The Meltdown - Pylon's Journal V 3.1

Pylon · 09-10-2006, 04:24 PM

Ok, first run at this did not go very well, so I'm taking a fresh start. Sunday during football has always been the cheat day, so my intake has been higher, though I'm making an effort to stay away from extra sugar, even today. That kind of stuff seems to carry over more than anything else.

Anyway, just needed a fresh start. The plan going forward is intense lifting 3x/week, cardio 3x, one day off (probably Sunday). Aside from the challenge I've started at work for weight loss, I'm signing up for a 10k run at the end of October. Yeah, I said 10. I know I can do 5k. I want to push it more.

Burner02 · 09-10-2006, 04:29 PM

good luck, Big Kahuna!

Devlin · 09-10-2006, 04:42 PM

A 10k

That's a hefty challenge, but I'm sure you can tackle it. Good luck and I'll be watching for the updates.

Pylon · 09-10-2006, 06:10 PM

Hey kids, thanks for coming by the new digs.

Yes, 10K will be tough. Can I do it? Yep. Can I run the whole thing? Um...maybe?

But new journals need to be started right, so despite the "football" food (lots of fresh pretzels, a couple stuffed with brats), I went out and ran a 5K. Ok, "ran" is a strong word. Probably ran half, walked half. The tough part will be finding a good route. This one was ok, but too much road w/out sidewalks. It an issue around here, so I'll be scouting out locations as time goes on. Ideally I'll find routes of 2, 3, 5 and 6.2 miles.

Devlin · 09-10-2006, 06:34 PM

Good plan there Py. I'm sticking with the 5k until i can get my heart rate to stay in a moderate zone for the entire thing and do the 5k in under 30minutes. After that I will think about going for a 10k.

Double D · 09-10-2006, 06:37 PM

Hey Pylon post your workouts bud. I have faith in ya with the run. Little bit of dedication will go a long ways.

Pylon · 09-10-2006, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devlin

Good plan there Py. I'm sticking with the 5k until i can get my heart rate to stay in a moderate zone for the entire thing and do the 5k in under 30minutes. After that I will think about going for a 10k.

Yeah, I'm not worried about time that much. Speed is not my thing. For me, it's just about hitting a goal I set.

b_reed23 · 09-10-2006, 11:24 PM

how often will you be running to prepare for the 10k?

Triple Threat · 09-11-2006, 06:40 AM

Good luck on the new goal.

Pylon · 09-11-2006, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

how often will you be running to prepare for the 10k?

Not sure yet. I would suspect it will be at least 2x per week to start, more as it gets closer.

Pylon · 09-11-2006, 11:23 AM

As promised, back in the gym today. This is day 1 of my new routine, a 3x week lifting plan that uses the up/down method that I like so much. I've decided to center the days around the big 3 lifts. Monday is by far the easiest day of the week. As before, goal is 20 reps, 30 sec rest between sets of reach failure before 20. Minimal rest between lifts...

WU - eliptical, 5 min
WU - bench 95 x 10

Bench - 135 x 7, 3.5
calf raises - 220 x 20
DB flye - 25s x 20
hs incline bench - 90 x 9, 4
db sumo squat - 60 x 20
hs decline bench - 90 x 10, 7
knee raises - bw x 10*
adductor squeeze - 85 x 20
pec deck - 90 x 20

*Decided to switch after 10 and replace with the adductors. They are much more focused on where I want to work. Also, the knee raises required putting some strain on my shoulder, which I am trying to avoid if possible.

Fitgirl70 · 09-11-2006, 12:48 PM

Love the new digs dude!!

A 10K huh??? WOW!!! You go boy!

Now where's that little running smilie Burner?

I'll be watching for updates too Py

Burner02 · 09-11-2006, 12:49 PM

Hey Py!
Way to go, brotha! I am gonna be following suit this afternoon!

Burner02 · 09-11-2006, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

Love the new digs dude!!

A 10K huh??? WOW!!! You go boy!

Now where's that little running smilie Burner?

I'll be watching for updates too Py

Hope u are talking about this:

'cause I never smile when I run..I smile AFTER I run..

