own whining and use this to track my progress.  I've got a spreadsheet that I track my lifts and weight on, but this way you guys can laugh at my lack of progression and hopefully peer pressure will get the better of me.  I haven't really been in what I'd call good shape in high school, and you have all seen the picture (http://www.glcrosscountry.com/images/97cc4.jpg), so you know I wasn't really what you'd call a stud then.  I did run a 18:00.7 in that race though, which I never got close to before or after.

Anyways, right now this is where I'm at.  I work in a high stress job that requires me to travel frequently and work long hours.  I'm 28 years old, and there is a history of high blood pressure and heart problems in my family, and I'd like to head that off before it becomes a problem.   A few weeks ago, I joined this gym (http://www.lifetimefitness.com), which as I mentioned before is a lot like Globogym from the movie dodgeball.  It's got a pool, cafe, basketball courts, a spa, racquetball courts, and all the cardio/weight stuff you could want.  There is also a location a quarter mile from my office and another one about 5 minutes from my house.  A friend of mine at work has also joined, and we've been heading there at lunch for the last couple weeks to play racquetball and lift weights.  When I signed up, I got a coupon for $100 to be spent on club stuff.  I'm planning to use it on an in depth fitness analysis type thing, mostly because it's kind of cool to think about and I have no idea what my BF% is.

After my workout today, I weighed in at 203.8 (I had had breakfast already).  I'll probably weigh myself once a week on Friday mornings before I eat.  I'd like to get down to 180 by the end of the year, keeping as much muscle mass as possible.  I'd also like to get my squats up to 2x6x225 by then (I did 3x6x135 yesterday).  From there, we'll see what happens.  I'm doing the Max-OT (http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/MaxOt-Complete-Routine-m390.aspx) routine, sort of.  My days are going to be split as follows for now, unless something changes.

Monday   Racquetball
Tuesday   Chest
Wednesday   Racquetball/Cardio
Thursday   Back/Shoulders
Friday   Legs
Saturday   Arms
Sunday   Cardio/Rest

When my wife gets home, I'll have her take a couple pictures of me for a "before" comparison.  Don't worry, they'll be linked so people won't have to wander in and see me in shorts unexpectedly :P

My workout log today  (listing only work sets, no warmup sets or warmup/cooldown)

Bicep Cable Curl   2x6x70   more weight
Tricep Pulldown   2x6x90   more weight
Tricep Pullover   2x6x40   
Curl Machine   2x6x90   
Tricep Kickbacks   2x6x20   form
DB Curls   2x6x25   more weight

I'm also tracking my food on Livestrong's DailyPlate but it doesn't have the shake I had for lunch so I'm going to leave that out for now.  I suck at reporting food anyway.

So far today I have eaten
1 Thomas Whole Wheat Bagel
2 Tbsp JIF Creamy PB
2 cups coffee
1 FastFuel Optimizer shake from the lifetime cafe
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on October 31, 2009, 01:44:21 PM
Also, I am going to Vegas next weekend, so I'm probably going to be in trouble calorie/exercise wise  from the very start, but  I'm determined to not use that as an excuse.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: charlie on October 31, 2009, 01:55:15 PM
Good luck comrade!

If I can still be doing my pushups after two and a half months, this should be a breeze for you. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on October 31, 2009, 02:08:12 PM
Thanks charlie :)

A couple years ago I joined Bally's and was able to stick to a routine for about 6 months, but it was more of a pure strength program than I am looking for now.  I got a lot stronger, but I've decided to be vain and do it so I can look better as well :)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on October 31, 2009, 03:55:20 PM
My wife and I just raked and bagged 13 bags of leaves, and we have covered 1/8 of my yard.  Jesus.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: salvelinus on October 31, 2009, 05:23:03 PM
Mulch & compost. Or get a leafblower and give them to your neighbor.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on October 31, 2009, 05:59:05 PM
Tomorrow I'm going to mow and mulch the stuff the rake didn't get
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: jkim on November 01, 2009, 10:03:29 PM
Biggest Loser: Entropysink Edition?

I'd be in.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: charlie on November 01, 2009, 11:48:41 PM
I'm in. I start at 186lb (84kg).

It's by percentage, right?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Mike on November 02, 2009, 12:56:33 AM
Biggest Loser: Entropysink Edition?

I'd be in.
I'm in. I start at 186lb (84kg).

It's by percentage, right?
Lets do it by straight poundage so I can smoke ya'll :D
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 02, 2009, 03:55:08 PM
I'm not strictly going for weight loss,  more fat loss.  If you guys want to do it though, I'd be game.  Please make another thread for it though.

Raked a ton more leaves yesterday, otherwise did not do much

Today

2-Nov   DB  Bench   3x6x60   good weight
   Incline Bench   2x6x35   more weight
   Dips   2x6x10   move up soon
   Cable Flies   2x6x110   way more weight

I really think my diet is going to become a problem on this, as it has in the past.  Typically I eat very clean and well until dinnertime, since I'm either famished or pressed for time or both.  I'm really bored of the grilled chicken/green beans/rice meal.  I need another few easy, healthy, tasty meals for dinner.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Mike on November 02, 2009, 04:03:29 PM
I'm not strictly going for weight loss,  more fat loss.  If you guys want to do it though, I'd be game.  Please make another thread for it though.

Raked a ton more leaves yesterday, otherwise did not do much

Today

2-Nov   DB  Bench   3x6x60   good weight
   Incline Bench   2x6x35   more weight
   Dips   2x6x10   move up soon
   Cable Flies   2x6x110   way more weight

I really think my diet is going to become a problem on this, as it has in the past.  Typically I eat very clean and well until dinnertime, since I'm either famished or pressed for time or both.  I'm really bored of the grilled chicken/green beans/rice meal.  I need another few easy, healthy, tasty meals for dinner.
How do you feel about fish?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 02, 2009, 04:08:06 PM
I like fish quite a bit, but my wife isn't a fan.  I pan fried some turbot in olive oil last week and she liked that well enough, though.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: stealth on November 02, 2009, 11:23:34 PM
>>I'm not strictly going for weight loss,  more fat loss.  If you guys want to do it though, I'd be game.  Please make another thread for it though.<<

Post dleted - was meant in good humour, but I don't want to steal your thunder.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 03, 2009, 06:21:29 AM
> Post dleted - was meant in good humour, but I don't want to steal your thunder.

No I don't mean you, I meant the biggest loser thing.  I posted this so you guys could actually put pressure on me :)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 03, 2009, 06:12:30 PM
Ate like shit today (Chinese Buffet for lunch ugh), was unmotivated, and lifts suffered.  I also tried to do back/shoulders on the same day and I think this is just too many lifts because I can't remember what the hell I did.  I very nearly didn't go so at least I actually did that

3-Nov   Cable Pulldowns   2x6x130   
   Seated Cable Rows   2x6x80 (?)   
   BB Rows   2x6x115   Form
   Seated Press   2x6x35   good weight
   Press Machine   2x6x65   
   Lat Raise   2x6x90   more weight
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Steve on November 03, 2009, 07:43:27 PM
Chinese is always worth it. Did you hit one of my locals? F'n good here.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 03, 2009, 08:21:40 PM
No, I was just in GR for a few hours yesterday. 
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Steve on November 03, 2009, 09:01:09 PM
You still in ludington or is the new house somewhere else? I'm going to be in L-ton sunday night for a few hours
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 03, 2009, 09:02:59 PM
I'm at home.  Most of my trips have been day trips, or just one or two nights away.  The two nights I was in Ludington was the longest I've been away from home for a couple months.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Steve on November 03, 2009, 09:08:05 PM
good to see your able to sleep at home. i'm single and i hate sleeping on the road so i can only imagine
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 03, 2009, 09:47:26 PM
My job would own if I was single.  I would spend all the time I could on the road
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Steve on November 04, 2009, 10:35:19 AM
Not me man. I like a week or so here and there but after a while I just loathe it.

When I was bounty hunting there was one week that we spent a night in NY, PA, FL, TX, and I'll. I mean it was fun as shit looking back but at the time it was holy jetlag.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 04, 2009, 02:13:50 PM
Today I did arms, but I changed some things so my numbers are all jacked up

Tricep pulldowns - 3x6x57.5... somehow I doubt I dropped 35 pounds since Saturday.  I don't think this was in KG, but it definitely wasn't pounds
Bicep Cable Curls - 1x4,1x5,1x6x100 <-- woot
Tricep Pullover - 2x6x50 Still unsure about these (also around here my left tricep started to kill)
DB Preacher Curls - 2x4x30.  I couldn't get more than 4 on my left arm no matter what.  This is a lot harder than freehand
Curl Machine - Just dicked around
Tricep pushdown machine - 2x6xsomething heavy, don't remember

Also, I uploaded a (shirtless, before)picture (http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/5206/dscf1363.jpg) like I promised.  I also took a back picture but I'm on my wife's computer using Windows 7 and it doesn't like the memory card.  So yeah, don't say I didn't warn you.  Shirtless in my kitchen, with the camera perched on top of a blender.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Steve on November 04, 2009, 02:36:25 PM
whats on your face? :rofl:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 04, 2009, 02:38:02 PM
I really don't know what that was.  Maybe it was a ghost?
Title: Re: Stephan gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 05, 2009, 06:17:57 PM
Didn't do anything today, weighed in at 205 after breakfast.

Off to Vegas, where I will drink too much and eat too much and not have a gym! :)
Title: Re: Stephan gettin unfat!
Post by: charlie on November 05, 2009, 06:28:42 PM
Wait, you gained weight?

Step up your game, god30001!
Title: Re: Stephan gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 05, 2009, 06:29:58 PM
Weight can fluctuate based on when it's taken and water weight and stuff.  I'm not concerned.  I'm going to start weighing myself at the same time every week and that should give me a better baseline.

I definitely need to improve my diet though, no problem there.
Title: Re: Stephan gettin unfat!
Post by: charlie on November 06, 2009, 11:53:36 AM
I know, I know...

But it best be going down soon, son!
Title: Re: Stephan gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 10, 2009, 10:41:51 AM
Got home at about 2am last night, weighed in this morning at.... 205

I ate and drank a ton in Vegas, but I always walked basically everywhere.
Title: Re: Stephan gettin unfat!
Post by: micah on November 10, 2009, 11:12:09 AM
to help all that food and drink settle into fat, you should probably sit on your couch all day today and play COD:MW2  :lol:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 13, 2009, 08:02:05 AM
I've been a lazyass since getting back from my vacation and haven't done anything.  Weighed in at 206.5 this morning.  Going to the gym at lunch :)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 15, 2009, 01:53:32 PM
Played racquetball Friday (lost.  badly.)

Back to the gym today.  I like going on Sundays because there's no one around.  Didn't have much energy, but got through it.  I failed on my last rep of my last set of flat bench, and was shaking.  I don't think I had had enough to eat and probably too much caffeine (scrambled eggs, bacon, and coffee for breakfast)

15-Nov   DB  Bench   3x6x60   good weight
   Incline Bench   3x6x35   good weight
   Dips   3x6x10   
   Cable Flies   3x6x160  <-- Big time PR, but I think it was more because I used way less than I should have last time.  This still felt pretty damn easy.

This week is going to be rough because I'm traveling for work (to Ludington) the first three days of this week.  I know the hotel I'm staying at has a little gym, but I'm going to see if I can find a real one that I can buy a weekly pass or day pass or something.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: micah on November 15, 2009, 02:06:43 PM
>>scrambled eggs, bacon, and coffee

I bet some toast with a smear of jelly would have added a good combo of simple and complex carbs that, with the help of all that protein, would sustain you through your workout.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 15, 2009, 02:11:59 PM
You're probably right.  I had originally intended to rake leaves this morning but went to the gym instead, so I didn't really plan it out very well.

I found a gym where my hotel is that appear to be open like 3 hours a day.  I don't know what the hell.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 16, 2009, 03:45:01 PM
Just got back from my "new" gym, where I did legs

3x8x290 Leg Press
3x8x110 Leg Curl
2x6x225 Deadlift

First time I did deadlifts in a long time.  It felt pretty good and I could easily add a good amount of weight.  I'm sure my form was not great, but I couldn't check because my temporary gym doesn't have mirrors.  Or employees, for that matter.

I also messed around doing pullups and negatives for a little while
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 18, 2009, 01:21:56 PM
Did back and shoulders today

Pulldowns 3x6x140 (easy weight)
Seated Rows 3x8x150 (easy weight)
DB row 3x6x60
Seated DB Press 3x6x30
Press Machine 2x6x80
Lat raise machine 3x6x140

Good day :)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 22, 2009, 01:10:28 PM
I'm getting stronger, but my weight seems to be staying the same, whether I eat good and don't drink at all or eat like shit.  Weighed in at 207 Friday morning, 205.5 this morning at the gym, where I did legs.

Squat - 2x6x185
Calf raise - 3x8x135
Leg press - 3x6x290
Prone Leg Curl - 3x6x110

I just realized I forgot to do Incline Press today.  I'm still confident I will meet my squat goal, but it's becoming clear I don't have a shot at my weight goal.  That's fine - I'm looking better than I was, and that's more important than the number on the scale.  I'd still like to drop some weight though.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 26, 2009, 11:42:37 AM
Back day today, ILS incoming!  It was a decent day but my log is in my gym bag and I don't feel like getting it out though.  The gym was absolutely packed, which is kinda weird for Thanksgiving, until I noticed they were all on the cardio machines.  Tryin to burn off that turkey before it even gets them, heh.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 27, 2009, 06:40:39 PM
Chest day today, pretty much PRed everything because I fuckin rule

edit:  Also weighed in at 203.5 before I got into the shower after my workout
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 28, 2009, 08:02:35 AM
Also fuck everyone who was at the gym at 10am on a weekday trying to work off your fuckin turkey and gravy and shit.  When someone is obviously trying to do something on a bench it's pretty shitty of you to stand directly next to it and do old man shit for 10 minutes while I'm trynaget swole

fuck
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 28, 2009, 09:21:28 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obdd31Q9PqA
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 28, 2009, 11:17:56 AM
Curlz for the gurlz today.  Gym was a madhouse again.  Thinking of switching, but it's just so convenient to be able to go at lunch

Tricep Pulldown - 3x6x100  (more)
Cable Curl - 3x6x110 (good)
Goofyass tricep press machine - 3x6x210 (more)
DB Preacher Curl - 3x8x25 (more)
Tricep Pullover Machine - 1x4x70, 1x5x60 (this hurt a lot)
DB Curl - 3x8x30 (nuttin but a peanut)

I didn't have a video of today but here is a recreation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksSsAMnrlqE

Tomorrow is legs.  Gonna try for 2x6x205.  Prepared to fail and prepared to be unable to walk on Tuesday

Is anyone following this thread at all?  Just talkin to myself here
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: jkim on November 28, 2009, 12:08:20 PM
yes. thanks for the reenactment video. it really explained a lot of your workout to me.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 28, 2009, 06:06:09 PM
Had a couple of these (http://www.thedailyplate.com/nutrition-calories/food/trader-joes/chicken-patties-with-four-cheeses-spinach-26-artichoke) with an apple for dinner.  Everyone go out and buy them right now.  They are delicious.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Mike on November 28, 2009, 06:44:55 PM
Gah:
Quote
Sodium 660mg   28%
:nyd:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 28, 2009, 11:02:07 PM
So what?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Mike on November 29, 2009, 02:38:14 AM
Think about it, that is over 1/4 of your daily intake of salt.  Most fat fucks need to decrease their sodium intake.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 29, 2009, 07:45:36 AM
RDA values are bullshit

edit: Besides, I don't have high blood pressure and there's not a lot of heart disease in 28 year olds in my family.  The only thing the sodium is going to make me do is retain some water
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 29, 2009, 12:05:23 PM
Squats 1x5x185, 2x3x205
Incline Leg Press 3x6x360 (plus whatever the sled is)
Seated Leg Press 3x8x310
Calf Raises 2x8x140
Prone Leg Curl 3x6x110

My legs already hurt like shit.  I am definitely not looking forward to the next couple days.  I couldn't walk properly after my last leg day until like Friday
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on November 30, 2009, 07:56:21 PM
Just (gasp!) did 25 minutes on the elliptical.  God dammit am I fat.  But at least I did something in the little hotel gym.

Also someone let me know if this works.  It should be my livestrong page.  Like I said, I need to be much better about my diet and this is great for tracking it.  Mostly I need to be tracking my dinners, since my other meals are usually reasonably healthy.

http://www.livestrong.com/profile/govtcheez/
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: jkim on November 30, 2009, 11:08:07 PM
I was going to call you a wimp for your squats, but I tried to do some today and I could only 6x115,135,155,150 lbs. That used to be front squat weight :(
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: micah on November 30, 2009, 11:53:35 PM
I made brownies tonight.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on December 01, 2009, 04:42:51 AM
I was going to call you a wimp for your squats, but I tried to do some today and I could only 6x115,135,155,150 lbs. That used to be front squat weight :(
I know when I was doing them I was thinking "man I'm getting outsquatted by a girl"
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on December 01, 2009, 05:16:58 AM
I made brownies tonight.
Join a gym, post a thread, get outlifted by girls that are in shape :)

edit: Here's one that's close to you http://www.mysportsclubs.com/default.htm
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Mike on December 01, 2009, 11:01:23 AM
I made brownies tonight.
I drank beer, ate sushi, and watched your team get pounded.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on December 05, 2009, 06:06:28 PM
I bought a pullup bar today :)  GNC's got a deal where you get a thing that is a pullup bar, ab roller, those dumb perfect pushup things, and a year "e-subscription" to Men's Health for $40.  I really wanted the pullup bar and sort of wanted an ab roller and the men's health thing so it seemed like a good deal to me.  Pullup bar went together easy and it didn't seem to hurt the doorframe at  all when I tried it out.  I have to get used to doing pullups when I can touch the ground though.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on December 06, 2009, 10:50:07 AM
Chest day

DB Bench 3x6x65  (good weight, maybe 2x8x70 next time)
DB Incline Bench 3x6x40 (this lift went from crazy hard to crazy easy.  move up again)
Cable Flies 3x6x200 (drop weight and work on form)
Dips 2x5, 1x3 (BW finally, could have gotten 5 on the last set but my hands were starting to slip)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on December 12, 2009, 11:57:18 AM
Squats 1x5x185, 2x3x205
Incline Leg Press 3x6x410
Seated Leg Press 3x8x350
Prone Leg Curl 3x6x120

Quit my gym today.  Gonna look around and find a place that doesn't offer valet parking
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on December 12, 2009, 12:12:47 PM
Also weighed 201 this morning after my workout, FWIW
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on December 13, 2009, 05:41:12 PM
Went to a new gym today, did arms.  woo
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on December 16, 2009, 01:50:56 PM
still doin things, vacillating like a motherfucker on gym choice.  I did 3x5 unassisted dips today, I should have tried this a long time ago.  It wasn't even that hard, although I will try to go deeper next time

If anyone's readin this, please suggest a gym to me.

Gym A:
$60/month
Huge
Tons of equipment
Pool, racquetball, basketball, every amenity
One 1/4 mile from work and another a mile from my house
full of yuppies
introduced valet parking this weekend
Can work out at most of the gyms in the chain throughout the country, however they're only located to metro Detroit in MI

gym number b
$40/month
fairly large
tons of weights, going up to 150+ DBs
no pool or other amenities like towel service
probably 15 minutes from home, and a 10-15 minute detour on the way home
membership is for that gym, but with a discount at others in the same chain

gym 3
$30/month
good sized
full set of weights up to 110DBs
pool and a track, but no towel service
about halfway in between work and home (so about 10 minutes from each)
membership services blow ass (micah should be able to figure out what this is)
membership for that gym only

All three are within my budget, but obviously I don't want to blow money for no reason

comedy 4th option
$10/month ($20 for unlimited tanning and guest passes!)
all machines are purple
no DBs over 65
judgement free zone - they have an alarm that sounds if someone is too loud and they can revoke your membership.  judgement free unless you lift heavy things
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: jkim on December 16, 2009, 04:19:02 PM
I like your numbering system.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: jkim on December 16, 2009, 04:23:48 PM
I'm guessing your decision is being tossed around mostly because of

-Equipment
-Facilities/services
-Locations/accessibility

Which is most important?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on December 16, 2009, 04:29:50 PM
I haven't decided.  If the gym is a pain to go to, I will go less often.  If it doesn't have services or nice facilities (I didn't know how much I'd like towel service until I joined a gym that had it) I probably won't go as often.  If the equipment sucks, I probably won't go at all.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Jake on December 17, 2009, 10:20:44 PM
gym #3. Decent price, everything I would be looking for - decent equipment and a pool. go for it.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: KnuckleBuckett on December 18, 2009, 07:42:23 AM
gym #3. Decent price, everything I would be looking for - decent equipment and a pool. go for it.

+1
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on January 14, 2010, 05:50:19 PM
I'm a big fat loser who didn't meet either of his goals (but I was close on the strength one)

Next week I'm receiving a sizable bonus and will be using most of it to put together a home gym :)  Squat rack, 400# of weight, bench, and elliptical.  I'm so geeked :)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: Govtcheez on January 17, 2010, 06:01:40 PM
Just bought 300# off of CL for $100 :)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat!
Post by: drakkenkorin on January 17, 2010, 08:13:42 PM
Now was that just $100, or $100 plus a hand job, 6-pack of beer and a stick of gum - cuz that's usually how CraigsList purchases are advertised.

(Where's that sarcasm tag?)
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 17, 2010, 08:23:52 PM
Shit, well, I haven't picked them up yet, so if there's some "extras" I guess I'll let you know
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 18, 2010, 08:25:53 PM
Well, I got the weights and there were no _____jobs of any kind, although the weights are metric which is kind of annoying, but whatever.  I also grabbed a curling bar and a weight stand :)

Next up, ordering my squat rack, a bench, and floor padding.  Also an elliptical.
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on January 18, 2010, 09:53:50 PM
Is that carpet padding?
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 19, 2010, 07:12:16 AM
It's carpet with a carpet pad underneath it, but I'll be getting rid of it to get some actual floor padding in

edit: oh you probably meant the blue stuff.  That's the lovely tile that is installed in half of my basement.  Gotta love the style mentality in the late 50s.  It goes great with the bright red pleather bar on the other side of the room
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on January 19, 2010, 09:34:44 AM
LOL

I was going to compliment you on a great idea using carpet padding for the workout area.  Cheap durable and effective.

You know people give big $$ for tile like that these days.  Assuming you can get it out without ruining it, care to, and can locate the buyer.

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Post by: Govtcheez on January 19, 2010, 09:41:01 AM
Really?  People would pay good money for ugly blue 50 year old tile?  huh
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 22, 2010, 04:44:59 PM
Squat rack and bench: ordered :)
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Post by: Steve on January 22, 2010, 06:08:28 PM
Really?  People would pay good money for ugly blue 50 year old tile?  huh

be suprised man
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 25, 2010, 06:29:01 PM
Rack and bench shipped today :)
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Post by: Jake on January 25, 2010, 07:57:26 PM
what bench did you get?

also, be warned, working out at gym with a buddy > working out alone at home. I get motivated every once in a whiule, do it for about 6-8 weeks, and lose steam.
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 25, 2010, 08:00:15 PM
I work out at the gym alone when I go, so I'm not worried about that.  If anything I expect the opposite, since I don't have the excuse of not wanting to drive there or anything anymore

This is the bench I got: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Fitness-BFFID10-FID-Bench/dp/B000VLPTV8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1264467549&sr=8-1
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 27, 2010, 11:38:14 AM
UPS tracking is horrible.  I can tell, sitting at work, that my bench is already on my porch and that my rack should be delivered today.  I feel like the swolest kid on christmas morning (except my parents have locked me in my room for the rest of the day) :(
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 28, 2010, 07:16:24 PM
:)
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Post by: Jake on January 28, 2010, 07:55:16 PM
that is a nice and safe set up. Awesome.
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Post by: Ken Fitlike on January 30, 2010, 07:48:25 AM
Quote
Quitting smoking: + 0.5 stone
Marriage: + 1 stone
stressful job: + 1 stone
always moving: + 1 stone
for each 5 yrs over 25: + 0.25 stone

So, how's it going?
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Post by: Steve on January 30, 2010, 09:54:39 AM
next thing to buy is a better camera
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Post by: Jake on January 30, 2010, 10:19:05 AM
Quote
Quitting smoking: + 0.5 stone
Marriage: + 1 stone
stressful job: + 1 stone
always moving: + 1 stone
for each 5 yrs over 25: + 0.25 stone

So, how's it going?

hehehe...that sounds about right.

where are my cigs?
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 30, 2010, 11:10:36 AM
next thing to buy is a better camera
I usually just use my cellphone since it's more convenient.  My wife's camera works fine for anything that I want to look pretty
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 16, 2011, 08:07:01 AM
bump to track my training for the Warrior Dash and general other stuff

Having a weight loss competition with my wife between her birthday (1/21) and mine (7/24).  If I win she has to buy me a new backpack for hiking.  If I lose I have to buy her a full day at a spa.  We're both doing the low carb thing.  Started at 208.5 3 weeks ago, weighed in at 200.5 on Monday.  Doing the same basic program from the beginning of the thread.

Monday: Legs
Tuesday: Arms
Wednesday: Cardio or Rest
Thursday: Chest
Friday: Back

My working squat weight is 185x5, my DB bench is 65x5, deadlift is unknown because I'm convinced my form is totally hosed.  Probably about 275x5 once I get that worked out.  Joined this gym (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/PowerHouse-Gym-in-Novi/156917004344785) because even though I have stuff in my basement I don't seem to ever use it.  This probably has a lot to do with why I was at 208 before I started this.  The gym has a lot of neat conditioning equipment that I'd like to use but I am a little intimidated by.  Still tracking my food on livestrong when I can.

I'm going to be out of town for work next week, but in general I'm traveling a lot less than I was.  I've already figured out where I can workout when I'm on the road.

