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So how is your week going with your sports training? What are you training for? Would love to hear what sport you enjoy doing or used to enjoy. Are you injured and working your way back to fitness, or even a retired sport enthusiast. Let's get chatting and supporting each other.
For me, I am increasing my running distances and strength. I am a returning runner coming back from an ACL and meniscus knee reconstruction. I go to the gym 6 days a week, I have a weekly training session with my personal trainer who is also a fellow runner. I am also trail & road running and seeing the benefits of zone 2 training. I also walk our dog daily and he joins me for a trail run once a week. I am loving the fact that I can run again 🥰
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Sadly tweaked my calf while running on Monday, so resting that for a week. I have done 3 gym sessions though, and some easy walking.
Zone 2 training, is that Mafetone? I had a lot of success training according to Maf a few years ago |
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By *r SxxMan 12 weeks ago
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My season is over now. Last mountain bike event and race was in October.
A couple more motorbike events left but that's it.
Season starts again in Feb so not much of a gap.
I'll likely stick to cardio work. I'd like tobdo more gym work but haven't got time/good enough routine for it |
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"Sadly tweaked my calf while running on Monday, so resting that for a week. I have done 3 gym sessions though, and some easy walking.
Zone 2 training, is that Mafetone? I had a lot of success training according to Maf a few years ago"
Oh gutted for you but you know you're doing the right thing by easing off running for this week.
I will read up on Mafetone. Many people do Z2 training, my husband has seen a benefit for himself and now I do it and it definitely works.
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"My season is over now. Last mountain bike event and race was in October.
A couple more motorbike events left but that's it.
Season starts again in Feb so not much of a gap.
I'll likely stick to cardio work. I'd like tobdo more gym work but haven't got time/good enough routine for it"
Bloody hell the season gap is short! Have you had many injuries from either sports? They are both high risk sports for injuries.
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"I'm just starting to ramp up my mileage in preparation for an ultra over the South Downs in April.
I've had a couple of injuries lately so just gradually getting back into it."
Is that the Centurion event? Despite growing up in the SE, I've done almost nothing in the South Downs. Walked a lot asking the North Downs way but that's all. It is tough balancing the need to increase mileage and not get injured but April is a good long way away still. What will be your target weekly mileage for your longest weeks?
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"I'm just starting to ramp up my mileage in preparation for an ultra over the South Downs in April.
I've had a couple of injuries lately so just gradually getting back into it."
What sort of injuries are you experiencing? What's the distance for south downs event? What's the course like? Have you run it before? ... sorry lots of questions.
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Love my concept rowing Did a virtual row in memory of my friend we did the Devizes to Westminster canoe race 126 mile in one go I did it on a concept rower
Would love a go at the longest row world record but more training needed yet though |
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"Love my concept rowing Did a virtual row in memory of my friend we did the Devizes to Westminster canoe race 126 mile in one go I did it on a concept rower
Would love a go at the longest row world record but more training needed yet though "
Awesome! How long did that take you to do? How did you take on your fuel & hydration etc? Was this at home or in a gym. Really interested to find out how you approach such a task.
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"Love my concept rowing Did a virtual row in memory of my friend we did the Devizes to Westminster canoe race 126 mile in one go I did it on a concept rower
Would love a go at the longest row world record but more training needed yet though "
Wow, that's some row. Running/walking those kinds of distances is hard enough. Sitting in the same spot, repeating the same movement is a whole other level. Amazing.
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"Need to start running again in prep for the GNR 2025
Other than that I’ll be at the gym Saturday and bootcamp Sunday "
Ooh it's exciting to have an event to look forward to. What's bootcamp like? We attended a class once with an instructor that was like a 12 year old female Hitler screaming instructions at us. In fairness she was excellent and we were awful 🤣
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"I just walk my dogs. Last month I walked 265km which was quite a bit down from September so need to walk more this month."
That an excellent amount of walking, roughly how far do you walk per day? What's your preferred type of walk?
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"Currently I walk 5 miles a day. Whilst walking I pass a park which has an out door gym. I do 30 pull-ups (3x10) and 30 dips (3x10). This is my daily routine and takes about 2 hours altogether. "
This is great! Do you still do the park gym when it's raining? I can imagine the equipment gets slippery.
