Fatbusting: Kirwan's log
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Is two weeks enough to cycle off (while I'm picking your brains). Planning this out, seems to adding a benefit so far.<br />
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Had the superkid doing the coaching last night and he's evil. I was blowing after the warmup, started feeling the dreaded puke feeling after the WOD, and he always does a "finisher". Last night that was 10 x burpee pullups, 10 x pullup alternated with toes to bar, then the same again with 20 reps... -
[quote name='JK' timestamp='1358996557' post='339400']<br />
Burpee pullups....sounds a nice combo. Do you do them widegrip or just chins? 20 of those suckers would be tough!<br />
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I did overhand this time, last time I did these (50 for time) I used a mixed grip so i didn't have to look for the bar, was much faster. Forgot this time.<br />
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Got inspired by TR and Keas training logs, so went for a run today. Decided to "run around the block" with the block being Paraparaumu. Figured it was 10-11kms and wouldn't take too long. <br />
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Ended up taking 94mins and was 14kms. Was going at a good clip until the last 3kms when the heat and the empty stomach slowed me down to a crawl. First five KMs felt like a breeze and I wish I had timed it. (JK, the Rage lasted almost exactly an hour, I could practically feel it stop working on a dime)<br />
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Got what I wanted from it though, also the longest run I've done since the 90s <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> -
14km is a good effort Kirwan!! Hmm sounds like this Rage stuff really does give you a boost, you should see how far you can cover in an hour with and without taking Rage. I wonder how much difference there would be!!
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Am loving this Rage stuff, have seen a noticeable improvement in my higher rep range. Case and point, today's workout of Grace; 30 x 60kg Clean and Jerk for time.<br />
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My previous best for this was 3.04min, today I got 2:51min, and I should have got around 2:40, but the weight fell off on the last fricking rep. (My fault for how I was dropping it, note for next time)<br />
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Still feeling the kick, but am more interested in the performance increase, great tip guys. -
Hey K - tell me that it's good stuff on facebook - will be good for my sponsors - "hey Bart, this Rage stuff you recomended is wicked" sort of shite. PLease and thank you, and I promise to not forward on any more cross fit slating pics for the rest of the day ;-)<br />
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and I'll have to try it before a cardio session - I have only been using it before weights. Maybe on my next cycle! -
Ha no problem, will be genuine too. Already have two guys in the box looking to try it.<br />
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Had a real test of it today, workout was "White"; Five rounds for time of 3 x 15ft Rope Climb, 10 x Toes to Bar, 21 x Walking Lunges (20kg plate overhead), 400m Run.<br />
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Was still going well at the end, trainer commented that I looked strong on the run (as opposed to the normal, shuffle, slog, get to the end gasping run I normally do). So fitness, weight, and this pre-workout shake are all coming together nicely this month.<br />
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[color=#800080]cant[/color] find the rope climbing scene I wanted...but this is still pretty impressive (thread-jack)<br />
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Not really into the supplements, but sounds like this one might be worth a trial... -
cheeky hijack post - how much liquid do you mix with a dose of rage? water better than juice or similar? Noted Kirwan said it kicked in after 15min or so - is that the typical timeline for it to start you cranking??
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Chur chur!!
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[quote name='BartMan' timestamp='1359684377' post='340838']<br />
when they order ask them to say that Jason bartley recomended it etc. Can't be bad for me!! maybe!! and rope climbs - that is exactly what it sounds like, climb a rope up 15 ft?<br />
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Yep, one of the reasons xFitters wear the long socks - to try and keep some skin on your shins. Have a nice rope burn at the moment. <br />
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Will do about the ordering. <br />
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I've moved out of subjective land with today's workout (Wood). I did this one on the 17th Dec when I was working out hard before my holiday, and it took the best part of 36mins which is around the same the other times the other times I've done it. <br />
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Today I did it five minutes quicker, and again I'm getting the improvements from being able to complete higher unbroken reps. I had done a hero workout yesterday too, so expected to fade today. <br />
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So I'm fairly certain now it's having a positive effect. I won't keep banging on about it, but I've found it fascinating what one supplement can do. Is opening my eyes to the nutrition side of things too, shows it makes a difference what gas is in the tank. -
[quote name='BartMan' timestamp='1359756464' post='340996']<br />
I use two scoops and probably about 200ml of water, so it still tastes good!!!<br />
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Funny.....was looking though my training log from about this time last year and I was talking about how good nutratech rage (old version) was and got this Bart response....<br />
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[quote name='BartMan' timestamp='1331152629' post='273796']<br />
I reckon all that pre workout stuff is a crock of ........... A never really get a boost, that I notice at anyrate! I like a coffee and a sit down for 20 minutes before we hit the gym!! <br />
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Times sure have changed!