Day 1 of new log: rest
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Post by: jkim on February 16, 2011, 09:09:16 AM
That's some pretty significant loss for 3 weeks. Do more lifting. Good to hear you can still work out while traveling. :)

(PS, I can't deadlift for shit either. Yesterday my sets at 135 were super hard. This seems silly because I cleaned 110 okay last week. I'm going to blame the spin class I took before it.)
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 16, 2011, 09:20:26 AM
I feel like I can move decent weight for someone who never really does them consistently (my max was 275x3), I'm just worried about my form and I would like to fix it before I get up to a weight where I might hurt myself

edit: I lifted the last 3 days, give me a break!
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 16, 2011, 11:33:12 AM
It's all about what you look like and feel like - I've already decided that if I lose to my wife but end up looking a lot better I'm ok with that.
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 16, 2011, 01:21:35 PM
I convinced like 5 other dudes at work to sign up for the Warrior Dash :cool:
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 16, 2011, 03:07:52 PM
I've been recruited for this next year.  Check out the last obstacle.

http://toughmudder.com/events/wisconsin/devils-hea-course-map-2011/
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Post by: ober on February 16, 2011, 03:31:21 PM
HOLY SHIT!  Running through live wires?  Running through 4 foot flames via kerosene lit straw?  That's fucking insane.  But cool.
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 17, 2011, 12:13:46 PM
Here is what I have eaten today! (almost.  I am still eating my salad)
(http://i.imgur.com/zM4nL.png)

Tonight's poker night at work so I'm hoping to get to the gym in the 2 hours between the end of my day and the start of poker.  Also gotta find something to eat in that time since I'd rather not have to plug in "4 slices of All Meat Special Pizza" and "6 Bud Lights"
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 17, 2011, 12:17:00 PM
This salad sucks ass, btw.
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Post by: Perspective on February 17, 2011, 12:33:55 PM
I like that they butter some of the monkey bars :thumbsup:
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 17, 2011, 12:45:41 PM
Yeah that race really seems like an exercise in how much you hate yourself
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Post by: drakkenkorin on February 18, 2011, 03:36:28 AM
Here is what I have eaten today! (almost.  I am still eating my salad)
(http://i.imgur.com/zM4nL.png)

Tonight's poker night at work so I'm hoping to get to the gym in the 2 hours between the end of my day and the start of poker.  Also gotta find something to eat in that time since I'd rather not have to plug in "4 slices of All Meat Special Pizza" and "6 Bud Lights"
What this is and where I get one too?
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 18, 2011, 07:04:04 AM
www.livestrong.com/myplate

I ended up cheating last night and had a couple beers and pizza at poker, completely blowing my calories for the day.  I did go to the gym before that, though.  I came in 2nd and won $80 :)

Today I'm probably not going to do anything
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 18, 2011, 07:16:39 AM
Goes to show you how a pretty tame night of cheating can affect a diet.  I couldn't get the exact calorie counts, but this is about what I ended up at.

(http://i.imgur.com/u6Oc1.png)
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Post by: Dumah on February 18, 2011, 07:58:55 AM
Nice site. I'll start using that...

Doing fine today so far on everything but salt
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 18, 2011, 08:02:33 AM
Unless you have high blood pressure, salt isn't all that bad for you as long as you stay hydrated.  My sodium is usually way above RDA, but I also drink about a gallon of water a day.
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Post by: Dumah on February 18, 2011, 08:21:25 AM
Actually I just found out you can search for food from the supermarket you bought it from so its pretty precise. Using the correct stuff (not generic stuff) I am now under the limit...at least until dinnertime!
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 19, 2011, 07:37:28 AM
Weighed in at 197 this morning :cool:

edit: Did back at the gym.  BB Row, Lat pulldowns, chinups, DB Row and then did planks.  I hate planks
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 19, 2011, 12:32:29 PM
workout music for today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHDaKtx6bGY`
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Post by: JaWiB on February 19, 2011, 02:39:19 PM
I ripped open a fingernail-sized flapper at the climbing wall yesterday. Seems weightlifting calluses and climbing don't mix  :(
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 19, 2011, 03:04:45 PM
Please take your negativity out of my thread, ethic.
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 21, 2011, 08:03:28 AM
Change of plans: my flight to Iowa was cancelled so I'm not going out there until Wednesday night.  Woo.

Unfortunately, my luggage may be on an uncanceled flight, so I may not get my gym clothes back for a little while

Cardio for yesterday: stand in line at the airport for 6 hours
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 21, 2011, 04:58:03 PM
Cardio: shoveling, one hour
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 22, 2011, 05:32:52 PM
Squats 3x3x205
Leg Press 3x8x360
Calves 2x10x165
Deadlift gaaah form!  I fucked around with weights from 135-235 but nothing felt right.  I don't think I'm getting low enough at the start and my back is rounding as a result.  I really need to grab a trainer or something.

edit: also my lower back is pathetic
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 22, 2011, 07:10:21 PM
There's a 5K in my city in a month that I'm thinking of registering for, but I've basically done no training for this.  Bad idea or good idea?
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Post by: Mike on February 22, 2011, 07:32:23 PM
My general rule is that running is bad.  A 5K is basically nothing.  It is just a little over three miles.  I'm sure you can get the endurance for it in a month.
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 23, 2011, 08:24:36 AM
Went to the gym this morning (kind of full for 5:30 in the morning), did curlz for the gurlz

I'm going to sign up for that 5K if I can talk a buddy into doing it.
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 23, 2011, 08:44:58 AM
Here is a low carb food pyramid
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on February 23, 2011, 08:58:47 AM
Thank you Gov!
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 23, 2011, 11:05:34 AM
I think it's important to point out that the 5K starts at one bar and ends at another bar.  I signed up this morning.
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 25, 2011, 05:30:37 PM
This is dinner tonight.  Also I went to the gym and stuff yesterday and it was good.  I am sick and hopefully everyone at the gym gets sick too!
Quote
Heroin Wings

4 pounds chicken wings
1/2 cup butter
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper


First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the wings up into "drummettes". (Freeze the pointy "tips" for soup -- they make great broth!) Then combine the grated cheese and the seasonings. Line a shallow baking pan with foil. (Do not omit this step, or you'll still be scrubbing the pan come New Year's Day!) Melt the butter in a shallow bowl or pan.

Dip each "drummette" in butter, roll in the seasoned cheese, and arrange in the foil lined pan. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Kick yourself that you didn't make a double recipe!!
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Post by: Perspective on February 25, 2011, 09:27:18 PM
Does it taste like salt?
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 26, 2011, 06:59:44 AM
It's sweat.  Wash your clothes, stinky
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Post by: jkim on February 26, 2011, 09:43:48 AM
It's sweat.  Wash your clothes, stinky
+1
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 26, 2011, 11:15:10 AM
I had no energy this morning (you run out of coffee at the worst times!) but still worked out

Lat Pulldown 3x3x180
BB Row 3x5x115
Good Mornings 3x5x115
Pullups 3x3
Planks 3xas long as I could hold them
Run a mile (I stopped in the middle because my shoelace came untied).  I'm in better cardio shape than I was afraid of, so that's good news.
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Post by: jkim on February 26, 2011, 11:51:17 AM
How were those wings? They sound delicious
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 26, 2011, 12:01:14 PM
They're good, although you'll use a 1/2C of butter on 2lb of wings, so I'd double that.  You can change the spices to whatever you want, too
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 28, 2011, 07:03:04 PM
Did thangs

Squats 1x3,4,5x205
SLDL 3x5xi suck
Calf Raises 3x10x165
Leg Press 3x8x410
45 degree Leg Press 3x10x360

Gonna try for two plates next week!
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 02, 2011, 05:24:53 PM
Yesterday I did arms, today I went before work and did a couple miles on the elliptical.  Then I bought new running shoes!
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 02, 2011, 06:07:12 PM
Also went to my Mecca today
(https://s-hphotos-ash4.fbcdn.net/183199_1886067437834_1425861897_32128206_6592368_n.jpg)
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Post by: jkim on March 03, 2011, 06:48:55 AM
I would like to follow your religion.
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on March 03, 2011, 07:37:35 AM
Bell's denomination....I ascribe to Troegs.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 03, 2011, 07:46:31 AM
I'm tempted to declare holy war on you, but I think instead we can all have a beer together.  If you're drinking something inferior, more Hopslam for me!  Did you ever make it to Bell's when you were in MI?  I just happened to be driving by their store/restaurant yesterday and stopped in.  It's pretty cool.  They've got homebrewing equipment and all sorts of Bell's branded stuff.  I got a shirt, because my old one is starting to get pretty worn out (because it's like 8 years old).  The new one shows off the guns nicely

Speaking of which, I lifted a weight today
DB Bench Press: 3x5x70
DB Incline: 3x6x45
seated DB Press: 2x5x37.5 (I think I hurt myself here)
Overhead Press: 3x5x80
Dips: 3x5
DB Flies: 2x10x27.5 (I'm like 90% sure I do these wrong)
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 03, 2011, 07:58:37 AM
Yeah I definitely fucked something up this morning, my upper back is killing me
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on March 03, 2011, 03:50:37 PM
I like Bell's.  It is a very well respected name.  Overall though I favor Troeg's.  We could definitely have a beer together.  Hopslam works for me!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Perspective on March 03, 2011, 04:02:25 PM
>DB Bench Press: 3x5x70

What is the coding here? 3 sets of 5 reps each at 70lbs?
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 03, 2011, 04:21:06 PM
3 sets, 5 reps, 70lb dumbbells (so 140 lb total)

On barbell lifts I'm just referencing the total weight
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 04, 2011, 06:17:36 PM
Back day.  Apparently my booboo from yesterday isn't too bad because it didn't bother me today

Lat Pulldown 2x6x180, 1x3x180
Pullups 3,3,3,2
BB Row 3x5x115
Good Morning 1x5x115
DB Row 5, 6, 7x65

wooo
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 05, 2011, 11:25:49 AM
Today I had a do whatever type of day and did conditioning stuff

Tire flips (big tire that I have no idea how heavy it is): 2x60 yd track.  Never done this before.  It wasn't hard to flip the tire.  It was hard to flip it 20 times in a row
Sled drag: 2x45lbx60yd, 2x70x60yd.  Holy crap.  This was awesome and I almost threw up
10 minutes on the bike.  Went a little over 3 miles.

Conditioning stuff owns but I felt a little dumb doing it, especially the tire since I stopped mid-track both ways to rest.  It also makes a lot of noise.

Tonight I am going to see a band that I like a lot but my wife hates.  She's coming because she's awesome and I promised her I'd buy her a nice dinner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NTUYeTulYw
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 05, 2011, 11:29:15 AM
This is the tire but I guess I didn't look too closely at the other information on the sidewall.  It was a little taller than my knees.

http://www.arrowheadtiredemo.com/Titan-Loader-Dozer-II-L-2-Tire-detail.htm?productId=10859049
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Post by: jkim on March 05, 2011, 12:04:36 PM
According to the people running the competition, my tire (the littlest one) was ~185 lbs. I don't know if I believe them though. It felt lighter than that.
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 05, 2011, 12:10:56 PM
It's going to feel less than what it is because you're not actually picking it up.
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 05, 2011, 12:47:55 PM
Maybe! But they're not going to be in Detroit tonight
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 06, 2011, 01:56:06 PM
RE was disappointing :( 
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 06, 2011, 02:26:24 PM
I never uploaded a new "before" picture when I started this again.  I've done it here (http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/844/img0075r.jpg) (WARNING, SHIRTLESS AND FAT).  I'm a little lighter than when the old picture was taken, a little stronger, a lot beardier, and the camera is on a food dehydrator instead of the blender.  Also there is stuff on the walls.  Otherwise it's basically the same.

edit: also we have new drapes
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 06, 2011, 08:11:43 PM
She offered to take the picture!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on March 06, 2011, 08:42:33 PM
I wish i had you're beard. And i thought you said you took the shirt off?? :rofl:
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Post by: Rob on March 07, 2011, 04:11:13 PM
Ober? Is that you??
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 07, 2011, 06:04:07 PM
Legs today

Squats: 3x225, 2x225, 3x225, 2x225 woot!
SLDL: 3x225, 1x275, 1x275, fx275
45 degree leg press: 3x8x360
Calves

Good day :)
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 07, 2011, 07:19:31 PM
Here's a video of dogs in a conga line

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joM_qLNvXfk
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 09, 2011, 07:21:23 AM
Crappy workouts today and yesterday.  I need to stop going to the gym before work - I'm tired, there's no food in my stomach, and I'm always concerned about getting to the office on time.  Weekend mornings are fine, but otherwise I need to stick to the afternoons

On a more fun note, I tried the Evil 8 Barbell Complex today after I was done running.  It's supposed to be 6 reps of deadlift, romanian deadlift, bent over row, push press, front squat, back squat, and good mornings.  You rest 90s and do it again 5 times.  I did 3 reps of it but never even made it to the front squats.  And that was with 75lb.  It was ridiculous.  I know what I'm adding into my Saturday conditioning workouts now :)
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Post by: jkim on March 09, 2011, 08:38:46 AM
cool. sounds like the circuit we had at the peak of training, but with different stuff. we had front squat, clean, back squat, snatch, walking twists, situps, and kettleball swings.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 09, 2011, 08:44:42 AM
Yeah, there's lots of different versions of it.  In the writeup they say to use the weight that you'd use for a working set on your weakest exercise in the circuit, so I started with 75#, which is a little below what I can overhead press.  I figured it'd be pretty simple, but holy cow I wasn't ready for that.  I'm going to step down to 55 or 60 for next time.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 09, 2011, 09:06:29 AM
Your 5am is my 7am or something so my 5am is like your 3am and that's pretty early

I try to be in the office by 7, so when I work out before work it's basically get up at 5, take care of morning things, get to gym at 5:45 or so, and try to be done, showered, and dressed by 6:45.  It's not enough time and I'm not willing to get up at 4:30.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 10, 2011, 09:00:54 PM
I took a co-worker home from work today so I didn't make it to the gym but I had a do whatever day in my basement

Flat Bench: 1x5x135, 1x2x175, 1x2x185, 3x5x155
Incline Bench: 1x8x95, 2x6x115
Pullups: 3x5

Failed on the last pullup rep :(
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 11, 2011, 05:26:54 PM
Good workout today

Lat Pulldown 3x6x180
BB Row 3x5x125
Pullup 4,4,3,3
Overhead Press 3x3x95
Cable Row 3x10x120

Unfortunately I have to go to Iowa for work next week so we'll see how it goes.  Fortunately I found a 24 hour gym near the hotel that also happens to have a free 7 day pass special right now
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 12, 2011, 02:35:54 PM
Ran 2 miles today, stopping a couple times.  My goal is to be able to run 2 miles without stopping by the end of the week.  The place I'm going in Iowa is like 50+ degrees right now, so that'll be great for running after work

5K is two weeks from today!
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 12, 2011, 03:18:51 PM
I know, you're totally right.  As the weather gets warmer I'm planning to do a lot more running and conditioning stuff.  For the last couple weeks I've been doing it Wednesdays and Saturdays

Are you still lifting?  What are you doing nowadays?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 12, 2011, 03:51:39 PM
I just weighed myself, peed, and weighed myself again and I had lost 3 pounds.  Clearly the problem is that I don't pee enough

Anyways, if the post-pee weight is too be believed, I was 194.5.  I imagine that's a little lower than reality because I was a little dehydrated from running.  On the other hand, I've had two meals today so who knows.  Official weigh in tomorrow
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 12, 2011, 04:04:28 PM
You should lift more, ethic, lifting is cool!

If I run more will you lift more?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 12, 2011, 04:12:08 PM
What the heck are you doing at the gym for 2 hours if your cardio only takes a half hour and you're just screwing around with some weights?
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Post by: JaWiB on March 12, 2011, 04:15:00 PM
Creeping around the front desk girl takes about an hour
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 12, 2011, 04:39:01 PM
So some days don't do cardio and lift a weight instead.  It'll even save you time!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 12, 2011, 04:45:42 PM
what would you rather look like, ethic

this
(http://i.imgur.com/IB4y2.jpg)

or this
(http://i.imgur.com/3xhHC.jpg)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 12, 2011, 04:55:02 PM
If all you're concerned about is abs then yeah that definitely applies but I doubt you're carrying a ton of fat in your arms
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 12, 2011, 04:58:00 PM
Don't just do curls goofus
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 12, 2011, 05:04:56 PM
You already have access to a gym with weights, don't buy stuff just so you can do curls
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 12, 2011, 05:10:06 PM
If they're $7 they probably suck
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: JaWiB on March 12, 2011, 08:30:52 PM
10 minute wait between sets? Holy crap, I'd quit my gym if it were that crowded.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 13, 2011, 07:05:32 AM
"Official" weighin -  my scale gave readouts of 197 once and 195.5 3 times.
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Post by: JaWiB on March 13, 2011, 03:09:34 PM
By my calculations, that makes you 195.875lbs plus or minus .375lbs
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 13, 2011, 07:24:47 PM
I just put 197 in dailyplate

I'm in Iowa for the next few days.  It's going to be hard as hell to eat clean here - I thought I did OK at dinner tonight when I ordered chicken stuffed with crab, but the chicken was breaded.  Most of the restaurants around here are crappy chains (pizza places, sonic, etc) or your average greasy spoon diner.  I love bacon and eggs for breakfast, but I really can't eat that 3 meals a day.

My hotel is a block from the Mississippi River.  Tomorrow morning I'm going to run to Illinois!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 14, 2011, 03:40:48 PM
Ran two miles today.  The first mile without stopping!  Walked twice on the way back though.  I'm a big fatty
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on March 14, 2011, 03:52:27 PM
On the road or on a treadmill?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 14, 2011, 03:54:04 PM
On a bridge across the Mississippi River, actually.  It was pretty cool!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Dumah on March 15, 2011, 04:55:42 AM
Suggestion: instead of these daily updates, why don't you save them up and give us a weekly "Rocky-like" montage of the various activities. Not sure Simple Machines can do this but if you can embed an MP3 of some suitable 80's workout music (Europe, Whitesnake, etc...) then that will add to the appeal.

I'm not trying to downplay your efforts, but if there ever was a reason to listen to Eye of the Tiger again then this is it.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 16, 2011, 03:35:51 PM
Yeah that's probably a good idea.  I'll start just updating on Mondays or something

(today I made it home from Iowa and went to the gym and did sled drags with 45, 55, and 70lb, did 3/4/4 pullups, actually completed a rep of that barbell complex with just the bar, and did 2x5 dips :P)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 17, 2011, 05:41:57 PM
OK I know I said I was gonna start updating weekly, but I'm pretty happy with today.  I ran a mile and a half without stopping, walked awhile, and then ran another mile without stopping.  Tomorrow I'm going to try to do two miles without stopping at all and I definitely think I can do it without a ton of trouble. :)

edit: also the other day I ordered a body fat caliper & tape measure so we can get a better scientific handle on how much of a fatty I really am
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: KnuckleBuckett on March 17, 2011, 06:24:33 PM
What is your mile time?
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 17, 2011, 06:30:49 PM
I don't know.  Slow.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: KnuckleBuckett on March 17, 2011, 06:37:53 PM
I can do about 3 to 3.5 at under 6MPH.  I am working on doing a 6 plus MPH 5K.

It is taking my old ass way too long.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 17, 2011, 06:40:57 PM
That's not too bad.  I'd be pretty happy with a time around a half hour, but all I'm really looking for is to finish without walking.  I've really only been running consistently for like a week, so I just want to finish it at this point.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: KnuckleBuckett on March 17, 2011, 07:08:45 PM
The going for me is so slow.  Can't tell if it is because I am lazy, a pussy, or old.  Meh, or all three.  Sad huh?  Unfortunately being down on myself about it probably compounds the issue.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 17, 2011, 07:12:01 PM
Today the wind off the lake was so strong that I didn't even feel like I was moving.  You just gotta power through it and finish.  It feels that much better when you do
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: KnuckleBuckett on March 17, 2011, 07:47:07 PM
When I power through 2 miles at 6MPH, I don't feel better I feel like a Clydesdale just fucked me up.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 21, 2011, 05:35:23 AM
I can't wait until this stupid 5K is done so I can get back to lifting.  I haven't done anything for over a week now and I'm not doing anything until after the 5K and it sucks.  I've been running everyday and getting slightly better at it, although the weather has gotten colder again and it's going to be like 34 degrees on Saturday.  Yesterday I did 2 miles on the elliptical at ~6.8 mph and then did another mile after I farted around in the gym.  Weighed in at 194 today.  woo
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 21, 2011, 07:17:43 AM
Remember how I said that RDAs are dumb?  After breakfast, I've already blown through my RDAs for protein and cholesterol.  I had 1 egg, 6oz of chicken breast, 1/4c egg whites, 1/4c cheese, and a low-carb tortilla.  That's enough for 127% of protein and 119% of cholesterol

Also, my wedding ring is fitting really loose now.  Should I buy a new, smaller one or what
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: charlie on March 21, 2011, 12:13:19 PM
Should I buy a new, smaller one or what

Are you even allowed to just buy a new one?

That kind of defeats the purpose I would think. I'd get resized if you want it to fit right. I'd take it off and put it in a safe place until you can do that.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 21, 2011, 12:18:40 PM
I have 2 already - the one we bought for the ceremony turned out to be too big.  It was pretty inexpensive so it wouldn't be a big deal to buy another one

My ring is tungsten carbide and they can't be resized
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 21, 2011, 12:38:06 PM
Everything supports child labor ethic

We are talking about getting a different metal if I get a new one though.  This is cheap and is already pretty scratched up after only 2 1/2 years
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Post by: Mike on March 21, 2011, 01:23:13 PM
Or lithium.
He's already on lithium
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 25, 2011, 05:19:00 PM
The 5K is tomorrow and I just ran 2 miles without stopping for the first time in like 6-7 years.  It was tough but I made it, I hope I can tomorrow.

The high tomorrow is like 30 and the race is at 10am, so I'm expecting it to be in the low 20s at the start, with a pretty brutal wind off the lake.

edit: Weighed in at 192 this morning :)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: charlie on March 25, 2011, 05:49:48 PM
The 5K is tomorrow and I just ran 2 miles without stopping for the first time in like 6-7 years.  It was tough but I made it, I hope I can tomorrow.

You'll get that shit done no problem. Just make sure your dinglehopper doesn't freeze in the wind.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 26, 2011, 12:15:43 PM
Unfortunately I did walk a little bit, but not much.  I'm not sure of my time, but I think it was in the 35 minute range.  Hopefully I'll find out later today.  The two guys I was with were about 26 minutes or so - I was with them for the first half and fell off hard at the end.

It was 20 degrees on the way to the race, but we hung out in a warm restaurant until 10 minutes before the start.  The cold was annoying but not bad after the first few minutes.  Thankfully there was almost no wind
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 26, 2011, 12:20:34 PM
I had a victory steak and egg crepe after the race (fuck the diet today, I've got a fantasy baseball draft tonight) and now I'm chilling on the couch with my dog.  Life owns
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Post by: charlie on March 26, 2011, 03:42:22 PM
:worship:  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 26, 2011, 03:44:33 PM
New goals!

By my 30th birthday (July 24):
Squat 1.5BW
Deadlift 2BW
Run 5 miles without stopping

If I don't do 2 of these 3, I will donate $50 to Doctors Without Borders
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Mike on March 26, 2011, 08:18:50 PM
Unfortunately I did walk a little bit, but not much.  I'm not sure of my time, but I think it was in the 35 minute range.  Hopefully I'll find out later today.  The two guys I was with were about 26 minutes or so - I was with them for the first half and fell off hard at the end.

It was 20 degrees on the way to the race, but we hung out in a warm restaurant until 10 minutes before the start.  The cold was annoying but not bad after the first few minutes.  Thankfully there was almost no wind
If you've never done a 5k then 35 minutes isn't bad.

The fuckers who'd run 3 miles under 18 minutes always made me puke.  Mainly cause they were just sticks with legs.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 26, 2011, 08:19:56 PM
I've done plenty of 5K's.  Just not in 6+ years
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Mike on March 26, 2011, 08:20:37 PM
I've done plenty of 5K's.  Just not in 6+ years
After 6 years it is like you've never done one :D
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 27, 2011, 02:37:32 PM
Yeah I know what you mean.  I think I've got a mental advantage over someone who just wandered over to start running, though.   I've got a better idea of how to control my breathing, form, etc.

Today I started an EC stack!  It was kind of weird to buy stuff from Meijer and be like "I promise not to make meth with this"
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on March 27, 2011, 02:43:33 PM
Here in MI we are lucky there isn't a no meth promise to buy bread and toothpaste.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 27, 2011, 03:02:32 PM
Apparently the Walmart near here sells Bronkaid, too.  It seems more appropriate to buy ephedrine from there.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on March 27, 2011, 03:05:01 PM
You think an EC stack would be beneficial for me?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 27, 2011, 03:06:32 PM
Supposedly but I've never done it before.  The thing you need to do is unfuck your diet.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on March 27, 2011, 03:24:56 PM
Supposedly but I've never done it before.  The thing you need to do is unfuck your diet.

i know, I'm just eager to do anything that may help. Keep us up to date on it
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 27, 2011, 03:31:23 PM
I'm just trying it out, it's not as if I'm injecting roids into my ass or something like that.  It's a pretty common weightloss strategy.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on March 27, 2011, 03:48:00 PM
you can stop eating. Completely. You'll lose weight
and save money. Go on a 40-day fast and you'll lose
a pound / day.

I can't handle a fast, not after the weeks on end i wouldn't have money to eat down in FL
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 27, 2011, 04:57:41 PM
Just ran 2 miles as a recovery run.  Walked for about a minute in the middle, but I felt strong :)

Official results for yesterday's 5K came out - I finished 10th in our age group officially, at 30:24.3!  I'm beyond psyched at that time!  Unofficially I came in 11th because one of the guys I was running with (a 28 year old) registered as a 82 year old.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 27, 2011, 05:17:14 PM
I stopped twice to walk, but I never felt like my heart was racing.  I don't know why I stopped in either case.  It was just kind of like "going going going time to walk!".  Now I'm ticked because if I wouldn't have walked one of those times I could have broken 30 minutes
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 27, 2011, 05:25:40 PM
Probably.

What am I, like 2" taller than you?  How tall are you?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 27, 2011, 05:52:44 PM
Probably.  My body is pleasingly proportionate (except my enormous gut)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on March 27, 2011, 06:38:34 PM
I'm actually gearing up to start running at the track in Sparta this week. Got to get up to 1.5mi comfortably and under 13min
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 27, 2011, 06:41:19 PM
Good luck.  I hate running on a track
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on March 27, 2011, 07:15:18 PM
I'm doing it mostly because its close, free, and I know exactly how far I'm running in what time.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 27, 2011, 07:18:15 PM
Yeah I know.  I don't like them for the same reason I don't like treadmills - I think they're boring.  I'll probably find one around here to do speed work when it gets warmer.
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 27, 2011, 07:24:02 PM
I like my shoes but I do plan on doing some trail running soon
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 27, 2011, 07:35:18 PM
how did you get that i had it set to private
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on March 27, 2011, 07:47:30 PM
Yeah I know.  I don't like them for the same reason I don't like treadmills - I think they're boring.  I'll probably find one around here to do speed work when it gets warmer.

i'll be running with Ashley and the dogs, maybe, so at least i have company
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 28, 2011, 05:37:22 PM
192.5 this morning but I didn't expect to lose much this week because I had a fantasy baseball draft Saturday night where lots of beer and pizza were conspiring to fuck my diet.

