Long day today. Traveled up to Portland in the morning to pick up doughnuts from Voodoo Doughnuts Too, which is the second location. I actually promised myself these doughnuts back when I had minimal hours at the grocery store if I landed a better job. I've been at my current job for 3.5 years so yeah, I took a long while to actually make the trip up to get the reward that I'd promised myself. It was also in part because I have been craving donuts for months but it might just be that donuts are awesome cause I always enjoy them.
I ended up getting 4 donuts (6 total but 2 were for a coworker) and posted pics up on Instagram of them. Made a little taste test video using my cell phone, so just need to figure out this filming and editing to post on youtube. Up there once I figure that out too, on my channel, will be the meet once I can combine all of the lifts. The donuts took me a long time to eat because I got about half of it consumed then went for a long walk since it's really nice today but supposed to rain for the weekend. Plus, I needed to get vegan cheese products as I'm almost out and since I can't have dairy all of the time it's nice to have the vegan cheese and cream cheese.
There are 5 months until my next meet, just over. Need to figure out training for that as I'll have a peak cycle again closer to the meet but need stuff to work on my lifts until then. I was considering cutting down to 115 then doing a bulk, but I don't think I can get that low before then and I am not sure I want to switch weight classes. Plus, I kind of like the idea of the meet being during a bulk instead of deficit. Going to keep deficit for now because going to LA in a few weeks and trying to get to under 130 by then. Will see how it goes from there then hoping to start bulk for the peak as it seems like a good idea.
My goals right now are vague to a degree cause I won't put them concrete until peak cycle, which will be based on targeted maxes. I want to hit that body weight bench press, 215 to 225 squat, and over 2xbw deadlift. Goal for total is to make it over 600.
Anyways. Aside from walking today, where I walked for an hour in the park, I did lift weights after finishing off the doughnuts. Still doing random things for now.
front squats - 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 65 and 3x5 @ 85
sumo deadlifts - 1x6 @ 135, 1x5 @ 165, 3x5 @ 195 - heavy but got it done
seated row - 3x8 @ 80
cable bicep curl - 3x10 @ 60
20 minutes on elliptical for Food Network.
Still have a lot to ponder. First up is LA, followed by the 10k obstacle run. Other than that, summer is going to be training. I also plan to do a half marathon beginning of September because the money goes to the fight against children's cancer. My goal there is just to finish, so not going to be too crazy with the running, but enough to make it the distance. Most of the focus over summer will be lifting heavy weights and having fun, plus work and novel writing.
Oh and quick writing update. I did start Chapter 20, finally, the night before the meet. Now I just need to finish writing the chapter. Almost done with draft one.
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04-21-2016, 11:43 PM #121
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04-22-2016, 10:17 AM #122
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Hi! Jumping in to follow and make a couple comments. 1. I'm glad your meet went well! 2. I love Blue Star Doughnuts for the next time you are in Portland and need doughnuts They make a Blackberry Bourbon Basil one that is to die for!
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04-22-2016, 12:32 PM #123
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I have actually already had Blue Star donuts. I got a few after taking part in the bubble run. They were definitely different but not in the same way as Voodoo. Pretty good donuts but I tried to eat only some and enjoy over more than one day and they weren't as good the next day. Thanks for commenting. :-)
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04-25-2016, 01:10 AM #126
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Quick upper body workout after work (and 1.5 krispy kreme donuts cause yeah, mmm).
Bench press - 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 75 and 3x5 @ 95
pull up attempts - 1x1 then 2x2 - used broken assistance machine without assistance and different grips on the sets
lat pull down 3x10 @ 70
overhead tricep 3x10 @ 35
face pull 3x8 @ 70
elliptical for 30 minutes while watching youtube and texting my sister
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04-27-2016, 07:13 PM #128
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Last night lifting was a little rough. Squats were a challenge so just managed 3x3 even though it's not trying at max or anything. Then did deadlifts, which were easy. Attempted rack pulls and man I suck at those. 135 was easy enough. Tried using the top part of the aerobic step because using the lowest safety spots on the rack puts the bar at knee height instead of just below. Think the step is too tall for this but can't stand on the plates with the ones the gym has. Need to work on that. I tried 225, which I can deadlift, but couldn't get the weight to move in a rack pull. But not bad overall.