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"I just walk my dogs. Last month I walked 265km which was quite a bit down from September so need to walk more this month.
That an excellent amount of walking, roughly how far do you walk per day? What's your preferred type of walk?
Mrs"
Depends on my shifts on how far I walk in a day. I can easily be out walking for over 2hrs a day. I live beside a big country park and also woodland down by the river Clyde so this is where I go most. |
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"Currently I walk 5 miles a day. Whilst walking I pass a park which has an out door gym. I do 30 pull-ups (3x10) and 30 dips (3x10). This is my daily routine and takes about 2 hours altogether. "
Pull ups are much harder than they look. 30 is impressive.
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"Currently I walk 5 miles a day. Whilst walking I pass a park which has an out door gym. I do 30 pull-ups (3x10) and 30 dips (3x10). This is my daily routine and takes about 2 hours altogether.
This is great! Do you still do the park gym when it's raining? I can imagine the equipment gets slippery.
Mrs"
I actually do. As long as it’s not pouring down. I have a little towel I can use to dry the bars where I need to place my hands. |
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"Currently I walk 5 miles a day. Whilst walking I pass a park which has an out door gym. I do 30 pull-ups (3x10) and 30 dips (3x10). This is my daily routine and takes about 2 hours altogether.
This is great! Do you still do the park gym when it's raining? I can imagine the equipment gets slippery.
Mrs
I actually do. As long as it’s not pouring down. I have a little towel I can use to dry the bars where I need to place my hands."
Now that's good prep, well done. |
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"I just walk my dogs. Last month I walked 265km which was quite a bit down from September so need to walk more this month.
That an excellent amount of walking, roughly how far do you walk per day? What's your preferred type of walk?
Mrs
Depends on my shifts on how far I walk in a day. I can easily be out walking for over 2hrs a day. I live beside a big country park and also woodland down by the river Clyde so this is where I go most."
Just noticed your location is Glasgow - so close to Loch Lomond and dine beautiful walking. I love Scotland.
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"We've got sword (Medieval arming/ falchion/ longsword/ great sword) training on Saturday
Not officially recognised as a sport, but Dave competes in open tournaments."
Years and years ago when my Dad was alive he used to to be involved with historical reenactment. I never did any fighting but know for a fact begging a sword with chainmail and passing on is bloody hard work.
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"We've got sword (Medieval arming/ falchion/ longsword/ great sword) training on Saturday
Not officially recognised as a sport, but Dave competes in open tournaments."
Oh I love this! How did you both get into it? You must have great upper body and core strength.
My upper body and grip strength is awful. My PT was even laughing at me when I couldn't hold my grip on 14kg dumbells when doing RDL's 🤣
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"I just walk my dogs. Last month I walked 265km which was quite a bit down from September so need to walk more this month.
That an excellent amount of walking, roughly how far do you walk per day? What's your preferred type of walk?
Mrs
Depends on my shifts on how far I walk in a day. I can easily be out walking for over 2hrs a day. I live beside a big country park and also woodland down by the river Clyde so this is where I go most."
Our honeymoon was in Scotland this year, such a stunningly beautiful place.
I can imagine your walks are wonderful and your dogs live their best life.
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Continuing the long journey of getting my 5k running time down to under 20 mins again. Frustrated by long working days (making mid-week evening training less likely) and the occasional strained calf when I push on. However, it’s certainly getting closer to 21 mins again which is a start. Check back in 6 months time! |
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"I just walk my dogs. Last month I walked 265km which was quite a bit down from September so need to walk more this month.
That an excellent amount of walking, roughly how far do you walk per day? What's your preferred type of walk?
Mrs
Depends on my shifts on how far I walk in a day. I can easily be out walking for over 2hrs a day. I live beside a big country park and also woodland down by the river Clyde so this is where I go most.
Our honeymoon was in Scotland this year, such a stunningly beautiful place.
I can imagine your walks are wonderful and your dogs live their best life.