Squats
1x3x205
1x4x205
1x4x205
1x3x205 
I probably could have done more but this is my time doing it in 3 weeks so I was just concentrating on form.

Deadlift
1x5x225
275x1
300x1
300x1
Definitely could have lifted more but my grip was a little crappy and I'm worried about form.  It's never hurt me to deadlift but I just don't think I'm doing it right.  I need to figure out how to work this youtube thing and then you guys can tell me how much my form sucked.  Still felt good to hit 300, though

45 degree leg press
3x6x360
Adding more weight next time

Seated leg curl
3x8x115
I don't usually do these but I decided to this time because I never feel like I do anything that hits my hamstrings very much

Calf raises
3x10x165
Fast up, slow down and hold.  I hate these so much

Planks
3xnot very long.  I was timing myself by using my MP3 player and I had this staring at me in contempt the whole time
(http://i.imgur.com/G4XsY.jpg)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Dumah on March 29, 2011, 03:54:29 AM
That fella in the picture has an underbite like the Bubba shrimp guy from Forrest Gump

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhfK98f5S00
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 29, 2011, 07:20:21 AM
Not really
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Dumah on March 29, 2011, 07:28:33 AM
Not really

My mistake...seems like he's just pouting like a little girl.

 :nana:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 29, 2011, 07:30:07 AM
He's telling me that I'm weak like a little girl and can't hold a plank for more than 30 seconds without passing out.

Sometimes I wish I was fat, like really fat like stealth fat.  Then I could hold a plank for an infinite amount of time by resting on my belly.  The life
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 29, 2011, 08:13:25 AM
Walking like a duck today after not doing legs for 3 weeks weeee
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 29, 2011, 05:42:21 PM
I might be

Today was gunz day. I've never felt like I pushed myself hard enough on arms and as a result my arms are shitty. I decided that today I would be like a teenage girl and explore my body

Straight Bar Curls 2x6x75
DB Curl 2x8x32.5
Straight Cable Curl 3x5x65
Skullcrushers 3x6x60
Tricep Pullover 3x6x42.5
Rope Pulldown 3x6x65
EZ Curl close grip 2x10x60
Wide Grip Preacher 3x8x50
Wrist Roller 2x25 (someone has drilled a hole in a hockey stick and threaded a string through a 25lb plate)
Hammer Ab Crunch 3x8x50
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 29, 2011, 05:45:06 PM
I've never used it before - I was just screwing around with it
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 29, 2011, 05:49:58 PM
Once you get a little less assistance, try to just get rid of it.  I never felt like -25 or -35 really helped at all
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on March 29, 2011, 06:05:30 PM
i have a perfect pull up bar. can do like 20 overhands
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 29, 2011, 06:06:47 PM
You can do 20 overhand pullups but can barely do 20 pushups?  Yeah I doubt that.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on March 29, 2011, 06:11:34 PM
You can do 20 overhand pullups but can barely do 20 pushups?  Yeah I doubt that.

I started out being able to do 10, so it was easy to progress to 20. i can do 20 overhand and 30 standard. pullups are really easy for me, the pushups are a whole different animal. my elbows hurt on standard pushups too which doesnt help
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 29, 2011, 06:14:48 PM
Yeah, still don't believe that you can, at least not with good form.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on March 29, 2011, 06:15:49 PM
i dont lock my arms if thats what you mean, and i cross my ankles. i got no reasons to lie, you guys cant help me track progress if i lie
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 29, 2011, 06:17:40 PM
If you're not going all the way down it's not a real pullup.  If you're swinging around for help, it's not a real pullup
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 29, 2011, 06:19:32 PM
Like this stuff?  Not a pullup

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWT1sMsxcNM
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on March 29, 2011, 06:25:07 PM
If you're not going all the way down it's not a real pullup.  If you're swinging around for help, it's not a real pullup

nah i don't swing, and i go all the way down
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 29, 2011, 06:30:23 PM
Yes I am familiar with why people do kipping pullups.  The point was that doing 20 of those is a lot different than doing 20 dead hang pullups.  This conversation is dumb.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 30, 2011, 07:48:43 AM
As expected, I can barely walk today.  fffffffffffffuck

I'm going to Iowa tonight.  Hopefully I have time to run or do the elliptical in the hotel or something, but we're not going to be there until way late
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on March 30, 2011, 08:01:37 AM
I hate Iowa
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on March 30, 2011, 08:02:39 AM
I'm drinking decaf tea because I'm not supposed to drink coffee on the EC stack.  This shit sucks, how can anyone drink it.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on March 30, 2011, 08:14:34 AM
Depends on the brand. The only tea I drink is decaf, and its lipton. I'm assuming you mean hot tea since you compared it to coffee, because I can't drink decaf tea from a bottle.

It helps to put a little milk in it
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on April 02, 2011, 10:00:05 AM
Went to the gym after I got home from Iowa on Thursday, did chest, went before work yesterday, did back, went for a run today with my new Nike+ sportband!  Does anyone have this?  It's pretty cool but needs some calibration.  This is a 2.1 mile route and it thought it was 2.3
(http://i.imgur.com/hClAm.png)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on April 02, 2011, 10:14:35 AM
That is wild.

Side note, you are running 2.1mi in just over 6 minutes longer than i want to run 1 mile lol
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on April 02, 2011, 10:23:56 AM
And that's after only being back at it for a few weeks.  Do it a couple times a week and you'll bring your times down in a hurry.  A 12 minute mile is slightly quicker than a fast walk.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: kermi3 on April 02, 2011, 10:58:50 AM
I used Nike+ for a couple, ubt I found it a bit inaccurate.  Once the battery in my shoe pod wore out, I switched to RunKeeper with my iphone (works on most GPS phones):

http://runkeeper.com/home
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on April 02, 2011, 11:06:14 AM
I've got a blackberry, so my options are limited in that arena (there is no RunKeeper or CardioTrainer or a lot of the other apps for BB).  Plus, it's a company phone so I can't get any pay apps on it.

The Nike+ says it's 90% accurate out of the box and improves with calibration.  So far, that looks true.  As long as it's within a quarter mile or so that's probably ok for my purposes unless I start getting way more serious about my runs.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on April 03, 2011, 07:41:58 AM
Today is supposed to be my first run @ Sparta. My legs hurt from this weeks p90x so I took yesterday off from CardioX and today I'm doing yoga before I head out.

Hate yoga, but good stretches.
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 03, 2011, 10:03:17 AM
Not my official weighin, but I weighed myself this morning and came in at 187.5.  I'm sure it'll go up for my real weighin tomorrow morning but it's the first time I've seen under 190 on the scale in probably 5 years.  That also would put my weight lost since the end of January at over 20lb :)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on April 03, 2011, 01:25:10 PM
Leg day OR The Day Without Strength

Squats: 5x3x205 felt pretty good
Deadlift: Abject failure. Failed 315, 315, and 300. Barely did 275 a few times
Calves: 3x10x165
Seated Leg Curl: 3x10x115
Leg Press: 2x8x360

Felt shitty, lifted shitty.
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 03, 2011, 02:48:40 PM
OK
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Post by: Steve on April 03, 2011, 02:52:16 PM
Thank you MI for shitty weather
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Post by: Dumah on April 03, 2011, 02:55:23 PM
Legs are boring

Yeah, I'm more of a breast man too...
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on April 04, 2011, 05:59:27 AM
"Officially" weighed in at 188.5 this morning, which puts me at an even 20lb lost :)

Now I'm off to Iowa for a week where it's always really hard to eat clean, but I'll give it a shot
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 04, 2011, 07:14:19 AM
thanks bro! :hifive:
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Post by: kermi3 on April 04, 2011, 08:22:05 AM
Go Go Go!!!
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 04, 2011, 08:37:39 AM
Thanks!  Also today I'm booking a cottage for a vacation this summer!  Everything's coming up Jeremy!

*goes to Iowa*
*eats like shit*
*gains 30 pounds*
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on April 04, 2011, 05:28:53 PM
S'right you will feel juust fine this weekend.
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 12, 2011, 08:23:29 AM
still workin out, still doin things, still 188.5.  I'm kind of in between pants sizes now, which is cool and annoying at the same time.  I can't really justify buying smaller pants because they're still pretty tight and I'd ideally like to lose enough weight to get below those, but my current pants are all baggy and loose.
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 12, 2011, 08:42:43 AM
Good news: Got a compliment on my weightloss from someone at work
Bad news: From a dude
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: KnuckleBuckett on April 12, 2011, 09:50:02 AM
It isn't bad news really.  If a dude notices, it has to be pretty major.  Unless he like wears alot of pastels.
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 12, 2011, 09:58:31 AM
He's married, but he's Canadian so you never know

I should take a progress picture this weekend or something
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on April 12, 2011, 11:20:05 AM
So...wear a shirt!
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 18, 2011, 06:21:27 PM
hit a PR on squarts today :)
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 18, 2011, 06:27:50 PM
would this be too nerdy for the warrior dash

http://www.sportkilt.com/category/30/The-Original-Sport-Kilt.html
Title: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: kermi3 on April 18, 2011, 06:36:13 PM
Its not if its worn traditionally. Then it's badass.
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 18, 2011, 06:38:09 PM
Being that I'm not Scottish (I don't think?  I'm kind of a Euro-mutt) there will be nothing traditional about it.  It'd be worn by a fat hairy German with no shirt and discount running shoes

(if my friend does it too, everything above applies except he's not fat)
Title: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: kermi3 on April 18, 2011, 06:43:40 PM
Traditional = Commando
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 18, 2011, 06:48:32 PM
I've thought about that but the idea terrifies me and it should do the same for you.
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Post by: kermi3 on April 18, 2011, 08:01:41 PM
I'm not going to be running behind you, so I'm good...but that's how to make it cool...
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 19, 2011, 09:04:12 AM
Here's the contextless post I made on SA about my workout from yesterday
Quote
Back up to 190 this morning because Saturday went as planned. Ate a ton of awesome bad food and killed a growler of some porter that I don't know the name of and successfully got rid of a half dozen more homebrews. If anyone is in Metro Detroit and wants beer, I'm literally giving this stuff away! I won't take any kidneys

I'm sick of "do whatever" because I don't know enough to do so and I'm sick of Max-OT because that's all I've done for the last 9 months of my Lifting Life so I've decided to start on Alfalfa's program 4. Trying to figure out my work sets this week.

Squats: 4x205, 4x215, 4x225, 2x235 I feel like I had more reps in me but I was starting to GM out of the hole so I stopped. It was really encouraging, though
SLDL: 2x10x185 Never done these before, gonna watch some form videos
Leg Press: 1x20x360 RP more weight next time
Calves:2x13x115 couldn't get 1x20, fuck calves
Leg Curl: 2x12x115 more weight, but had wicked calf cramps in my right leg

Felt really good today and very happy with the squartz
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on April 19, 2011, 09:47:07 AM
http://www.roypitz.com/wp/our-beers/13/
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on April 19, 2011, 09:52:20 AM
Thank you!  It was very tasty but I didn't have chicken when I ate it.

I'm trying to figure out what to do with the growler now.  It seems like a waste to throw it away
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 19, 2011, 11:15:53 AM
jen when you were in full-on track star super stud mode, how much were you guys squatting.  I'm really curious to know at what point I stop being weaker than a woman
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on April 19, 2011, 01:23:29 PM
Thank you!  It was very tasty but I didn't have chicken when I ate it.

I'm trying to figure out what to do with the growler now.  It seems like a waste to throw it away

I would expect plenty of places can and or will fill it up again with the local brew.  Or we could send it back to PA next year.
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Post by: Steve on April 19, 2011, 03:53:33 PM
I would go commando in a kilt. I never wear anything with shorts
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on April 19, 2011, 05:30:17 PM
jen when you were in full-on track star super stud mode, how much were you guys squatting.  I'm really curious to know at what point I stop being weaker than a woman
hahaha. you can stop feeling weaker than a woman.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on April 19, 2011, 05:46:53 PM
not for long

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQHrAjb1tzk&feature=player_embedded
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Post by: kermi3 on April 19, 2011, 08:03:59 PM
Well that's just disturbing...that can't be safe....
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on April 19, 2011, 08:23:18 PM
she's got good form and seems to be doing fine.  It's safe for kids to lift as long as they're supervised.

edit: That'd be like me squatting 4 plates at my body weight, lol
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 21, 2011, 05:54:26 PM
fat fat fat fat
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Post by: kermi3 on April 22, 2011, 01:39:51 AM
Decent speed there....
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 24, 2011, 10:10:15 AM
buncha SHEEPLE in church worshiping their new lord, a fat guy

concentrated on pace today, worked out well
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Post by: kermi3 on April 24, 2011, 02:28:32 PM
Nice and steady!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on April 25, 2011, 05:48:35 PM
Not eating shit on Friday helped with weight loss and I'm down to 186 this morning.

Squats: WUs and then 235x4. Tried 245 but form was awful. If I tried again I bet I could hit this, though
SLDL: shit. Going to practice this this week at home
Leg Press: 1x15x450 RP
Leg Curl: 2x12x115
Calves: 2x12x130 because I misread my log and didn't realize that I was supposed to do one set
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 26, 2011, 05:59:25 PM
happy bro day bros. I bought a new shirt with no sleeves to celebrate

DB Bench WU and then 1x6x75 tried 80s twice but couldn't get them set right to start a set. cried a little
BB Bench 1x22x115RP I'm a retard who doesn't know when to do a RP set
Pec Deck 2x12x115
Incline Hammer 1x16x140RP
DB Curl 1x16x32.5RP
Body Drag 1x15x30
Crunch machine 2x10x75

Ran 2 miles on the elliptical at 8 minute pace. Finished at closer to a 7 minute pace as this song sped up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9Cxj1fBXL8
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Post by: kermi3 on April 26, 2011, 06:27:13 PM
Hell of a day Jeremy!
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 26, 2011, 06:30:59 PM
them crooked vultures are good for workouts
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Post by: JaWiB on April 26, 2011, 09:24:17 PM
What does RP stand for?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on April 26, 2011, 09:30:41 PM
Rest Pause

You do as many reps as you can until failure, re-rack the weight, count to 15, and repeat.  Usually I quit after 3 tries because a) I'm cranking out a whole 2 reps at that point and b) I'm usually in the rep range I'm supposed to be by then.

I'm not 100% clear on how it works but I think the idea is basically you're doing 3-4 minisets with very little rest and a higher weight than you'd be doing if you were just trying to crank 1x20 of whatever. 
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 27, 2011, 05:36:33 PM
Shit run today.  I have lots of excuses and none of htem are good.  Nike+ says 2.36 miles in 22 minutes, but I think  I went further than that.  Still a crappy run.
Title: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: kermi3 on April 27, 2011, 06:08:54 PM
Don't remember what phone you have but if you've got gps try run keeper tomorrow. I switched to it from Nike and like it a lot. More accurate I've found.
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 27, 2011, 06:13:18 PM
I have a blackberry and they don't make runkeeper for it.  I'm trying to convince work to get me an iPhone because some other people are getting them.  I'm sticking with the Nike+ for now.  Most of my running is on flat surfaces and it seems to be pretty accurate for that.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: kermi3 on April 27, 2011, 07:56:36 PM
Fair enough....if you get an iPhone it check out the nike+ or runner app...or a droid for tha tmatter...
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: JaWiB on April 27, 2011, 09:55:37 PM
Rest Pause

You do as many reps as you can until failure, re-rack the weight, count to 15, and repeat.  Usually I quit after 3 tries because a) I'm cranking out a whole 2 reps at that point and b) I'm usually in the rep range I'm supposed to be by then.

I'm not 100% clear on how it works but I think the idea is basically you're doing 3-4 minisets with very little rest and a higher weight than you'd be doing if you were just trying to crank 1x20 of whatever. 
Never done that, though sometimes if I can't finish a set on a machine I'll switch to a lower weight without much of a pause. Sounds like something for me to try next time I go to the gym.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on April 28, 2011, 08:37:39 PM
lifted today, nbd except i did 13 dips which was pretty rockin.  Need to get a dip belt soon

at some point today my diet went offtrack
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on April 28, 2011, 08:45:05 PM
This was not a crazy meal before we started doing low carb.  Like I said, it's amazing how fast something that doesn't seem "that bad" can blow the whole thing.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on May 04, 2011, 07:25:38 PM


Back in the gym after eating like shit in Chicago for the weekend and generally being a fatty.  I did go to the gym yesterday but I wasn't feeling it and did one set and walked out (Squats, 225x5)

183.5 this morning, a new low! (I didn't eat dinner last night)

DB Bench
1x4x80

Hammer Incline
1x16x160RP

DB Curl
1x17x35RP

BB Bench
1x20x95, 1x10x115

Curl Machine
3x10x80

Preacher Curl
1x19x60RP

Pec Deck
1x20x115

New progress pic:
(http://i.imgur.com/NvBfQ.jpg)
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 05, 2011, 05:44:52 PM
sometimes my dog farts and looks at his butt like "what the hell was that?"
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on May 06, 2011, 06:00:58 PM
183.0 this morning

Deadlift 1x5x275, 1x305, 1x315 woohoo! Apparently the key to deadlifting is not doing them for a few weeks (and Nonpoint)
Hammer Pulldown 1x16x140RP
WG Cable Row 1x16x60RP
NG Pullups 4, 3, 3, 2

2.25 miles on elliptical in 20 minutes
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on May 06, 2011, 06:09:08 PM
the 315 deadlift means that I can now deadlift all the weights in that I bought for my home gym that never gets used
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on May 12, 2011, 07:25:39 AM
so close to under 180 ughhhhh
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on May 15, 2011, 10:21:49 AM
181 this morning, ran a 5K with it raining sideways and temps in the high 40s.  Still beat my time from the other race even though the course was hilly as hell.  Not sure what my chip time was yet.
(http://i.imgur.com/TOL3n.png)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on May 15, 2011, 05:49:52 PM
Officially a 30:19
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 16, 2011, 08:27:19 AM
Morning workout since I'm going to the Tigers game with a client tonight!

DB Bench: 1x5x80
BB Bench: 1x15x135
Hammer Incline: 1x16x160 RP
DB Curl: 1x15x35 RP
Preacher: 1x11x70 RP
Pec Deck: 1x20x115
Curl Machine: 3x10x85

The 450lb dude at my office knows I'm doing low carb and admonished me when he saw me eating a piece of toast this morning. Thanks, fatass.
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on May 16, 2011, 12:20:39 PM
IYO Hammer work your forearms enough to dispense with forearm specific workout exercises?
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 16, 2011, 12:42:06 PM
When I say "hammer incline", I mean the machine made by Hammer Strength - it doesn't work your forearms at all.  I'm basically neglecting my forearms at this point
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Post by: jkim on May 16, 2011, 01:11:41 PM
IYO Hammer work your forearms enough to dispense with forearm specific workout exercises?
this actually made me giggle a little. :p
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 16, 2011, 01:17:02 PM
You are a perv
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Post by: jkim on May 16, 2011, 01:20:49 PM
actually, i was giggling in respect to your response. i have no idea what knuck actually meant. his sentences are hard to read not sentences.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on May 16, 2011, 01:23:38 PM
he was talking about doing dumbbell exercises with a hammer grip, where the dumbbells are pointing parallel to your body instead of perpendicular
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Post by: jkim on May 16, 2011, 01:28:29 PM
is that the same as a neutral grip? or are they reserved for specific exercises?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on May 16, 2011, 01:30:44 PM
yeah, same as a neutral grip but usually i hear that referring to barbell exercises or chinups
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on May 17, 2011, 08:19:40 PM
blah blah legs blah blah almost squatted 255 but didn't go low enough, but i hit 245x2
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 18, 2011, 05:33:57 PM
Decided to start Couch to 10K today.  Started in week 5 and I think that'll turn out to be just about right.  Run 3 minutes, walk 1, repeat 9 times.  It makes some weird graphs

(http://i.imgur.com/JbsgB.png)
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 18, 2011, 06:59:21 PM
I'm dumb as hell and only did 8 reps instead of 9
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on May 21, 2011, 09:39:29 AM
C210K W5D2, run 2 minutes, walk 1, repeat 8 times.  23 minutes, 2.5 miles

(http://i.imgur.com/K36Z9.png)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on May 23, 2011, 05:47:14 PM
Hiked 6 miles with a 25lb pack yesterday, ate hella carbs

Today before work, weight 181.5.  Did chest and arms

After work, C210K W5D3
(http://i.imgur.com/FB77V.png)
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 26, 2011, 06:59:25 PM
sup yall

5/23
DB Bench 1x80x4F, 1x6x70
DB Curls 1x16x35RP
BB Bench 1x10x145, 1x185
Incline Press Machine 1x12x170RP
Pec Deck 1x16x130
Preacher 2x10x60

Working out at 5:30am is cool

5/24
Squat 1x10x135 (for the dumb fitocracy thing), 3x225, 1x245, 1x245, 1x255
Leg Press 1x15x450RP
Leg Curl 3x12x100
Calves 1x20x120
SLDL 2x10x135

5/25 Rest

5/26 weighed in at 181 this morning
DB Press 1x4x50, 1x6Fx45
Standing Military 1x9x95RP, 1x2x100
Lat Raise 1x15x17.5
CG Bench 1x14x135RP
Dip 10, 10, 5
NG Chinup for no reason 5, 5, 3

Got home and found my new dip belt, so I'm pretty excited about that. My company got bought out and they're bringing everyone over and we get better bennies, so I'm real excited about that (401K matching woohoo!). I'm going for a 36 mile hike this weekend, so life owns. Losing weight rules, every fat person should do it. I probably won't do anything tomorrow because I'm afraid to hurt myself before my hike

The only shitty thing about this week is that I got a new badge because of the company merger and they used an old picture where I am fat as hell.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on May 27, 2011, 01:45:06 AM
I started my laxative diet today.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on May 27, 2011, 07:09:13 AM
do low carb, lift weights, be awesome like me
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on May 29, 2011, 11:00:49 AM
The weekend trip was changed a little thanks to the shitty weather yesterday, so we're leaving today instead.  Yesterday I ate a lot of really shitty, carby food and drank some beers (I'm pretty sure Hangover 2 is not meant to be enjoyed sober).  Last night at about 3, I had to get up and puke my guts out.  It was kind of weird.  Still going hiking this afternoon though :wutang:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on May 30, 2011, 11:22:59 PM
How was Hangover 2. I really want to see it, but I want ppl to say its good first because I hate when the sequel makes u feel less of the first. And the first was so hilarious.
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 31, 2011, 05:54:49 AM
It was funny, but nothing amazing.  It's literally the same movie, except set in Thailand.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on May 31, 2011, 09:40:54 AM
I'll give it a try then. Cuz alan rules
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on May 31, 2011, 06:24:30 PM
The weather this weekend fucked up my plans and I only ended up hiking about 11 miles. I did drink a lot more beer this way, though.

Felt really good this afternoon in the gym

DB Bench: 1x6x80
Incline Hammer: 1x12x180RP
Preacher: 1x14x60RP
DB Curl 1x14x37.5RP
Pec Deck 1x16x130
Curl Machine 3x10x80

3.4 miles on the elliptical in 27 minutes or so

Did you know that arms have veins?  Because I can actually see mine now and they pop out when I do stuff!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 02, 2011, 09:35:42 PM
here is a picture to show how skinny i'm (not) getting!
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/252366_10150206726924182_501894181_6970461_6014376_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on June 03, 2011, 02:38:38 PM
The laxative diet totally blows but I have lost 15 pounds so its doing what I wanted. Keeping it off will be on me, but I think I can dial it back and loose 30-40 pounds in a few weeks time.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 03, 2011, 06:01:57 PM
That's fucked up bro

I have not been motivated for shit lately. When I'm planning to run I want to lift and when I plan to lift I want to run. I'm also starting to make excuses for not doing things, which is pretty shitty and something I thought I was over

Yesterday:
Squat: 135x5, 185x5, 225x3, 245x3, 275xF - the weight felt good on my back, but I went down too fast and never started back up. It would have been pretty funny to watch, actually
Leg Press: 1x16x450RP
Leg Curl: 3x12x125

and then i just left

Today:
C210K W6D2, run 5 minutes, walk 1, repeat 7 times.  I'm going to repeat this week because I stretched the walking parts on the later reps (walked 1:30 on 4 and 5, walked 2:00 on 6).  This course took me all the way around the lake by my house, and that made me feel pretty great.  It starts and ends at a beach - by the time I got done, a lot of the high school girls were at the beach and I'm sure I impressed them by sitting down and trying not to throw up on myself.

(http://i.imgur.com/wj8a0.png)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 03, 2011, 07:09:41 PM
oh god the chafing
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on June 03, 2011, 09:51:19 PM
oh god the chafing

Years ago i converted to unscented wipes instead of toilet paper. Combine that with a lot of water and it's not so bad. Yet.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Dumah on June 04, 2011, 06:11:16 AM
oh god the chafing

Years ago i converted to unscented wipes instead of toilet paper. Combine that with a lot of water and it's not so bad. Yet.

Jeez, this thread has hit rock bottom (no pun)....
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 04, 2011, 08:36:39 AM
PLease stop posting in my thread RoD
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on June 04, 2011, 09:02:16 AM
PLease stop posting in my thread RoD

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRF3-IhTkgSOfNOJSW3nmE6il4wGf0J_5D3wdFqoMgpO33C39DBzCP2GpOS)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 04, 2011, 11:45:22 AM
Seated DB Press: 1x6x50, 1x4x50
Standing BB Military: 1x10x95RP
CG Bench: 1x22x135RP
Lat Raise: 1x10x20, 1x10x15
Tricep Rope Pullover: 1x12x30, 1x6x30, 1x5x30
Dips: 5 BW, 5 BW+5, 5 BW+10, 5 BW+15, 10 BW

Weighted dips felt pretty cool and I like the belt a lot, but I felt like a tool loading and unloading the weights on it.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 05, 2011, 08:30:41 PM
C210K W6D2, run 3 min, walk 1, repeat 7 times. Fatty fat fat fat

Went running soon after a big dinner, felt slow and gross the whole time

(http://i.imgur.com/ltT8g.png)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 06, 2011, 08:00:43 AM
Weighed in at 179 this morning, booya
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: charlie on June 06, 2011, 01:11:34 PM
Fuck.. you're lighter than me now. Do I still have to consider myself a fatass for being heavier than you even if it happened because you lost weight?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 06, 2011, 03:26:04 PM
Anyone heavier than me is fat
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Mike on June 06, 2011, 03:46:41 PM
:nyd:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on June 06, 2011, 06:37:51 PM
Weighed in at 200 today. I was at 235 two weeks ago
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: KnuckleBuckett on June 06, 2011, 06:40:58 PM
35 lbs in two weeks is not cool.  Not safe, not healthy, and unsustainable. 