Last night:
squat 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95, 1x5 @ 135 and 3x3 @ 185 with belt
deadlift 1x6 @ 135, 1x5 @ 185, 3x3 @ 205 with belt
rack pulls 1x3 @ 155, 3x3 @ 185
cable kickbacks 2x10 @ 30
elliptical for 30 minutes while watching Food Network
Today I went to the park and attempted to jog. Health wise, I was fine though legs were a tad sore cause last night's squats. However, I tried using the fuel belt thing I got for the half-marathon training and it was a fail. The water bottle is nice and good to have spot for things, but it would not stay tight. Kept getting loose and even tugged down my leggings some. Part way through the run I walked to the car and abandoned the water. It was cool so I had a jacket anyways. I may need to get a wrist water bottle because that won't work for the big run training, not at all.
Then I went to lululemon and bought a pair of shorts just to have one thing that wasn't 100+ dollars from the location. They do have really nice clothes but over my budget most of the time. It was a little treat. I had lunch at Whole Foods grocery store and got some small items. I wanted a whole container of the honey sunflower seed butter. Alas, had to settle for the last few small backs as they didn't have a bigger container. FYI - honey sunflower butter on carbs or protein bowl cake things, it is pretty delicious. mmmm I'm loving nut butters in general and it helps me get my fats to above 30 some days.
Going to be planning and getting ready for my trip to LA. I leave on the 11th and can't wait. Don't know what we will do yet. Do have plans to meet up with someone from instagram who actually knows my sister and we're going to lift at Barbell Brigade. Other than that, just hanging out with sister, maybe walk on the beach, and have a good time.Gym Max: 229/126/305
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04-27-2016, 08:35 PM #129
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Nice lifts!
Running fuel belts are so hard. I had one I loved and it got all stretched out after years of use, and I can't find it any more. I definitely prefer a stretchy belt that attaches with Velcro - Stays put better.
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04-28-2016, 05:05 PM #130
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Thanks. Velcro sounds like a better choice so will have to investigate further. I don't quite know how I feel about skirts so I just got shorts but yeah, anything from there will rarely ever be in budget. Very nice though and the store does a free yoga class once a week, so I might have to check that out.
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04-28-2016, 05:17 PM #131
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Yeah... Fourth time so far this year where I just could not fall asleep. Not sure what is going on but tried for a long time just lying in bed but the cat slept far more than I ever managed since I mostly just was awake and sometimes watched youtube. Was so tired today but decided to work out anyways. Since I was up in the morning, decided to check out the gym at 8 am. There was some people around 9 but they all did cardio and one at the end started doing things like step-ups and such.
No Sleep Mess Around
10 minutes elliptical warm up
chin ups - rep counts of 3, 2 and 3
cable bicep curls 3x8 @ 60
power cleans - worked on each part of the move with just the bar for a little bit then did 3x5 roughly with a couple struggled reps on different sets with 65 total weight. Oddly, felt it more in my quads but they have been getting worked the past couple of days. We don't have an area with mats or the bumper plates, anything like that, so I have to be careful in how I put the weights down. Started with stacks of 2 25 plates per side cause the 10 plates are small but ended up adding another plate per side to get the bar up a little higher on start. Kinda interesting though.
pendlay rows - with straps did 3x5 @ 95. Tried 115 but no good. Hadn't done them in few weeks so need to be consistent if want any progress but 95 was pretty good.
20 minutes elliptical then some random walking around stores before getting cold brew at Starbucks.
I did end up taking a nap. I kind of want to just go to bed but need to cook veggies and some chicken. I had planned to do a little filming and I'm trying to get a file converted as having issues with the attempt at combining video from the meet. Hoping to get videos up this weekend but we'll see. No work today, which was nice cause the insomnia but I now work friday-tuesday so will have to do things around work.
