Better the devil than goob...

[nadirmg]

haha, you sound like a literate danny81....

........ too late to delete my comment?

 

[SamEaston]

Yeah, don't underestimate just how hard it is to run after doing that. It was way worse than the workout.

Texas is on page 65 I think. It's 5x5, @ 6rm, 10x 10 @ 10rm, and 3 x 3 - going for Pr's. Or something of that ilk.
Also, it's 2 x upper + 2 x lower compuond moves = accssesory lifts per workout.

I know, i can imagine how bad it was. My advice to you : DON'T DO IT

Thanks for the info, sounds cool. Might use it in place of my next 5x5 attack

And Sam, theres an overview of Texas in my blog if you can't find it in here

Shameless plug

Nah, thanks for that. I saw an article on EB aswell, you probably wrote that one too

 

[goob]

Run Goob Run!


- Goob, cross country drug hauling crack mule!

"Life's a lot like a box of chocolates......................only mine have a methylated crack-cocaine chewy soft centre..."

........ too late to delete my comment?

Only if you can take a deLorian to 88mph.....

I know, i can imagine how bad it was. My advice to you : DON'T DO IT

Thanks for the info, sounds cool. Might use it in place of my next 5x5 attack

Early days, but I am enjoying it. Makes a difference from my usual 40 set marathons....

 

[goob]

Texas Part 2: Wierd, recovery type day...

RDL's
200 x 6
200 x 6

DB Press
75 x 6
75 x 6

Hyper Extentions
BW + 30 x 6
BW + 30 x 6

Dips
BW + 25 x 6
BW + 25 x 6

Treadmill HIIT
1min @ 9mph
1min @ 13mph
x 5

This was alien to me. Not heavy, not high reps, not challenging. What is the point I thought?

But alas, every map has a road, and this was obviously a sub-route in the drive to glory. (Sorry, got momentarily possessed by Maniclion..., strong drugs)

 

[Scarface30]

looks like the Texas Method is treating you pretty well. your volume and intensity is nuts! great job man. nice running too

 

[danny81]

good shit mang. dat texas method looks raw mah dude

 

[goob]

looks like the Texas Method is treating you pretty well. your volume and intensity is nuts! great job man. nice running too

So far so good. It's strange going from my 'feasts' of volume to this.

But I think the change will do good.#

good shit mang. dat texas method looks raw mah dude

Cheers....I think?

 

[goob]

Today: 4mile run

Time 30:33. Breathing has got better, but this running and texas is killing my legs. I did not have the extra leg strength/ endurance to hit a fast tempo. Once my legs have recovered, I could beat 30 mins.

 

[SamEaston]

good shit mang. dat texas method looks raw mah dude

Qoi??

Shit hot new avi you got there! Shit hot ... you see what i did there ... avi ... flames ... ahh shit it. Im all geed up because i just had 20 grams of sugar

 

[Gazhole]

Damned right you could.

You're consistently around the 30 minute area, so it shouldnt be a stretch for you to get a lot better than that if you stopped killing yourself on the weights .

I cant imagine doing that much running as well as heavy leg work. Its no wonder you're finding it tough, lol.

 

[nadirmg]

Qoi??

Shit hot new avi you got there! Shit hot ... you see what i did there ... avi ... flames ... ahh shit it. Im all geed up because i just had 20 grams of sugar

sam, don't encourage the munchkin. lol

goob, wow man. 75lb DB press. my arms would break. whippin' up a storm in here as usual. nice work!!

 

[countryboy]

Nice job!

 

[danny81]

goob r u frum england?

 

[SamEaston]

goob r u frum england?

Must be his poise and debonair charm that gave it away

 

[goob]

THanks y'all ^^^^^^^

goob r u frum england?

No, from goobland.

Must be his poise and debonair charm that gave it away

Why thank you Sam. I always make an effort to inject some sophistication and class with every post into peoples journals.

Good of you to notice.

 

[goob]

Front Squats
150 x 4
150 x 3
150 x 3
150 x 3

Leg Press
560 x 3
560 x 4
560 x 4
560 x 4

WG Chins (40 sec rest between sets)
5
5
5
5
4

BB Rows
120 x 3
120 x 3
120 x 3
120 x 3

Face Pulls
100 x 3
100 x 3
100 x 3

Cable Curls
85 x 6
85 x 6
85 x 6

This was very wierd. Not used to this low volume. Sorry Gaz, but I just could'nt stick to the template, 3 x 3 seemed to low, so I added an extra rep and set in places.