I am in no way a fitness pro, but please be careful.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 06, 2011, 07:00:10 PM
35 lbs in two weeks is not cool.  Not safe, not healthy, and unsustainable. 

I am in no way a fitness pro, but please be careful.

Seriously, that is dangerous.  It's going to level out soon, too.

> :nyd:

Don't worry, people that weigh the same as me are fat too
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Mike on June 06, 2011, 07:09:28 PM
Here is the real thing about weight loss:  if you aren't changing your habits then all the fad or quick loss tricks don't mean shit in the end.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 06, 2011, 07:14:58 PM
That's very true.  It's not like I got overweight by eating like a total slob every day, I just ate like a normal college student/bachelor and didn't exercise.  It doesn't take a whole lot to start putting on weight if you decide to go back to bad habits.  I've been giving a lot of thought to what I want to do once I get down to my goal weight (probably 165 or so) and I haven't quite made up my mind.  I have realized that I can basically live without bread and not mind though, I know that much.  I do miss fruit, but I don't really miss other sweet things very often. 

The thing that I really hope I keep up is the exercising.  I've been fairly consistently working out 4-6 times a week for 6 months now, and I've really enjoyed it.  I've kept this up longer than I have ever have in the past, so I hope I still feel motivated to keep at this after the diet is done.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on June 06, 2011, 07:16:18 PM
I know it won't sustain. I have adjusted but I have a weigh in for my new job on thursday and needed a solution to get thru it.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: charlie on June 06, 2011, 07:48:09 PM
Random shit I heard but believe: When you gain the weight back you'll be even heavier/you'll have to eat even less or exercise more to maintain the lower weight because you took it off so quickly.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on June 06, 2011, 08:10:27 PM
I havent starved my body, i'm just helping it process faster thus loosing some of the benefits. so yea maybe some but not an extreme. not like going off 'roids
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 06, 2011, 08:13:50 PM
If you've lost that much weight that quickly, sorry, you're starving yourself.

> Random shit I heard but believe:

I don't think that has any real physiological backing, but from a psychological perspective it sort of makes sense. 
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: charlie on June 06, 2011, 08:22:37 PM
> Random shit I heard but believe:

I don't think that has any real physiological backing, but from a psychological perspective it sort of makes sense. 

I believe it because it was coming from people who portend to use science based reasoning in their commentary. I forget the details, something related to losing weight too quickly destroys muscle that is better at burning calories when you're doing nothing. So when you compare losing 20 pounds in two weeks to losing 20 pounds in two years, when you're done you'll have to eat a lot fewer calories (or exercise more) to maintain the weight in the first scenario than you would in the second. And since usually people go back to their previous caloric intake when the starvation diet is done, they will actually end up being heavier because their body is made up differently and burns calories less efficiently than it did before.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: KnuckleBuckett on June 06, 2011, 08:24:19 PM
Here is the real thing about weight loss:  if you aren't changing your habits then all the fad or quick loss tricks don't mean shit in the end.

I have managed to change my physical habits.  I work out 3-4 times a week for at least an hour.  I have kept it up for three years steady now.

Diet is my Achilles heel.  That said even there I have made solid strides. 

Long way to go though.  What a slog...  :(

I give Gov credit for accomplishing what he has.  I still have 20lbs to go to reach my current goal. 
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 06, 2011, 08:30:45 PM
stuff
That makes sense.  I think the psychological part is a bigger part, though - you end up returning to your old habits or even worse ones because you feel you've "earned" it.  Muscle doesn't burn a whole ton more calories than fat does

> I give Gov credit for accomplishing what he has. 

Thanks :)  I like the newer me a lot more than the older me, but I still have a ways to go
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: charlie on June 06, 2011, 08:40:03 PM
Here is the real thing about weight loss:  if you aren't changing your habits then all the fad or quick loss tricks don't mean shit in the end.

I have managed to change my physical habits.  I work out 3-4 times a week for at least an hour.  I have kept it up for three years steady now.

Diet is my Achilles heel.  That said even there I have made solid strides. 

Long way to go though.  What a slog...  :(

I give Gov credit for accomplishing what he has.  I still have 20lbs to go to reach my current goal. 

Sounds like you're doing it right. Well done. Good luck and take your time on those last 20.

Steve, hope all goes well with your job, and you find a maintainable solution as well.

:dblthumb2:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on June 06, 2011, 11:40:28 PM
Govt has come a long way, I wish I had his discipline. I need to get back on the p90x and riding my bike etc etc etc. Since it's been nice out i have been non stop with this move and the stress and exhaustion is really taking a toll.....after this weekend, it should be much easier
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Perspective on June 07, 2011, 10:16:10 AM
I've gained 5 lbs in the past couple months, hitting the gym almost every other day to lift weights and going to Judo once or twice per week. I want to gain another 10 lbs to reach my goal, then I'll be at the top of my weight class in judo! huzzah.

And yeah, us skinny guys trying to gain weight are underrepresented. Damn all you fat people, you've twisted our society into a world of diet and weight loss everything. Do you know how freakin hard it is to buy yogurt? just some regular fucking yogurt that's not diet, 0 calorie, pro-biotic shit yourself or anything like that.

Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on June 07, 2011, 10:25:53 AM
Acccctivvvviaaaaaaa!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 07, 2011, 07:47:54 PM
The busted-ass scale at my hotel says I'm 170.  I like this hotel.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 08, 2011, 11:01:56 AM
Did legs today at the gym by my hotel.  It sucked, the end.  hoping to go running tonight but it's like a million goddamn degrees.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 11, 2011, 10:29:28 AM
Vacation time motherfuckers :wutang:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 14, 2011, 08:57:50 AM
Vacation is time for working out and fancy cooking

Sunday: Run 3.07 miles - run 3 minutes, walk 1, repeat 7 times
Monday: Chest/Shoulders/Biceps (and answer a bunch of work phones calls screw you all I'm on vacation! my phone is now in the microwave)
Tuesday: I'll probably go running later but who knows.  I made shirred eggs (http://breakfast247.tumblr.com/post/846112574/baked-eggs-mushrooms-in-ham-cups) for breakfast (not my picture).  The other day I made breakfast tacos with chorizo that they've stopped carrying by me.  I'm going to go to the grocery store here and literally buy all of their chorizo.

Meals on this trip have been made from stuff from local farmers markets as much as possible.  The eggs I've been having are from one and they rule.  The fruits and veggies we've had so far have all been - I got a quart of peaches for like a buck from a roadside stand and they are about the sweetest things you'll ever eat.  Only 5 days of vacation left :(
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Post by: Steve on June 14, 2011, 10:46:50 AM
Where u at? Best farm eggs are always from the amish.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 14, 2011, 12:51:59 PM
Rented a house on lake michigan for the week in St Joe
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on June 14, 2011, 01:25:53 PM
Not a bad place to be. Just don't cross the bridge LOL
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 14, 2011, 08:46:32 PM
Technically we're in BH but well north of either city, like halfway to South Haven.

What a weird area
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on June 14, 2011, 10:13:29 PM
Yea it's weird alright. Benton Harbor is actually pretty nice in the outskirts and country, it's the city when you are heading to the St. Joseph bridge that is bad. And i mean bad, in my experience it's on the list with Camden, NJ.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 15, 2011, 07:31:34 AM
We drove through it yesterday.  Seemed depressed, but not too awful - not nearly as bad as Detroit or Flint.  We had dinner there and then drove around a bit.  Crossing the bridge into St Joe is like another world though, it's bizarre.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on June 15, 2011, 09:16:29 AM
Its like the bridge takes you 1000mi away. I haven't been to BH in a while, it may have settled.

I been off laxatives a week, still 200!! :)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 15, 2011, 09:46:28 AM
lol the house we're renting for the week is for sale and i found the listing and it's a million and a half bucks
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on June 16, 2011, 01:21:34 AM
Jesus!!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 21, 2011, 08:14:29 AM
awww shit I have a 5K this weekend and I totally forgot about it.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 25, 2011, 10:16:23 AM
The 5K went really well.  The weather was perfect and I think I ran about 29:20.  Nike+ said I had a solid 9 minute pace the whole time.  Nike+ also thinks I ran 3.4 miles, but whatever.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 25, 2011, 02:31:48 PM
Chip time 28:43 :)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 27, 2011, 08:15:10 AM
Had a physical on Friday.  This is what they gave me back - after 5 months on low carb, my cholesterol can best be described as "really good".

Total Cholesterol: 137
LDL: 73
HDL: 53
Triglycerides: 53
Glucose: 80

Thinking the low carb thing is going to be ending soon though.  Will update when I know more!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on June 27, 2011, 12:46:34 PM
Marvel at my speed as I am passed by a 12 year old girl within maybe 50m. 

http://www.runmichigan.com/photogallery/11/solstice5kfinish_062511jb.php?410
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 01, 2011, 05:02:10 PM
I went running like 3 hours ago and I'm still fucking sweating.  Running is dumb
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Mike on July 01, 2011, 05:26:01 PM
Running is dumb
Quoted for truth
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 03, 2011, 05:49:27 PM
i ran 5 miles this morning and drank a bottle of wine this afternoon.  in my mind, these offset
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: JaWiB on July 04, 2011, 12:40:03 AM
Nah, wine is good for the heart. In other news, I'm planning to climb Capitol Peak next month so I've got to get my legs in shape.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 04, 2011, 11:43:43 AM
I hurt my back today!  Yay!

    Barbell Deadlift:
        275 lbs x 3 (+90 pts)
        315 lbs x 3 (+103 pts)Personal Record!
    Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press:
        155 lbs x 10 (+65 pts)Personal Record!
        155 lbs x 5 (+56 pts)
        155 lbs x 4 (+55 pts)
    Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown:
        120 lbs x 8 (+15 pts)
        120 lbs x 10 (+16 pts)
        120 lbs x 12 (+16 pts)Personal Record!
    Seated Cable Rows:
        100 lbs x 13 (+30 pts)Personal Record!
    Chin-Up:
        4 (+6 pts)Personal Record!
        3 (+5 pts)
        3 (+5 pts)
    Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension:
        25 lbs x 10 (+5 pts)
        25 lbs x 10 (+5 pts)
    Weighted Dip:
        10 lbs x 10 (+13 pts)
        25 lbs x 4 (+28 pts)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 05, 2011, 07:02:08 PM
hey bitches here's a graph of today.  run 4 minutes, walk 2, repeat 9 times.  It's almost 90 degrees out and this was in a hilly ass park.  It felt great
(http://i.imgur.com/W2rwf.png)
here's my playlist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uziZntursvg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PK-WOtaFyE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsO6ZnUZI0g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5-yKhDd64s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7B3lFWnlOA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3oBZ4_TNys
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 09, 2011, 12:56:22 PM
I got a new toy and ran a 5K in my hometown.  They messed it up so it wasn't a real 5K but I had a really good pace

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/97845715
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 09, 2011, 02:08:33 PM
It's because you're fat and weak
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 10, 2011, 10:27:04 AM
doin thangs.  C210K W8D1, run 5 minutes, walk 1, repeat 10 times.  I'd share the neat Garmin upload but I realized that actually shows where I live so no thank you.  I found a converter to convert to Nike+.  It still shows most of the same stuff, but not as detailed.  Also, I got a little lost on this because I ran around a lake near my house and I went through some neighborhoods I don't know.  Much hilarity was had by all

(http://i.imgur.com/Jlb2G.png)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 10, 2011, 10:43:41 AM
oh also the hair on my upper thighs spent about 3/4 of the run tying itself into knots.  pretty great
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Post by: Govtcheez on July 10, 2011, 11:04:48 AM
And I think I have plantar fasciitis.  The arch of my left foot is killing me
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 11, 2011, 07:41:31 PM
    Dumbbell Bench Press:
        60 lbs x 5 (+44 pts)
        80 lbs x 8 (+63 pts)
    Barbell Bench Press:
        155 lbs x 12 (+65 pts)
    Machine Chest Fly (Pec Deck):
        130 lbs x 12 (+18 pts)
        130 lbs x 9 (+16 pts)
    Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press:
        45 lbs x 6 (+22 pts)
    Seated Barbell Shoulder Press:
        65 lbs x 5 (+15 pts)
        65 lbs x 2 (+14 pts)
        65 lbs x 2 (+14 pts)
    Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise:
        17 lbs x 12 (+19 pts)
    Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl:
        30 lbs x 4 (+6 pts)
    Barbell Curl:
        65 lbs x 10 (+12 pts)
        65 lbs x 6 (+11 pts)
    Preacher Curl:
        60 lbs x 10 (+12 pts)
        60 lbs x 6 (+10 pts)
    Ab Crunch Machine:
        65 lbs x 12 (+9 pts)
        65 lbs x 12 (+9 pts)

During the DB Bench I bounced a weight off my face.  Neat!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on July 11, 2011, 10:13:50 PM
So um, did I miss something with these points?

Quote
During the DB Bench I bounced a weight off my face.  Neat!
I didn't realize faces could be that bouncy.

I did snatches and overhead squats today for the first time in like, years. It's so hot here.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 12, 2011, 06:02:37 AM
It's a website I'm using for logging called fitocracy.  You get points for doing things and quests and shit like that.  It's dumb but kind of fun
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 12, 2011, 07:55:25 PM
Played doubles tennis for a couple hours after work.  Won 6-0, 6-0

:cool:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 13, 2011, 08:59:42 AM
I signed up for a local running club this morning.  I am dumb.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 13, 2011, 06:52:45 PM
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/98970278

C210K W8D2.  Run 5 minutes, walk 1, repeat 8 times.  I enjoy trail running more, but it's a lot slower
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 17, 2011, 05:05:21 PM
>how accurate is your calorie burning tracking?

Generally those things are really inaccurate.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 17, 2011, 06:11:23 PM
That seems like a lot of work for what will come down to "run at a comfortable pace and don't stop"
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 17, 2011, 06:11:59 PM
also here is me farting around and running on vacation
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/99913852
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 17, 2011, 08:03:50 PM
I left my shaker bottle on the counter while we were on vacation and I think the remains are the most vile thing I have ever smelled.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: JaWiB on July 17, 2011, 09:49:08 PM
I left my shaker bottle on the counter while we were on vacation and I think the remains are the most vile thing I have ever smelled.
Haha, had this problem before. I switched to a stainless steel water bottle and I rinse it out right afterwards now
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 18, 2011, 09:11:58 PM
    Dumbbell Bench Press:
        65 lbs x 5 (+47 pts)
        80 lbs x 6 (+60 pts)
        I keep failing 85 and then pumping out a bunch at 80 with no problem, what the hell.
    Machine Chest Fly (Pec Deck):
        130 lbs x 12 (+18 pts)
        130 lbs x 11 (+17 pts)
    Barbell Bench Press:
        155 lbs x 5 (+54 pts)
        135 lbs x 5 (+47 pts)
    Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press:
        45 lbs x 7 (+23 pts)
    Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl:
        30 lbs x 8 (+7 pts)
    Seated Barbell Military Press:
        85 lbs x 7 (+22 pts)
        85 lbs x 4 (+20 pts)
        85 lbs x 4 (+20 pts)
    Machine Bench Press:
        180 lbs x 7 (+55 pts)
        180 lbs x 3 (+49 pts)
        180 lbs x 2 (+48 pts)
        Incline Hammer Machine
    Barbell Curl:
        65 lbs x 10 (+12 pts)
        65 lbs x 6 (+11 pts)
    Cable Preacher Curl:
        30 lbs x 8 (+5 pts)
        30 lbs x 8 (+5 pts)

weighed in at 178 this morning
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 18, 2011, 09:15:03 PM
Making an attempt (probably in vain) to run tomorrow at like 5:30 since it's a million degrees out
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on July 18, 2011, 09:24:16 PM
If I ran at 5:30, I'd totally be asleep by 11am.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 18, 2011, 09:27:39 PM
Ephedrine + caffeine pills
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 19, 2011, 08:17:03 AM
I got up at 5 and went back to bed.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 19, 2011, 09:51:41 PM
Went out at 8:30, still hot as hell. 

http://go.nike.com/069a86g2

C210K W9D1. Run 7 minutes, walk 2, repeat 7 times. Stopped for a minute in rep 4, but ran an extra bit at the end for an even 10K. It is fucking hot outside
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 20, 2011, 07:26:45 AM
Treadmills are for degenerates
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 20, 2011, 10:52:03 AM
It was in the 90s with high humidity and I was running further than before.  I kind of expected it to be high
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 21, 2011, 05:28:15 PM
    Barbell Squat:
        135 lbs x 5 (+47 pts)
        185 lbs x 5 (+64 pts)
        225 lbs x 3 (+74 pts)
        245 lbs x 1 (+75 pts)
        225 lbs x 3 (+74 pts)
    Leg Press:
        500 lbs x 5 (+70 pts)
        500 lbs x 6 (+72 pts)
        500 lbs x 5 (+70 pts)
    Leg Extensions:
        110 lbs x 12 (+15 pts)
        110 lbs x 12 (+15 pts)
        110 lbs x 12 (+15 pts)
    Seated Leg Curl:
        130 lbs x 12 (+18 pts)
        130 lbs x 12 (+18 pts)
    Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning:
        95 lbs x 5 (+22 pts)
        95 lbs x 5 (+22 pts)

The squat racks in my gym are right next to a giant window.  I was roasting just standing there
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 22, 2011, 06:12:45 PM
C210K W9D2, muggy, hot, buggy at a local park.  Run 7 minutes, walk 2, repeat 6 times.  chafffffing

http://go.nike.com/01prpalj
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 23, 2011, 09:55:17 AM
my legs hurt so fucking bad today
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on July 23, 2011, 11:38:38 AM
From running or from lifting?

(Did you know that when you type in "5 mi" into the search bar in chrome it will automatically give you the km conversion without having to type in "to km"?)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 23, 2011, 11:49:34 AM
From laying off lifting and then going "heavy" and then running
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 25, 2011, 05:53:55 PM
*farts*
http://go.nike.com/020pvugp
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 25, 2011, 06:10:57 PM
omg i just got my shorts for warrior dash and they are hilariously short.  i feel like i'm going to be running in my  underwear
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 25, 2011, 06:31:09 PM
I will be posting pictures of the costume and the warrior dash this weekend, don't worry
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 25, 2011, 06:48:53 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aaFRxMA7xc
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on July 25, 2011, 08:32:56 PM
cheez, what couch to 10k program are you using? i think i'm doing the NJ tough mudder. :o
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 25, 2011, 09:03:02 PM
I downloaded one for my ipod that runs through this: http://dailyburn.com/workout_programs/345751

I was supposed to do W9D3 today but kind of failed miserably.  I'll give it another shot Wednesday
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 26, 2011, 07:12:05 AM
It's not that far
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 26, 2011, 11:39:11 AM
It's an hour of running.  We're not talking marathon distances here

Wuss
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on July 26, 2011, 09:32:33 PM
I downloaded one for my ipod that runs through this: http://dailyburn.com/workout_programs/345751

I was supposed to do W9D3 today but kind of failed miserably.  I'll give it another shot Wednesday
Quote
Decided to start Couch to 10K today.  Started in week 5 and I think that'll turn out to be just about right.  Run 3 minutes, walk 1, repeat 9 times.

What the heck. My W5D1 was 2:30 run, 2:30 walk 12x.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 26, 2011, 09:41:03 PM
Yeah, when I started I was doing a different one, but the ipod app is different

http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=1462924
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 27, 2011, 09:22:59 PM
C210K W9D3, run 8 minutes walk 2, repeat 5 times.  Done immediately after our first decent rain in a loooong time and it was nice and cool out.  Kept a pretty consistent ~9 minute pace on the running sections and didn't want to die.  Felt good

http://go.nike.com/37tc2r5
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 28, 2011, 07:48:59 AM
I'm not sure yet.  I'll probably concentrate more on lifting but I don't want to lose the improvements I've made to my running, so I'll probably have to suck it up and do the treadmill thing.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 28, 2011, 07:56:15 AM
Also, the run last night was done in my new short shorts and let me tell you they are short!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 28, 2011, 08:52:43 AM
oh i forgot to post my leg workout from the other day
    Barbell Squat:
        135 lbs x 5 (+47 pts)
        185 lbs x 5 (+64 pts)
        225 lbs x 3 (+74 pts)
        245 lbs x 2 (+78 pts)
        225 lbs x 1 (+69 pts)
    Leg Press:
        450 lbs x 10 (+72 pts)
        450 lbs x 10 (+72 pts)
        450 lbs x 5 (+63 pts)
    Seated Leg Curl:
        140 lbs x 12 (+19 pts)
        140 lbs x 12 (+19 pts)
    Leg Extensions:
        120 lbs x 10 (+16 pts)
        120 lbs x 10 (+16 pts)
        120 lbs x 10 (+16 pts)
    Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning:
        95 lbs x 5 (+22 pts)
        115 lbs x 5 (+26 pts)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: KnuckleBuckett on July 28, 2011, 09:47:11 AM
what're you gonna dew when it gets cold?

This is why I stopped running initially.  I just couldn't hack cold weather running in MI.  I essentially had to start over every year.

Using the treadmill will help, but if my experience with street running is an indicator you will still have lots of work to do to get back into good running shape come spring.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 28, 2011, 05:50:48 PM
Yeah running on a treadmill is usually easier for people (who are not me).  I started running this year when it was still pretty cold out, but the snowplows rarely hit my neighborhood, so it's going to be a little harder since my 'hood is usually a sheet of ice 2 days after any snow storm

    Dumbbell Bench Press:
        60 lbs x 5 (+44 pts)
        80 lbs x 6 (+60 pts)
    Machine Chest Fly (Pec Deck):
        130 lbs x 12 (+18 pts)
        140 lbs x 8 (+17 pts)
    Incline Dumbbell Curl:
        30 lbs x 10 (+12 pts)
    Barbell Bench Press:
        155 lbs x 8 (+58 pts)
        155 lbs x 4 (+52 pts)
    Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press:
        50 lbs x 4 (+23 pts)
    Seated Barbell Shoulder Press:
        95 lbs x 5 (+23 pts)
        95 lbs x 3 (+21 pts)
        95 lbs x 2 (+21 pts)
    Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise:
        17 lbs x 15 (+21 pts)
    Barbell Curl:
        65 lbs x 7 (+12 pts)
        65 lbs x 6 (+11 pts)
    Cable Preacher Curl:
        35 lbs x 8 (+5 pts)
        35 lbs x 8 (+5 pts)
    Ab Crunch Machine:
        65 lbs x 12 (+9 pts)
        65 lbs x 12 (+9 pts)
    Smith Machine Incline Bench Press:
        160 lbs x 10 (+50 pts)
        160 lbs x 4 (+42 pts)
        160 lbs x 2 (+40 pts)
        actually hammer incline machine but close enough
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on July 29, 2011, 08:28:17 AM
Running hurts my legs.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 29, 2011, 09:13:18 AM
But it will soothe your soul
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Jake on July 30, 2011, 01:37:21 AM
omg i just got my shorts for warrior dash and they are hilariously short.  i feel like i'm going to be running in my  underwear

two of my friends did one a few weeks ago in tuxedos :)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 30, 2011, 09:34:45 PM
Just got back from WD.  Was fun, but my time was not what I wanted (41:56).  It was way harder than I expected.  It was also hot as hell.  My wife took a bunch of pictures and once I get them I'll get them uploaded
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 31, 2011, 10:26:42 AM
Before:
(http://i.imgur.com/OUn1E.jpg)
During:
(http://i.imgur.com/wW6C5.jpg)
After:
(http://i.imgur.com/letIw.jpg)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 31, 2011, 10:30:04 AM
bonus after
(http://i.imgur.com/Y2RNY.jpg)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Mike on July 31, 2011, 10:31:52 AM
What did you do to your beard?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 31, 2011, 10:33:13 AM
I've had it for 10 years and figured that 70s gym teacher was a good time to shave it into a mustache before getting rid of it.  Yesterday was the first time I think I've ever shaved my chin with a real razor
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Mike on July 31, 2011, 10:37:40 AM
Ok, as long as you aren't leaving it like that (though you should totally go into work for a few days with it and act like nothing is different).
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 31, 2011, 10:39:34 AM
I'm going camping next weekend and everyone is supposed to have a mustache for it, so I'm actually keeping it for a week probably
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on July 31, 2011, 10:43:59 AM
other bonus after pic
(http://i.imgur.com/uKDdZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 01, 2011, 09:31:40 AM
idk maybe you should blame you sucking at running
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 01, 2011, 11:17:08 AM
lol no
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 01, 2011, 01:23:05 PM
I could run backwards on my hands and still whoop you tubby
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 01, 2011, 09:02:48 PM
I've been eating carbs and I piss like a champ.  You'd quit and make up some excuse about your stumpy legs or tiny feet
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 01, 2011, 09:17:43 PM
It's a wonder you can move at all, stumpy
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on August 01, 2011, 10:11:51 PM
I have short legs too. :(

But I can squat a lot. :)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 02, 2011, 07:50:50 AM
your head is huge
It is so it can hold all my brains
I have short legs too. :(
You're a girl, it is acceptable.  The last 5K I did I started behind a dwarf, so at least you're not her.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 02, 2011, 08:37:59 PM
C210K W10D1, run 10 minutes walk 1, repeat 4 times.

http://go.nike.com/7dsddvq

Probably the only time I'm going to work out this week unless I get up early to go to the gym tomorrow.  I'm going camping with some friends for a long weekend and we will not be doing anything that you can count as exercise unless you count beanbags, drinking, or golfing.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Mike on August 02, 2011, 08:52:58 PM
C210K W10D1, run 10 minutes walk 1, repeat 4 times.

http://go.nike.com/7dsddvq

Probably the only time I'm going to work out this week unless I get up early to go to the gym tomorrow.  I'm going camping with some friends for a long weekend and we will not be doing anything that you can count as exercise unless you count beanbags, drinking, or golfing.
So you are going drinking outdoors, not camping
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 02, 2011, 08:56:45 PM
I suppose that's a more accurate way to put it.  We are also going tubing down the river.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Mike on August 02, 2011, 10:09:52 PM
I suppose that's a more accurate way to put it.  We are also going tubing down the river.
Actual rafting or drunken floating (both are cool)?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 03, 2011, 07:44:26 AM
Drunken floating
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on August 03, 2011, 11:31:29 PM
Cheez, I was overzealous yesterday and did front squats. This was the result

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267383_718388182209_4806028_36128810_3556115_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: JaWiB on August 04, 2011, 02:04:51 AM
Cheez, I was overzealous yesterday and did front squats. This was the result
Whoa! Looks a lot like the time I got rope burn from falling when rock climbing. I don't think I want to ever try front squats
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 04, 2011, 05:50:49 AM
Cheez, I was overzealous yesterday and did front squats. This was the result

I love that you have a FB album just for bruises
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on August 04, 2011, 07:52:51 AM
I don't normally bruise very easily, but when I do, they're pretty awesome.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: JaWiB on August 04, 2011, 01:47:51 PM
Have you ever been to Smith Rock? I have.
Yeah, just once. I want to go back but haven't been able to find a weekend when my climbing partners and I could both go. Have you been to flagstone? Much closer to Eugene, but a bit harder to get to. We had to hike through snow to get to it.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: JaWiB on August 04, 2011, 10:46:52 PM
Yeah, only one other group showed up when we went. It probably gets more crowded later in the summer when the snow melts though. It's also a really small climbing area in comparison to Smith, but that will only bother me once I've climbed all the routes there within my ability.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 08, 2011, 05:44:55 PM
This weekend:
Beer: 12oz x 40
Liquor: 2 x 10
Jello Shots: 2x1
Pudding Shot: 1x1 (making these sometime, they were awesome)

Today:
Pull-Up:

    6 reps (+36 pts)
    5 reps (+28 pts)
    4 reps (+21 pts)

Dumbbell Bench Press:

    55 lb x 10 reps (+46 pts)
    55 lb x 10 reps (+46 pts)
    55 lb x 8 reps (+43 pts)

Dips - Chest Version:

    10 reps (+39 pts)
    6 reps || weighted || 25 lb (+32 pts)
    3 reps || weighted || 45 lb (+18 pts)
    2 reps || weighted || 45 lb (+11 pts)

Machine Chest Fly (Pec Deck):

    130 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)
    145 lb x 8 reps (+18 pts)

Dumbbell Bicep Curl:

    30 lb x 10 reps (+12 pts)
    30 lb x 8 reps (+11 pts)

Machine Preacher Curls:

    80 lb x 10 reps (+10 pts)
    80 lb x 8 reps (+10 pts)

Lat Pulldown:

    120 lb x 10 reps (+24 pts)
    140 lb x 10 reps (+28 pts)
    140 lb x 10 reps (+28 pts)

Pendlay Row:

    95 lb x 6 reps (+34 pts)

Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 08, 2011, 06:48:54 PM
Yeah, that's an estimate.  I had 42 of them there but I didn't drink them all plus I also drank elsewhere.  It was a long weekend.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 08, 2011, 07:16:02 PM
I weighed myself before and after the trip and I gained a pound.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: kermi3 on August 08, 2011, 10:39:58 PM
Been running a lot....Did 17 miles total a couple weeks ago.  4.6 last week cause it was too fucking hot.  9.3 so far this week....