I'm considering using the Texas Method. I like the 4 day upper/lower splits like PHUL but doing 3 days a week lifting seems to work better when also have training for distance runs. Hence today's attempt at power cleans in a very tiny, commercial gym. It could get interesting so we'll see what I decide.Gym Max: 229/126/305
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Sometimes it backfires, but I usually can't stay awake when I'm listening to a book. You can borrow audio books for free from your local library through the Overdrive app. Sometimes I will wake up super early (like 3am) and that's the only thing that will put me back to sleep. Maybe it will work for you too, fingers crossed.
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05-01-2016, 12:47 PM #133
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Reading for me would mean less sleep, whether hard copy or audio (though I still prefer paperback in general). I do need to do more reading though, since it's good to do as a writer and helps with the quality of writing you produce.
Yesterday went to the gym after work. Tried out doing the main compounds all in one night, so squat, bench and deadlift. It did take me a while and I did 20 minutes cardio at the end since trying to increase my cardio a little right now. Tried out to guess what would be my 5 rep weight range.
Squat 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95, 1x5 @ 135, 3x5 @ 165 (with belt and felt heavy)
Bench 2x10 @ 45 and 3x5 @ 95
Deadlift 1x6 @ 135, 1x5 @ 185 and 225 with belt for 4, 3, 3 reps.
Tried to see if I could get 5 on 225 as it used to be my one rep max but couldn't get there yet. Squats are feeling heavy but it was also a little challenging because my shoulders were sore where I place the bar.
Then went home and tried maple bacon poptarts. They were pretty good. The scent was mostly maple based with hints of the bacon. I did one toasted and one cold but I liked them both. I mostly go with brown sugar poptarts but once a year or less as I'm not that into poptarts in general, but it was fun to try this one.
Today, I went on a grocery quest. Aside from veggies as I'm doing more volume through veggies instead of IF for right now, I found Ben & Jerry non-dairy ice cream. Yep, non-dairy. They used almond milk. I almost got the pb cookie one but it was 290 calories per serving and brownie was only 200. Will try the pb one next time. Looking forward to some ice cream one of these nights. mmmm
I also am starting a youtube channel in relation to my blog, which is about fiction writing and fitness. I put up an quick introduction but will have the meet video up in the near future on my channel, once I film a small introduction to it. So weird to hear my recorded voice... Anyways, this is me and what I sound like(ish) along with a small introduction though I will have to do more information later.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmeBBsTFmMELast edited by Fiction2Fitness; 05-01-2016 at 12:57 PM. Reason: Had a note in there from copying and pasting part from another forum. Edited out an edit note.
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05-02-2016, 01:06 AM #134
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Went to gym to do some accessory lifts and cardio. Tomorrow will be different too as I've never had a bikini wax, so decided to get that done just for the fun to see what it's like. Afterwards, I'm getting something from the french bakery that's nearby cause I can. Actually, one of the boy coworkers is meeting me at the french bakery as he likes it but can't get anyone in his family to go try it out. Should be an interesting day.
Accessories and such:
front squats 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 65, 3x8 @ 85
good morning 3x8 @ 85
cable bicep curl 3x10 @ 60
tricep pushdown 3x8 @ 80
face pull 3x8 @ 70
pallor press 3x10 @ 40
20 minutes elliptical
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05-04-2016, 04:27 AM #135
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Cardio!
Yep. It was a cardio day on Tuesday. Since I had a shorter shift, which involved going in later too since it was still until close. It wasn't as nice of a day as Monday, which got all the way up to 90 degrees outside. Slight overcast but warm.
I decided at random to stop by local cheap grocery store (grocery outlet) by walking over there. Didn't need much but wanted to maybe get more kale chips and a couple random snacks that could be carried in a drawstring bag that was easy enough to have on back. After getting some things and an energy drink, the white monster, I decided to walk further so ended up stopping at Goodwill too. Found a fun little tank that says "Love Your #Selfie", hehe. Ended up walking around 2 miles.
After work, stopped by the gym and used the treadmill. It rained outside so got a little cooler but wasn't bad once it wasn't pouring but after 10pm wouldn't be a great time to do a short run outside. Plus, I got to watch Food Network. Did 5 minute warm up then 20 minutes jogging and 10+ minutes walking for cool down.