Mrs"
We have many adventures together. |
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"Continuing the long journey of getting my 5k running time down to under 20 mins again. Frustrated by long working days (making mid-week evening training less likely) and the occasional strained calf when I push on. However, it’s certainly getting closer to 21 mins again which is a start. Check back in 6 months time!"
Don't rush it, keep going as you will get there. Lighter evenings in spring may help with mid week evening runs too.
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"Just been commuting into and out of work each day went on my bike trainer last night as well and snapped the chain after 30th mins so get that sorted as we speak "
Oh grrr, that must be annoying.
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"I just walk my dogs. Last month I walked 265km which was quite a bit down from September so need to walk more this month.
That an excellent amount of walking, roughly how far do you walk per day? What's your preferred type of walk?
Mrs
Depends on my shifts on how far I walk in a day. I can easily be out walking for over 2hrs a day. I live beside a big country park and also woodland down by the river Clyde so this is where I go most.
Our honeymoon was in Scotland this year, such a stunningly beautiful place.
I can imagine your walks are wonderful and your dogs live their best life.
Mrs
We have many adventures together."
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"Continuing the long journey of getting my 5k running time down to under 20 mins again. Frustrated by long working days (making mid-week evening training less likely) and the occasional strained calf when I push on. However, it’s certainly getting closer to 21 mins again which is a start. Check back in 6 months time!"
When anyone says how amazing my running ultra distances is, I always explain that running distance is far easier to do than running fast. I've never managed to get below 21 minutes on 5k and I'm nowhere near that page at the moment. It is sooooo hard to get that kind of speed.
Good luck
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"I’m currently in training for my Second Dan in Jiu Jitsu, it’s a bit gruelling."
So please forgive my lack of knowledge in martial arts but is 2nd Dan the next level up from black belt? And how many levels/Dan grades are there? What's involved in the training? Do you need to teach others too?
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Having sex 😎
Lol jk, been in the gym and back to week 1 of my program. Hit a bit of a plateau recently and wondering if I should switch it up or stay the course to break through it 🤔 |
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"We've got sword (Medieval arming/ falchion/ longsword/ great sword) training on Saturday
Not officially recognised as a sport, but Dave competes in open tournaments."
This sounds like so much fun. |
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"Having sex 😎
Lol jk, been in the gym and back to week 1 of my program. Hit a bit of a plateau recently and wondering if I should switch it up or stay the course to break through it 🤔"
How long is your training plan for? Or is it a week 1 & week 2 rotation type of thing? If you have hit a plateau is that in performance or results? I find the same routine can get boring, mixing it up may benefit you.
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"I’m currently in training for my Second Dan in Jiu Jitsu, it’s a bit gruelling.
So please forgive my lack of knowledge in martial arts but is 2nd Dan the next level up from black belt? And how many levels/Dan grades are there? What's involved in the training? Do you need to teach others too?
Mrs"
Yes I’m currently a 1st Dan, in our club there are 10 Dans, but you’ll be lucky to ever meet a 10th Dan Black Belt in this country because of the time it takes to learn, what’s involved is more techniques on top of the current level of knowledge, once you become a black belt in our club, it automatically qualifies you two become a teacher (sensei) 😊 |
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"Clay pigeon shooting tomorrow
No way! Have you done this before or first time? What's a typical success rate out of 10 shots (is that even the correct term?)?
Mrs"
I do it regularly. It varies on the trap but 8 on a good day |
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"I’m currently in training for my Second Dan in Jiu Jitsu, it’s a bit gruelling.
So please forgive my lack of knowledge in martial arts but is 2nd Dan the next level up from black belt? And how many levels/Dan grades are there? What's involved in the training? Do you need to teach others too?
Mrs
Yes I’m currently a 1st Dan, in our club there are 10 Dans, but you’ll be lucky to ever meet a 10th Dan Black Belt in this country because of the time it takes to learn, what’s involved is more techniques on top of the current level of knowledge, once you become a black belt in our club, it automatically qualifies you two become a teacher (sensei) 😊"
So you can never stop learning and growing in martial arts. That's fantastic. How many years have you done this for?
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"Clay pigeon shooting tomorrow
No way! Have you done this before or first time? What's a typical success rate out of 10 shots (is that even the correct term?)?
