Fitness Challenge!

**BruceBC** · 14th February 12, 09:48 AM

Ok, I am in on the challenge. I have been training for the last four months for a 30km crosscountry ski race held near the end of Feb. The ultimate goal is the 90km Vasa Loppet race in Sweden next year.

**biblemonkey** · 14th February 12, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by J_Mimbs

Well, I was trying to lose weight when I first joined this forum, and I'm still working at it. I had managed to drop about twenty pounds by Thanksgiving, but the holidays really killed me and I wound up putting nearly fifteen back on. *sigh* I'm starting again with a vengeance though; I dearly want a proper wool kilt, but I refuse to buy one until I get to weight I want to be.

Well, keep at it. I was in awesome shape last year and got horribly out of shape in Nov. and Dec. so I know how it can be. I am working with a Beach Body coach and doing P-90X right now. I dropped 11 lbs in a month! If you want info on getting started on that kind of program let me know. The coaching is free.

Originally Posted by BruceBC

Ok, I am in on the challenge. I have been training for the last four months for a 30km crosscountry ski race held near the end of Feb. The ultimate goal is the 90km Vasa Loppet race in Sweden next year.

Awesome goals! Make sure to let us know how the race in Feb. goes!

Hugh

**MadMouser** · 14th February 12, 10:05 AM

I finally deadlifted more than my bodyweight.

**biblemonkey** · 14th February 12, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by MadMouser

I finally deadlifted more than my bodyweight.

Very cool! I can't deadlift for power anymore after an "incident" involving trying for too much, too soon and royaly messing up my lower back.

Good on ya!

Hugh

**Geoff Withnell** · 14th February 12, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by MadMouser

I finally deadlifted more than my bodyweight.

VERY cool. I can leg press on the machine about 375 (fifty lbs more than my bodyweight). I can't free weight more than about 300 in a deadlift tho.

**biblemonkey** · 16th February 12, 03:43 PM

Well, I went and did it again. I signed up for Warrior Dash, PA! Anyone else going?

**biblemonkey** · 17th February 12, 06:40 AM

A sudden and terrible cold has decended upon me. Those who are so inclined please pray for me. I really don't want to stop training.

**J_Mimbs** · 18th February 12, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by biblemonkey

A sudden and terrible cold has decended upon me. Those who are so inclined please pray for me. I really don't want to stop training.

I'll definitely be praying. Hope you feel better soon.

**Reverend Graham** · 19th February 12, 03:34 AM

Got a 10 hour ride in yesterday, Deca training coming along nicely

Been thinking about which kilt to do the last marathon in, probably a 5 yd one would be best, they are a bit lighter than the 8s.

Rev G

**biblemonkey** · 20th February 12, 06:10 AM

Originally Posted by J_Mimbs

I'll definitely be praying. Hope you feel better soon.

Thanks, brother. The cold is progressing nicely...into a worse cold. But I will try for the workout tonight. Did half my legs/back/abs routine on Friday.

Originally Posted by Reverend Graham

Got a 10 hour ride in yesterday, Deca training coming along nicely

Been thinking about which kilt to do the last marathon in, probably a 5 yd one would be best, they are a bit lighter than the 8s.

Rev G

Very cool. Consider PV in that case. They are great for running.

Hugh