And now it's after 4 am and I'm still awake. Watching some Youtube (not my own videos but did get a couple up so far) and now doing some other things online. Looks like another night of no sleep. That's 2 in 7 days, which might be something I should investigate. I get a couple of decent or extra amounts of sleep on a few days before it slips to not as much sleep, then not sleeping until around 3 am followed eventually by another night like this. At least it's another day off from work so I can consider napping and such later.
Think I will check out the gym at 6 am, then get breakfast, since I'll be awake.
Aside from Youtube: I decided to look up the meet results on the federation website. Have the official numbers and totals now as listed on the meets result page.
Squat - 198.4158
Bench - 115.7426
Deadlift - 248.0198
Total - 562.1781
Not too shabby. Maybe I'll do sumo deadlifts today, not sure. Right now I'm just doing random things and will do a more settled type of routine after my trip to LA. Looking forward to this vacation. Leave on the 11th and can't wait.Gym Max: 229/126/305
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05-05-2016, 03:37 PM #136
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After short cashier shift Tuesday, where I stood in one spot more than normal due to a stint shadowing in pharmacy, I went to the gym for some cardio on the treadmill. Only 20 minute jog but also some walking. Plan is to do my longer runs on Thursdays.
Then insomnia happened yet again. 2nd night in 7 days of no sleep. Becoming an issue and I'm not sure what is going on. Since I was awake, I was at the gym (again) at 5:45 am for the lifting session I had originally planned to do in the early afternoon. For no sleep and such, it went okay. Couple other females there in the morning and one did some lifting with dumbbells, plate and kettle bells. For fun decided to try a higher weight than normal on sumo deadlift and used belt. I might post a couple videos on instagram during the day as I'm wondering around or sitting at Starbucks getting more coffees later in the day.
elliptical warm up for 10 minutes
low bar squats 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95, 3x6 @ 135 (no belt on any squats)
sumo deadlift 1x6 @ 135, 1x3 @ 185, 1x1 @ 205 and 3x1 @ 225 (belt on any above 200)
PR as had previously done just 195 on sumo
db shoulder press 3x8 @ 20
20 minutes elliptical for fun
Then since I made this decision last no sleep day, I followed through and had breakfast at McDonald's, which is right near the gym. Haven't eaten there in years and the thing I like from breakfast isn't served all day. mmm Mcgriddle. Went with egg whites and sausage but think next time years from now if it's still available, might just do the egg whites and no sausage. The guy seemed to struggle enough with the no cheese and change in egg so just went with the sausage. Plus, not like the calories from one sandwich is that much of an issue.
Yesterday was kind of odd food wise in general and rather random but also carb based, oddly enough. I had the McDonald's and ended up having a coffee cake along with soy latte when I did get to Starbucks in the afternoon. I also ate a fair amount of fruit. Banana at Starbucks but also later on an apple, thick circle slice of pineapple and a fruit cup from Safeway (berries and mango chunks). I may be okay with blueberries now, which I didn't care for them before. Since I didn't want to sit around exhausted all day, I instead walked. I spent a few hours in a mall but only purchased a cold brew coffee. I tortured myself by going in the delicious looking candy shop that had so many gummies, creative chocolate bars, marshmallows and neat/beautiful truffles. Then I went in William & Sonoma, so cooking stuff I want but can't afford and don't have room for at all in apartment with all the roommates. I also walked around Fred Meyer, then later after a short nap that was less than 2 hours,Target, Walmart and Safeway. Got some powerade, drank a small one that did have calories (more liquid calories than usual during this day) and ended up getting over 20,000 steps for the day. Unusual for a day that didn't involve work or a long run. So, I walked a lot. Didn't track all and eh, it was a rough day and just not concerned at the total. It'll be fine. I'm looking forward to doing light tracking in LA as I do feel the tracking food, worrying about macros, it can be a little tiring all of the time, whether dealing with insomnia or not. Even on bulk, will have to keep track but it's good to take little breaks sometimes.