Average distance is getting solidly above 3 miles again (gone as far as 6)...Average pace is creeping back below 10 min/mile (been doing a bunch of 9:30's)....pretty happy!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 12, 2011, 07:44:04 PM
blah
    Barbell Squat:
        185 lb x 3 reps (+61 pts)
        225 lb x 3 reps (+74 pts)
        245 lb x 2 reps (+78 pts)
        225 lb x 3 reps (+74 pts)
    Leg Press:
        450 lb x 6 reps (+64 pts)
        450 lb x 6 reps (+64 pts)
        450 lb x 6 reps (+64 pts)
    Leg Extensions:
        90 lb x 10 reps (+12 pts)
        90 lb x 10 reps (+12 pts)
        90 lb x 10 reps (+12 pts)
    Seated Leg Curl:
        130 lb x 12 reps (+18 pts)
        130 lb x 12 reps (+18 pts)
        130 lb x 12 reps (+18 pts)

There is football on my computer right now.  FOOTBALL
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 14, 2011, 11:04:42 AM
Skydiving x 1
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 14, 2011, 09:30:37 PM
    Barbell Bench Press:
        155 lb x 8 reps (+58 pts)
        155 lb x 8 reps (+58 pts)
        155 lb x 6 reps (+55 pts)
    Incline Dumbbell Bench Press:
        45 lb x 12 reps (+39 pts)
        45 lb x 10 reps (+37 pts)
    Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press:
        42.5 lb x 8 reps (+22 pts)
        42.5 lb x 8 reps (+22 pts)
    Lying Barbell Triceps Extension ("Skullcrusher"):
        50 lb x 12 reps (+7 pts)
        50 lb x 12 reps (+7 pts)
        50 lb x 10 reps (+6 pts)
    Cable Crunch:
        35 lb x 10 reps (+5 pts)
        50 lb x 10 reps (+6 pts)
        65 lb x 8 reps (+8 pts)
    Elliptical Trainer:
        0:12:00 (+47 pts)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on August 14, 2011, 11:08:07 PM
Today I ate a salmon BLT, popcorn, and soda.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 17, 2011, 05:28:32 PM
Have been eating like shit and slacking lately.  Finally actually did a run
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/107352014
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 20, 2011, 11:10:11 AM
http://go.nike.com/3o77cjl
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 20, 2011, 11:15:59 AM
It's amazing how taking just a couple weeks off can affect you.  My last two runs have been rough as hell.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 21, 2011, 11:11:00 AM
    Barbell Squat:
        185 lb x 10 reps (+74 pts)
        185 lb x 6 reps (+66 pts)
        185 lb x 3 reps (+61 pts)
        135 lb x 5 reps (+47 pts)
    Pull-Up:
        5 reps (+28 pts)
        5 reps (+28 pts)
        5 reps (+28 pts)
    1-Arm Dumbbell Row:
        70 lb x 8 reps (+33 pts)
        70 lb x 8 reps (+33 pts)
        70 lb x 8 reps (+33 pts)
    Barbell Deadlift:
        225 lb x 4 reps (+76 pts)
    Preacher Curl:
        70 lb x 10 reps (+14 pts)
        70 lb x 8 reps (+13 pts)

Tomorrow I go to Florida and its heat index of 120 every day.  Why the hell would anyone want to live there?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on August 21, 2011, 11:45:05 PM
It's supposed to be 77 here tomorrow, but I'm taking a day off to sleep and be a vegetable.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 30, 2011, 05:58:42 PM
Registered for Tough Mudder MI this afternoon (TM-MI is inexplicably in Ohio - ober you should do it too).

Also worked out but it sucked so I'm not gonna write it down here.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 30, 2011, 06:17:35 PM
http://toughmudder.com/events/michigan/
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on August 31, 2011, 08:45:37 AM
I'll tell you how mine is in November.  :|
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on August 31, 2011, 08:50:57 AM
You had better

edit: My TM is only a few weeks after my wife's due date, so it's very possible that I would have to drop out.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on September 03, 2011, 12:44:18 PM
I was just looking through pictures and videos of past tough mudders. I'm scurred.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on September 04, 2011, 01:11:57 PM
Yeah for sure, me too

Ran a 5K in Ohio yesterday.  Time was like 29:45 or something shitty, but not terrible after running twice in a month and it pushing 90 when we started
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on September 06, 2011, 08:50:16 AM
I did some lifting yesterday

Pullups: 7, 5, 5
DB Row: 75x6, 75x6, 75x6
Squats: 155x10, 155x10, 165x10
Deadlift: 185x10 (doing more than about 5 reps on deadlifts is so hard.  I have to sit down afterwards)
Preacher: 60x10, 60x10
Hyperextension: 10x5, 25x5
15 minutes on the elliptical

In spite of going off low carb for the last couple months (since mid July when we found out my wife was expecting) and being very bad about working out regularly for the last month, I'm still right at 180 or just a little under.  Booya
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on September 06, 2011, 02:59:46 PM
I lost 30lb and my cholesterol and stuff was all very good, what did I do that was bad
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on September 06, 2011, 06:53:52 PM
I runned today
http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikeplus/en_US/plus/#//runs/gps/362476132/1037888116/
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on September 07, 2011, 07:17:46 PM
better than a heart attack.

we're not all skinny ectomorphs like you, man.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on September 07, 2011, 08:21:40 PM
hey yo ethic when did you become an asshole
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on September 08, 2011, 07:57:53 AM
nah you're pretty much just being a jerk
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on September 08, 2011, 08:41:55 AM
NikeRunning is the worst website on the internet.  It is slow as hell in the best of times, parts of the site randomly don't display, and links break all the time.  The other day, the VP of the website sent a "I'm sorry we suck" letter to all the subscribers and pledged to get better, but for the last 2 days, even logging in is broken.  I hate you nikerunning
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on September 08, 2011, 10:58:15 AM
Thanks, I hope one day you succeed at your goals as well.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on September 08, 2011, 05:29:17 PM
I lifted today.  It was dumb.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on September 08, 2011, 07:20:43 PM
why sign up for dailymile if you don't use iiiiiiit?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on September 09, 2011, 08:05:50 AM
I have signed up for too many of those damn sites.  If I can find something that converts from garmin connect to DM maybe I'll start using it.  I think you're the only person I know on dailymile, too.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on September 09, 2011, 08:24:01 AM
I haven't tried their sync option, but you can sync Garmin and Nike+ accounts on DM..
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on September 09, 2011, 10:31:55 AM
Neat, all I have to do now is actually run
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on September 10, 2011, 06:04:20 PM
There you go, Jen.  Now I am officially tracking my runs on Garmin, Nike+, Sporttracks, and dailymile.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on September 10, 2011, 06:28:22 PM
http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikeplus/en_US/plus/#//runs/detail/362476132/702312745/all/allRuns/
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on September 11, 2011, 04:42:27 PM
    Barbell Squat:
        165 lb x 10 reps (+66 pts)
        165 lb x 10 reps (+66 pts)
        165 lb x 10 reps (+66 pts)
    Preacher Curl:
        60 lb x 12 reps (+12 pts)
        60 lb x 10 reps (+12 pts)
    Barbell Deadlift:
        185 lb x 10 reps (+74 pts)
    1-Arm Dumbbell Row:
        75 lb x 8 reps (+36 pts)
        75 lb x 6 reps (+34 pts)
        75 lb x 8 reps (+36 pts)
    Pull-Up:
        7 reps (+44 pts)
        6 reps (+36 pts)
        5 reps (+28 pts)
    Dumbbell Bicep Curl:
        35 lb x 8 reps (+13 pts)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on September 18, 2011, 12:00:33 PM
    Barbell Squat:
        135 lb x 6 reps (+48 pts)
        165 lb x 10 reps (+66 pts)
        165 lb x 10 reps (+66 pts)
        175 lb x 10 reps (+70 pts)
    Barbell Deadlift:
        185 lb x 7 reps (+68 pts)
        started to feel dizzy
    Pull-Up:
        7 reps (+44 pts)
        5 reps (+28 pts)
        5 reps (+28 pts)
    1-Arm Dumbbell Row:
        80 lb x 6 reps (+36 pts)
        80 lb x 6 reps (+36 pts)
        80 lb x 6 reps (+36 pts)
    Preacher Curl:
        60 lb x 10 reps (+12 pts)
        60 lb x 10 reps (+12 pts)
        60 lb x 10 reps (+12 pts)
    Alternate Hammer Dumbbell Curl:
        20 lb x 10 reps (+5 pts)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on September 20, 2011, 06:46:21 PM
ran like 4 miles or something.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on September 22, 2011, 06:40:37 PM
    Barbell Bench Press:
        155 lb x 8 reps (+58 pts)
        155 lb x 8 reps (+58 pts)
        155 lb x 8 reps (+58 pts)
    Barbell Incline Bench Press:
        50 lb x 8 reps (+20 pts)
        50 lb x 8 reps (+20 pts)
    Arnold Dumbbell Press:
        40 lb x 6 reps (+20 pts)
        40 lb x 6 reps (+20 pts)
        40 lb x 6 reps (+20 pts)
    Lying Barbell Triceps Extension ("Skullcrusher"):
        60 lb x 10 reps (+8 pts)
        60 lb x 10 reps (+8 pts)
        60 lb x 10 reps (+8 pts)
    Running (treadmill):
        0:08:20 || 0.85 mi (+65 pts)
        my dumb shoes came untied at the end
    Dips - Triceps Version:
        10 reps (+42 pts)
        10 reps (+42 pts)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on September 30, 2011, 03:56:31 PM
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/118137388#.ToYbwfkfIO8.facebook

My GPS was weird today.  I don't know if it was the trees or what, but it had my 4th and 5th running reps slow as molasses and it also thinks my route back was basically bushwhacking a few hundred feet off a perfectly good trail.  I've never run at this park before, it was really nice and I had the place basically to myself, excpet for a few people at the campground that were getting a last weekend out for the year.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on October 02, 2011, 03:02:21 PM
Run 7 minutes, walk 2, repeat 6 times.  Did 5.18 miles, felt like quitting in the middle but just slowed down and was even able to speed up towards the end

1) 8:38/mi
2) 8:42/mi
3) 9:23/mi
4) 9:36/mi
5) 8:58/mi
6) 8:33/mi, including having to stop and wait for traffic
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on October 03, 2011, 05:57:19 PM
    Barbell Bench Press:
        115 lb x 15 reps (+51 pts)
    Dumbbell Bench Press:
        65 lb x 5 reps (+47 pts)
        80 lb x 6 reps (+60 pts)
    Machine Chest Fly (Pec Deck):
        130 lb x 12 reps (+18 pts)
        130 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)
    Seated Barbell Shoulder Press:
        95 lb x 4 reps (+22 pts)
        95 lb x 2 reps (+21 pts)
        95 lb x 2 reps (+21 pts)
    Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press:
        40 lb x 6 reps (+20 pts)
        40 lb x 4 reps (+19 pts)
    Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise:
        20 lb x 10 reps (+21 pts)
    Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl:
        30 lb x 10 reps (+8 pts)
    Cable Preacher Curl:
        35 lb x 8 reps (+5 pts)
        35 lb x 6 reps (+5 pts)
    Preacher Curl:
        60 lb x 12 reps (+12 pts)
        60 lb x 9 reps (+11 pts)
    Cable Crunch:
        65 lb x 12 reps (+9 pts)
        65 lb x 12 reps (+9 pts)
    Machine Bench Press:
        180 lb x 6 reps (+54 pts)
        180 lb x 2 reps (+48 pts)
        180 lb x 5 reps (+52 pts)
        Incline Hammer chest press machine

Got several comments from friends at the gym that they thought I was dead :(
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on October 04, 2011, 07:51:19 PM
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/119199859

If you look at the pace, the part where I stop in the last running rep is where some dumb girl let her dog run way long on the leash and he tried to bite me :)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on October 05, 2011, 05:47:38 PM
    Barbell Squat:
        135 lb x 6 reps (+48 pts)
        185 lb x 6 reps (+66 pts)
    Leg Extensions:
        110 lb x 12 reps (+15 pts)
        110 lb x 12 reps (+15 pts)
        110 lb x 12 reps (+15 pts)
    Leg Press:
        450 lb x 12 reps (+75 pts)
        450 lb x 12 reps (+75 pts)
        450 lb x 12 reps (+75 pts)
    Standing Calf Raises:
        12 reps || weighted || 115 lb (+12 pts)
        12 reps || weighted || 115 lb (+12 pts)
        12 reps || weighted || 115 lb (+12 pts)
    Seated Leg Curl:
        145 lb x 10 reps (+19 pts)
        145 lb x 10 reps (+19 pts)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on October 08, 2011, 10:49:28 AM
Run 10 minutes, walk 1, repeat 4 times

Splits were
8:44
8:58
9:32
9:04

Easy day before I have a 5K tomorrow.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on October 08, 2011, 02:32:24 PM
jen i'm not going to be using dailymile anymore since i can't find any way to prevent the gps information from posting.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on October 09, 2011, 12:59:12 PM
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/120196725

Did a 5K, came in first in my age group!
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/293351_10150350065144182_501894181_8065823_1261023173_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on October 09, 2011, 04:16:14 PM
All I want to do is drink beer and run.  Is that OK?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on October 10, 2011, 05:46:52 PM
C210K W10D2, run 20 minutes, walk 1, repeat

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/120543217

Felt great, really concentrated on keeping my pace at something I could maintain.  This ended up being 9:45ish overall.

edit: Did this at a local state park where I've been several times and almost never see anyone.  I'm not sure why more people don't go here, but I'm quite happy to keep running it myself.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on October 14, 2011, 05:46:02 PM
http://go.nike.com/03o80f4d

Fuck you C210K W10D3, I'm just going to skip you and do W11D1.  So I did.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on October 14, 2011, 06:45:01 PM
I think I'm going to have to burn the hat I normally run in.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on October 19, 2011, 12:53:20 PM
So on August 29th I was 210 pounds. On October 5th I was down to 181. Now I'm up to 195. I'm still down, but the cold weather has lead me to eat. Got to knock that off.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on October 22, 2011, 11:41:34 AM
http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikeplus/en_US/plus/#//runs/detail/362476132/567500526/all/allRuns/

6.55 miles in 62 minutes - my goal for my 10K next weekend was to do it in under an hour and not walk at all.  I got the time under control already, so now I just need to remove my 2 minute walk in the middle (and the brief stop I had to make waiting for traffic)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on October 22, 2011, 01:28:48 PM
I think you'll manage. I started subbing walking with a sprinter's jog (as in, I'm going as fast as I would be walking, but my legs are moving faster) and that helped the transition.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on October 23, 2011, 05:31:01 PM
Easy 5K for recovery

http://go.nike.com/6d1c1ha

I'm having a really hard time with this "sprinters jog" thing.  Once I get to the pace I'm comfortable with, I seem to stick there.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on October 23, 2011, 06:44:12 PM
Well then just stick with that pace. Duh. :p
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on October 27, 2011, 06:15:43 PM
http://go.nike.com/01eccaf

Was planning to run 45 minutes, walk a minute, and run 15 more.  Instead I twisted my ankle 25 or so minutes in, walked a couple minutes, and then ran the rest.  I had plenty in the tank at the end and was hauling ass, too.  Feeling pretty good about this weekend.

Today was also the first time I've tried gels.  Not sure I like them.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on October 27, 2011, 10:38:05 PM
You used a gel on an hour run?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on October 28, 2011, 07:00:10 AM
They're giving them out during the 10K so I thought I'd give them a try beforehand to see what it was like.  I'd heard eating while you're running can take some getting used to.  I definitely didn't need it.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on October 30, 2011, 11:44:40 AM
http://go.nike.com/79ekjil

Finished in less than an hour and didn't walk :)  Almost ralphed with about a block to go.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on November 01, 2011, 07:06:07 PM
http://go.nike.com/09mbhmmp

3.5 at an easy pace
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on November 01, 2011, 07:52:15 PM
Decided I'm going to start this next week: http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/novice.htm

I'm sort of stuck on my training right now because it's starting to get crappy out (although it was gorgeous today) so there aren't a lot of races coming up to keep me motivated.  The only race I'm registered for right now is TM, and that's not for 6 months.  The Higdon plan will let me keep my running up and get my ass back in the gym and lifting
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on November 01, 2011, 08:24:39 PM
Are you fat yet?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on November 02, 2011, 07:17:40 PM
    Dumbbell Bench Press:
        45 lb x 5 reps (+33 pts)
        65 lb x 5 reps (+47 pts)
        80 lb x 5 reps (+58 pts)
    Barbell Bench Press:
        115 lb x 15 reps (+51 pts)
    Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl:
        25 lb x 15 reps (+7 pts)
        25 lb x 10 reps (+6 pts)
    Smith Machine Incline Bench Press:
        140 lb x 10 reps (+43 pts)
        140 lb x 7 reps (+40 pts)
        140 lb x 4 reps (+37 pts)
    Machine Chest Fly (Pec Deck):
        135 lb x 12 reps (+18 pts)
        135 lb x 12 reps (+18 pts)
    Seated Barbell Shoulder Press:
        75 lb x 6 reps (+18 pts)
        75 lb x 5 reps (+18 pts)
    Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press:
        40 lb x 6 reps (+20 pts)
        40 lb x 6 reps (+20 pts)
    Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise:
        17.5 lb x 15 reps (+21 pts)
    Cable Preacher Curl:
        35 lb x 8 reps (+5 pts)
        35 lb x 8 reps (+5 pts)
    Ab Crunch Machine:
        65 lb x 12 reps (+9 pts)
        65 lb x 12 reps (+9 pts)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on November 06, 2011, 09:06:36 AM
http://go.nike.com/3av0bk4

3.5 dumb miles
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on November 08, 2011, 09:38:26 AM
I lifted yesterday.  Today I'm gonna go for a little run.  Tomorrow I'm going to attempt to make it to a 6am cycling class
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: jkim on November 08, 2011, 08:26:57 PM
Are you going to wear cycling shorts too?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on November 08, 2011, 08:28:25 PM
I'll just go in compression shorts
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on November 08, 2011, 09:34:06 PM
So I'm down to 180, and tomorrow I have an agility test. It's got me nervous.

Run 25 yards, scale 6ft chainlink fence, drop to other side.

Sprint across back yard, grab 150 pound dummy, drag 18 feet.

Climb up three stairs, then down three stairs.

Sprint to round course, run 300 yards.

Stop.

We have 2 minutes, 16 seconds. I have done more persuits down streets, over fences, and through backyards then I can count yet i'm nervous. It's the 300 yards I worry about. That's 900 feet. I walk up/down hill about 3-4 times a day a 1/2 mile each way, but i'm nervous. Cuz theres a time limit.

God I can't wait till tomorrow so it can be over with.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on November 09, 2011, 05:59:27 AM
That's cool start your own thread
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on November 09, 2011, 05:15:49 PM
Yesterday's run (http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikeplus/en_US/plus/?sitesrc=fbk_ab_plus#//runs/detail/362476132/768450116/all/allRuns/&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fl.php%3Fu%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fgo.nike.com%252F2m22c4d%26h%3DLAQHjo7wlAQHwlihPB9uV8ChX2VPcU4Qxv26SwWvZYxNUxw)

Today was 20 minutes on the bike (6.5 miles) and 3/4 mile on the treadmill
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on November 09, 2011, 05:32:24 PM
I did it in boxers and normal shorts and the boxers kept rubbing on lil Cheez and it was very uncomfortable
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on November 10, 2011, 01:19:37 AM
>>lil Cheez

:rofl2:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on November 10, 2011, 09:36:27 AM
Thankfully I've already passed on my genes
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Mike on November 10, 2011, 12:12:47 PM
Try a pair of mountain biking shorts.  They give you the padding and support without the cycling shorts look.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on November 10, 2011, 12:39:39 PM
I was planning to just wear compression shorts under my regular gym shorts.  I probably won't be biking for more than an hour or so max, so I figured that would be enough.  I just forgot to grab them yesterday.  I'll check that out if it's still a problem, though.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on November 10, 2011, 02:44:13 PM
Just found out I'll be on the road 3 of the next 4 weeks.  Gonna be interesting to see how little I run

Also cuts into Skyrim time in a big way :mad:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on November 10, 2011, 07:27:24 PM
That sucks
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on November 14, 2011, 07:22:27 PM
I'm in a dumb hotel with a broken treadmill so I did a half hour on an elliptical
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Steve on November 14, 2011, 11:10:15 PM
Your going to enjoy the occasional dumb hotel when little cheez 2.0 arrives lol. You may actually sleep.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million
Post by: Govtcheez on November 22, 2011, 05:29:33 PM
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/130370662

Easy 3+ miles just to make sure I can.  Gettin fat.  Gonna be travelling every week for the rest of the year.  Gonna get fatter.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on November 23, 2011, 06:41:32 AM
I'm not really gaining much weight, though - I weighed myself this morning and was 182.5, which is about where I've been since I went off low carb.  I just feel fat and lazy and unmotivated, and the traveling isn't helping.  One thing that should help is stopping drinking for a few months, though.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: jkim on November 23, 2011, 08:14:47 AM
I feel fat lazy and unmotivated too, after taking a week off of physical activity. Except I started drinking again after a few months of stopping because now I don't have to worry about my body needing to recover immediately from workouts. Maybe I will try a run on Thanksgiving.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on November 23, 2011, 08:19:26 AM
I'm stopping drinking for awhile because my wife was jealous and it made her upset that I could and she couldn't.

I seriously am logging all my workouts here, too - I've been working out once a week, twice tops for a little while.  I'm completely unmotivated right now.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Steve on November 25, 2011, 01:55:36 AM
I'm stopping drinking for awhile because my wife was jealous and it made her upset that I could and she couldn't.

That makes two of us. I stopped around her second month, with the exception of tasting stuff I made.

How did yesterday go for ya, did you stay in control or did the taste buds take over?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Mike on November 25, 2011, 09:57:45 AM
I'm stopping drinking for awhile because my wife was jealous and it made her upset that I could and she couldn't.
Just drink on the road and don't tell her ;)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Steve on November 25, 2011, 03:37:01 PM
Somehow mine would find out
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Mike on November 25, 2011, 03:49:55 PM
Somehow mine would find out
That's cause you are an idiot :P
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Steve on November 25, 2011, 03:52:35 PM
True :rofl2:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: jkim on November 26, 2011, 04:12:37 PM
Cheez, quick! How do you like your watch?? I think I can get the 210 with an HR monitor for $200.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on November 26, 2011, 06:43:30 PM
Love it.  Only complaint is that the pins on the charger are a pain to line up.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on November 28, 2011, 05:43:12 PM
I'm stopping drinking for awhile because my wife was jealous and it made her upset that I could and she couldn't.
Just drink on the road and don't tell her ;)
Nah, I don't really feel like it. Gonna be harder Friday when I'm out with the guys.

Just did a hair over 4 miles on the treadmill
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Steve on November 28, 2011, 05:46:07 PM
The worst is the ball busting
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on November 28, 2011, 05:51:51 PM
Mine doesn't do that - I'm doing this because I know it bugs her and its not that big of a deal. Also because lying to your wife is a shitty thing to do
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Steve on November 28, 2011, 05:53:06 PM
Mine doesn't do that - I'm doing this because I know it bugs her and its not that big of a deal. Also because lying to your wife is a shitty thing to do

Not from her, from your buds. Your are probably more mature than mine. I am doing it for the same reasons you are, it was actually my idea originally. But my damn friends are relentless. I have stuck to it for her, just sucks being jerked on all the time.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on November 28, 2011, 06:01:08 PM
If they give you shit, challenge them to a combat to the death
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Steve on November 28, 2011, 06:05:47 PM
:lol:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Mike on November 28, 2011, 06:51:36 PM
Mine doesn't do that - I'm doing this because I know it bugs her and its not that big of a deal. Also because lying to your wife is a shitty thing to do
You lie to her all the time.  And it isn't really lying, it is omitting.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on November 28, 2011, 07:13:33 PM
Mine doesn't do that - I'm doing this because I know it bugs her and its not that big of a deal. Also because lying to your wife is a shitty thing to do
You lie to her all the time.  And it isn't really lying, it is omitting.
I do?  Uhoh
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Mike on November 28, 2011, 07:49:01 PM
"Does this <CLOTHING_ITEM> make my <BODY_PART> look <UNFLATTER_ADJECTIVE>?"
"No, of course not"


"Do you find that super hot woman attractive?"
"No, of course not"

Or things along that line
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Steve on November 28, 2011, 08:05:10 PM
I don't lie about that stuff. They know when it's a lie, so it's lying.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on November 28, 2011, 08:28:56 PM
I don't lie about that stuff. They know when it's a lie, so it's lying.
yep

She doesn't generally care if I'm looking at some other woman unless I'm being really obvious or something

But hey that's not what this thread is about
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: -KEN- on December 25, 2011, 03:33:10 PM
Cheez, quick! How do you like your watch?? I think I can get the 210 with an HR monitor for $200.

