running under the BigSky
Morning Trailers! bikemmute to work and strength training this evening. Have a great long run planned for tomorrow- big loop around Mount Baldy and Mount Edith- the upper portion of the loop is all off trail and then drops down to single track littered with bunch of high mountain lakes; saw several mountain goats and a couple bunches of elk last year too.
qotd: how often (if at all) do you strength train or cross train? I strength train twice a week- often once w/ weights and the other day w/ bodyweight exercise, until I bought my mtn bike I didn't do much in the way of cross training (save hiking/backpacking)- now I'm biking to and fro work and usually get an additional ride in the mountains during the week w/ it
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Good morning! I don't know yet what my plan is for today. Most likely strength at the gym and a 3-4 mile run. The cold front moved in last night and it is about 20 degrees cooler today. Need to take advantage of this.
qotd: I'm not consistent with strength training, but am trying to get in twice a week*. I do yoga as my regular cross training, at least once a week for an hour, usually I also fit in another class or a short workout on my own. Yes, I drank the koolaid-- yoga really has kept me injury free (running related), I believe. I am much more aware of my body and any issues that arise so that it doesn't escalate beyond minor discomfort or slowdowns.
* new resolution as of this week.
A long run planned for tonight.
Warden: sounds like a fun time! It sounds like you live and run in a magical place!
Qotd: I think about it often, but never do it. I know I should. 1+ on the resolution thing!
January , 2022 Yankee Springs Winter Challenge 25k
Hi all! Took advantage of the gorgeous NOT HUMID weather we're having today and ran 10 miles. Across the bridge to Jersey and back. Days like today I feel so lucky to be a runner
QOTD: realistically, like once every 2 weeks. I need to do more.
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Morning folks!
Got in 8 late last night
QOTD: I try to do little things throughout the day at work.
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Nothing today
Last day at this job, this place has been in a slow spiral for years, it's time for me to go. I'll stop in now and again once I get settled.
Thanks for all the good info and laughs.
QOTD: I do a lot of 12 ounce curls, does that count as cross training?
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6.62 with Earl this morning. Quietly approached my bear spot and it was empty.
AT Runner: I did do a little scouting and located bear prints about 4 inches long...so pretty sure it was a bear.
QOTD: No do not strength train but I need to. I am over 50 and everything I read says I will not survive without strength training. I was riding a motorcyle the other day for about 15 minutes and my arms were getting sore!! That is pathetic!!! +2 on the resolution thing!
Gator eye: Bye, you'll be missed. I also do pretty good in the 12 oz curls!
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Gator, you will be missed. Hoping I can see you at Woodstock! I hope to be doing the 50k there.
Faster Than Your Couch!
Run for fun.
Got out for 5. I am very pleased with the week so far, going into the weekend I have 30 miles, and I only need about 50 for the week. So, I should get that without too much trouble. I'll probably end up doing 15 on Saturday and 10 or 15 on Sunday.
QOTD: I used to lift weights a lot. I was obsessed with it for a very long time. When I got out of the Marines, I was a very lean 210 and could bench press a little over 400 lbs. I hated running then, probably because it was forced; we ran in formation; people farted up front all the time, etc. I hated it. But if I knew then what I know now, I would have just focused on running. I just never broke over that tipping point where I understood running. I never felt good when I ran back then. I don't lift weights anymore. I am 45 lbs lighter, and I don't know if I could bench press 225 at this point. In fact, I am almost certain that I could not bench press 225 now. I do plan to get back into some resistance training because I believe it has great value to the runner, but you certainly don't have to be a muscle head to get the benefits of lifting anymore than you have run ultra marathons to get the benefits of running.
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I do plan to get back into some resistance training because I believe it has great value to the runner, but you certainly don't have to be a muscle head to get the benefits of lifting anymore than you have run ultra marathons to get the benefits of running.
well said I used to exclusively lift and partook in almost no aerobic activities, I've seen the "light" and now embrace running as a pillar of overall fitness. I agree that strength training is another pillar. I've changed my strength training greatly over what I used to do- much more bodyweight training, more compound lifts, lighter weights and higher reps- I think it replicates life's needs better- while it certainly was cool to load up six 45 lb plates when I benched, it really has no practical purpose for me now.