TR vs the future
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Well, was doing some stuff outside at home the other day, and as I was clearing the pics on our security camera I saw one of me with my shirt off...yikes.
I knew I had a bit extra round the middle, but my side profile...I was 96.6kg this morning, which is lower than I have been for a couple of years, feel like I am in decent condition everywhere but the middle...
Past couple of weeks I have been doing more treadmill walks and rowing machine (with the heat in our garage I am all but melting) touch rugby finishes next week too, which is a shame cos it's a great activity.
Plus I still go up the big hill on Tues/Thurs when TR Jnr is at TKD, it's these where I have changed how I approach them.
Normally I walk up the hill and run down, a couple of downhill PBs in recent weeks...I was thinking pushing myself up the hill is going to have better gains, and just cruising down hill is going to be easier on the joints and less chance of a mis-step and hurting myself (almost came a cropper last night as I came round a bend and about 6 late teen/early 20s girls were walking up, so I stepped off to the side slightly and half tripped on a stump...smooooooth
Been running every second set of steps, walking the next, or if small step sections, running a couple.
Anywhoo, this week, I have smashed loads off my uphill times, had a PB last night, which according to Strava, is the 14th best time ever going up (obviously for Strava users) and the 3rd best of the year so far...one of the great things about Strava is that you can compete with people while running by yourself!
The other good thing, usually on this route, particularly on the uphill section, my max HR is about 195/196, but on Tuesday max was 186 (this was a PB until last night) and last night I only hit 191, with my ave HR dropping slightly as well.
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@taniwharugby great stuff mate!
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Last game of touch last night...some young buck gets a break, I instantly see the distance and angle, I'll get him...body is like, yeah nah as i just miss him, sub myself off cos I is knackered after 30m sprint...
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Ha searching through my activities for one I did last winter and came across this one...I felt fast, but that's next level, think it was due to me lengthening my stride
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@taniwharugby said in TR vs the future:
Ha searching through my activities for one I did last winter and came across this one...I felt fast, but that's next level, think it was due to me lengthening my stride
Looks decent....
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@taniwharugby gutted to not crack 2000 km/h eh.
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been a bit shit last couple of months, cant run up the Maunga in the dark (plus a few of the trails have slip damage following the rains a few weeks back) while TR Jnr is at TKD.
So I end up walking as I hate road running....may have mentioned that before...anywhoo, last couple of weeks have been doing a bit more weights and circuit stuff.
Destroyed my biceps/forearms on weekend, still sore AF today, musta been close to straining them they ache so much if I keep my arms contracted too long at my desk.
TR Jnr is making noises about taking a break from TKD after his next grading (later this month) so I ahve said if he does, we could join a gym and do that together instead...plus he needs a new TKD uniform, given his growth in the last year, which I'll get if he sticks with it.
Weighed in on weekend, was 100.1kg, but weighed this morning and was 97.2kg, so yeah.
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Can confirm I still hate road 'running' in what I am sure was my first over a km since lockdown...
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@taniwharugby said in TR vs the future:
been a bit shit last couple of months, cant run up the Maunga in the dark (plus a few of the trails have slip damage following the rains a few weeks back) while TR Jnr is at TKD.
So I end up walking as I hate road running....may have mentioned that before...anywhoo, last couple of weeks have been doing a bit more weights and circuit stuff.
Destroyed my biceps/forearms on weekend, still sore AF today, musta been close to straining them they ache so much if I keep my arms contracted too long at my desk.
TR Jnr is making noises about taking a break from TKD after his next grading (later this month) so I ahve said if he does, we could join a gym and do that together instead...plus he needs a new TKD uniform, given his growth in the last year, which I'll get if he sticks with it.
Weighed in on weekend, was 100.1kg, but weighed this morning and was 97.2kg, so yeah.
Over the ton. Jeepers. You could have a moob off with @Bones at that weight
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@MN5 said in TR vs the future:
@taniwharugby said in TR vs the future:
been a bit shit last couple of months, cant run up the Maunga in the dark (plus a few of the trails have slip damage following the rains a few weeks back) while TR Jnr is at TKD.
So I end up walking as I hate road running....may have mentioned that before...anywhoo, last couple of weeks have been doing a bit more weights and circuit stuff.
Destroyed my biceps/forearms on weekend, still sore AF today, musta been close to straining them they ache so much if I keep my arms contracted too long at my desk.
TR Jnr is making noises about taking a break from TKD after his next grading (later this month) so I ahve said if he does, we could join a gym and do that together instead...plus he needs a new TKD uniform, given his growth in the last year, which I'll get if he sticks with it.
Weighed in on weekend, was 100.1kg, but weighed this morning and was 97.2kg, so yeah.
Over the ton. Jeepers. You could have a moob off with @Bones at that weight
Keen.
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@MN5 wow male fitness is such a toxic environment
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@Bones said in TR vs the future:
@R-L said in TR vs the future:
@MN5 wow male fitness is such a toxic environment
Fucken eh.
She must have a "toxic environment" of her own
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@Bones said in TR vs the future:
@MN5 said in TR vs the future:
@taniwharugby said in TR vs the future:
been a bit shit last couple of months, cant run up the Maunga in the dark (plus a few of the trails have slip damage following the rains a few weeks back) while TR Jnr is at TKD.
So I end up walking as I hate road running....may have mentioned that before...anywhoo, last couple of weeks have been doing a bit more weights and circuit stuff.
Destroyed my biceps/forearms on weekend, still sore AF today, musta been close to straining them they ache so much if I keep my arms contracted too long at my desk.
TR Jnr is making noises about taking a break from TKD after his next grading (later this month) so I ahve said if he does, we could join a gym and do that together instead...plus he needs a new TKD uniform, given his growth in the last year, which I'll get if he sticks with it.
Weighed in on weekend, was 100.1kg, but weighed this morning and was 97.2kg, so yeah.
Over the ton. Jeepers. You could have a moob off with @Bones at that weight
Keen.
Hot.....I mean yuck.
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@R-L said in TR vs the future:
@MN5 wow male fitness is such a toxic environment
Yep. Far more interesting ways to keep fit...
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I joined a gym today, from what I can work out, for the first time in about 22 years!!
So as is my way, I start with leg day!!
Didnt push the boat out, but cracked over triple figures for 5 squat reps, felt reasonably heavy but the old legs still had plenty to give I reckon, which is good as my collection of weights at home totals 50kg.
That being said, I expect tomorrow my legs will be saying fuck you old fluffybunny!
Otherwise, enjoyed it!!
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@taniwharugby geez bro, way to come in at the top end! I haven't even bothered squatting triple figures in aaaaaages....too lazy and don't like pain anymore.
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@taniwharugby said in TR vs the future:
I joined a gym today, from what I can work out, for the first time in about 22 years!!
So as is my way, I start with leg day!!
Didnt push the boat out, but cracked over triple figures for 5 squat reps, felt reasonably heavy but the old legs still had plenty to give I reckon, which is good as my collection of weights at home totals 50kg.
That being said, I expect tomorrow my legs will be saying fuck you old fluffybunny!
Otherwise, enjoyed it!!
So in other words you’ve skipped leg day for 22 years ?
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@MN5 no, just burpees, jump squats, squats with a 10kg plate in each hand or 50kg on a skinny ass bar etc.
Bet my legs still look better than yours too
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@taniwharugby said in TR vs the future:
@MN5 no, just squats with a 10kg plate in each hand or 50kg on a skinny ass bar.
Bet my legs still look better than yours too
Na, lunges, plyometrics and calisthenics have my pins looking pretty decent.
I do hate squats though.
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