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  1. Hammerhand

    Question about long run in marathon training

    It is not the same as the program on this website but my dad used to run long distance professionally. When I expressed interest in running one this is the plan he gave me (my fitness level was running 3 one hour runs per week averaging~7.5 miles per run): Monday 4 miles Tuesday 8 miles...
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    Training

    This was yesterday. I probably should have posted it first. Chopping wood includes using an axe to chop or split wood, and using a chainsaw to cut wood since it's the closest exercise the app has. I just put in how many miles it felt like based the difficulty. Moving boxes was cleaning up the...
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    Training

    This mornings workout, though I went easy on the rows on account of being sore from yesterday.
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    Training

    Good workout, progress
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    need workouts to improve speed for 100/200m dash

    For any running program you need to get a base of strength. Here's the first workout: Warmup for once around the track (roughly one quarter mile) at a slow slow pace. Do this warmup Run as far as you can for as fast as you can. Do a minimum of a couple miles if you are able. Cool down by...
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    Work/Hobbies

    What is your job? How long have you been doing it? Does it help your fitness? If you don't enjoy your work, what would your ideal profession look like? What are your hobbies other than fitness? This is a general work/hobby discussion. I'll go first. I work in a state campground. It's a good mix...
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    Protein Powders

    Here's what I buy. I've had a couple kinds of whey before but so far this is the best unflavored for mixability, taste, and purity.
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    What are you currently reading?

    Currently four books: -The Holy Bible (ESV) Read NIV last year and I'm enjoying a different translation. -Tender Warrior Started too long ago, should be done this month. -The Home Blacksmith Definitely helpful for my blacksmithing hobby -The Abyss Beyond Dreams Sci Fi with a touch...
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    Training

    Today's workout. My squat is lagging by comparison to my bench press, but I'm working on it.
  10. Hammerhand

    Training

    Here's todays workout.
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    need workouts to improve speed for 100/200m dash

    How much do you run now? How long have you been running? How often do you have practice/training with your coaches?
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    How do I get started on weightlifting?

    I've been lifting for 6 years now. I recommend starting with the program I began with: Stronglifts 5x5. It's free and will help you slowly add weight each workout. It starts you off with these barbell exercises: Bench press Bent over row Squat Overhead press Deadlift Like the @lofivelcro said...
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    How to increase forearm size?

    Here you go, mate.
  14. Hammerhand

    Training

    My check in thread. I'll admit, I don't post often; it's usually only when I feel I've made significant progress on one or more of my lifts.
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