awesome
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love the pics,
yay new log
eeeeek, running?!
I’ll sit here on the curb and watch your fine ass run by, HAHA!!
Actually, you’re built for running. Probably would really excel at it if you defected.
Can I borrow that cami?
Jesus, here you are. I feel a bit depressed at how long I missed out on those awesome pics.
Maschy, I love pure and brutal honesty and especially the funny kind. I’m so easily amused.
Joe, I’m just happy folks come and visit. I do so appreciate the entertainment.
Frenchy, that is a GREAT video. I’d not seen it before but I do so like Pink’s attitude.
Nadia, you are scaring me. 
kmc, I’m glad you found your way to the new place.
Betty, the running wasn’t so bad. And, never say never! This could be you one day.
Snapper, I actually felt really good AFTER the running but was barely tolerating it during. We’ll see if I follow up with more running, although cute running clothes might persuade me. The cami = Kohl’s for cheap. It would be very cute on you.
Jack, thanks for searching me out. I’ve only been here a day or so, so buck up.
The front of my hips are a bit tender from my running escapade yesterday, but otherwise no ill effects. After a visit to the gmap pedometer site, I figured out that I ran 2.3 miles in the 26 minutes I was out. For my very first time running in 20 years, I’m quite happy with that, but I’m sure I can knock out a full 5k on my next outing.
Ack! I can’t believe I missed your bday and the end of your old log!
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!! Those pants are awesome! Which really means your body is awesome.
Yay on the new log!
I like running for the fresh air, the being outdoors and somewhere green (I use SW London’s various green spaces, of which I have three nice ones within running distance) and having time to think or daydream. That’s why I do it. But I must admit I get a kick out of pushing myself to run further, even though the sciatica gets pretty painful after an hour or so. I have my eye on a half marathon next year, even.
Im not sure…
I did my share of running while in the military…loathed every second of it.
Kimba: 2.3 miles of running your first go at it is very good as was your pace. You’re well conditioned (from the strength training and the cycling) so I’m not at all suprised. Re the sideache–think belly breathing tummy in and out and press on it with your hand while still running. If you consistently continue to get sideaches, you may want to think about running faster. Huffing and puffing is a good way to get yourself to breathe through the ache–then slow back down to a sustainable pace when it goes away.
Greeney, thanks for the birthday wishes and the compliments!
Cal, I went running because I was feeling caged up inside, it was a nice sunny day and it was too cold to ride. As for daydreaming, I was just trying not to trip over my own feet! Running takes more attention when you are a klutz like me.
Betty, I’ll just bet you did lots of boot camp running. It might be different if it were your actual choice!
Nadia, that is very valuable advice. Thank you! I ordered up some Nike Free Runs today from Zappos. I tried them on again today at the mall in a half-size larger than I wear in regular shhoes (didn’t have my color) and this time I liked them. We’ll see if I like running in them – my ART girl recommended them for me.53
Friday nite training was a bit off of my usual schedule. I had to eat dinner prior to lifting, which I never do. But it turned out OK.
5/3/1 - Wave 12, Week 3 - Sumo Deadlift and Military Press Day
Military Press - rack was taken, had to clean the bar from the floor
50.5# 1 x 5 ← working
57# 1 x 3 <–working
64# 1 x 1 <–money set, failed on 2
Bar 1 x 8, 2 x 6
At least I got my one rep on the money set and don’t have to reset my max AGAIN.
Sumo Deadlift
85# 1 x 5
95# 1 x 5
115# 1 x 3
142.5# 1 x 5 <–working
161.5# 1 x 3 <–working
Belt on:
180.5# 1 x 2 <–money set, rep PR +1
The good news is that I was able to use O’s cue of arching my back hard to get the weight off the ground on my 161.5# set. My form on this set was really good, and it is here on my working sets that I’m seeing real progress. The bad news is that I was really unable to do this on my money set (which was 4.5# less than my one-rep max). My form didn’t totally suck, but I’m still using my back too much and there is more rounding than I’d like.
But hey! A PR! That means it was a good night.
RDLs
135# 1 x 5
Then my lower body ran out of gas. After figuring out what I could do next whereby I could sit my ass down, I came up with:
Seated DB Shoulder Press
17.5s 4 x 10
Trying to do more pressing because I suck at pressing.
PRs - for the win!
I’m also trying out that cue from O but it will really need time to work for me.
Keep pounding out the dips & your mil. number will go up.
Nice pr on your Sumo.
Congrats on the PR!! Running is only if you’re being chased. Bike riding is much better.
Great PR. Deads are really coming along nicely.
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Congrats
hoorah for the new log! you’re a beast Kimba.
“Cleaning” the bar before the mps likely took some of the starch out of you–I can’t imagine doing that. Congrats on your DL pr!
Love the title of the new log! Your body is fantastic. Your strength is even more fantastic. Happy belated birthday! Congrats on the PR!
George, new cues take a while to incorporate for me too. My brain can only assimilate tiny amounts of new information at one time.
Print, keeping pounding away is my specialty. Never, never, never give up.
Greeney, ha ha! I’ll pretend someone is chasing me so I’ll run faster!
Jack, thanks. My deadlift is the one lift that is currently steadily moving forward.
Huffer, thanks and welcome!
Plucky, it takes a beast to know a beast.
Nadia, perhaps that’s true. But cleaning these tiny MP weights shouldn’t tax me.
Deb, thanks for all the kind words!
Sunday nite training was a bit rushed due to social engagements.
5/3/1 - Wave 12, Week 3 - Bench Day and Rehab Squats
BW = 110 (quite low for me)
Bench Press
Bar 1 x 5
67.5# 1 x 5 <–working
76.5# 1 x 3
85.5# 1 x 2 <–money set, at least I made my reps
Squat Rehab
Bar 1 x 5
85# 1 x 5
95# 1 x 5 <–felt heavy
100# 5 x 3 <–these felt less heavy
All of these felt OK as to depth and knee cave but my camera was out of batteries so I couldn’t check myself. I really rely on video to coach myself through this rehab.
Dips
BW +25 lbs. 3 x 5
I usually go to failure on one set of weighted dips (rep PR at this weight is 8) but I wanted to do more total reps and thus did it this way. Plus I know that Frenchie can do 3 x 5 at this weight and wanted at least to stay even with her.
You are moving forward on your DL. And that’s great!
The camera doesn’t lie, as we’ve all said. And it was watching my own squats from the meet this weekend that made me realize that I have to enroll in squat rehab for depth issues as well. Do you know who runs the too deep squat rehab program?