It is the time of year where people tend to wear less clothing -- a great motivator to get (or stay) in shape. Come post your Summer Time goals.
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My Goal: Adding 10lbs. of muscle was pretty easy for me, but now I think it is time to lean out a bit more again. I'd like to return to 12% body-fat.
I am going to continue my 4x week weight training and push cardio fitness by doing short runs 3 to 4 times a week.
sound of crickets...
I always have a goal... but I've gotten out of the habit of counting days. Lately, I end up doing long, hard things and then needing a few days of rest.
I've determined that my goals for the summer are not going to happen... I set the bar too high. Now just trying to get out.
So I'll commit: One day of climbing and one long thing* each week.
*Long thing being a multi-hour run or an all-day hike.
>One day of climbing and one long thing* each week.
Ok, getting outside is a great way to stay active.
For last week I did 4/4 gym sessions, 3 short runs.
Well, I am surviving. ::)
Last week was 2 runs.
QuoteSo I'll commit: One day of climbing and one long thing* each week.
Good style!
My goal is to do a triathlon sometime this summer. Not sure when, probably need one in Sept time.
Just got out for some interval work which I need to do way more of. I did four quarter miles up a gentle hill and then turned around and did four down, with long rests (1.5 to 4 mins) in between. It felt really good as in really good, hard exercise, but I feel a lot less beat up than I do after a long run.
I managed 6:38, 6:56, 6:24, 6:36 pace on the uphill legs and 6:19, 6:12, 6:17, 6:12 on the downhill.
>>getting outside is a great way to stay active
And vice versa. I think the getting outside does me more good than the staying active.
OK Last week 2 run only... this thread going to keep going for the summer?
2/4
Work is picking up.
I went for one of the longest runs I've done in a while (at least a year) - 12.3 miles with 1850 feet of elevation gain (up to about 8550) and I got on one of the hardest climbs I've been on in a few years.
This is the climb, but I did not look as good as this climber
http://www.supertopo.com/rockclimbing/pro_slideshow.php?gid=14&n=8
My run was a full 25 mins slower than my best on that trail and I had to rest a couple times on Cookie Monster... stay tuned. I hope to get that one without rests by the end of the summer
My last couple of weeks I've done the regular 4/4 gym sessions, but I haven't been running -- I've had a slight pain in my hip so I am avoiding anything that is jarring atm.
LM, sorry to hear that.
Ergo... bloody hell. Makes my hands sweat. That seems so extreme sat at my desk :) Well done!
Quote from: Rupert on June 30, 2017, 07:40:39 AM
LM, sorry to hear that.
Ergo... bloody hell. Makes my hands sweat. That seems so extreme sat at my desk :) Well done!
It's strenuous, but not at all dangerous. And though hard for me, it's considered fairly easy by modern standards. So it's a good workout, but not extreme. That said, that was a pioneering picture. It was the first time a hot woman on a hard route appeared on the cover of a guidebook (anywhere in the world to my knowledge). The previous edition was a blue cover with words and a line drawing. I've always wondered how many extra copies got sold because Daniela Massetti, the hot Italian girlfriend of one of the best climbers in the world at the time (Ron Kauk).
FYI - this is what extreme Yosemite climbing looks like
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQATEjcbkeY
Or this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leCAy1v1fnI
Yes, Its hard :)
Tuesday night I went to a talk by Doug Scott, who was on the Everest expedition "The hard way in 1975". He has a very blasé attitude to danger .
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=doug+scott+everest&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b&gfe_rd=cr&ei=889WWZ6kH4nH8AeimqmYDQ
Did he tell the story of coming off the Ogre with two broken legs? That's a legendary story of hardcore toughness in mountaineering circles. Doug Scott was a badass.
https://www.himalayanclub.org/hj/35/29/a-crawl-down-the-ogre/
He touched on it.... It was mostly about the '75 expedition. The signed photos were going for about £300. One signed by Reinhold Messner as well.
Absolute giant...
He talked about a couple of other close shaves... where he didn't break anything
from him:
QuoteLike it or not taking risks, by a total commitment to the mountain and the vagaries of the weather, is essential for the greater satisfaction to be derived from mountaineering.
I came across that while reading up after the talk.
I keep chewing it over....
Last week... 1/4
4/4 last week. Doing #2 for this week now in a few minutes.
A little off on what counts as a "week" b/c of the 4th...
So my goal is at least one climbing session and one "long" thing every week.
I managed one climbing day (minimal - two laps up something I'm working on) and one "long" thing (12-mile, very hilly run/walk with Theresa on Monday and a backcounty ski run on Tuesday).
Still trying to work more complementary strength training in, but it never seems to rise to the top
4/4 gym sessions also did some nice hiking with the family today, hoping to do some skateboarding tomorrow.
