Synny667 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Wow that is a big difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simi Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Wow that is a big difference YEP!I've put on about 10kg's (22lb) since then and proud of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 2 thumbs up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simi Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 5.2.2012 RUN! Today was a run day. I ran about 5.5km. It was stinking hot, blasting winds, dust, leaves and debis pelting into my body and stinging my eyes. The strength of the wind was a real challenge to battle against, but I didn't let it stop me! Besides, I know I will be facing much more ruthless obstacles in the Tough Mudder.I had to walk up the last hill, but I ran most of it and was really proud of myself, this being only the second run I've done in years.BRING IT ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simi Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 6.2.2012 SHOULDERS/ABS Shoulder press10kg x 12Repeated x 3Dropset10kg x 107kg x 8 Cable side lateral raises5kg (each side) x 12Repeated x 3Dropset both sides7kg x 65kg x 6 Cable front raises5kg (each side) x 12Repeated x 3Dropset both sides7kg x 65kg x 6 Cable bent over flies5kg (each side) x 12Repeated x 4 Reverse machine fliesDropset28kg x 822kg x 8Repeated x 4 Machine Iso pressDropsets each side16kg x 1211kg x 127kg x 12Repeated x 3 AB circuitSit-ups x 50Holding legs out straight while lying on back for 5 seconds x 20Stability ball leg pull-ins x 2015 leg raises x 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simi Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 7/2/2012 RUN My third run ever! I felt fairly strong... but a little tired from work. I managed to run 4.5km without walking. I'll work on increasing my stamina over the next few weeks. I want to be able to run consistently for longer than that.Sill, I think I'm doing fairly well for a non-runner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simi Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 9.2.2012 BACK/LEGS I actually did TWO workouts today! It's probably not ideal, but I trained back in the morning, and took a colleague of mine through a basic leg session in the afternoon. Here's what I did for back: Dumbbell pull-overs10kg x 1512kg x 1215kg x 12 - repeated x 2 Bent over dumbbell rows17kg (each side) x 12 - Repeated x 4 T-bar row25kg x 12 - Repeated x 4Last set was a dropset to 20kg x 10 Iso row machine supersetsSuperset40kg (20kg each side) x 10 - wide grip40kg (20kg each side) x 10 - close gripRepeated x 4 Lat pull-down35kg x 1240kg x 10 - repeated x 3 Barbell bent over row35kg x 1240kg x 10 - repeated x 3 I won't write the weights here, as I was paying more attention to instructing my friend, and also my legs were so sore from all the running I've been doing, so the weight was nothing impressive. It was more of a recovery session for me, I wasn't concerned with lifting heavy. Still felt it though! Hack squats4 sets, 12 reps Leg press4 sets, 12 reps Leg extension/b]3 sets, 12 reps Lying leg curl3 sets, 12 reps Standing Leg curl3 sets, 12 reps Abductors3 sets, 12 reps Calf Press3 sets, 12 reps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simi Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 10.2.2012 ABS/ARMS Ab circuitSitups x 60Lying and extending legs x 20 (holding for 5 seconds)Stability ball leg pull-ins x 20Elevated leg mountain climbers (still no idea what these are ACTUALLY called) x 40 (20 per leg)Straight leg raises x 20 Dumbbell bicep curls7kg's x 129kg's x 10 - repeated x 3 with dropset to 7kg's x 10 on last set Barbell curlsDropset17.5kg x 1010kg x 12- Repeated x 4 Overhead dumbbell tricep extension10kg x 1215kg x 10 - repeated x 3 Single-arm tricep pulldownDopset12kg x 1010kg x 12- Repeated x 4 Skullcrushers12kg x 12 - repeated x 4 Close-grip barbell bench press and bench dipsSuperset17.5kg x 15Bench tip with feet on floor x 10- Repeated x 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simi Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 11.2.2012 Cardio and Tough Mudder Prep I have started doing cardio lately in preparation for the Tough Mudder at the end of March. However it seems my knees and ankles are not coping well with shock absorption, and over the past few days I've been experiencing intense pain in my knees and ankle/heel, especially on the left.Growing up I suffered from "Osgood Schlatter's Disease" - my bones grew too fast for my muscles, but because I was very active/sporty and used my muscles a lot, it caused strain on my tendons, which actually began to tear from the bone, especially at the patella tendon, leaving my with weird knobbly knees and painful lumps just below my knee caps.I used to use sports tape on my knee and foot to help with this, and have started using the same method of taping.I have been unable to run which is really frustrating, but I did 30minutes on the elliptical today and that seemed to go ok.So for now I'm going to have to limit my cardio to bike, elliptical and rowing, stay off my feet as much as I can and hope that it's heals quickly so I can keep up my prep for big day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simi Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 14/2/2012 CARDIO/DELTS My ankles, heels and knees have become extremely painfull and swollen, so instead of running I chose to use the elliptical again.I did 35minutes on the "sports interval" setting (I think it simulates hills)I was dripping with sweat by the end! I did some stretching for my sore joints before training delts. Dumbbell press8kg x 1210kg x 10 - repeated x 3 Dumbbell front lateral raiseI did this while sitting on a bench to rest my feet, it was a bit more difficult than standing so I couldn't go as heavy as I would have liked6kg (each arm) x 12 - repeated x 3 Side lateral raisesAgain, I did this sitting on a bench5kg (each arm) x 12 - repeated x 4 Machine Iso pressDropset16kg (each side) x 1011kg (each side) x 127kg (each side) x 12Repeated x 3 Reverse machine fliesDropset35kg x 822kg x 10Repeated x 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simi Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 16/2/2012 ARMSSeeing a physio tomorrow - without ice or anit-inflammataries my knees and ankles