Rambling aside. Today I just did a short run and some walking outside at the park. Legs were a little tired but not bad otherwise. It was mid-day and rainy yesterday made for a humid day today with the warmth. Cardio will be in the morning very soon when I start the half marathon training. In fact, most workouts (unfortunately) will be shifted to early day, but I think once I pick a program, that will work the best so I can write/decompress/read and sleep. Workouts after work then trying to run early the next morning was a struggle last year and trying to not go that route this time.
Working on youtube video editing and should have the powerlifting meet up soon. At long last.Gym Max: 229/126/305
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05-06-2016, 11:08 AM #137
Strong workouts! Insomnia sucks, really hope you can figure that out.
Whaaaaaat? Well, I guess I'm still safe on this cut until they introduce non-dairy and gluten-free, then I might as well just give up and bulk again on the spot
W00t!!! And I love when conversions give like four decimal points, it looks like scientists in white lab coats were there calibrating everything for the utmost accuracy
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Thanks. The ice cream is decent. I've had less than a full serving so far but the chocolate is decent. I actually have decent self control with Ben & Jerry's, which is good since I'm trying to be in a deficit (minus this upcoming week cause vacation).
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05-10-2016, 02:18 PM #139
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Update and Youtube
First a general update:
I'm getting behind lately. This nice weather makes me want to spend hours walking outside instead of sitting at the computer when I'm not at work. I have done more cardio lately cause of it, which might help my June and July goals, as I want to get the deficit going better so I can do a mini bulk for the October meet, but weight hasn't been cooperating lately. Goal is to stay in the 132 weight class, so I need to get enough below it to not go over when bulking. Challenges but I'll get it figured out after LA.
I walked last night. Today will be a very short cashier shift and gym. I am filming a deadlift session for youtube. I wanted to get to 2xbw but that's not happening. Last time I did deadliest, I failed at 245. I also walked over 20,000 steps that day, part of which was the 8 hour work shift but part was the long walk beforehand. Hoping to be better fueled and such for this one. Video will be up tomorrow before I leave for the airport.
And it's long vacation time. Woot! Last shift tonight then I am on vacation, paid days for the most part too. Plus, I'm asking manager about having my one shift after I get back to be covered by someone else. I was going to fly in on Monday, cashier Tuesday, then have Wednesday off (it's my normal day off so she just didn't schedule me to work to keep things normal-ish). Coworker offered to take my Tuesday shift. He also offered to drive me to the airport if I didn't want to leave my car in long-term, economy lot, which was nice though I prefer to drive myself there. Will be great having like 8 days off, if the one manager okays it. I'll have my tablet though, plus phone and plan to film clips of trip for youtube cause going to places like Barbell Brigade. I'll be around just in spurts cause vacation. :-D
Youtube!
I have my meet lifts up so I'm going to post that here. Going up tomorrow is a Seriously Silly Deadlift video for Red Nose Day. Would be fun if others would do things like it as the Red Nose Day is to help raise money for organizations that are helping children in poverty. #rednoseday and #seriouslysillydeadlift
But for anyone interested in seeing the lifts from my first powerlifting meet, the ones the awesome stranger offered to film for me, here is the video. Don't mind my tame, kinda dorky introduction in the video. Need more vlogging practice for sure.
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05-12-2016, 10:38 PM #140
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Vacation time.
Earlier today with my sister we found a donut place. It has vegan donuts and you can build your own with different fillings, glazes, toppings and such. Called Donut Friend and was delicious. I had a java cake donut but it was eh, not enough java flavor. Then did a yeast donut with raspberry habanero jam and peanut butter filling with a lemon glaze. mmm pb&j donut
Tonight was different. Went with sister and one of her friends to a "beginner's" hip-hop type class. I am not a dancer at all. So yeah, I sucked at it but oh well. I tried. Though I think the shoes I got from goodwill are designed for trail running and didn't help with the quick step dancing, plus my right foot has been acting up lately so it didn't care for my attempts at fast stepping. Got to wear the outfit my sister gave me though. She got me fitness leggings from a place called Lucy for Christmas (yes, i just got my christmas present, lol). And she saw a lululemon top I tried on a while ago and found one for me in a purple color. Tomorrow is a music event with alternative rock groups, so that will be fun and Saturday we lift at barbell brigade.Gym Max: 229/126/305
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Lifted over at Barbell Brigade.