172. Not bad after a week of entertaining 12-15 family members.
Moved a couple of tons of damp sand yesterday the hard way --with a mattock (a.k.a. 'mad ax') & shovel. Couldn't get a backhoe in there.
>with a mattock
That's pretty badass RC.
Quote from: rcjordan on July 09, 2017, 10:50:33 AM
Moved a couple of tons of damp sand yesterday the hard way --with a mattock (a.k.a. 'mad ax') & shovel. Couldn't get a backhoe in there.
I have some workout space for you behind my house. It will be more than a couple of tons... and it won't be sand. But it's all yours if you need a workout. No problem. I'll even let you do it for free.
Thanks, EG, I'll be in touch.
>mattock
What I have is actually the closest in design to a lip adze, but beefier, like a grubbing hoe. Think of it as an ax with the head turned sideways like a hoe, it about that weight and handle length. I have 2, they're from the 40's construction biz or possibly much earlier from my grandfather's farm. When I'm digging, they are my go-to tool. For tight spots, I do use a short mattock.
http://www.jonzimmersantiquetools.com/tools/adze_1_a.jpg
>tons of damp sand
I finished my nefarious construction project and moved the sand back in place today. Lots of shoveling.
I learn so much here. Never heard of most of those before :)
Last week, girls in New York, so 3 runs, and a cycle to the pub... 4/4.... champion!
ok, trying to jump back in. 4 last week 1 gym, first in months and 3x vball evenings.
Rupert, it is amazing how much one could get done when the kids are away, good work.
Dras, it is good to see you getting back into the habit.
4/4 for me.
Quoteit is amazing how much one could get done when the kids are away,
yes, but dont tell them I missed them :)
4/4 thats good too LM and Drastic!
Ergo, how was the climbing?
Quote from: Rupert on July 17, 2017, 09:28:34 PM
Ergo, how was the climbing?
It was good! I actually did at least a little bit of climbing on three different days. Slacked on the running and weights, but I'm pleased!
I managed a solo run (my third effort) on the way to work on a project I'm working on. Not making great progress, but I think I'm learning a bit. Here's a pic from the second effort
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWCFp4sj_0_/?taken-by=sosimplytheresa
Managed to get in some easy climbing with Theresa friends I haven't seen in a while. I count that as my "long" thing since we were out all day and got in a fair bit of hiking. Amazing place
https://photos.app.goo.gl/3GQqKF593jSSK44k1
And then yesterday I got up at 4:30 to climb with one of my best friends. We used to climb together a lot before her son was born three years ago, but I think this is only our second outing in three years! Left the house at 5am and we were standing on top by 8:30, swimming in the river by 10:30 and home around 11am for a bit more than a half day of work, and then relaxing for a bit in the evening with Theresa. Days like that make me feel so fortunate.
We climbed a North American classic and even on a Sunday we were alone on the entire cliff because everyone is afraid of the heat
the climb - http://www.supertopo.com/rock-climbing/Yosemite-Valley-Middle-Cathedral-East-Buttress
The photo where Beth is looking away from the camera is one of the better climbing photos I've ever taken - https://photos.app.goo.gl/R8185RUx7JuxpF1X2
A really good week!
/oh wow.. and some great photos from the two of you.
Quotebecause everyone is afraid of the heat
do I need to comment on that?
Thanks.
Quote from: Rupert on July 18, 2017, 07:05:38 AM
do I need to comment on that?
Probably not. But in the "season," that route can see 6-8 parties get on it in a day. So to be on it alone on a weekend is actually rather extraordinary. I expected fewer people because for slower parties, it can be an 8 or even 12-hour outing. I once met some guys who took two days! So the slow parties would experience misery this time of year, but the morning temps are comfy for faster parties.
-97
Quote from: buckworks on July 26, 2017, 02:48:20 PM
-97
Incredible. So close to -100!!!
Just back from a week in Colorado... mostly hiking/scrambling and a little climbing, but a good, active week
Nice job Buckworks! I know you'll get to your goal soon. Like Ergo said, you are so close!
Did 4/4 the last two weeks.
174. I'm shocked, I was expecting 180+ after another long stint of entertaining grandkids at Jordan Beach.
168.5 ...I've added Halo Top, low-carb wraps, cabbage, bell peppers, spinach over the last 2 weeks. Lots of Halo Top, lots of wraps --apparently, they don't bother keto much. I've also been out of rib-eyes during this time.
Interesting, it is almost like adding in the fiber has helped you. Good job RC.
The usual 4/4 for me the last couple of weeks.
Note the small shift away from red meat. I've really been sorta bad on the diet during this period. 4 or 5 dinners at nice restaurants (w/ rolls, salads, desserts). LOTS of sour cream as a condiment. Well over a gallon of Halo Top (12 net carbs per pint). And I've been doing office work, no real exercise. I'm guessing that the transitional diet has kicked my metabolism up a notch. That won't last.