Running

[gordy1]

I should set some running goals:

1) Get back to three sessions per week
2) Minimum of 3km per session
3) Get back to 6:00 / km

Once I achieve that, I can look to extend distance to 5km and start getting that down to 25 minutes.

The weight loss is secondary to all this, really. It happens as a result of the eating habits and exercise.

The main goal is to prove via blood test that I no longer need the cholesterol meds and beta blockers. I've targeted mid-September for that.

If you don’t already have (rugby) commitments at 8am every Saturday morning, I’d thoroughly recommend looking for your nearest parkrun event. Good locations, friendly people, and no expectations about your running or walking ability. And it’s free!

Be warned though...it’s addictive!

 

[yourmatesam]

start pilates next week in order to raise my flexibility. That'll make me cry a bit But hopefully will keep the injuries to a minimum and help me develop wicked core strength as I lean up.

I've been doing some yoga and Pilates work and it is amazing the impact that has isn't it.

I'm embarrassed to say that it hurt me to sit on the floor cross legged and I couldn't sit upright in that position at all. It's taken time and I'm no guru by any stretch but the change in my core strength and flexibility since giving yoga and Pilates a crack is unreal.

 

[cyclopath]

I've been doing some yoga and Pilates work and it is amazing the impact that has isn't it.

I'm embarrassed to say that it hurt me to sit on the floor cross legged and I couldn't sit upright in that position at all. It's taken time and I'm no guru by any stretch but the change in my core strength and flexibility since giving yoga and Pilates a crack is unreal.

I really want to find somewhere to do some Pilates, but round my gaff, it's all angry looking women in massive SUVs trying to out-park you. I have enough angry already!

 

[fatprop]

Well I have given up on running

I have decided that, for me, it was essentially light exercise in-between repetition strain injury recovery programs

So back at the gym just doing a strength program at a rack, (squats, dead lifts, OHP, bench press and chin ups) and f*ck me no back pain and decent linear progression.

 

[Pfitzy]

If you don’t already have (rugby) commitments at 8am every Saturday morning, I’d thoroughly recommend looking for your nearest parkrun event. Good locations, friendly people, and no expectations about your running or walking ability. And it’s free!

Be warned though.it’s addictive!

I know where the local parkrun is - their cultists park out the local shopping centre every Saturday and also fill the cafes after

I even signed up a few years back before giving up on running due to the migraine/aura thing. I'd like to get that going again but I think the time will be an issue given Mrs Pfitzy does yoga Saturday mornings.

I'm embarrassed to say that it hurt me to sit on the floor cross legged

I can barely sit cross legged with knees on feet. I can't deep squat either despite sporadic attempts to stretch things out. Time to change all that.

 

[Pfitzy]

So back at the gym just doing a strength program at a rack, (squats, dead lifts, OHP, bench press and chin ups) and f*ck me no back pain and decent linear progression.

Load up the power sled and do some pushing!

 

[cyclopath]

Well I have given up on running

I have decided that, for me, it was essentially light exercise in-between repetition strain injury recovery programs

So back at the gym just doing a strength program at a rack, (squats, dead lifts, OHP, bench press and chin ups) and f*ck me no back pain and decent linear progression.

If you're paranoid enough, there's always someone chasing you!

 

[Pfitzy]

1) Get back to three sessions per week
2) Minimum of 3km per session
3) Get back to 6:00 / km

This morning: 3km in 18:15. Was getting close in the last 300m and hit the gas, but then I hit the wall shortly after.

Next time, Gadget! Next time.

 

[Pfitzy]

If you're paranoid enough, there's always someone chasing you!

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you.

 

[cyclopath]

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you.

Oh, I know they're out to get me.

 

[cyclopath]

This morning: 3km in 18:15. Was getting close in the last 300m and hit the gas, but then I hit the wall shortly after.

Next time, Gadget! Next time.

That'll teach you to jog in the garage.

 

[fatprop]

Load up the power sled and do some pushing!

I am following the starting strength program so far 3 times a week (3x5s) for about 3 months

I will add other stuff once I get to that linear progression plateau

At Christmas I did my ribs skiing (an old man fall that shouldn't have hurt), basically I had been running 5-10km for a few months previous (in between injuries) but had lost my strength/core. I decided something had to change

 

[fatprop]

If you're paranoid enough, there's always someone chasing you!

There is always the zombie running app

 

[Pfitzy]

So the medication is fucking me up, and I went back to the doc to say so. He's recommended stopping the beta blockers as a starting point. I'm keen to stop everything!

In any case, I might give it a few days "clean" and then reassess taking the cholesterol meds only with the aspirin.

Took the day off work to clear my head, and decided to go for a run: 3km in 17:45 which is goal 3 achieved. Now just got to keep it going.

 

[Pfitzy]

Should add: the fucking aura was back BIG time when I ran that. So might take a leaf out of the trainer I saw in a video tonight and go 70% every day rather than 100% a couple of times a week.

 

[Sully]

Cholesterol meds are Fucking evil.

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[cyclopath]

Should add: the fucking aura was back BIG time when I ran that. So might take a leaf out of the trainer I saw in a video tonight and go 70% every day rather than 100% a couple of times a week.

Good idea. Going at 70% will still burn the calories, get you fitter and give you the endorphins after, and hopefully better sleep. Doesn't sound like there's any good in getting that damn aura!

 

[Pfitzy]

Cholesterol meds are Fucking evil.

So I keep hearing - statins be crazy.

They've agreed that getting off the Atenolol is probably a good starting point, as it was only there as a safety against a potential heart episode. They said to keep on with the statins, and go back to the cardiologist in 3 months to see if things have improved.

They're concerned about the fact my old man had his first infarction at 46, and then died at 67. What I told them was he also picked up a bacterial infection that did most of the damage in his late 50s, but they're going full caution squad on this. Which I suppose is their job, but if my quality of life goes to shit then what's the point?

My goal in the next three months is to get back to 95kg or lower, get my cholesterol balance right, and take myself off that medication. I'll probably need a heart CT annually from here until things settle down.

 

[Pfitzy]

Doesn't sound like there's any good in getting that damn aura!

Unless you're an All Black, I can't see the point

 

[Pfitzy]

5km in 32 minutes. Minimal aura, so maybe a good band to stick the ticker in.