Mrs
I do it regularly. It varies on the trap but 8 on a good day "
Good lord that's brilliant! I tried artery recently and my aim was shocking. You must get a real adrenaline rush from hitting the targets, especially one after another.
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"Clay pigeon shooting tomorrow
No way! Have you done this before or first time? What's a typical success rate out of 10 shots (is that even the correct term?)?
Mrs
I do it regularly. It varies on the trap but 8 on a good day
Good lord that's brilliant! I tried artery recently and my aim was shocking. You must get a real adrenaline rush from hitting the targets, especially one after another.
Mrs"
It’s practice and watching a clay before you attempt it so you can see which way it is going
Archery I tried and was rubbish!! |
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"I’m currently in training for my Second Dan in Jiu Jitsu, it’s a bit gruelling.
So please forgive my lack of knowledge in martial arts but is 2nd Dan the next level up from black belt? And how many levels/Dan grades are there? What's involved in the training? Do you need to teach others too?
Mrs
Yes I’m currently a 1st Dan, in our club there are 10 Dans, but you’ll be lucky to ever meet a 10th Dan Black Belt in this country because of the time it takes to learn, what’s involved is more techniques on top of the current level of knowledge, once you become a black belt in our club, it automatically qualifies you two become a teacher (sensei) 😊
So you can never stop learning and growing in martial arts. That's fantastic. How many years have you done this for?
Mrs"
almost 20 years now, the recovery takes longer these days 😬 yes you’re always learning new techniques, in our art anyway, it’s a great discipline, well any kind of martial art is really 👍🏻 |
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"I’m currently in training for my Second Dan in Jiu Jitsu, it’s a bit gruelling.
So please forgive my lack of knowledge in martial arts but is 2nd Dan the next level up from black belt? And how many levels/Dan grades are there? What's involved in the training? Do you need to teach others too?
Mrs
Yes I’m currently a 1st Dan, in our club there are 10 Dans, but you’ll be lucky to ever meet a 10th Dan Black Belt in this country because of the time it takes to learn, what’s involved is more techniques on top of the current level of knowledge, once you become a black belt in our club, it automatically qualifies you two become a teacher (sensei) 😊
So you can never stop learning and growing in martial arts. That's fantastic. How many years have you done this for?
Mrs almost 20 years now, the recovery takes longer these days 😬 yes you’re always learning new techniques, in our art anyway, it’s a great discipline, well any kind of martial art is really 👍🏻"
When do you go for your 2nd Dan? Do you have a time frame you're working towards?
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By *r SxxMan 12 weeks ago
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"My season is over now. Last mountain bike event and race was in October.
A couple more motorbike events left but that's it.
Season starts again in Feb so not much of a gap.
I'll likely stick to cardio work. I'd like tobdo more gym work but haven't got time/good enough routine for it
Bloody hell the season gap is short! Have you had many injuries from either sports? They are both high risk sports for injuries.
Mrs"
It is! I am not a fan of them bringing it a month earlier haha
For how long I've been doing it I've done well with injuries really. Broken wrist, wrist ligaments, ankle ligaments, ripped shin open, 1 concussion, few whacks, but generally all good! Always got a bit of back ache going on haha |
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"I’m currently in training for my Second Dan in Jiu Jitsu, it’s a bit gruelling.
So please forgive my lack of knowledge in martial arts but is 2nd Dan the next level up from black belt? And how many levels/Dan grades are there? What's involved in the training? Do you need to teach others too?
Mrs
Yes I’m currently a 1st Dan, in our club there are 10 Dans, but you’ll be lucky to ever meet a 10th Dan Black Belt in this country because of the time it takes to learn, what’s involved is more techniques on top of the current level of knowledge, once you become a black belt in our club, it automatically qualifies you two become a teacher (sensei) 😊
So you can never stop learning and growing in martial arts. That's fantastic. How many years have you done this for?
Mrs almost 20 years now, the recovery takes longer these days 😬 yes you’re always learning new techniques, in our art anyway, it’s a great discipline, well any kind of martial art is really 👍🏻
When do you go for your 2nd Dan? Do you have a time frame you're working towards?