The one advantage in low volume is that I could have been in and out in under 30 mins.

 

[nadirmg]

good w/o man! i know what you mean about low volume. my new routine is really really low compared to my old one. part of me wonders if i'll feel like i really got a workout at all...

Must be his poise and debonair charm that gave it away

lol, that's a nice way of indirectly complimenting yourself, sam

 

[SamEaston]

lol, that's a nice way of indirectly complimenting yourself, sam

I would have to be English in order for that to be a compliment.

 

[danny81]

Must be his poise and debonair charm that gave it away

no cuz he said cheers and i only heard dizzee rascal say dat and hes from england

 

[Scarface30]

not the normal crazy-like high volume/intensity I am used to seeing in here, but it's still one heck of a workout dude

I posted a question in the training section about shoes, and since you're the running man, maybe I'll ask you. what should I be looking for in a pair of shoes? I plan on starting sprints come summer, and also more than likely the occasional basketball and soccer game. any decent brands you'd recommend?

 

[Witchblade]

Ha, I told you you wouldn't stick to the Texas template. The template is made for us ordinary folks, who experience fatigue after a set or three, not warm up.

 

[goob]

not the normal crazy-like high volume/intensity I am used to seeing in here, but it's still one heck of a workout dude

I posted a question in the training section about shoes, and since you're the running man, maybe I'll ask you. what should I be looking for in a pair of shoes? I plan on starting sprints come summer, and also more than likely the occasional basketball and soccer game. any decent brands you'd recommend?

I posted in your thread Scar, basically it's comfort + shock absortion.
You weigh under 170lb's right? If so, just get a pair of running shoes from the sports store, asics or sacounys or New balance the best bet. Although running shoes are not going to be good for soccer, in that they don't offer much protection when leathering the ball....

And thanks dude.

 

[goob]

Ha, I told you you wouldn't stick to the Texas template. The template is made for us ordinary folks, who experience fatigue after a set or three, not warm up.

Damn you Witch, is there anything you don't know.

Your prophecy held true. I just could'nt stick to it, even though it was as heavy as I 've gone, it did'nt feel like I was doing enough......

I blame your program, it's enabled me to do too much......

 

[Witchblade]

No point in lowering the volume, if you can handle it.

 

[goob]

No point in lowering the volume, if you can handle it.

True. I'll stick as close to the template for this program as I can, and still feel like I've beaten myself up....


RDL's
250 x 5
250 x 5
250 x 5
250 x 5
250 x 5

DB Press
85 x 5
85 x 5
85 x 5
85 x 5
85 x 5

Hyper's
BW+ 35 x 10
BW+ 35 x 10
BW+ 35 x 10
BW+ 35 x 10

Dips
BW + 35 x 5
BW + 35 x 5
BW + 35 x 5
BW + 35 x 4
BW + 35 x 4

Cable Crunches
100 x 10
100 x 10
100 x 10

Good workout, good numbers all around.

 

[SamEaston]

no cuz he said cheers and i only heard dizzee rascal say dat and hes from england

Yeah, he was copying me

Nice RDL's Goob - astounding weight, that's what ... 2x your body weight almost?? Christ . . .

 

[Gazhole]

Good looking workouts man.

And dont sweat it - templates are just templates. My program doesnt even follow my own template .

Its the basic precepts that are the important parts in this program. The actual levels of volume/intensity/recovery are obviously gonna vary

Looking solid though, hopefully the PRs will come thick and fast!

 

[goob]

Yeah, he was copying me

Nice RDL's Goob - astounding weight, that's what ... 2x your body weight almost?? Christ . . .

I know, great feeling being able to do that. You probably are'nt far off in similar feats. Especially adding mental cardio sessions to the end of full workouts.....

Good looking workouts man.

And dont sweat it - templates are just templates. My program doesnt even follow my own template .

Its the basic precepts that are the important parts in this program. The actual levels of volume/intensity/recovery are obviously gonna vary

Looking solid though, hopefully the PRs will come thick and fast!

Thanks dude. I hear you on that. I like this program so far, it's about perfect in terms of volume (well - apart from the PR day, but even that enables me to push hard).

Not only that, nearly all lifts on my second last workouts wer PR's. I just don't list em.

 

[goob]

Today: 4 miles.

Time: unknown.

Legs still no where near 100%, and won't be without 4+ days off. But i am getting faster, however breathing not at optimum.

 

[katt]

seems a lot of people have the running bug now... I guess I'd better get with the program.!!

Love the new avi.. it's so you..