I got one (from REI, on Cheez's recommendation) and I pretty much love it. I use it to track my bike rides and my hikes.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: -KEN- on December 25, 2011, 03:33:25 PM
Oh, yeah, but those pins fucking BLOW.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on December 30, 2011, 10:00:48 AM
ok new years resolution time!  I ran about 230 miles in 2011 and I'm looking to up that drastically in 2012.

1) Finish the Tough Mudder in April
2) Run the Free Press Marathon in October
3) Run 1000K (622 miles) in 2012.  This is a little less than 3X what I ran this year, but I was really only serious about running for 3-4 months in total so it's not that crazy.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on December 30, 2011, 10:09:53 AM
shoot for the moon because even if you fail you'll be in space and die quickly
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on January 01, 2012, 08:00:56 PM
!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Steve on January 01, 2012, 08:40:36 PM
fair question......
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Mike on January 01, 2012, 08:43:45 PM
He paid for the ability to run 26 miles with a bunch of other people.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Steve on January 01, 2012, 08:50:31 PM
:rofl2:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on January 01, 2012, 08:52:06 PM
You guys really are illiterate,  huh
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Steve on January 01, 2012, 08:52:37 PM
it's a confusing "product" name
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on January 01, 2012, 08:55:05 PM
It says Detroit free press marathon, how confusing is that?
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Post by: Mike on January 01, 2012, 09:34:28 PM
You guys really are illiterate,  huh
What did I get wrong?
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 02, 2012, 06:10:50 AM
Not you, ethic and RoD
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Post by: Mike on January 02, 2012, 09:07:54 AM
Ah.  Well, enjoy your run.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIfGe8KM534
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 02, 2012, 09:11:58 AM
The guy that won the 2011 Freep marathon was a white dude, and Canadian to boot!  He works part time at McDonalds
(http://cmsimg.freep.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=C4&Date=20111016&Category=SPORTS23&ArtNo=111016005&Ref=AR&MaxW=300&Border=0&Ontario-man-wins-2011-Detroit-marathon-Polish-woman-nabs-2nd-win)
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Post by: Steve on January 02, 2012, 09:47:53 AM
I bet he dont eat there
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 03, 2012, 05:14:59 PM
So you'd pirate the marathon?
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Post by: Steve on January 03, 2012, 06:31:01 PM
Does it go to a good cause? If not, I'm with him.
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 03, 2012, 06:39:41 PM
Well, since I have to justify how I spend my money to you two, I'm sure some of the money does go to charity (I've never run a race that didn't benefit some medical group or another).  Many of the racers (me included probably) will also be raising money for specific charities

Marathons are expensive to put on, $60 is way cheaper than I thought it would be.  If you want to get real technical, I'm paying $60 for the experience to run the marathon, but I'll also get a shirt, a medal, gatorade and food along the way, and food and entertainment at the pre-race expo and the post race party.

edit: here are some of the charities that will benefit: http://www.freepmarathon.com/charities
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Post by: Mike on January 03, 2012, 06:46:34 PM
I can't imagine all the expenses of hosting a marathon.  You have to secure the route which means paying for cops and security.  Plus all the permit fees.  Then you have all the goodies like Govt mentioned.  I imagine most of the people handing out the water/juice/food/etc are volunteers but the stuff itself costs.  Some marathons also have a cash prize for winners (not sure if this one does).

I agree that $60 sounds cheap for what it is (still more than I would pay to run)
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 03, 2012, 06:50:39 PM
There is more than $20K in prize money being handed out.  Also, this is international (over the Ambassador Bridge and through the Windsor Tunnel), so that's even more complicated

The costs do rise as you get closer to the race, though - if you actually have a spot open right beforehand (there won't be), it's $125
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Post by: Mike on January 03, 2012, 06:50:58 PM
Cheez you've got to become a better runner and which the Boston Marathon: http://www.boston.com/marathon/runners/prize.htm

$100K to the winner
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 03, 2012, 06:52:38 PM
A guy at work says he'll pay for me if I qualify for it.  I'm not going to be anywhere near fast enough to qualify for Boston, but I suppose it's a nice gesture.
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Post by: Mike on January 03, 2012, 07:23:53 PM
So where is this mythical land where almost 20,000 people get together and run at the same time for free?
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Post by: Mike on January 03, 2012, 08:01:40 PM
The number does matter.  Putting on an organized event for 20,000 people is vastly different then a group of people getting together for a weekly run.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2041755/Utah-Undie-Run-Thousands-run-Salt-Lake-City-underwear-protest.html
That wasn't a run.  Look at the pictures, it was a walk with some people running around.
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 03, 2012, 08:17:03 PM
Cheez, I wish you luck. Whatever brings you joy. Godspeed
in this endeavor. Remember to expel any solid wastes from
your body first, or you'll end up like that guy on the internet.
Every distance runner has been that guy before.  Some of us were lucky enough to avoid the cameras (and blame the fat kid for the smell)

Thank you for your well wishes.
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 03, 2012, 08:22:02 PM
Oh, and so far this year I have run 0 kilometers.  I don't expect this to change until Saturday, at least.
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Post by: Steve on January 03, 2012, 11:19:26 PM
I guess when you take all of it into consideration it makes sense to charge some money. I didn't think about it earlier, but I used to pay between $50-$150 to enter into motocross races.
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 09, 2012, 05:09:54 PM
Did 5K on a treadmill today, 30:35
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 09, 2012, 05:30:11 PM
Also I just started searching for random people I went to school with way back in the day and one of them just got sent to jail for 20+ years O_o
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Post by: Steve on January 09, 2012, 08:06:16 PM
I suppose he doesn't do much running
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Post by: Steve on January 10, 2012, 12:00:56 AM
don't stare

(http://attainablegrowth.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/motivational-creeper-stare-stare-motivational-creepy-guy-sca-demotivational-poster-1228409802.jpg)
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 10, 2012, 05:45:30 AM
They turned my creeper treadmills into the "women's area" and now I can't use them.  The treadmills only look into the parking lot now :(
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on January 10, 2012, 06:43:43 AM
Thought you ran outside.  Now it will kind of feel like it.
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 10, 2012, 07:54:19 AM
I do run outside when I can, but with the shortness of the days it's easier for me to go to the gym and use the treadmill after work
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Post by: Steve on January 10, 2012, 10:46:30 AM
They turned my creeper treadmills into the "women's area" and now I can't use them.  The treadmills only look into the parking lot now :(

Well thats lame
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on January 10, 2012, 11:32:25 AM
Also what is a creeper treadmill?
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Post by: Mike on January 10, 2012, 11:34:49 AM
Treadmill where you can run and creep on women.  Example:
Treadmill ain't so bad huh? Especially when some fine
hunny's on the ecliptical in front of ya dawg recognize
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 10, 2012, 11:38:04 AM
Also what is a creeper treadmill?
There were some treadmills on the mezzanine of the gym where I could watch the fine honeys on the floor while I got my sweat on
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 10, 2012, 05:42:46 PM
Did some lifting for the first time in forever, then ran a mile on the treadmill.  Total km for the year: 6.6

Tomorrow is the last warm day for who knows how long so I'm going to try and get a decent amount of mileage in after work
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on January 10, 2012, 06:06:41 PM
The MRI looked crappy.  Tearing here tearing there...bone stuff in another place.  You are an antique.  Surgery can't fix it all under the best of circumstances because of your advanced age.

Started physical therapy in a sad attempt to avoid shoulder surgery.  Feels like I got whacked by a baseball bat.

Fuuuu...
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 10, 2012, 06:07:31 PM
What?
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on January 10, 2012, 08:28:16 PM
I made mention a while back that I had shoulder issues.  Finally got through an MRI (shudders) and that was the rest.

All this work to lose weight and get back into good lifting shape and right doooown the crapper.  This is so depressing.

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Post by: Govtcheez on January 11, 2012, 06:17:26 AM
Oh yeah, I forgot about that, sucks dude

Do what you can to avoid surgery, but don't put it off if you need it.  A buddy of mine just had it done and he waited so long they basically had to reconstruct his shoulder and now he's in a sling for 6 weeks and another 6 months of PT
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Post by: Steve on January 11, 2012, 12:59:06 PM
There is a fine line between getting surgery and not. When it comes to tearing, don't wait. Find a solid surgeon, and have it done. I mean that even more strongly if it is orthoscopic (or artho? whatever) and non-invasive.

I waited a long time with my torn ACL. I couldn't walk, it swelled up, drained 8 or 10 times, but it finally calmed down and became manageable. I was back on my race quad, even clearing some pretty long (80-100ft) jumps, and I was fine. Come the end of the day I would be in pain, but some advil and a soak in the hot tub put me back at it the next day. I even went on a snowboarding trip.

So I figured if I can do these things, I must not need the surgery. Eventually I got it repaired, and it's not 100%. It's better than it was, but I feel it. That was when I was 21. At 24 I had my other knee repaired from a tear, but did it when the doctor told me to do it. The tear was as bad as my previous ACL, and my knee is 100%.

I never should have waited. Everything is different, see a few doctors and get honest opinions.
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 15, 2012, 11:36:27 AM
7.1K this morning
2012 Total: 13.73
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 15, 2012, 05:29:05 PM
Ewwwww yeah
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 16, 2012, 04:19:13 PM
Lifted and then did 4K on the treadmill

2012 Total: 17.73K
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 19, 2012, 04:58:19 PM
Ran 5K in the really effing cold wind we've got right now.  My beard was frozen solid when I finished

2012 Total: 22.73K
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 25, 2012, 05:45:34 PM
Lifted last night, ran at the park today.  It was totally deserted except for a couple walking their dog. 7.55K

2012 Total: 30.28K
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 26, 2012, 08:01:54 AM
Finally, something that combines two of my favorite things!

http://t.co/9wlXsXg7
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 26, 2012, 01:08:42 PM
You'll pry my caffeine and beer from my cold dead dessicated hands
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 26, 2012, 01:17:39 PM
I thought you were only running like 5K?  How much do you sweat or how little water do you drink that you get dehydrated at that short of a distance?

I drink coffee and water basically all day long - the only times I have problems with dehydration are when it's really really hot and humid out.
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 26, 2012, 05:07:44 PM
6k on the treadmill
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 28, 2012, 12:40:21 PM
Lifted and did 20 minutes on elliptical
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 31, 2012, 05:09:13 PM
Took advantage of the nice weather and did 7.5K outside.  It was actually more like 8 because my GPS started late but whatever.

Total km for January: 43.78
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Post by: Govtcheez on January 31, 2012, 06:36:48 PM
I still love you bro
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 14, 2012, 05:58:17 PM
Ran 6.98K in a very confusing route.  I was more or less turning at random.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/149651938
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Post by: Mike on February 14, 2012, 06:12:11 PM
Channeling your inner Billy?
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 14, 2012, 06:15:56 PM
Yes?  I don't get it
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Post by: Mike on February 14, 2012, 06:25:20 PM
Knew I should have linked it.  The cartoon Family Circus had a child character named Billy.  One of the regular comics was of him going from place A to B following the least direct route possible.

Examples:
(http://cdn.moxiebird.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/billy-map-family-circus.jpg)
(http://keithroysdon.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/family-circus-billy-path1.jpg)
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 14, 2012, 06:33:25 PM
Ah yeah, I know family circus. That was sort of what I did, yeah
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 15, 2012, 05:37:48 PM
6.05K today, 2012 total 56.8K
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Post by: Mike on February 18, 2012, 06:04:51 PM
Gassy is more reason to do it inside.  Share the love.
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Post by: Govtcheez on February 18, 2012, 06:32:13 PM
One time I laid on a bench to do bench press and let out a huge fart. The lady on the bench next to mine looked at me but I ignored her and pretended she did it
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 06, 2012, 07:21:51 AM
So before my wife's water broke, I ran about 4 miles.  Last night, I lifted.  Since my MIL is here this week I'm going to try to get back into some kind of routine since TM is like 5 weeks away and I am NOT ready.

Almost saw a dude die at the gym last night.  I was about to sit down for bench press and I noticed a guy near me had 4 plates on one side of his bar and 2 on the other.  Thankfully I mentioned it to him before something really bad happened
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 06, 2012, 08:22:48 AM
Also my dumb gym finally got a couple rowing machines :) Gonna give those a try later this week
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Post by: Mike on March 06, 2012, 08:23:40 AM
Also my dumb gym finally got a couple rowing machines :) Gonna give those a try later this week
:woot:
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 07, 2012, 08:18:21 PM
Ran 5.05 miles today. Got a pretty wicked blood blister out of nowhere on one of my toes. That's never happened before
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 08, 2012, 08:47:22 AM
http://www.downanddirtymudrun.com/dt_map.cfm

Think I might do the 10K version of this this summer
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 13, 2012, 05:39:32 PM
9.6K today, 81.2K for the year
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 19, 2012, 08:16:46 AM
Did about 4 miles on Friday, about 6 yesterday night.  Last night's run had a few walk breaks because of severe intestinal distress
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Post by: Mike on March 19, 2012, 08:23:58 AM
Have you gotten the running stroller so you can take the kid with you?
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 19, 2012, 08:26:14 AM
I have one, but I'm going to wait until he's a little older to bust that out.  Right now if he's awake he's usually angry, so I'd rather not run with a screaming baby.  I am totally looking forward to being "that guy" at a race with a snowplow-like stroller
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 23, 2012, 04:47:59 PM
6.52K today, 103 for the year
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 30, 2012, 07:42:15 AM
A little over 10K yesterday
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 30, 2012, 09:18:35 AM
The marathon I'm registered for starts at 7am and is in downtown Detroit where there isn't much of anywhere to park so I'm looking at hotel rooms, but the only one that's within a mile of the start is $200 for that night.  Hmmmmm....
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Post by: Perspective on March 30, 2012, 12:56:32 PM
A little over 10K yesterday

I went for a run last Sunday for the first time in years (aside from 15 minutes on the treadmill to warm up at the gym). I ran for 40 minutes and when I got home I google mapped my route to find out it was 7km. I was pretty surprised I went that far. I've planned out a 10km route that I want to be doing by the end of summer.
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 30, 2012, 01:19:06 PM
are you back to running outside?
Yeah, I haven't run on a treadmill in a couple months
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Post by: Govtcheez on March 30, 2012, 02:05:36 PM
The marathon I'm registered for starts at 7am and is in downtown Detroit where there isn't much of anywhere to park so I'm looking at hotel rooms, but the only one that's within a mile of the start is $200 for that night.  Hmmmmm....
Screw it, reserved the room.  If I change my mind later I can cancel up until the day of.
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 01, 2012, 11:10:09 AM
Hey, I found my HRM!  Woohoo!

13.23K this morning, which might be the furthest I've ever run in my life.  Next weekend I might try a 10 miler. 126K for the year.

Edit: also, negative splits yay! Started at 10 min/mi, finished a little under 9
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 07, 2012, 11:17:09 AM
7.65K yesterday, 134.36 for the year
Lifted today and I am weak as a child.  Tomorrow I'm gonna try for a 9-10 mile run
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 08, 2012, 12:21:16 PM
16.07K today, exactly 10 miles.  150.43 for the year.

oh god my legs
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 09, 2012, 09:19:49 AM
Mike or jen, is there a video or website you'd recommend on proper erging form?  I did 500m when I was at the gym on Saturday and I could feel that I wasn't doing it quite right.  Seems like it'd be easy to hurt your back if you weren't careful.
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Post by: Mike on April 09, 2012, 10:08:15 AM
Mike or jen, is there a video or website you'd recommend on proper erging form?  I did 500m when I was at the gym on Saturday and I could feel that I wasn't doing it quite right.  Seems like it'd be easy to hurt your back if you weren't careful.
You made me lookup erging.  Be normal :P

Not:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZUK1EIQ9r0

Nor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEJhQ9gKAb4


I did come across a video that showed a step-by-step and I'll try to find it again.
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Post by: Mike on April 09, 2012, 10:10:56 AM
Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_zmJYQ5URw
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Post by: Perspective on April 09, 2012, 10:18:15 AM
Note that your concept2 machine needs to be on a picturesque floating doc in order to really have proper rowing technique.
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 09, 2012, 10:21:40 AM
Mine is next to treadmills and a line of girlbutts so I'm ok with that too
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Post by: Mike on April 09, 2012, 10:23:12 AM
They are easy to move so you can achieve optimal girlbutt viewing
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 12, 2012, 07:42:40 AM
There's a 50% chance on thunderstorms on Saturday for TM.  Hooray
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 13, 2012, 07:10:14 AM
A little over 4 miles yesterday, TM tomorrow
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 14, 2012, 03:48:24 PM
Just finished tm. I'll post thoughts when I get home
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Post by: Mike on April 14, 2012, 03:53:49 PM
Congrats
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Post by: jkim on April 14, 2012, 06:35:04 PM
Did u died?
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Post by: jkim on April 14, 2012, 07:27:47 PM
Dang, I just saw pictures for walk the plank there. Nothing like an extra 8-10 feet beyond the build height to make things more interesting.
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 15, 2012, 01:29:50 PM
OK, I'm gonna do a long writeup now that I'm home and cleaned up and have sort of had some sleep.

Tough Mudder MI was held in South Amherst, OH this weekend at an abandoned quarry.  Supposedly the team exhaustively searched through locations in MI and was unable to find something suitable.  I don't know what they were specifically looking for, but I'm 100% they could have found a similar location in MI.  But whatever, I spent a couple hundred bucks on a hotel room in suburban Cleveland and met my friend Joe (who had come in from Chicago) at the hotel.  Joe's really into Crossfit but hasn't been running very much.  I haven't been lifting very much, so we joked that if you put us together we'd be a complete athlete.  We got up at 6 and headed over to the parking area to be shuttled over to the quarry.  I thought this was a brilliant idea - we all parked at some shut down auto factory and they contracted dozens of school buses to drive back and forth all weekend.  There were tens of thousands of people there this weekend and South Amherst just doesn't have the space for all the people.

We had a 10am start time and got to the quarry a little before 9, dropped our bags and just hung out for a little while because there really wasn't anything going on except the trailer for the new GI Joe movie that played on a projector on repeat ALL FUCKING DAY.  I've never wanted to see a movie less.  We tried to keep warm because it was in the low 50s and drizzling on and off.  Just about perfect weather for a long run.

The atmosphere around the race is honestly ridiculous.  Everything is over the top patriotic and HOO RAH this and the idea that you're super duper tough elite athletes by being there.  It turned me off of the whole thing from the start.  It was kind of embarrassing.  Anyways, after suffering through the costume contest (won by a guy wearing nothing but a loincloth and shoes and a guy wearing a thong, bow tie and shoes) if was finally time for us to start.  I'll break it down the same way jen did using the map they listed on the website and I'll try to insert the ones that were out of order as I remember.

Obstacle 0) You actually have to climb a 6' fence to get to the start area.  I had some trouble getting over it because I was being really dumb about my approach to it.
1)Braveheart Run - The starter says go, you run out of the start area.  Everyone ran at their own pace because no one is going to go balls out at the start of a 10-12 mile obstacle run
2) Kiss of Mud - This obstacle was a lot later in the race, but it wasn't too bad except that by the point you went through this you were cold and tired.  Ther was barbed wire above the obstacle but you would have had to stand up to hit it.  There was just regular wire above you for the most part.  Obstacle (no shit) sponsored by GI Joe
3) Berlin Walls #1 - Website says it's 12' walls, but it was actually 6-8 waist high walls to start with.  It was a good way to get your heart rate up.
3a) Probably about a mile+ gap between this and the next obstacle.  This was far and away the longest sustained run of the day
4) Bale Bonds - Climb over a bunch of hay bales.  This was pretty easy because you were still very fresh, relatively dry, and hay bales are pretty easy to climb on
5) Arctic Enema - A jump into a waist deep pool of ice water, and then you have to wade under an obstruction and climb out the other side.  After this, everyone was soaked and everything hurts until you get a chance to run for a few minutes.  This is a pattern that repeats itself over and over throughout the day.
6) Underwater Tunnels - This wasn't on the course at all and I'm cool with that
7) Spider Webs - Same
8) Berlin Walls #2 - 2 consecutive probably 8' walls.  Definitely not twelve feet as they say on the website because I was able to jump up and pull myself over with no help
9) Log Jammin' - This is actually much later in the race.  I think it was 4th or 5th to last.  Climb over logs of varying heights and climb under some, too.  Going over is easy, going under sucks because you wreck your hands and knees on the gravel
10) Bump n Grind - Yeah this didn't happen either
11) Kinky Tunnels - Crawl through some underground tunnels with a bend in the middle.  It was pretty disconcerting honestly because it got smaller as you went and you couldn't see any light until you were almost done
12) Boa Constrictor - Climb down a corrugated plastic tube, wade through water, and climb up one out of the water.  I embarrassed the hell out of myself on this.  Trying to climb into the initial tube I went feet first and then fell out of the tube back into all the people waiting for the obstacle.  It was pretty funny.
13) Turd's Nest - was not there
14) Ball Shrinker - see turd's nest
15) Devil's Beard - climb under a heavy cargo net.  This obstacle was pretty easy once you realized you just had to keep close togther.  People's bibs started ripping off here and there were open safety pins all over the ground.  I hope no one got tetanus from this even because I imagine more than a few people had pins buried in their hands.
16) Log Bog Jam - I don't know what this is but for 3/4 of the course you were running through the woods and very sloppy trails with bad footing or shin deep water so this applies to most of it
17) Creek Crusade - Probably a half mile of the worst mud and water holes I've ever run through.  At the end of this you were freezing, wet, and filthy (notice a trend?)
18) Twinkle Toes - A balance beam across a pool of ice water.  I made it most of the way across before falling in.  Joe stayed low and went all the way.
19) Island Hopping - This wasn't there
20) Cliffhanger - Run up a hill.  This was really easy as long as you had any energy and sprinted up
21) Rope-a-dope - wasn't there
22) Everest - Climb up a quarterpipe.  There was a huge logjam at the beginning of this event because it's not easy to run up a quarterpipe after you've run 10 miles.  Almost everyone that got to the top helped people up though.  Almost every single person I met at this race was super super helpful and friendly.  I didn't like the atmosphere before or after the race but during the race everyone was great.
23) Funky Monkey - Monkey bars across ice water.  This was almost impossible because the bars were greased and your hands were wet and muddy.  I saw one person successfully cross it.  I made it a grand total of two monkey bars in
24) Walk the Plank - This was easily my favorite event.  You climbed up a tower and jumped at least 20-25 feet into a lake.  I had a lot of issues with the logisitics of the race as a whole but they were really on the ball with this one.  12 people jumping into a lake over and over again without landing on anyone else and then successfully swimming out takes a lot of coordination and from the few minutes I saw of it they had it down pat.  This was towards the beginning of the race, right next to the "Warrior Dash Finish Line"
25) Electroshock Therapy - the one everyone knows about, the final event is running through a bunch of 10KV wires before you cross the finish line.  I ran straight down the middle and didn't get shocked at all.

There were a bunch of obstacles that aren't on the map
- One where you ran through trenches with burning wood all around.  I was dumb as hell and didn't hold my breath or cover my face and had to stop for a minute afterwards.
- Electric Eel - Crawl under barbed wire with live wires hanging down and zapping you.  I waited in line in the rain for this event for 20 minutes and ended up skipping it because I am a wuss.  Joe did it and said he lost track of how many times he got zapped, but he couldn't stop laughing afterwards
- Some stupid thing where you carry a log.  We carried logs through a very very muddy trail, down a hill, and back up the same hill.  It took forever, was extremely slippery, and there was broken glass on the ground.  Fuck this stupid event and whoever thought it up
- Swing with rings over water.  I made it to the last dumb ring and fell off.
- Another set of walls, I think they were 10'.  They were really hard but again everyone was very helpful and helped everyone out.
- The hardest obstacle was about halfway in and involved jumping into a waist high ditch of water and climbing up a big dirt mound on other side.  And then doing it 9 times.  My shins and knees are shredded because of this one, but that's to be expected.
- Not an obstacle, but mud and water everywhere.  Duh, I know, but I can't overstate how muddy everything was.  The one constant was that as soon as you got warmed up a little bit you'd have to wade through a creek or slog through an ultra muddy trail.  I'm amazed that my only "injuries" from it were scraped shins and knees.

Things I liked:
- The people the people the people.  Can't say enough about the other racers and how friendly and helpful everyone was
- I was proud that I was able to do this pretty well after building it up so much in my mind.  I don't think there's a whole lot more I could have done to prepare save sitting in cold mud for long periods of time
- The Walmart where I was able to buy a longsleeve technical shirt for $12 before the race and throw it away afterwards
- The course was pretty and some of the obstacles were neat
- They had a good amount of aid stations with bananas and water and stuff
- The shower when I got back to the hotel.  It was amazing.