Mrs"
Early next year, the date hasn’t been set but was told i’d be grading before spring, i’ll update you on the outcome when the time arrives. |
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"I’m currently in training for my Second Dan in Jiu Jitsu, it’s a bit gruelling.
So please forgive my lack of knowledge in martial arts but is 2nd Dan the next level up from black belt? And how many levels/Dan grades are there? What's involved in the training? Do you need to teach others too?
Mrs
Yes I’m currently a 1st Dan, in our club there are 10 Dans, but you’ll be lucky to ever meet a 10th Dan Black Belt in this country because of the time it takes to learn, what’s involved is more techniques on top of the current level of knowledge, once you become a black belt in our club, it automatically qualifies you two become a teacher (sensei) 😊
So you can never stop learning and growing in martial arts. That's fantastic. How many years have you done this for?
Mrs almost 20 years now, the recovery takes longer these days 😬 yes you’re always learning new techniques, in our art anyway, it’s a great discipline, well any kind of martial art is really 👍🏻
When do you go for your 2nd Dan? Do you have a time frame you're working towards?
Mrs
Early next year, the date hasn’t been set but was told i’d be grading before spring, i’ll update you on the outcome when the time arrives."
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"Love the gym , mountain biking and golf . Got to keep yourself active it’s good for the body and mind "
Good mix of activities there. I couldn't agree more, being active helps me to get through difficult life issues.
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"Love my concept rowing Did a virtual row in memory of my friend we did the Devizes to Westminster canoe race 126 mile in one go I did it on a concept rower
Would love a go at the longest row world record but more training needed yet though
Wow, that's some row. Running/walking those kinds of distances is hard enough. Sitting in the same spot, repeating the same movement is a whole other level. Amazing.
I love things that challenge the mind as well as the body . It took me 22 hours and 8 mins to do the 126 mile . It’s a lot harder on the concept if you stop you stop no coasting along on the water .
Love all the ultra runs people are doing too I have done a few .great everyone so active
Love a dog walk too but that has to involve coffee and a cake lol
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"Having sex 😎
Lol jk, been in the gym and back to week 1 of my program. Hit a bit of a plateau recently and wondering if I should switch it up or stay the course to break through it 🤔
How long is your training plan for? Or is it a week 1 & week 2 rotation type of thing? If you have hit a plateau is that in performance or results? I find the same routine can get boring, mixing it up may benefit you.
Mrs"
So it's a 11 week plan with 1rm testing on week 10 and reload week after with 1 week of upper/lower and 1 week of full body. It's more performance in results with weight increases not happening all that often  |
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"We've got sword (Medieval arming/ falchion/ longsword/ great sword) training on Saturday
Not officially recognised as a sport, but Dave competes in open tournaments.
Oh I love this! How did you both get into it? You must have great upper body and core strength.
My upper body and grip strength is awful. My PT was even laughing at me when I couldn't hold my grip on 14kg dumbells when doing RDL's 🤣
Mrs"
We run a Medieval Reenactment society, and liked watching tournaments then one day Dave entered.
When our guys reach a decent standard, we teach them how to handle swords without having to grip them tightly or needing a lot of strength. (Good stamina helps though) |
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"Having sex 😎
Lol jk, been in the gym and back to week 1 of my program. Hit a bit of a plateau recently and wondering if I should switch it up or stay the course to break through it 🤔
How long is your training plan for? Or is it a week 1 & week 2 rotation type of thing? If you have hit a plateau is that in performance or results? I find the same routine can get boring, mixing it up may benefit you.
Mrs
So it's a 11 week plan with 1rm testing on week 10 and reload week after with 1 week of upper/lower and 1 week of full body. It's more performance in results with weight increases not happening all that often "
I am no PT but how about changing something such as the exercise type or repetition? Sometimes a slight tweak kicks starts a change. I would monitor exactly what I'm changing and measure it over time. Just an idea
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"We've got sword (Medieval arming/ falchion/ longsword/ great sword) training on Saturday
Not officially recognised as a sport, but Dave competes in open tournaments.
Oh I love this! How did you both get into it? You must have great upper body and core strength.