Squats 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95, 1x5 @ 135 and 3x5 @ 155
OHP 1x10 @ 45, 3x6 @ 65
power cleans - eh, I messed around with these. Couldn't do them with the 10 kg plates but was nice to have a platform area and the options.
Deadlift 1x6 @ 135, 1x3 @ 185 and 2x3 @ 225
It was a good place to lift. Not crowded on a Sunday, lots of equipment available and loud from the music. Got stuff done and tomorrow I fly back to Oregon.Gym Max: 229/126/305
Meet Max: 1st Meet 198/115/248
2nd Meet 220.5/121/281
Goals: 235/135/315
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05-16-2016, 11:53 AM #142
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sounds like a nice vacation, sister donuts and lifting!
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Currently running PR Bulgarian Method template
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=170583541&p=1425289591&viewfull=1#post1425289591
Log: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=170108803&pagenumber=
You think you know ... what's to come ... what you are. You haven't even begun.
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05-16-2016, 07:32 PM #143
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It was a nice vacation.
Update: Back from visiting my sister in LA. Today was just airport and such, though did get a little macchiato from a steampunk coffee place before heading up, so that was fun. I have a sunburn, with the right shoulder more red than the left. That music festival was the issue, as forgot sunscreen, then cause I was in shorts and it lasted until after 10 pm, I also got very cold late in the day. It was fun though.
Now I have some days off before back to working. I need to go on a run tomorrow because the 10k terrain run is Saturday. Also, will do a little lifting. I think I know what program I'm going to follow, just need to sort out the accessory details and plan times along with running schedule. I may be picking a different half-marathon, pending a possible transfer.Gym Max: 229/126/305
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Goals: 235/135/315
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05-17-2016, 04:27 PM #144
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Home but don't work for a few days. I do need to get ready for the 10k, which is Saturday. I decided to lift today instead of run, so tomorrow will be my last run before the race. Then I'll lift upper body Thursday. I have a general idea for new program but need to figure it out. Also, have a possible schedule for lifting/running. But things could change because boss is supposed to put in my transfer request and if it goes through, I don't know when the move will happen. eeek
Today's lifting:
low bar squats 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95, 3x6 @ 135
good morning 3x10 @ 95
one arm db row 3x8 @ 35
sumo deadlift 1x6 @ 135 and 3x5 @ 185
face pull 3x8 @ 70
Then elliptical for 20 minutes. Now I'm just doing online stuff and later will go home for foods plus need to do laundry.
I considered Texas Method for lifting but hesitated a little over the 3 days a week instead of 4 for lifting. Plus, I kind of like having an option to do deadlifts more than once a week. I try to do both conventional and sumo, so liked having upper body days and lower body days. I'm looking into Westside. The issue there is it's focused a lot on variations of the main movement, most of which require equipment not available to me at the tiny Anytime Fitness, where I lift at this time. Though, if the transfer comes through, then I might get to have better gym options after I move. I might do something along the lines of Westside though as I like the 4 days a week and can figure out my running around it too. Will have to decide very soon.Gym Max: 229/126/305
Meet Max: 1st Meet 198/115/248
2nd Meet 220.5/121/281
Goals: 235/135/315
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05-17-2016, 11:08 PM #145
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Novel progress update:
I worked on an extra scene and chapter 20 while on vacation. Had a little tablet to use during the flights and got a tiny bit of writing done using my sister's laptop. Now I'm on the second half of chapter 20 and bad things are going down for the characters. Hope to get it done soon.Gym Max: 229/126/305
Meet Max: 1st Meet 198/115/248
2nd Meet 220.5/121/281
Goals: 235/135/315
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05-18-2016, 10:12 PM #146
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Today I just jogged about 3 miles at the park. Not quite a 10k but figured a run would still be good. Plus, checked out around the time I will be doing the obstacle course, 11am, and it's a tad warm. Hoping for some clouds this weekend. Also, weighed myself this morning and basically came in around what I was before leaving. Been trying to get below 130 but sitting mostly between 132-136 (monthly cycle caused a bit of a spike this month). Today I was at 134 so not bad post vacation. In fact, I went up higher on my monthly cycle than I did post vacation. hmmm
Gym Max: 229/126/305
Meet Max: 1st Meet 198/115/248
2nd Meet 220.5/121/281
Goals: 235/135/315
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05-19-2016, 02:24 PM #147
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Today was one of those days where I wanted to do absolutely nothing at all. It cooled down outside but we had a fan going all night in the window, which made the apartment very chilly and giving no desire to get out of the comfy, warm bed. I didn't want to work out and considered skipping, but after dropping off a couple of things at goodwill, I went to the gym anyways.