are pretty badly swollen and extremely painfull. Leaving my legs alone for a bit!Tonight was arms. Dumbbell bicep curls7kg x 15Dropset9kg x 87kg x 10Repeated x 3 Cable bicep curls20kg x 12 - repeated x 4 Machine curlsDropset23kg x 813.6 x 10Repeated x 3 Dumbbell tricep overhead extension10kg x 1512kg x 1215kg x 10 - repeated x 2 Single arm cable pull-downDropset10kg x 105kg x 12Repeated x 4 each side Cable pull-down (rope grip)Dropset12kg x 67kg x 85kg x 8Repeated x 4 Skullcrushers, close grip bench press and bench dipsTri-setSkullcrushers - 12kg x 8Close-grip bench 12kg x 12Bench dips - bodyweight x 10Repeated x 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simi Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 18/2/2012 Saw the physio about my joints - apparently nothing seems torn. Just really over-worked.Worst-case scenario is that if my bone density is low, I could have done some bone damage, but for know I'm going to hope it's not that!All I can do is rest, ice, compress and try to keep the swelling down. I'm hoping I get better in time for Tough Mudder - I'm definitely not going to be as fit as I was hoping I'd be for it.Today was: ABS/CHEST Situps4kg ball x 60 Medicine ball leg pull-in20reps x 3 Knee raises and machine crunch supersetsSupersetKnee raises x 20Machine Crunch 27kg x 12Repeated x 3 Barbell bench press27kg x 1532kg x 1237kg x 437kg x 337kg x 237kg x 132kg x 12 Dumbbell bench press12kg's x 12 - repeated x 4 Cable flies12kg (each side) x 12 - repeated x 4 Dumbbell flies8kg's x 129kg's x 1210kg's x 1210kg's x 12 Decline dumbbell bench press12kg x 1012kg x 810kg x 1210gk x 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simi Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 20.2.2012 I have had a couple of days off to really rest up my legs. I went swimming yesterday - nothing crazy, just did a few laps and splashed around with my sister and partner. But I have to say my legs feel a lot better today (still sore, and there's no way I could run again just yet!) So I'm feeling a little more positive Training tonight so I'll post again later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frayedendz Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 good stuff on your journal! I like it, nice lifting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simi Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 good stuff on your journal! I like it, nice lifting Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simi Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 27.2.2012 Wow I've fallen behind with my journal a bit! Trust me I've kept up the training just SO busy at the moment and don't really have time to get online and post my workouts.My legs are now 100% recovered! So I've started elliptical again, and will start "real" outdoor running again next week, but limit it to once a week to make it easier on my tendons.I've been doing all upper body training for the past 2 weeks as I didn't want to put any extra strain on my legs, but this week I'll start training legs again, very lightly.I've also taken some new pics, check me out!I've made a bit of progress lately which I'm proud of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mina Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Omg *jaw drop*! You are so beautiful!! I am so inspired by your hard work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Agree Mina... Makes me want to lift heavier and more often!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mina Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Haha totally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divamom Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I feel fat now. You look amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simi Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Training Updates I am extremely busy at the moment and feel the pressure of keeping my journal updated is a bit beyond me, however I am still training consistently and will check in here when I am able.I will recommence my more detailed journal if/when I get more spare time. I want to try Kris Gethin's 12 week trainer after the Tough Mudder, so perhaps I'll try to restart it then. For my training, I have been training every day except Tuesdays which is my new rest day (I have work all day followed my night classes! It's an 11 hour day for me!) I have been training upper body ONLY, as I am finding the extra cardio every 2nd-3rd day is working my legs enough for now and I don't want to overwork them again before the Tough Mudder which is in under a month's time.I have been doing elliptical to save my legs from the impact of running, but I want to do a real outdoor run once/twice a week to help build up my conditioning for shock absorption while giving my joints time to recover. Thanks for all the encouraging comments too, means a lot to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simi Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 5/3/2012 Did a 50min cardio session - 25mins elliptical, 25mins treadmill. I ran the entire time, and so far my pesky joints are feeling ok!It was a big session for me, and as someone not accustomed to so much cardio, I think I did pretty well!I'm starting to really enjoy running - it's kind of relaxing in a strange way - I love letting my mind wander while I run... I think it's almost like slipping into a slightly deeper mental state - almost like meditation.Can't wait for my next session! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Very cool pictures. I like the top one, where you are looking down, a lot. You should sell this to a magazine or for use as a print ad. That picture pulls off something that is very hard to do in the American mainstream perception. You make strong, muscle bound woman look very feminine and beautiful. Seriously I know Robert is sometimes looking for pictures from forum members to use for promotion. Don't give him the rights to it haha but I'm sure he'd be stoked to use that one. -Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all zen Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) . Edited October 28, 2016 by all zen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Simi, you haven't posted in way too long. Updates please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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