My upper body and grip strength is awful. My PT was even laughing at me when I couldn't hold my grip on 14kg dumbells when doing RDL's 🤣
Mrs
We run a Medieval Reenactment society, and liked watching tournaments then one day Dave entered.
When our guys reach a decent standard, we teach them how to handle swords without having to grip them tightly or needing a lot of strength. (Good stamina helps though)"
That's really interesting. How long have you enjoyed this activity?
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"Having sex 😎
Lol jk, been in the gym and back to week 1 of my program. Hit a bit of a plateau recently and wondering if I should switch it up or stay the course to break through it 🤔
How long is your training plan for? Or is it a week 1 & week 2 rotation type of thing? If you have hit a plateau is that in performance or results? I find the same routine can get boring, mixing it up may benefit you.
Mrs
So it's a 11 week plan with 1rm testing on week 10 and reload week after with 1 week of upper/lower and 1 week of full body. It's more performance in results with weight increases not happening all that often
I am no PT but how about changing something such as the exercise type or repetition? Sometimes a slight tweak kicks starts a change. I would monitor exactly what I'm changing and measure it over time. Just an idea
Mrs"
Yeah, I've been trying a few different machines/exercises that target the same muscle so will have to see how that goes! |
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"Having sex 😎
Lol jk, been in the gym and back to week 1 of my program. Hit a bit of a plateau recently and wondering if I should switch it up or stay the course to break through it 🤔
How long is your training plan for? Or is it a week 1 & week 2 rotation type of thing? If you have hit a plateau is that in performance or results? I find the same routine can get boring, mixing it up may benefit you.
Mrs
So it's a 11 week plan with 1rm testing on week 10 and reload week after with 1 week of upper/lower and 1 week of full body. It's more performance in results with weight increases not happening all that often
I am no PT but how about changing something such as the exercise type or repetition? Sometimes a slight tweak kicks starts a change. I would monitor exactly what I'm changing and measure it over time. Just an idea
Mrs
Yeah, I've been trying a few different machines/exercises that target the same muscle so will have to see how that goes!"
Please keep us updated, I'm interested to know what will enable the positive improvement best of luck!
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"I regularly play silly blighters, fast and loose and away from home.
Sometimes play hard to get and long term aim is to play the field.
Played in the field at Eureka lots of times."
Yes I can imagine you are enjoying yourself. Enjoy
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"Having sex 😎
Lol jk, been in the gym and back to week 1 of my program. Hit a bit of a plateau recently and wondering if I should switch it up or stay the course to break through it 🤔
How long is your training plan for? Or is it a week 1 & week 2 rotation type of thing? If you have hit a plateau is that in performance or results? I find the same routine can get boring, mixing it up may benefit you.
Mrs
So it's a 11 week plan with 1rm testing on week 10 and reload week after with 1 week of upper/lower and 1 week of full body. It's more performance in results with weight increases not happening all that often
I am no PT but how about changing something such as the exercise type or repetition? Sometimes a slight tweak kicks starts a change. I would monitor exactly what I'm changing and measure it over time. Just an idea
Mrs
Yeah, I've been trying a few different machines/exercises that target the same muscle so will have to see how that goes!
Please keep us updated, I'm interested to know what will enable the positive improvement best of luck!
Mrs"
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"Having sex 😎
Lol jk, been in the gym and back to week 1 of my program. Hit a bit of a plateau recently and wondering if I should switch it up or stay the course to break through it 🤔
How long is your training plan for? Or is it a week 1 & week 2 rotation type of thing? If you have hit a plateau is that in performance or results? I find the same routine can get boring, mixing it up may benefit you.
Mrs
So it's a 11 week plan with 1rm testing on week 10 and reload week after with 1 week of upper/lower and 1 week of full body. It's more performance in results with weight increases not happening all that often
I am no PT but how about changing something such as the exercise type or repetition? Sometimes a slight tweak kicks starts a change. I would monitor exactly what I'm changing and measure it over time. Just an idea
Mrs
Yeah, I've been trying a few different machines/exercises that target the same muscle so will have to see how that goes!
Please keep us updated, I'm interested to know what will enable the positive improvement best of luck!