Things I didn't like
- Still pissed they couldn't find a place to do it in MI.  Instead of making a day trip of it I had to spend a few hundred extra dollars on lodging and food.
- Logjams at nearly every obstacle.  It's inevitable, but like I said I had a 20 minute wait for one obstacle and you had at least a few minutes for almost everything else
- Logistics in general.  There was trash everywhere - when I threw my clothes away all I could do was set them near a trash can because there was nowhere else to put them.  Thousands of runner generate lots of trash but they were very ill prepared for it.  There was also one food tent for everyone and it was about the size you'd see at an average high school football game.  They sold hot dogs, burgers, candy, and a couple other things.  We ended up just leaving and going out by our hotel.
- There wasn't a lot of creativity in the events.  It's just "get cold and wet doing this" and that gets pretty old quickly

Overall, I'm glad I did it but I won't be planning to do it again.  Maybe 2/3 of the way in it stopped being fun and became a slog to finish it.  I think that's intentional because they make such a big deal about "mental grit" and the "toughest event on the planet".  It wasn't easy, but it wasn't that hard and I really think that anyone that's in pretty good shape should be able to finish without too much trouble.  There are so many of these that have sprung up in the last couple years and I would be real surprised if anything but the big ones (this and WD) were still around in 5 years
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 15, 2012, 02:17:01 PM
> 9) Log Jammin'

Oh I forgot the best part about this obstacle.  There was a team of maybe a half dozen guys with shirts that had "Little Lebowski Urban Achievers" on them and they all posed with the sign at the entrance to the obstacle.  It was sweet.

edit: Supposedly the guy with the fastest time of the day did it in 89 minutes.  That guy either skipped all the obstacles, is a freak of nature, or (my guess) is a liar
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 22, 2012, 11:19:44 AM
Back to it, got some new shoes (http://www.saucony.com/store/SiteController/saucony/productdetails?productId=4-108260) and tried them out, doing 2 miles on a treadmill.  Did 8.3 miles today.  I'm including 11 miles as the distance for Tough Mudder since it was about that, so I'm up to 191K for the year
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Post by: JaWiB on April 22, 2012, 03:52:29 PM
How in the world do people do sustained runs uphill? I tried a trail run today and got winded after about a quarter of a mile. Hiked to the top, then ran a longer route back. The downhill was easy and super fun, but uphill seems impossible
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 22, 2012, 04:10:34 PM
Shorten your stride, bend at the waist, work your arms real good. Also don't expect to go very fast, especially on a trail where you're going to be slower than normal anyway
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Post by: JaWiB on April 22, 2012, 05:05:43 PM
I think I'm going to make a habit of running or hiking that trail every weekend, unless I have something better planned. Maybe by the end of the summer I'll make it to the top without walking
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 22, 2012, 05:07:33 PM
Trail running owns
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 07, 2012, 09:03:48 PM
Up to 224 on the year
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 07, 2012, 09:06:27 PM
Also mad props to REI since I was able to use my dividend from last year to buy 2 pair of "2011 closeout" running shorts for like $16 apiece, and they're Brooks too so I'm pretty sure they're not shit
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Post by: JaWiB on May 08, 2012, 09:02:43 PM
Short shorts?
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 08, 2012, 09:07:03 PM
I hope not but I suppose I'll find out when they come in
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 09, 2012, 05:26:21 PM
update: they's way short
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Post by: Mike on May 09, 2012, 05:29:39 PM
Just the way you like them.
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 09, 2012, 05:41:16 PM
I think these would show a lot of leg on my baby
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Post by: JaWiB on May 09, 2012, 08:27:06 PM
update: they's way short
:postpix:
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Post by: Mike on May 09, 2012, 08:27:57 PM
update: they's way short
:postpix:
Good God NO!
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 13, 2012, 08:49:29 PM
10.42K yesterday (in the sexy shorts) and 6.45K tonight.  240.27 for the year.
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 14, 2012, 07:52:20 AM
Also I'm continually pleasantly surprised that I look at the scale and I'm within a couple pounds either way of 180.  I ate like crap this weekend but was 180 on the nose when I weighed myself this morning.
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Post by: Mike on May 14, 2012, 08:33:46 AM
How tall are you cheez?
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 14, 2012, 08:35:06 AM
5'9 or 10.  I'm not a big dude.
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 19, 2012, 09:48:04 AM
5.4 miles Thursday, 0.02 miles today as I completely bit it and rolled my ankle a block from my house.  Fuck.
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on May 19, 2012, 09:59:30 AM
Looks like you were lucky to be so close to home.  How bad did it end up?  Best of luck, and please take care to support it long after you think it is healed.  Those repeat very easily after the first injury.
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 19, 2012, 10:04:11 AM
It feels like a sprain but who knows. I have hurt this ankle several times before but not since college. Currently icing it
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Post by: Perspective on May 19, 2012, 10:13:16 AM
That sucks! One of my ankles has been bothering me a bit lately too, I think it's from not stretching it before exercising.
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Post by: Jake on May 19, 2012, 10:26:43 AM
damn, that fucking sucks dude. Get back to good health soon! don't push it too hard too soon.
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on May 19, 2012, 01:01:22 PM
Keep an anti inflammatory on it.  Advil or the like.
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 21, 2012, 10:45:12 AM
I can feel my ankle overflowing my shoe.  kinda gross
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 22, 2012, 10:09:19 AM
my foot is a beautiful purple color
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 29, 2012, 02:45:29 PM
I'm going to try for a short run after work.  Godspeed, me.

I registered for a trail half marathon today, too :) It's in August at a state park
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on May 29, 2012, 05:32:37 PM
Meh...

Still not running.  The jostling kills the shoulder.

That said, I try to do at least 5K walking at 4.2 MPH and varying the grade between 0 and 15%.  I often mix in a mile or two of stationary biking to keep it from getting boring.

I work through my daily PT at the gym afterwords.
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 29, 2012, 08:54:09 PM
5.63km at a pretty good pace, about 9 min/mi.  I felt great.  My town is participating in this thing called rails to trails, where they're converting old unused rail lines into running and biking trails.  There's going to be a little over 5 miles of trails near my house soon and I ran down one of them tonight, although it's not paved yet.  It was kind of neat to be running behind buildings I drive past every day.
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 30, 2012, 09:43:21 AM
knuck i wouldn't have pegged you for a saints row type of guy
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on May 30, 2012, 02:22:09 PM
Yeah.  Go figure. 

I have more fun in that game than I can say.  I laugh out loud, cheer and applaud all the time.  I find it just great guy-stuff fun.  The soundtrack is flat out awesome, the action story should have been a movie, and I get every functional DLC (not the useless crap).  Oh and the Landshark gun.  Best gun ever.  I can spend hours on end just driving around with the vague aim of killing all of the motorcyclists in fiery crashes.  Also, I seem to enjoy stealing cars and getting blown through my own windshield at high speeds. 

I frigging love this game.  10/10.  Wish I could get obes to try this.

Do you play? 
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 30, 2012, 02:28:21 PM
I've got it on 360 and finished it a couple months ago but haven't had time to pick it up since then.  I agree with pretty much everything you said, though.  It's basically GTA on drugs

edit: the first mission might be the greatest mission in a sandbox game ever.  Parachuting onto the penthouse to shoot up the party is a close second.
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on May 30, 2012, 02:39:46 PM

edit: the first mission might be the greatest mission in a sandbox game ever.  Parachuting onto the penthouse to shoot up the party is a close second.

The intro "missions" are easily the best ever written.  The bank, plane, dialog...I cannot imagine it getting any better than that.
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 03, 2012, 05:38:14 PM
6.68 miles nice and easyish yesterday, 3.15 miles significantly harder this evening.

edit: I ran most of tonight's run in my short shorts with no shirt.  You're welcome
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Post by: Mike on June 03, 2012, 06:36:49 PM
Oh God, you are one of those people

/shudder
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 03, 2012, 06:57:11 PM
Not usually but it was hot and I am shameless
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 05, 2012, 08:33:35 PM
A little over 5 miles today. Bought a foam roller and rolled my legs and aaaaaaaaa
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 09, 2012, 09:30:17 AM
5.1 Thursday, 8.5 today

186 miles (297K) for the year, which is already 50 miles more than I did last year (for what that's worth, since I was only serious about my running for a couple months last year)
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 17, 2012, 09:21:18 AM
2.58 miles Monday
5K race yesterday (26:42)
9.13 miles today.  Fffffuck this humidity.
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 17, 2012, 09:25:07 AM
I mean how can 72 degrees feel so oppressively hot, holy shit
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Post by: kermi3 on June 17, 2012, 09:42:01 PM
haha - was like that here today too...the sun man...she's a bitch
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Post by: jkim on June 17, 2012, 10:02:35 PM
But...it was cold here today...
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 18, 2012, 08:28:59 AM
Marathon training starts today!  Day one: rest (good thing because i'm fried from this weekend)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjucDzHWQ5SfdEZ3OGxJZEhmOWI3ME1UT29NdEZuU1E
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Post by: jkim on June 18, 2012, 12:03:55 PM
Is that MP your goal pace?
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 18, 2012, 12:10:12 PM
Yeah, it's the pace for a 4:15 marathon
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 19, 2012, 06:21:26 AM
3.01 miles at a way too fast pace today
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 21, 2012, 07:48:11 AM
Yesterday was a disaster.  I was supposed to do 5 at race pace but I went after work and couldn't even get 4, much less at race pace.  I ended up with 3.71 at a 10:31 pace.  This morning I made up for it and did 5 at a 9:32 pace.  Felt really good this morning, probably because I followed ethic's nutritional plan and just had a 5 hour energy before I went.
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 21, 2012, 09:07:51 AM
Also since I've been running in the morning before it's totally light out, my wife asked me to buy a reflective vest.  This morning I wore it and it stained my shoulders and chest hair orange (because I wasn't wearing a shirt, that's right I am now proudly a fat guy running topless. eat it)
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Post by: Mike on June 21, 2012, 09:10:00 AM
What time are you running?  It is light here by 5:30am
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 21, 2012, 09:14:36 AM
A little after 5.  That way I'm back in time to help get the baby ready for daycare.  It's light by the time I get home, but the sun isn't quite up when I leave.
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 21, 2012, 04:33:17 PM
My splits for my miles this morning

10:15
9:41
9:23
9:11
9:06
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 23, 2012, 09:36:01 AM
8 miles this morning with no walking. Felt really good and the weather was perfect
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Post by: kermi3 on June 23, 2012, 09:51:07 AM
I'm off Gov - going to try and beat your first 2-3 splits!  Nice work!
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 23, 2012, 12:14:50 PM
How'd it go?
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 23, 2012, 04:08:23 PM
The plan I'm on is 4x week running and one day "cross" which is anything else.  I don't know what I'll do on those days.
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Post by: kermi3 on June 23, 2012, 06:13:56 PM
I failed completely. Ended up walking instead. Was a bit too hot and for some reason I couldn't wake up at all. I'm gonna try again tomorrow if I'm to too hung over after this birthday party.
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Post by: JaWiB on June 24, 2012, 03:38:55 PM
How in the world do people do sustained runs uphill? I tried a trail run today and got winded after about a quarter of a mile. Hiked to the top, then ran a longer route back. The downhill was easy and super fun, but uphill seems impossible

So I made it up to the top for the third time without stopping! I looked up the distance and supposedly it's about 5mi round trip but feels like 3 or 4 to me. Might have to carry my GPS up with me at some point to check. Now I need to find a trail run that's more than 1000ft elevation gain
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Post by: Jake on June 24, 2012, 04:27:31 PM
Running fucking blows. Much respect to you guys that do it.
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 24, 2012, 04:32:21 PM
I used to think that too but then something clicked and I started to love it. Getting off a treadmill and into the woods is a good starting point. Then, realize you are going to hurt and embrace it, but listen to your body. Take is as slow as you need to. I think most people who hate running come out of the gate thinking they're Usain Bolt or someone like that. I started making a lot more progress when I started accepting that I needed to slow down.
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Post by: JaWiB on June 24, 2012, 08:22:10 PM
It sucked the first few times I went on this trail, but after about a month of running just once on the weekends I'm actually enjoying it and at no point do I feel like I want to die. It's especially fun when the trail is muddy and I get to splash in the mud puddles. And yeah, the key to running uphill for me was running so slow I almost felt like I wasn't running
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 24, 2012, 08:32:47 PM
I kept trying to compete with myself from high school and it took me a few months to realize how dumb that was.
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Post by: Mike on June 24, 2012, 09:25:07 PM
I kept trying to compete with myself from high school and it took me a few months to realize how dumb that was.
Funny you should mention that:  I've entertained the idea of doing a Marine PFT next year.  I actually think I could do better than I did while I was in.  The only real question is the 3 mile run and doing it under 24 minutes.  But I'm sure I'll be doing more pullups by then so I could makeup for it then.
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 25, 2012, 08:21:42 AM
I'm reading Eat and Run by Scott Jurek, probably the best ultrarunner in the world.  He's a vegan and the book is full of recipes, some of them look good and some are ridiculous (who keeps 6 different types of flour on hand? that's what his pancake recipe calls for).  I'm gonna start giving them a try and cutting some meat out of my diet, I think.  My wife thinks I'm crazy and that I'm going to become a vegan.
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Post by: Jake on June 25, 2012, 10:27:07 AM
I used to think that too but then something clicked and I started to love it. Getting off a treadmill and into the woods is a good starting point. Then, realize you are going to hurt and embrace it, but listen to your body. Take is as slow as you need to. I think most people who hate running come out of the gate thinking they're Usain Bolt or someone like that. I started making a lot more progress when I started accepting that I needed to slow down.

That makes a lot of sense, but I think I'm still too fat for any serious runnning - I don't think my knees would like that.
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Post by: Jake on June 25, 2012, 10:30:14 AM
I kept trying to compete with myself from high school and it took me a few months to realize how dumb that was.

See, I do that too when it comes to lifting - and I should be able to lift more than I did in high school. I'm almost there!
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 25, 2012, 10:34:53 AM
I used to think that too but then something clicked and I started to love it. Getting off a treadmill and into the woods is a good starting point. Then, realize you are going to hurt and embrace it, but listen to your body. Take is as slow as you need to. I think most people who hate running come out of the gate thinking they're Usain Bolt or someone like that. I started making a lot more progress when I started accepting that I needed to slow down.

That makes a lot of sense, but I think I'm still too fat for any serious runnning - I don't think my knees would like that.
Start slow.  Go walking or hiking or something like that.  A friend of mine is about your size and did the warrior dash and a 5K with me last year, but I wouldn't necessarily suggest doing that yourself.  Anything you can do to distract yourself from the fact that you're exercising might help, too.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Jake on June 25, 2012, 10:47:36 AM
I walk on my lunch break - around two miles. That's a start!

but I rather bike.

>>warrior dash
I'm doing this next year.
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 25, 2012, 11:00:12 AM
It's fun!  Bring clothes you don't ever want to wear again.  The only thing I still have that I wore that day are the shorts, and they're pretty stained.  Same deal with Tough Mudder - I was able to salvage my compression shorts and that was all.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Jake on June 25, 2012, 11:08:51 AM
i heard tough mudder is quite a bit more challenging.
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 25, 2012, 11:12:43 AM
It's longer, but I didn't think it was that much harder.  It was definitely more miserable because you spent the endtire time freezing your ass off.  I made a long writeup of it back when I did it.
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 25, 2012, 01:20:23 PM
http://www.entropysink.com/forums/index.php?topic=9107.msg131756#msg131756
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on June 25, 2012, 01:33:26 PM
Today I'm eating whatever the supermarket chorizo I bought was made from (I assume possum) and tonight I am having turkey.  They count as the same because they're both birds
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on June 25, 2012, 01:44:26 PM
What, like a possum/turkey hybrid?  I don't think we should be playing god like that
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on June 25, 2012, 01:48:46 PM
But the other chickens will feel left out, rotting on the store shelves.  This seems needlessly cruel
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Mike on June 25, 2012, 02:11:58 PM
I'm going to eat this cow today!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on June 26, 2012, 08:07:30 AM
3 miles at a 9:01 pace this morning.  Might go again tonight for a slow 5 miles
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on June 26, 2012, 08:34:21 AM
Splits for today:
9:36 (164bpm)
9:01 (160bpm)
8:25 (168bpm)

Splits from Saturday (no HRM)
9:58
9:47
9:43
9:58
9:48
9:40
9:35
9:26
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on June 26, 2012, 08:06:19 PM
I ran after work. 5 miles, 9:40 pace overall but it was hot and I went out way too fast and didn't pace myself well at all so I ended up walking a couple times.  My average HR was 159

Splits:
9:33
9:15
10:09
10:20
8:58
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: kermi3 on June 27, 2012, 02:25:43 PM
Nice!!!  I hear you on the heat....I'm getting ready to go out there in a few minutes and I'm not looking forward to seeing what today's splits are going to be.

Stepping back for a second to the philosophy of running....My goal at first was just to be moving as fast as I could for a sustained period of time - I didn't want to sprint a block (literally all I could do 5 years ago) and then have to walk for 6.  The way I figure it, my primary goal is cardio, so if I'm moving, it's a good thing.  Long term, I like to increase distance and now avg heart rate.  But goal one is just to move.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on June 28, 2012, 03:52:09 PM
lol i just went for a 3 mile run before this conference call what a dumb idea lol
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Post by: Mike on June 28, 2012, 03:53:01 PM
Yep, running is pretty dumb
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on June 30, 2012, 08:47:07 AM
Splits for Thursday's 3 miles

9:27
11:08
10:33

Today, 9.18 miles at 9:27 pace
9:23
9:32
9:44
9:27
10:10 (I met up with a coworker and ran this mile with him)
9:34
9:14
9:07
8:51
8:41 (.19 miles)

No stopping except for a few seconds right at mile 7 to dig a thorn or something out of the side of my foot.  Don't know how that happened.  This run owned so much.
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Post by: kermi3 on June 30, 2012, 09:13:00 AM
Wow Govt.  Nice
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on June 30, 2012, 07:06:14 PM
I leave my house and run around a nearby lake. I don't usually drive somewhere to run unless I'm on my way home from work
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 01, 2012, 10:34:08 AM
I ran 83 miles in June :)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: kermi3 on July 01, 2012, 12:29:42 PM
Nice!  I PR'ed too - about 46 miles (Runkeeper is down...)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: kermi3 on July 01, 2012, 02:31:01 PM
In NYC, I run through Riverside Park - it runs a long way along the Hudson, so plenty of space.  In NOLA, I ususally go around my neighborhood.  I'm usually on the road the whole time.  All four sides have moderate to moderately heavy traffic, but three sides of the neighborhood have levees or the lake on one side of the road so traffic can only turn one way.  I have to be mindful of traffic, but people are pretty friendly about it.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 01, 2012, 02:49:12 PM
I leave my house and run around a nearby lake. I don't usually drive somewhere to run unless I'm on my way home from work
Its it quiet traffic wise?

there's a sidewalk for most of it. Otherwise there's a decent bike path
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 02, 2012, 07:55:22 AM
I weighed myself this morning and was 177.  I'd like to be 160 by the time I get to my marathon, which would be a loss of about 60lb from my highest weight a few years ago
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 03, 2012, 08:48:23 PM
3 miles tonight in the humidity and gross.  It's only 79 but yuck anyways.  Also the first time in more than a month that we've had rain.

8:56 (153bpm)
9:01 (166bpm)
8:35 (172bpm)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 04, 2012, 09:15:14 AM
This morning's 5 mile run was pretty gross.  I had to pee the whole time and it is hot and humid and I was totally in excuse mode.  Tomorrow's run will be better.  SportTracks thinks I started my run with a 180 foot downhill in the first two minutes.  I have my doubts, but I'm not a GPS, so maybe it's right.  It also says my house is 110 feet lower than when I left.  I didn't feel anything, but I'll ask my wife.

9:13 (150 bpm)
9:48 (163 bpm)
10:03 (161 bpm)
10:57 (HA!) (162 bpm)
9:10 (175 bpm)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 05, 2012, 08:28:42 PM
Just concentrated on going easy today.  3 miles at a 9:34 pace

9:49
9:34
9:13

Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 08, 2012, 11:13:38 AM
Lifted yesterday, going to to try and start doing that again twice a week, probably on Sundays and Tuesdays.  Just light stuff and enough to not look like I did in high school which appears to be the norm for distance runners.  I did bench press, pullups, tricep pullovers, planks, bicep curls, and rode 5 miles on the stationary bike.  I'm going to start looking for a more regimented approach because I do a lot better with that.

Today was 6 miles, sore as heck from the gym (first time at the gym in 3 months, lol).

9:44
9:46
9:54
9:40
9:13
8:47
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 08, 2012, 08:12:59 PM
Sure if you do it right
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 14, 2012, 08:39:36 AM
3 miles Tuesday on a treadmill at a 10:00 pace
6 miles Wednesday
9:47
9:43
10:17 (walked a little bit here)
9:38
9:45
9:23

11 miles today (161 bpm avg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Uc0aY.png)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 14, 2012, 08:40:24 AM
I skipped my 3 miles on Thursday because the lifting from Sunday really messed me up throughout the week.  Going to keep the crosstraining days to things besides that, probably a lot more stretching
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 14, 2012, 03:12:25 PM
Lol I had a qdoba burrito and soup for lunch and it was barely less calories than I burned on my run. Man qdoba is bad for you
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: JaWiB on July 14, 2012, 08:31:49 PM
But good for the soul.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: KnuckleBuckett on July 14, 2012, 10:10:00 PM
I have had more calories this week than I have thus far this year.   :lol:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 15, 2012, 07:12:53 AM
That's what vacations are for!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: KnuckleBuckett on July 16, 2012, 12:22:34 AM
These just rocked.  Boma has both an amazing dinner and breakfast.  I will remember Boma fondly for the rest of my days.  The last time I had eggs that good my grandparents cooked them.  Both got 10/10 from us.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/biergarten-restaurant/
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/boma-flavors-of-africa/



These were fairly disappointing.  Not going back to either and would not recommend them at all. 

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/les-chefs-de-france/     5/10
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/california-grill/               4/10

The rest of the eats we encountered were fair to awesome.  Laura likes the turkey legs.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 23, 2012, 02:25:15 PM
I was in California for work last week so I did some runs out there

Tuesday: 3.04 miles at a 9:14 pace
Wednesday: 1.36 miles at a 12:00 pace.   This was at a park out in the desert without well marked trails and no one knew I was there so I sort of dinked around for a little while
Thursday: 6.01 miles at a 9:42 pace
Friday: 3 miles at a 9:38 pace on trails
Sunday: 9.76 miles at a 11:14 pace on hilly single track trails.

I have a trail half marathon in a couple weekends so I'm trying to get some trail time in.  If the course is anything like Sunday's run I'm in trouble.  I'm totally gonna get one of those dumb 13.1 stickers though
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Jake on July 24, 2012, 11:38:55 AM
Hope you stuff yourself today you fat ass!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEREMY!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: charlie on July 24, 2012, 12:44:25 PM
I need to start me a weight loss thread so I can get some birthday wishes up in this bitch, too.

:wave: :bday: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 24, 2012, 12:57:31 PM
I had a bagel with peanut butter for breakfast and a banana for a snack and salmon for lunch.  Don't know what's for dinner but I believe it'll involve snickerdoodles
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Jake on July 24, 2012, 02:22:20 PM
no cake?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 24, 2012, 02:23:11 PM
I don't like cake that much.  I feel like I've been over this.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: jkim on July 24, 2012, 03:48:21 PM
I just realized I didn't get any cake on my birthday. Hmph.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Jake on July 24, 2012, 03:49:13 PM
this thread is better.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Mike on July 24, 2012, 07:14:36 PM
I got epic cake for mine.  Got a sugar rush and an upset stomach from it (cause it is so kickass my stomach can't handle it anymore).  Had to take the rest of it in to work. 
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 24, 2012, 09:19:45 PM
Got a dozen wings and wedges and beer from bw3 and peanut butter fudge ice cream. Gonna break my scale tomorrow.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Jake on July 24, 2012, 10:07:32 PM
Got a dozen wings and wedges and beer from bw3 and peanut butter fudge ice cream. Gonna break my scale tomorrow.

atta boy! what sauce on the wings?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 25, 2012, 06:09:44 AM
Parmesan Garlic and Hot BBQ
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 29, 2012, 09:02:33 AM
Since I was a lazyass for the first part of the week I ended up having to run 4 days in a row. Blergh

Thurs: 3.12 miles @ 9:26 (9:45, 9:32, 9:02, 8:47 .12 miles)
Fri: 6 miles @ 9:26 (9:45, 9:37, 9:22, 9:43, 9:30, 8:34)
Sat: 3 miles @ 9:40 (9:47, 9;37, 9:35)
Sun: 9 miles @ 9:34 (10:04, 9:40, 9:55, 9:43, 9:51, 9:27, 9:02, 8:51)

My half is next Saturday!

My run yesterday put me over 500K for the year.  Over half of that has been since the beginning of June
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 31, 2012, 12:59:10 PM
http://www.theonion.com/articles/im-truly-sorry-for-this-but-youre-about-to-hear-al,28995/

this is about me
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: charlie on July 31, 2012, 01:14:18 PM
http://www.theonion.com/articles/im-truly-sorry-for-this-but-youre-about-to-hear-al,28995/

this is about me

"P.S. I'm going to inspire others to do the same thing and tell you their stories of running, working out, and being healthy. The next thing you know your awesome sports subforum will be more manpoon than anything else. Even ethic will be posting in it more than you."





;)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Mike on July 31, 2012, 01:22:46 PM
http://www.theonion.com/articles/im-truly-sorry-for-this-but-youre-about-to-hear-al,28995/

this is about me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqzM1vYlMQQ
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: KnuckleBuckett on July 31, 2012, 02:09:05 PM
 :dblthumb2:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on August 01, 2012, 08:05:11 AM
http://www.theonion.com/articles/im-truly-sorry-for-this-but-youre-about-to-hear-al,28995/

this is about me

I'm trying to talk about it less but I'm afraid I've already gone too far down the road of being that guy so I may as well embrace it

I don't wear my watch unless I'm running though :)
And I do plan my weekends around my long days
And I do irritate lots of people talking about it

fuck
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on January 14, 2014, 07:51:05 AM
I ran three miles on the treadmill yesterday. http://app.strava.com/activities/106193024

I think my race calendar is full for the year.  I've got a 5K starting and ending at a brewery in May, a half in June (trying to break 1:48), a "festival" in September (half, 5K, 10K, 5miler in a weekend. sometimes nude?), and a full in early October.  My sister is trying to get me to do the Color Run so I may do that as well, but this should be about it for "serious' races.

I'm going to be attempting to do it with the Hanson's Marathon Method, which means 6 days of running a week, more than I've gone since high school.  Going to have to concentrate hard on not getting burned out or getting hurt.

edit: oh, I'm a bit less fat now, although more than I'd like.  Weighed in at 167 this morning.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: jkim on January 16, 2014, 04:19:39 AM
Cheeze, I can squat like 5x9 of you. That's ridiculous.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: jkim on January 16, 2014, 04:27:09 AM
I do have a serious question though. The last couple years of you getting back into this level of fitness, has Stac(e)y also made any lifestyle changes? If not, do you think that's affected your training in any way? Your dietary habits?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on January 16, 2014, 07:45:58 AM
Yesterday I did 5.6 miles at an 8:52 pace.  I did it with a little Jake on my shoulder.  We're going to get through this together, buddy!

http://app.strava.com/activities/106641392

Stacey's trying to work out a bit, but she really doesn't enjoy it.  We are trying to eat healthier at home - I'm trying to eat less meat in general, and that affects a lot of our dinner choices.

edit: It's partially a double edged sword though - I sure as hell am not thinking about eating healthy on Saturday mornings when I get back from a long run.  That affects things as well.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on January 22, 2014, 08:44:09 AM
Busted out the Yaktrax at a local park last night.  It was pretty cold outside, enough so that my beard froze up a bit.  What a weird feeling.  Running through the snow is hard as hell, even with the Yaktrax

http://app.strava.com/activities/108074124
(http://i.imgur.com/ztU13Eg.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on January 27, 2014, 10:42:43 AM
Did 6 miles around the neighborhood yesterday, got a sweet ice beard and almost frostbite on my nether regions.  I saw a guy shoveling snow in shorts, so it was good to know I wasn't the dumbest person in the area.