Pylon · 09-11-2006, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

Hope u are talking about this:

'cause I never smile when I run..I smile AFTER I run..

I usually stop smiling when I decide to run, and not again until after a shower. I hate running.

Fitgirl70 · 09-12-2006, 07:10 AM

Do you smile WHILE you're showering? Because that's the BIG question here that everyone <ok, just me> wants to know

Pylon · 09-12-2006, 08:59 AM

Of course! It's the best time of the day!

Nice DOMS working today, nothing crippling, but can feel the work got done. Good times.......

Burner02 · 09-12-2006, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

Do you smile WHILE you're showering? Because that's the BIG question here that everyone <ok, just me> wants to know

sure! Everytime he bends over, he cracks one!

Burner02 · 09-12-2006, 02:36 PM

...it was funny in jr. high....

Pylon · 09-12-2006, 09:09 PM

Funny, Burner. Very funny.

Decent day at work, 45 min cardi on the bike at night. Busy day tomorrow, so I may have to shift my lifting to Thu and Sat this week. We'll see.

b_reed23 · 09-12-2006, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

sure! Everytime I bend over, he cracks me!

boilermaker · 09-13-2006, 12:57 AM

Hey, Py

Nice new journal. A 10K would be very impressive in my book. Good luck with that. Diet holding up OK? Mine has been doing well, though gym appearances have been sporadic at best, lately. I have to leave for work at 5 this morning, but I'm hoping to get back in there tonight and start updating my journal again.

Have you had any contact with Archie? Haven't seen him on here in quite some time. I hope he is alright. Probably just a little burned out from going balls to the wall for so long prepping for his comp.

Fitgirl70 · 09-13-2006, 08:29 AM

Hi Py!!! How are ya darlin'

Burner02 · 09-13-2006, 08:34 PM

holy crap! I just got hacked by Billie!

Triple Threat · 09-14-2006, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I just got hacked by Billie!

I never heard it called that before.

Pylon · 09-14-2006, 09:58 PM

Hey everyone....what the heck happened to the page format around here?

Took Wednesday off. Body was tired, family was in town. Did cardio tonight (45 min), as well as softball. Plan to lift tomorrow.

Hey Fitty, you might be interested to know I'm headed down your way soon. I'll be in town the week before halloween for a convention down near Love field.

09-10-2006, 04:24 PM	#1
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,319 Photos: 3	The Meltdown - Pylon's Journal V 3.1 BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com Ok, first run at this did not go very well, so I'm taking a fresh start. Sunday during football has always been the cheat day, so my intake has been higher, though I'm making an effort to stay away from extra sugar, even today. That kind of stuff seems to carry over more than anything else. Anyway, just needed a fresh start. The plan going forward is intense lifting 3x/week, cardio 3x, one day off (probably Sunday). Aside from the challenge I've started at work for weight loss, I'm signing up for a 10k run at the end of October. Yeah, I said 10. I know I can do 5k. I want to push it more.
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton Fresh Start Journal

09-10-2006, 04:29 PM	#2
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,291	good luck, Big Kahuna!
	Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

09-10-2006, 04:42 PM	#3
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	A 10k That's a hefty challenge, but I'm sure you can tackle it. Good luck and I'll be watching for the updates.
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

09-10-2006, 06:10 PM	#4
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,319 Photos: 3	Hey kids, thanks for coming by the new digs. Yes, 10K will be tough. Can I do it? Yep. Can I run the whole thing? Um...maybe? But new journals need to be started right, so despite the "football" food (lots of fresh pretzels, a couple stuffed with brats), I went out and ran a 5K. Ok, "ran" is a strong word. Probably ran half, walked half. The tough part will be finding a good route. This one was ok, but too much road w/out sidewalks. It an issue around here, so I'll be scouting out locations as time goes on. Ideally I'll find routes of 2, 3, 5 and 6.2 miles.
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton Fresh Start Journal

09-10-2006, 06:34 PM	#5
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	Good plan there Py. I'm sticking with the 5k until i can get my heart rate to stay in a moderate zone for the entire thing and do the 5k in under 30minutes. After that I will think about going for a 10k.
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

09-10-2006, 06:37 PM	#6
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,901	Hey Pylon post your workouts bud. I have faith in ya with the run. Little bit of dedication will go a long ways.
	www.crossfit.com

09-10-2006, 11:24 PM	#8
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 5,139 Photos: 34	how often will you be running to prepare for the 10k?
	My Journal!

