October Health Challenge (2016)

[Jeremy]

Took a trip to the mall today to get protein powder since I'm not naturally getting enough to keep from losing muscle mass, as well as supporting recovery and muscle growth. When you work as hard as I do losing muscle opens you up to bad injuries. I figure better get on that and take some preventive measures. Learning as I go here... Next up finding a multi vitamin with glucosamine for joint lubrication.

We got home from the mall, I ran an hour and a half (a total of an hour and forty-five minutes), had a protein smoothie afterwards... It's actually pretty tasty stuff I figured a long run was a pretty good idea since we went a little piggy at the Olive Garden for lunch lol.

 

[PTree15]

I've had a really good cardio week, but I had to lay off the weights a little, as my bum knee is acting up and my left hamstring seems strained or something. Walking is fine, though, so today I got in 4 miles. Got to work early, and got a couple of miles in before my friend joined me. Beautiful day out, so the walk was extra special.

 

[shyvas]

I've had a really good cardio week, but I had to lay off the weights a little, as my bum knee is acting up and my left hamstring seems strained or something. Walking is fine, though, so today I got in 4 miles. Got to work early, and got a couple of miles in before my friend joined me. Beautiful day out, so the walk was extra special.

What is wrong with your knee PTree ?

 

[PTree15]

What is wrong with your knee PTree ?

It acts up every now and again and aches a lot. I think that side of my body has been out of alignment since I broke my right ankle in 8th grade . Every time I have a problem with a knee, ankle or my back, it's usually on that side. The hamstring issue is on the left leg, though, lol. I suppose this all could be age-related as well. My brain thinks I'm 35, but my body will fight back to say otherwise, and sometimes I forget to listen. Usually if I just rest it a bit, it will improve. I think I might have overdone the weights a bit when I got back into them.

 

[shyvas]

It acts up every now and again and aches a lot. I think that side of my body has been out of alignment since I broke my right ankle in 8th grade . Every time I have a problem with a knee, ankle or my back, it's usually on that side. The hamstring issue is on the left leg, though, lol. I suppose this all could be age-related as well. My brain thinks I'm 35, but my body will fight back to say otherwise, and sometimes I forget to listen. Usually if I just rest it a bit, it will improve. I think I might have overdone the weights a bit when I got back into them.

Is there anything you can do to alleviate the pain ?

 

[PTree15]

Is there anything you can do to alleviate the pain ?

Usually just rest takes care of it. I suppose I could take ibuprofen or something, but I try to take as little medicine as possible. I might have to take some when I go hiking in a week and a half if the ache is still there. It's been a while since I've been on a good hike.

 

[KLS52]

It acts up every now and again and aches a lot. I think that side of my body has been out of alignment since I broke my right ankle in 8th grade . Every time I have a problem with a knee, ankle or my back, it's usually on that side. The hamstring issue is on the left leg, though, lol. I suppose this all could be age-related as well. My brain thinks I'm 35, but my body will fight back to say otherwise, and sometimes I forget to listen. Usually if I just rest it a bit, it will improve. I think I might have overdone the weights a bit when I got back into them.

Have you ever tried wrapping your knee when you go out hiking or walking? I had to wrap mine or wear a knee support for the first few weeks that I started walking and it made a big difference. I haven't had to wear it again for awhile now.

 

[PTree15]

Have you ever tried wrapping your knee when you go out hiking or walking? I had to wrap mine or wear a knee support for the first few weeks that I started walking and it made a big difference. I haven't had to wear it again for awhile now.

I do on occasion. I can't find my knee brace at the moment, lol.

 

[shyvas]

I do on occasion. I can't find my knee brace at the moment, lol.

I also have one of those.

 

[PTree15]

I also have one of those.

They can be really good. I've misplaced it somewhere, lol. But I will find it.


I did a nice walk at work today. I got there earlier than my friend again, so I took advantage and did an extra mile and a half. It was cooler this morning but very pleasant. The clouds will be coming later, so I am very glad I got my walk in this morning.

 

[Jeremy]

Whoa, I'm now 138lbs, I lost 5.2lbs this week... Not real sure how, it's not like I worked any harder (or did I?) this week or that I ate any less (quite the contrary)... Today is a well deserved rest day I'd say.

 

[PTree15]

I had a good, sweaty treadmill session today, since the weather was icky. This week has been very productive, exercise-wise. I should get in lots of walking this weekend, especially at the Boston Veg Fest tomorrow. I'm also planning to meet friends on Sunday for an afternoon walk.

 

[hungryraccoon]

Few weeks off from my personal training with James due to being ill. Back at it again on the Sunday just gone & again today. He's not taking it easy with me  I tend to be unable to walk for a few days after. It's still not enough though as I'm barelt ever doing anything extra in the week.

Also, didn't weigh myself for WEEKS after getting ****** off with my lack of motivation & laziness. Weighed myself today & seem to have shifted 4 pounds or so.

 

[Jeremy]

I have to say I'm having some trouble getting into other aspects of working out, outside of running. Like with leg workouts, I have trouble doing leg exercises like squats and lunges correctly. It would be so much easier if I could just use the machines at Planet Fitness. But Chryssie rolls her eyes and sighs every time I bring it up

 

[PTree15]

I have to say I'm having some trouble getting into other aspects of working out, outside of running. Like with leg workouts, I have trouble doing leg exercises like squats and lunges correctly. It would be so much easier if I could just use the machines at Planet Fitness. But Chryssie rolls her eyes and sighs every time I bring it up

I know this might sound weird, but I sometimes do the squats and lunges in front of a mirror to check my form. It really makes a difference if your form is as good as possible. Also, if you are using weights, maybe drop them for a bit and try them without weights just to work on form. It's good practice and also good for balance.

 

[Jeremy]

I know this might sound weird, but I sometimes do the squats and lunges in front of a mirror to check my form. It really makes a difference if your form is as good as possible. Also, if you are using weights, maybe drop them for a bit and try them without weights just to work on form. It's good practice and also good for balance.

Yeah, I'm going to have to work it out somehow. I know Chryssie really dislikes the idea of going back to the gym.

 

[hungryraccoon]

How comes? Could you have a one off personal training session in the gym or something, so someone can go through form with you?

 

[Jeremy]

How comes? Could you have a one off personal training session in the gym or something, so someone can go through form with you?

Hmm, that might be a possibility.

 

[hungryraccoon]

Worth doing. I don't know about your gym or the personal trainers there but James always gives people 'taster sessions' so they can see if it's something that'd be beneficial for them or that they'd be interested in. Don't even have to pay for those

 

[PTree15]

I did a good amount of walking over the weekend, which was beneficial given the amount of samples and food I consumed at the Boston Veg Fest, hahaha. Worth every bite.

This morning I did my 5k walk at work. It was perfect weather: sunny, no breeze and about 50 degrees. I am hiking this weekend. I can't wait.