FH Fitness Thread

[TdC]

hoo boy running to swimming? whole different ball game man, good luck!

 

[Gumbo]

Swimming is aaaallll technique. I found Total Immersion as a method helped me loads, I can swim for as long as I like now, not massively fast but way faster over any distance than stopping and gasping after each length. Have a google.

 

[Overdriven]

Gym this morning, got there at 10 and it was a bit packed - Still managed to do back (New Deadlift PB)

10m later, the whole weight area fills up with people doing bicep curls, with EVERY bar in the gym... The hell?!

 

[Exioce]

Almost a month away travelling with work, with no decent gym access. Was able to run outside, but certainly had no barbell to play with.
Got back into it this week, but my numbers have predictably dropped

 

[Gumbo]

I was supposed to be doing my 10k mudrun today, but see my other thread about being ill. Instead I've spent the day coughing, clutching my aching stomach and feeling miserable. Next time..

 

[Scouse]

Well - it's a success story for me so far. I'm in training for the Real Ale Wobble.

Went on a 30 mile mountain bike ride yesterday and then had 5 pints at the end. Magic

 

[Scouse]

I tells you what folks, pilates hurts!

I do fuck all with my core or upper body so went along to the local council run gym for a go at "fitness pilates" this evening. I figured it'd be a bit like yoga so good for the stretching and work the core a bit. Bitch had a body like madonna - was rock hard.

It's gonna do me some good, was sweating like a pig at the end of it. Since I had my ankles rebuilt I've not really kept up the balance exercises either and there's plenty of twisty turny standing on one leg holding weights type stuff.

So, cycling for my legs, pilates for my core. If I can get hold of a couple of cheap kayaks then I've a shot at doing something with my upper body. ('cause I ain't got the discipline for press ups or pull ups).

Fiver a go. Wish they did more of the same class other than a monday night. Monday-Thursday would be great for me. Ah well, can't have it all.

Anyone else do owt like this?

 

[ECA]

Well ski seasons around the corner, so I'm picking it up a bit. Been 185 for the last few months, would really like to get to 180 ( I got down to 182.8 at my lowest ).

 

[TdC]

Anyone else do owt like this?

no, but I may get in to it after my shoulder operation next week. they're putting plates in to stop me being a jangling sack of broken bits :-(

 

[rynnor]

no, but I may get in to it after my shoulder operation next week. they're putting plates in to stop me being a jangling sack of broken bits :-(

Ouch - good luck with the operation!

 

[TdC]

cheers blud. most worrisom part: I've been instructed to not bring anything of value to the hospital as it might get stolen. wtf man :-(

 

[Bahumat]

My auntie broke her wrist and leg. Was in hospital and a crazy woman tried to steal her bag. Threatened to hit her with a walking stick and everything!

 

[leggy]

Leave your c0x at home dude. You don't want any nurses getting hold of that thing. Maybe.

 

[Scouse]

GL with the op @TdC.

Just off to the docs myself. Got myself an elbow tendon injury which I'm pretty sure is caused by the ridiculous amount of mountain biking. Not tennis elbow - I think it's golfer's elbow. Either way they sound like a total fucker to treat successfully.

 

[Nate]

Starting under 2 hour half marathon training next week need to fix my gps on my htc one or get a gps that'll work as currently the htc one goes nuts.

 

[Billargh]

Starting under 2 hour half marathon training next week need to fix my gps on my htc one or get a gps that'll work as currently the htc one goes nuts.

Can get a Garmin gps watch for a reasonable price these days dude, might be worth considering one.

 

[Nate]

Can get a Garmin gps watch for a reasonable price these days dude, might be worth considering one.

What reasonable price did you find mate?

I found a guide which seems to fix the htc one problem but I'm not sure I want to do it
View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jZ-nelmWAI

 

[Billargh]

What reasonable price did you find mate?

I found a guide which seems to fix the htc one problem but I'm not sure I want to do it

I can't remember where but I seen some Forerunner10's going for between £50-£100, they're retailing on the Garmin site for £100 ish If I come across it again I'll let you know!

Strange to hear you've having bother with your HTC One's GPS mind, mine is flawless. My GPS on my old Desire HD was fucking garbage though

 

[TdC]

because with my shoulder as fucked as it is I may not be allowed to ride in the woods again, so I assume the worst.


however, if shoulder becomes un-fucked I will buy a Pipedream Skookum frame and build it up single speed :-D

shoulder was operated on yesterday. 7 screws and a plate are now holding it together. I feel like crap but the dope I'm on is quality shit dudes

 

[rynnor]

shoulder was operated on yesterday. 7 screws and a plate are now holding it together. I feel like crap but the dope I'm on is quality shit dudes

Get well soon - have you made up an anecdote for how you got it?

I suggest shrapnel in Iraq - feel free to flesh it out

 

[leggy]

Get well soon - have you made up an anecdote for how you got it?

I suggest shrapnel in Iraq - feel free to flesh it out

Hit by a truck while saving a little blonde girl.

 

[Nate]

Hit by a truck while saving a little blonde girl.

While on fire.

 

[TdC]

sooo...Iraqi shrapnel in my shoulder after being hit by a truck while saving a little blonde girl while unintentionally being set on fire? MUCH better than falling off a mountain bike and using my face/shoulder to break my fall

 

[Scouse]

7 screws and a plate are now holding it together. I feel like crap but the dope I'm on is quality shit dudes

Woah. Sounds like my ankles (no plate tho). That a permanent fixture?

Opiates FTW tbfh. Although I reckon what they really did was make me feel warm and tired, making the time pass most pleasantly

 

[TdC]

it would seem so dude. they went for this rather than another option that would have to come out in a year. just now I found a spot on my chest that is still frozen (they put a nerve block in for my left arm / chest via a needle in my neck, and all feeling and motor contol is back except for that one area. bit scared now tbh.

 

[TdC]

meh, rough as fuck this "morning". slept badly, everything sucks, don't want to take the meds. whine whine whine

 

[Exioce]

New gym, had a quick session with a PT. My power clean technique is amazingly bad, which I already knew.
Away this week but will get on top of it when I'm back.

 

[Overdriven]

meh, rough as fuck this "morning". slept badly, everything sucks, don't want to take the meds. whine whine whine

QQ, not like you fell of your bi.. Oh wait

Must have been a hell of a fall for that to happen? I'm not allowed Morphine However, I do have a hooge amount of tramadol laying around. Pretty much been on them since september, so a 2 month dose (1-2 a day) fun times.

Broke my 1rep PB (Deadlifts) @135kg - I did it 3 times. Could have gone higher, maybe 140-145..

Now I'm off from eggsaresidesofbacon till January! Then I join a gym near work.

 

[TdC]

Must have been a hell of a fall for that to happen?

yes it was. I'm fairly convinced that if I'd not had my helmet on I would be dead. sobering thought tbh.

 

[Yoni]

yes it was. I'm fairly convinced that if I'd not had my helmet on I would be dead. sobering thought tbh.

Not something anyone wants to think about ;/