random upper body
bench press 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 75, 3x5 @ 95 - been a while since I had done bench
seated row 3x8 @ 80
cable bicep curl 3x8 @ 60
tricep pushdown 3x10 @ 70
pallof press 3x10 @ 40
Now to do stuff on computer at starbucks though my netbook is struggling to do anything. It doesn't like my earrbuds right now so watching youtube on my phone while I type this. I've noticed lately that I have been sore more from the last couple of weeks of lifting. I also haven't had bcaas, hmmm. Might need to remedy that. Didn't do cardio since tomorrow is freight day at work and Saturday is the 10k. I still need to do laundry. Had days off from work but the roommates have had stuff in the washer and dryer the whole time. Hopefully I can get it done tonight along with a little cooking. Cause yay food. I'm focusing a little more on carbs this week, not a ton but just getting enough and of course that protein. Pre-race my little carb boost is just veggies and breads. I don't care that much for pasta and can't have some of the types that involve dairy like pizza. So, I do a little more bread. Plus, I have a discount email for a deal on bagels for this weekend. Yay bagels!Gym Max: 229/126/305
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Goals: 235/135/315
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05-20-2016, 12:04 AM #148
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Novel Progress
Chapter 20 is finished on NW and I'm starting chapter 21. So close to the end of draft one.
Also, I submitted Tattle Tell to an agent. I have a list of potential agents to send queries to and picked one so far out of the top six. Well, there was only one that didn't want a synposis, which I haven't written yet. They also wanted 50 pages, which is very unusual. My first query is sent and plan to write synopsis on Saturday, after the run since I don't have work. Then I will send out to a couple other agents. Want to have more than one query out at a time for the novel. This is my first time submitting and I'm glad after the years of making it a goal that I made that leap off the cliff.Gym Max: 229/126/305
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05-20-2016, 09:28 AM #149
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05-21-2016, 07:12 PM #150
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:-)
I am tired and sore. The terrain race was interesting overall and I did get my wish in it being not hot and humid but weather went the other way. Brrr so cold plus all the mud and water involved. Had a struggle in figuring out what to wear cause didn't have appropriate long sleeves or anything like that. We'll see if my under armour jacket will handle the cleaning needed cause it got super dirty.
It was the type where it was okay if you couldn't do an obstacle along the way, didn't hinder anything. The obstacles varied but included wood walls to climb over (some too tall for me to reach up to even attempt at pulling myself over), sliding down mud then getting through pools of water, ducking under things, climbing ropes up a wall or across things or up a rope to ring a bell, and such. I skipped a few walls, or ducked under cause really, if they didn't want me to go under the board, get the bottom closer to the ground. I did get all of the rope climbs, even got up the rope to ring the bell both times through as the 10k version was just running the course twice.
My whole body was tired after the run. Arms were sore from ones that required upper body strength, like pulling my body up a rope, and my legs were sore from everything. Even my fingers and hands are a little tender from it all. I also bruised up my shins and knees. Have a knot on the left one above the knee so that will bruise and ache for a while.
It was fun, though I think would be better with a small group. I might do another again some day. We'll see. Now to hope I don't get a cold from doing it all in the chilly weather. Have too much going on in the next few weeks.Gym Max: 229/126/305
Meet Max: 1st Meet 198/115/248
2nd Meet 220.5/121/281
Goals: 235/135/315
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