My half marathon training begins in earnest this week.  I'm hoping to break 1:45, which would be pretty aggressive, but I think is doable.

Really looking forward to traveling south today, since I'll be able to run outside and it'll be nice.  *checks weather* FUCK, 25 in Little Rock never mind
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on February 03, 2014, 08:09:50 AM
Just getting into my half training schedule but have had to do every run on goshdarn treadmills because of the weather. Global warming am i rite

http://app.strava.com/activities/110148069
http://app.strava.com/activities/110478904
http://app.strava.com/activities/110726438

I sucked it up and joined Planet Fitness.  I hate everything about Planet Fitness except the cost ($20, which amounts to free for me because we're reimbursed through work) and the fact they have locations 5 minutes from my house and office.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: KnuckleBuckett on February 03, 2014, 09:33:55 AM
What is wrong with them?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on February 03, 2014, 09:40:20 AM
I really dislike the attitude of the place.  Gyms shouldn't give out free pizza and tootsie rolls.  Their "Judgement Free Zone" is stupid - no one likes the people who scream and throw things, but they're a really small minority of the people I've ever seen at gyms.  IMO the chain is looking to appeal to people who want to get in shape without actually working hard.

I also think it's hypocritical that the "no gymtimidation" gym partners with the Biggest Loser, which (though I haven't seen it) appears to be a show about yelling at fat people.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on February 03, 2014, 02:59:54 PM
getting older is horseshit, by the way.  I had three beers last night and I've been wiped out all day.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on February 17, 2014, 08:03:25 AM
Got the upgrade bug and got a sweet new running watch.  I think it made me faster

http://app.strava.com/activities/113791898

I'm several weeks into the warmup for this training cycle.  So far, so good.  I have been able to stick to the treadmill running better than I had expected to, but I'm coming up on the start of speed work, which is intended to be done on a track.  Thanks to the awesome winter, I'm not totally sure I'm going to be able to find a track that is clear enough to run on.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on February 26, 2014, 08:03:13 AM
Had a pretty sweet run on the treadmill last night.  I haven't run a sub-7 minute mile since high school.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/451559004
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on March 10, 2014, 07:50:02 AM
Out and back for 8 miles at a local park.  It's plowed, which is a nice touch.  Windy as heck, but pretty nice.  We've got a couple "warm" days coming up that I'll take advantage of before we get 3" of snow on Wednesday

http://app.strava.com/activities/119198742

I skipped two days last week :(
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on March 14, 2014, 08:05:14 AM
4 easy Monday @ 8:42/mi (outside woo!)
5.2 quick Tuesday @ 8:15/mi (supposed to be speed work on a track but they're still snow-covered. this run was brutal because I had a lot of ice to dodge)
5 tempo Thursday night @ 7:55/mi (felt like a million bucks)
4 recovery early this morning @ 9:10/mi (blurg)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on March 31, 2014, 09:17:39 AM
Kind of a crappy week - was traveling and skipped a couple runs.  Did get good long ones in after work this weekend though!

Mon: 5mi @ 8:07 pace
Tues: FAT
Wed: 4.7mi @ 8:03 pace
Thurs: FAT
Fri: FAT
Sat: 6mi @ 8:18 pace
Sun: 10mi @ 8:37 pace, which is my longest run since my marathon

Doing 7 after work today, which will put me at 121 miles for the month.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on April 07, 2014, 08:42:01 AM
Mon: 7mi @ 9:08 (recovery run)
Tue: FAT
Wed: Rest
Thurs: 6mi @ 7:42
Fri: 5mi @ 8:26
Sat: 6mi @ 8:10
Sun: 10mi @ 8:47

I think it's time to retire a pair of shoes.  RIP shoes, you were too good for this world.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on April 08, 2014, 10:13:19 AM
My whole fuckin gym smelled like pizza last night. Hate you, Planet Fitness.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: KnuckleBuckett on April 08, 2014, 11:58:47 AM
Just don't scream and grunt at your fellow gym mates!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on April 09, 2014, 08:33:50 AM
Last night was brutal: http://app.strava.com/activities/128401551

Hanson's first "strength" workout, 6x1mi repeats at 10 seconds faster than race pace.  I've got absolutely no science to back it up, but repeats at a pace seem a lot harder than just running a certain pace; I think 6 miles @ 7:50 would have been easier than this.  Today is a rest day, thank god
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on April 18, 2014, 08:55:45 AM
I had a fucking baller run last night. 7 miles tempo, supposed to be at half marathon race pace but it was gorgeous out and I felt good so I just went with it.  Set "Fat Jeremy" PRs in the mile, 5K, and 10K.  Would have been faster except I apparently started running without trying my shorts so I had to stop and tie them, heh.

http://app.strava.com/activities/131462373
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on April 28, 2014, 08:25:22 AM
I won't bore you with the actual posts, but I've hit 41 and 39 miles in my training the last two weeks.  I'll probably have about 150 miles for the month. 
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on April 28, 2014, 12:28:09 PM
Damn.
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Post by: Jake on April 28, 2014, 02:33:38 PM
I don't know if that is a lot or not in the training community, but like Knuck said, Damn - that seems like a lot of miles. I don't know how you do it.

Are you doing any marathon's this year?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on April 28, 2014, 02:46:30 PM
I put on my shoes and I go outside.  Sometimes I stay inside.  The first step is the hardest.

During the week, I either get up at 5 and go or I go right after work.  Now that it'll be lighter out later, I'll probably do some runs after Sammy goes to bed at 8:30 or so.  On the weekends, I usually run longer so I either get up early (try to be out the door no later than 5:30 or 6, depending on light) or I go during Sammy's nap.  For easy runs, I'm going to start taking him the stroller a little more.  He seems to like it.  I don't really do a lot besides run.  I hardly watch TV, I don't play video games, and I don't go out to bars or anything.  Part of that is just because I have a two year old, and a lot of it is just because I don't feel like it.

Right now the only races I'm signed up for are a non-serious 5K this Friday (http://www.hightailtoale.com), my target half marathon (http://www.dxa2.com) in June, a running festival (http://www.runwoodstock.com) where I'll be doing the half, 5K, and two 5 milers (but mostly I'll be drinking beer and cheering for people and partying), and the Grand Rapids Marathon (http://grandrapidsmarathon.com/) in October.

Hoping to break 23 minutes in my 5K this week, 1:45 in the Dexter Half, and 4 hours at the GR marathon.
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 29, 2014, 08:09:41 AM
5 miles @ 8:34/mi last night.  Just easy recovery on the treadmill

For shits and giggles, here are the times of day I've run in the last two weeks.  Like I said, I get it in when I can
8:47pm
1:33pm
3:58pm
5:20am
4:30pm
4:07pm
7:13pm
8:01am
3:53pm
4:30pm
4:35pm
5:07am

So mostly right after work, but sometimes early in the morning, sometimes in the evening
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Mike on April 29, 2014, 11:57:18 AM
Cheez, I've found you a new running partner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=018o8hDGQYU (NSFW-ish)
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 29, 2014, 01:18:02 PM
She should probably get a better sports bra
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Post by: Govtcheez on April 30, 2014, 08:02:41 AM
Had a crappy run yesterday. It was in the high seventies and my body is just not ready for any kind of warmth yet.  I was supposed to do 2x3mi @ 7:50/mi, but blew up on the way back and had to walk a bit.  I also ran too hard on the way out, which I'm sure didn't help.  First rep at a 7:36 pace, second at a 8:06.  Felt a lot harder than that.

On the plus side, I hit 150 miles for the month, so that's cool.  Gonna enjoy this rest day.
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 02, 2014, 12:54:17 PM
Mad props to Tim Hortons for being open at 5:30am when I needed you the most.  sorry about your bathroom.

*daps*
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 05, 2014, 07:57:53 AM
38.1 miles last week, capped off with a 5K beer run (awesome), a 6 mile stroller run (less awesome, but still ok), and way too fast 10 miler yesterday afternoon.

If I can run my half anything like I did my run yesterday, I'm going to get my 1:45.
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 05, 2014, 08:22:12 AM
This my run from yesterday, since I'm still kinda geeked about it

http://app.strava.com/activities/137680035
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on May 05, 2014, 12:25:39 PM
Long damn run.  Gonna get it under 8 soon?
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 05, 2014, 12:48:54 PM
That's my goal for my half on June 1.  A 1:45 half is an 8:00 pace
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 07, 2014, 08:22:46 AM
You guys. You guys.  There is a 45 mile long rail trail 2 minutes from my house and I have never used it before yesterday.  How dumb is that.

http://app.strava.com/activities/138459421
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Betazep on May 09, 2014, 01:36:57 PM
Do you nap on it? I would use it for napping.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on May 12, 2014, 07:58:34 AM
I was quite lazy/bad last week and skipped my runs on Monday, Thursday, and Friday.  No good excuse.

Saturday: 12 miles on the schedule, I did my regular morning long run routine (up early, bagel + PB, coffee, 5 hour energy, poop) but still felt like garbage for the first 4-5 miles of the run.  I was having trouble breathing and finding my groove.  I was still running decently, but felt pretty terrible.  I finally settled in after I stopped for a minute to pee and just concentrated on running easy after I got going again.  After 8 or so miles, I realized that I had misjudged my distances and would get home at about 12.5 miles.  I also realized that I had been hitting pretty consistent 8:30-8:40 miles so if I pushed it a little, I could PR a half.  So I did :) Hit a 1:52:00 half, and that was including 2 pee breaks and stopping for traffic a couple times.  That's a 1:38 PR on a run where I felt slow and crummy for almost the first hour.

Last night I just did 6 after Sammy went to bed.  I badly misjudged how close we were to sunset and ran the last couple miles in the dark.  Finally starting to get a little more used to the heat + humidity
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Post by: jkim on May 13, 2014, 11:39:50 PM
Cheez, I signed up for my first half in September. Help me not suck.
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 14, 2014, 07:53:55 AM
yayyyy!  You've got lots of time.  What are your goals (trick question, your goal is to finish) and what's the race like?

I finally commuted to work on my bike today, hooray! I will have to leave it here though.  Gonna rain tonight and I've got meetings until 5

http://app.strava.com/activities/140977376
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Post by: Perspective on May 14, 2014, 10:49:03 AM
Ohhhh, I've been planning to start biking to work too! I need to get my bike out of storage and ready for riding. It's about 6k for me and uphill to work. That'll make coming home easy but will also make for some sweaty mornings.
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Post by: Govtcheez on May 14, 2014, 10:53:35 AM
Yeah, I didn't realize that my office is like 100' lower than my house.  Riding home will be interesting.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Mike on May 14, 2014, 11:15:50 AM
Ohhhh, I've been planning to start biking to work too! I need to get my bike out of storage and ready for riding. It's about 6k for me and uphill to work. That'll make coming home easy but will also make for some sweaty mornings.

I think that has been one of the biggest reasons I couldn't get into biking to work.  I can't ride slow enough to not sweat and most offices don't have a shower or anything to defunk once I get there.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on May 14, 2014, 11:26:18 AM
I took a shower before I left home and then wiped my face off with a towel when I got in.  Now that I've got really short hair it's not nearly as bad.

Granted, I had like perfect weather this morning.  It was 50 when I left home.  I wore tights, a short sleeve tech shirt, and this jacket: http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Elite-Barrier-Jacket/dp/B003BLOU5G
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Post by: jkim on May 15, 2014, 09:12:37 PM
yayyyy!  You've got lots of time.  What are your goals (trick question, your goal is to finish) and what's the race like?
Very residential, pretty flat, includes a 2.3 mi trail. Should be fun :)
http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/417260402
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on May 16, 2014, 07:53:41 AM
That sounds like fun!  For my first half, I didn't follow a training plan for a half, I followed one for a marathon and scheduled my half in accordance with that.  I don't think that was probably the best way to go.  There are a million half plans out there, but Higdon's always a good place to start: http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51312/Half-Marathon-Novice-2-Training-Program

In general, they're all pretty much the same, especially for a first half.  4 days of running, two short, one medium, one long going up to 10 miles or so (though this plan goes to 12).  If you can get 10 miles done you can get through the half.  The other thing is tapering the week of the race, which just amounts to running less so that you can let your body recover a little bit before you do your race.  This is the training plan I'm doing right now, but I wouldn't recommend for someone running their first half: http://www.hansons-running.com/training-plans/half-marathon-training-plan/

Last 7 mile tempo run last night, hooray! 7:40 pace, but Strava takes out the 2-3 minutes I was waiting for stoplights.
http://app.strava.com/activities/141749609
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on May 29, 2014, 08:12:15 AM
My training has been an absolute mess the last couple weeks.  I've only been running 2-3 times a week and not eating very well.  I don't feel like I'm going into the race this weekend in the shape I was hoping to be in, but it's too late to change it now.  Come on race day magic!
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on June 02, 2014, 07:55:46 AM
http://app.strava.com/activities/148540298

Beat my goal time by one second, for a PR of almost 10 minutes from last year (7 minutes from my accidental half a few weeks ago).  It was quite a bit warmer than last year and I saw several people crashed on the side of the road because of it.  Heard about several people puking on the course too (I was almost one of them).  The medical staff was extra busy.  I actually walked (SHAME) for a few steps near the end - there's a looooong hill leading to the finish and my head was about to explode.  If I would have taken another step or two I would have missed my goal.  Can't believe it was that close. 

My buddy also ran this as his first half and finished in a little over 1:48, so that's pretty cool.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on June 02, 2014, 09:55:35 AM
Also I only ran 108 miles in May.  Shameful.
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Post by: charlie on June 02, 2014, 01:30:12 PM
Nice! Congrats on the PR. That crappy mileage count for May really brings down the mood, though.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on June 02, 2014, 01:49:34 PM
I'm sorry I let you down.  The good news is I've got 13.2 in the books for June already!  On track for almost 400 miles this month!
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 04, 2014, 07:52:18 AM
Did stroller runs to and from the park last night. Legs still pretty tired but didn't feel too bad.
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 04, 2014, 10:09:05 AM
So I broke down and finally bought a race picture.  This was at mile 11.  The smile is not real.

(http://i.imgur.com/1k1QdS5.jpg)
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Post by: Mike on June 04, 2014, 10:24:46 AM
What happened to the beard?
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 04, 2014, 10:41:24 AM
The beard comes and goes, usually with the weather.  My wife really doesn't like it, so I may be clean shaven for the forseeable future.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on June 09, 2014, 09:14:06 AM
So last week I just took it very easy and ran about 11 miles total, 4 of that with a stroller ferrying Sammy to local parks.  This week will also be pretty easy.  Next week is the "official" start of marathon training.  I'm not sure what my time goal is.  I had been thinking 4 hours, but various places online say that my HM pace works out to a 3:40 full. I may split the difference and shoot for 3:45-3:50.  We'll see how I feel.
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 12, 2014, 02:25:20 PM
http://running.competitor.com/2014/06/news/outrunning-blerch_105081
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Post by: Mike on June 18, 2014, 05:11:37 PM
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/marathon_do
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 19, 2014, 03:18:30 PM
I have seen that comic posted by just about every runner I know in the last few days, haha.  When he wrote his comic about The Blerch, he became a celebrity among runners.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on June 24, 2014, 07:57:19 AM
Marathon training starts this week!  Technically it started last week but there were only three runs so I'm not really counting it.  The plan assumes you're not just coming off another training cycle I think, so I may add some miles here and there at the start.  Today is week 2, Tuesday and I did 4 miles at a ~8:35 pace

http://www.parkwayrunningclub.org/files/hansons%20beginner.pdf
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: jkim on June 25, 2014, 12:21:32 AM
Are you at all worried your longest run is "only" 16 miles? Making up by overall weekly mileage?
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on June 25, 2014, 07:55:28 AM
In the back of my mind I sort of am, but I've heard so many positive things about this program that I'll give it a shot.  I'm planning to do at least some of the Sunday runs as bonk runs, where I will do the Saturday run in the evening and the Sunday run early in the morning without eating anything in between.  That way it'll better simulate the 16 miler as the "last" 16 miles of the race.  I don't expect those runs to be pretty.

I'm more concerned about the 6 day a week schedule.  This is the same program structure I followed for my half this month and by the end of it I was pretty burnt out.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 01, 2014, 07:51:19 AM
63 miles in June, I fucking suck
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Post by: Betazep on July 04, 2014, 06:38:58 AM
Yeah. That is only 62 miles more than I ran. Horrible.
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Post by: Govtcheez on July 09, 2014, 10:18:40 AM
i think i pulled my butt
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Post by: Govtcheez on July 09, 2014, 10:21:43 AM
will someone please massage my butt
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on July 09, 2014, 03:51:17 PM
It should probably be a non-pie eater.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 10, 2014, 10:19:10 AM
It was like 55 degrees out this morning.  What a difference that makes.  I actually ran with long sleeves today

http://app.strava.com/activities/164023166
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 11, 2014, 01:57:19 PM
YOU GUYS.

LEBRON
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Post by: micah on July 11, 2014, 03:31:47 PM
meh.  order of sports I care about:

NFL Football > NHL Hockey > AHL Hockey > MLB Baseball > NCAA Basketball > College Football >  Minor League Baseball > Cars going in a circle > World Cup Soccer > The Olympics > Regular Soccer > Kids I don't, know playing soccer > NBA Basketball
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 14, 2014, 08:15:07 AM
Good week of training, managed to do all of my runs for once.  This week, I'm going camping with some friends so that seems unlikely, but I'll try.  The meat of this training session starts next week

Last week:
Mon: off
Tues: 5mi @ 8:23
Wed: off
Thurs: 3mi @ 8:00
Fri: 3mi @ 8:00
Sat: 5mi @ 8:20
Sun: 5mi @ 8:27
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: jkim on July 14, 2014, 11:32:03 AM
Nice. I've been hitting 21 miles weekly and 9 miles in my long runs, and they feel like shit. This week I get to take it easy and have only 14 miles with a 7 mile long run.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 14, 2014, 03:37:24 PM
You're already at 9 miles on a half plan 2 months out from the race?  You're gonna kill that.  You could run a half tomorrow.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: jkim on July 15, 2014, 09:03:40 PM
Probably not tomorrow. I'm really glad this is an easy week. This next month of increasing mileage and hitting 10-12 mi long runs are exhausting just thinking about it.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 16, 2014, 07:54:41 AM
I dunno, a lot of half training programs have 10 miles as your longest training run, especially for a first half.  You must be on a pretty aggressive training plan.  Don't sweat it about the increased distance - if you're nailing your runs now, going from 8 to 10 or even 12 is nothing.  It's just another 20 minutes out there.  Slow down if you need to, stay calm, and know that you can do it

I was in a real shitty mood last night and almost skipped my run, but so glad I didn't.  The return of the POLAR VORTEX gave some absolute perfect weather, so I did a little extra and watched the sun set. 

6.66 miles @ 8:32/mi
http://app.strava.com/activities/166629463
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 21, 2014, 08:10:34 AM
I managed not to skip any of my runs while on vacation somehow.  Running with a hangover is awful, but it really destroys the hangover when you're done.  Then I got home yesterday afternoon and promptly skipped my Sunday run
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Post by: jkim on July 22, 2014, 07:12:55 AM
Do you ever go out on a run thinking "oh this will take me xx minutes" and you come back realizing it took you a lot less? I'm really used to using 10 minute miles to estimate my run times, but I guess that's really not true for my shorter runs anymore.

The very fact that 4 miles is a shorter run now feels absurd.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 22, 2014, 07:21:48 AM
Yep, all the time :)  I actually tell my wife when to expect me back based on a 10 minute pace just in case I feel like wandering a little
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Post by: Govtcheez on July 23, 2014, 12:52:00 PM
http://www.irunfar.com/2014/07/falling-off-edges-hardrock-2014.html
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 28, 2014, 07:49:26 AM
I was a very good boy last week, did all my workouts (though I didn't go the total distance, I guess).  Yesterday I did a cool trail run with a guy from my running facebook group.  He's much much faster than me (has BQed twice!) but was content to just plod slowly behind me.
http://app.strava.com/activities/172017350

This weekend I've got a race on Saturday morning and that evening I'm going for a night trail run with the guy I'm pacing on the hundred.  Figure I should at least meet him before he entrusts his life to me after he's run 50 miles.  The race is one I've run twice before; it was my first half two years ago.

http://app.strava.com/activities/114446890
http://app.strava.com/activities/72097578

I'm not planning to push it too much, but it would be nice to go sub-2 on it. Not sure I've got the legs for it right now and I certainly haven't been training towards this race (I signed up a week ago) but it'll be fun regardless.  I hope there are less bees this year
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Post by: Govtcheez on July 28, 2014, 01:48:43 PM
a running festival (http://www.runwoodstock.com) where I'll be doing the half, 5K, and two 5 milers (but mostly I'll be drinking beer and cheering for people and partying),
I guess I didn't mention I'm no longer doing this.  A dude from my FB running group has asked me to pace him on his hundred miler so I'm doing that instead of the half.  Still running the fun runs and drinking and partying, just running 17 miles in the dark instead of doing the half.  If anyone wants to run a half marathon in early September, let me know!  I don't get a medal or a shirt, but he's buying me a sixpack as a thank you.

(i almost wrote sexpack)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Mike on July 28, 2014, 01:58:53 PM
My mind can't comprehend the idea of running 100 miles.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 28, 2014, 02:10:11 PM
I have a hard time with it as well.  The farthest race this guy has ever done is a 50 miler (imposing in its own right), which is just about where I'll start off with him.  It'll also be about 3-4 in the morning, so he'll have run all night by himself before he picks up with me.  I want to be as helpful as possible when I'm with him, but it will be interesting
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 30, 2014, 11:23:01 AM
63 miles in June, I fucking suck
I should hit 108 or so this month, I suck slightly less.  Had a good track workout last night. http://app.strava.com/activities/172974891
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on August 04, 2014, 08:11:16 AM
Had a race on Saturday, the third time I've done this particular half: http://app.strava.com/activities/175239387

Two years ago, it was my very first half.  It was hot as hell and I twisted my ankle badly on a downhill.  Last year, I was a month out from my marathon and the weather was perfect.  I took it easy and finished in 2:03 or so.  This year, I'm not quite as far along as I was fitness-wise and it was humid and super muddy on the trails, but I thought I ran a pretty solid race at 2:07.  The person that won ran a 1:15, which is mind boggling, considering the mud.

I also got to finally meet the guy I'm going to be pacing in the 100.  I finished ahead of him by about 10 minutes, so at least my fear of not being able to keep up with him at the 100 was probably unfounded.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on August 13, 2014, 07:47:34 AM
Got a new toy over the weekend.  I wasn't happy with a number of things about my Forerunner220 and there was no risk with REI's return policy, so I swapped it for an Ambit2R.  And of course there are immediately some things I don't like about it either, but the accuracy seems to be a lot better.  It creates cool graphs on their website, too.  My wife says I'll never be happy with a watch and she's probably right.

Anyways, here's last night's workout at the local track.  800m warmup, 1000x5 @ <7:45 pace, 400m rests.  Beautiful evening for a run, kind of breezy, cool, sprinkling rain.  The high school football team was practicing on the infield.  A sure sign of being old is that I'm pretty sure it was the varsity team but they all looked like they were 12.

http://www.movescount.com/moves/move38071295
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: jkim on August 13, 2014, 06:02:18 PM
Aw, I get an error page.

My Forerunner 210 lost signal twice last Saturday on my 11 miler. The second time I was in an area without any real cover, so I was pretty upset it didn't at least get my entire return trip back to my car. And lately it's been messing up my location in general. I've been considering another watch as well, but I really don't know if I want to pay for that right now. Bleh.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on August 14, 2014, 08:21:53 AM
I've never had my watch lose signal after it had already acquired it, with either my 210 or 220.  When was the last time you rebooted it?  I would get a situation where it took awhile to find a satellite, said it had one, and then never actually started tracking me when I got running.  Rebooting it helped.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: jkim on August 14, 2014, 12:34:34 PM
I last did a hard reset fairly recently actually after I let the battery die.

I'm convinced sometimes it loses me for a bit during my regular runs too, but instead of losing it completely it just updates my pacing wildly. This morning, it told me I jumped from 12' pace to a 7:30 pace then back all while running on someone's lawn. Or maybe my legs are really that bad at judging perceived effort.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on August 18, 2014, 08:07:34 AM
Was on vacation, missed a couple runs, but got this one in along the rail trail near where we were staying.  Longest run since my marathon last fall

http://app.strava.com/activities/181874346
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on September 02, 2014, 07:49:58 AM
157 miles in August, should break my 2013 mileage today sometime this week.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on June 12, 2018, 08:40:13 PM
I finished my third marathon about 6 weeks ago and ran a 16 miler a few weeks after that.  They were both terrible.  I'm not registered for any races right now until like September so I've started going back to my local Crossfit gym, which I love.

I'm still fat.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: KnuckleBuckett on June 13, 2018, 06:05:42 AM
I call bullshit on that.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Perspective on June 13, 2018, 06:53:51 PM
I call bullshit on that.

The marathons or being fat ;)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on June 14, 2018, 05:07:01 PM
I gained weight training for my marathon
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: micah on June 14, 2018, 08:08:33 PM
I gained weight training for my marathon

uh yeah, me too  :lol:
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: hans on June 14, 2018, 08:31:05 PM
I started training years ago so I gained weight too. Just want to make sure I'm really well trained for it eventually.
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: JaWiB on June 14, 2018, 10:01:29 PM
Wow,  i remember this thread
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Perspective on June 15, 2018, 05:37:29 PM
I gained weight training for my marathon

Muscle > fat

I've gained 22 lbs since I started lifting regularly (I also had weight gain as a goal..)
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 21, 2018, 08:22:12 PM
Today my CrossFit gym had a competition. I hit a 225 front squat for3 and won best dressed
Title: Re: Govtcheez gettin unfat! ver. a million update: he fatr
Post by: Govtcheez on July 21, 2018, 08:24:25 PM
I'm eating cheezits