09-11-2006, 06:40 AM	#9
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,319 Photos: 4	Good luck on the new goal.

09-11-2006, 11:23 AM	#11
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,319 Photos: 3	As promised, back in the gym today. This is day 1 of my new routine, a 3x week lifting plan that uses the up/down method that I like so much. I've decided to center the days around the big 3 lifts. Monday is by far the easiest day of the week. As before, goal is 20 reps, 30 sec rest between sets of reach failure before 20. Minimal rest between lifts... WU - eliptical, 5 min WU - bench 95 x 10 Bench - 135 x 7, 3.5 calf raises - 220 x 20 DB flye - 25s x 20 hs incline bench - 90 x 9, 4 db sumo squat - 60 x 20 hs decline bench - 90 x 10, 7 knee raises - bw x 10* adductor squeeze - 85 x 20 pec deck - 90 x 20 *Decided to switch after 10 and replace with the adductors. They are much more focused on where I want to work. Also, the knee raises required putting some strain on my shoulder, which I am trying to avoid if possible.
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton Fresh Start Journal

09-11-2006, 12:48 PM	#12
Fitgirl70 Give it to me Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 7,351 Blog Entries: 7 Photos: 4	Love the new digs dude!! A 10K huh??? WOW!!! You go boy! Now where's that little running smilie Burner? I'll be watching for updates too Py
	All the glory to God! We have a baby on the way.

09-11-2006, 12:49 PM	#13
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,291	Hey Py! Way to go, brotha! I am gonna be following suit this afternoon!
	Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

09-12-2006, 07:10 AM	#16
Fitgirl70 Give it to me Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 7,351 Blog Entries: 7 Photos: 4	Do you smile WHILE you're showering? Because that's the BIG question here that everyone <ok, just me> wants to know
	All the glory to God! We have a baby on the way.

09-12-2006, 08:59 AM	#17
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,319 Photos: 3	Of course! It's the best time of the day! Nice DOMS working today, nothing crippling, but can feel the work got done. Good times.......
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton Fresh Start Journal

09-12-2006, 02:36 PM	#19
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,291	...it was funny in jr. high....
	Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

09-12-2006, 09:09 PM	#20
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,319 Photos: 3	Funny, Burner. Very funny. Decent day at work, 45 min cardi on the bike at night. Busy day tomorrow, so I may have to shift my lifting to Thu and Sat this week. We'll see.
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton Fresh Start Journal

09-13-2006, 12:57 AM	#22
boilermaker On a Mission! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,290 Photos: 4	Hey, Py Nice new journal. A 10K would be very impressive in my book. Good luck with that. Diet holding up OK? Mine has been doing well, though gym appearances have been sporadic at best, lately. I have to leave for work at 5 this morning, but I'm hoping to get back in there tonight and start updating my journal again. Have you had any contact with Archie? Haven't seen him on here in quite some time. I hope he is alright. Probably just a little burned out from going balls to the wall for so long prepping for his comp.
	My Journal: Are We Almost There Yet?

09-13-2006, 08:29 AM	#23
Fitgirl70 Give it to me Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 7,351 Blog Entries: 7 Photos: 4	Hi Py!!! How are ya darlin'
	All the glory to God! We have a baby on the way.

09-13-2006, 08:34 PM	#24
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,291	holy crap! I just got hacked by Billie!
	Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

09-14-2006, 09:58 PM	#26
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,319 Photos: 3	Hey everyone....what the heck happened to the page format around here? Took Wednesday off. Body was tired, family was in town. Did cardio tonight (45 min), as well as softball. Plan to lift tomorrow. Hey Fitty, you might be interested to know I'm headed down your way soon. I'll be in town the week before halloween for a convention down near Love field.
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton Fresh Start Journal