Mrs
I'll post a photo when I'm looking absolutely wham 😎"
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Had a bit of an injury, so couldn't do weights or stuff at the gym for 2 weeks. I have still maintained my running though. Back in the gym tomorrow for first time in a few weeks, will take it slow and easy and get back into the routine of things. |
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"Had a bit of an injury, so couldn't do weights or stuff at the gym for 2 weeks. I have still maintained my running though. Back in the gym tomorrow for first time in a few weeks, will take it slow and easy and get back into the routine of things. "
Having an injury is horrible isn't it. So glad you were able to continue running. Good luck for tomorrow at the gym 🤞
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"Had a bit of an injury, so couldn't do weights or stuff at the gym for 2 weeks. I have still maintained my running though. Back in the gym tomorrow for first time in a few weeks, will take it slow and easy and get back into the routine of things.
Having an injury is horrible isn't it. So glad you were able to continue running. Good luck for tomorrow at the gym 🤞
Mrs"
Pissed me off. But I listened to my body, and decided to rest. I've done it in the past where I've not listened to my body and made injuries worse.
And thank you. I appreciate that 😃 |
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By *lakeyMan 12 weeks ago
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"Just been commuting into and out of work each day went on my bike trainer last night as well and snapped the chain after 30th mins so get that sorted as we speak
Oh grrr, that must be annoying.
Mrs"
Thankful for Amazon and next day delivery as I’m away from home working |
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This week I have mainly been trying to haul my ass into a standing position with various tools of torture.
I've also been actively people watching and fending for the elderly.
I've achieved a gold medal in catheter bag juggling also.
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"Just been commuting into and out of work each day went on my bike trainer last night as well and snapped the chain after 30th mins so get that sorted as we speak
Oh grrr, that must be annoying.
Mrs
Thankful for Amazon and next day delivery as I’m away from home working "
I do agree, the convenience can be a saving grace on times.
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"This week I have mainly been trying to haul my ass into a standing position with various tools of torture.
I've also been actively people watching and fending for the elderly.
I've achieved a gold medal in catheter bag juggling also.
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You so deserve your gold medal. I hope you are doing OK. I loved having a catheter 
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"This week I have mainly been trying to haul my ass into a standing position with various tools of torture.
I've also been actively people watching and fending for the elderly.
I've achieved a gold medal in catheter bag juggling also.
You so deserve your gold medal. I hope you are doing OK. I loved having a catheter
Mrs"
I don't mind not having to go to the loo. It's a bit of a nuisance when trying to wheelchair along with the bag and tube getting tangled and currently need to slide board from bed to wheelchair and it get yanked 
I'm also well ahead in the cup-a-soup consumption sprint  |
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"Continuing the long journey of getting my 5k running time down to under 20 mins again. Frustrated by long working days (making mid-week evening training less likely) and the occasional strained calf when I push on. However, it’s certainly getting closer to 21 mins again which is a start. Check back in 6 months time!
Don't rush it, keep going as you will get there. Lighter evenings in spring may help with mid week evening runs too.
Mrs"
What a lovely thread this is. Nice to get encouragement like this (and from both Mrs and Mr). Many thanks. |
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"This week I have mainly been trying to haul my ass into a standing position with various tools of torture.
I've also been actively people watching and fending for the elderly.
I've achieved a gold medal in catheter bag juggling also.
You so deserve your gold medal. I hope you are doing OK. I loved having a catheter
Mrs
I don't mind not having to go to the loo. It's a bit of a nuisance when trying to wheelchair along with the bag and tube getting tangled and currently need to slide board from bed to wheelchair and it get yanked
I'm also well ahead in the cup-a-soup consumption sprint "
Giggling here, I adore your humour... some new sporting events there, this could be a new thread idea 🤣
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"Continuing the long journey of getting my 5k running time down to under 20 mins again. Frustrated by long working days (making mid-week evening training less likely) and the occasional strained calf when I push on. However, it’s certainly getting closer to 21 mins again which is a start. Check back in 6 months time!
Don't rush it, keep going as you will get there. Lighter evenings in spring may help with mid week evening runs too.
Mrs
What a lovely thread this is. Nice to get encouragement like this (and from both Mrs and Mr). Many thanks. "
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"We've got sword (Medieval arming/ falchion/ longsword/ great sword) training on Saturday
Not officially recognised as a sport, but Dave competes in open tournaments.
Oh I love this! How did you both get into it? You must have great upper body and core strength.
My upper body and grip strength is awful. My PT was even laughing at me when I couldn't hold my grip on 14kg dumbells when doing RDL's 🤣
Mrs
We run a Medieval Reenactment society, and liked watching tournaments then one day Dave entered.
When our guys reach a decent standard, we teach them how to handle swords without having to grip them tightly or needing a lot of strength. (Good stamina helps though)
That's really interesting. How long have you enjoyed this activity?
Mrs"
About 18 years in total, started our own society in 2008 |
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"We've got sword (Medieval arming/ falchion/ longsword/ great sword) training on Saturday
Not officially recognised as a sport, but Dave competes in open tournaments.
Oh I love this! How did you both get into it? You must have great upper body and core strength.
My upper body and grip strength is awful. My PT was even laughing at me when I couldn't hold my grip on 14kg dumbells when doing RDL's 🤣
Mrs
We run a Medieval Reenactment society, and liked watching tournaments then one day Dave entered.
When our guys reach a decent standard, we teach them how to handle swords without having to grip them tightly or needing a lot of strength. (Good stamina helps though)
That's really interesting. How long have you enjoyed this activity?
Mrs
About 18 years in total, started our own society in 2008"
Wow amazing, truly impressed by you both and I hope the society grows and continues for many more years.
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"Sporting activities have made me very achey this week haha
Motorbike event?
Mrs
Yepp! A very muddy and tough one. Lots of tumbles and dragging the bike about.
Good fun though!"
Awesome! I absolutely love getting muddy when out on trail runs, I'm like a big kid giggling and enjoying the adrenaline, so with you that must feel 100 times better.
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By *r SxxMan 11 weeks ago
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"Sporting activities have made me very achey this week haha
Motorbike event?
Mrs
Yepp! A very muddy and tough one. Lots of tumbles and dragging the bike about.
Good fun though!
Awesome! I absolutely love getting muddy when out on trail runs, I'm like a big kid giggling and enjoying the adrenaline, so with you that must feel 100 times better.
Mrs"
It was great, it was mostly through deep streams them up muddy hills. Got wetter and worse as the day went on, hilarious results haha |
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By *hilloutMan 11 weeks ago
All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest |
Hello my dear! It's fabulous to see you on the road to a proper return to form after such a long time 😊
I'm strength training at the gym 5-6x a week. It most certainly pays off in terms of energy levels, vitality and when I view myself in the mirror😁
I considered adding some running to the mix, but the weather, time of year, and lack of availability scuttled that idea. |
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By *abioMan 11 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
My sporting activity is watching the football, watching the rugby and watching American football….
Last week… at the grand old age of 50.. I’ve decided I have done my bit… and I would formally like to announce my retirement from international football….  |
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"Hello my dear! It's fabulous to see you on the road to a proper return to form after such a long time 😊
I'm strength training at the gym 5-6x a week. It most certainly pays off in terms of energy levels, vitality and when I view myself in the mirror😁
I considered adding some running to the mix, but the weather, time of year, and lack of availability scuttled that idea."
Hello! 😀
Aww thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so in my happy place now and Strava stats are improving , I even nabbed a course record yesterday on a trail run 🥳
Looks like you are in the right mindset too. Fantastic effort with your strength training. It's so motivational when you notice improvements for yourself.
You could always throw in an occasional run when you feel like it.
Mrs
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"+1 for trail running being awesome - I always used to plod round the roads, but then inadvertently entered a trail HM. Loved it so much, have never looked back!"
I never thought it would be my thing but I absolutely love it!
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"My sporting activity is watching the football, watching the rugby and watching American football….
Last week… at the grand old age of 50.. I’ve decided I have done my bit… and I would formally like to announce my retirement from international football…. "
🤣🤣 Fabio I wish you a very happy retirement from international football, you served your country well and we thank you.
My ex husband would have made a brilliant commentator or pundit for watching paint dry.
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