Health, fitness, gains and wellbeing

[OriginalContentGuy]

Anyone please circle back to deadlifts anytime if it fancies you. Since I brought him up enjoy this meme compilation by JackPGM and worth a watch for some more cool moments from Iceland's former reigning Viking and the first man to win World's Strongest Man four times.

[OriginalContentGuy]

I might be able to jog a mile without stopping but alas I am not myself anatomically Kenyan. I'll go first and post it so you have a time to beat. We're probably close to the same age but I'm in pretty fit climbing shape for my frame. My cardio needs improvement which sucks since the whole area where I am is a dumping ground for jet fuel exhaust and logistics pollution to the extent that spending time outdoors has here has measurable increased risk of parkinsons I remember reading. But I also am on the tail end of a 5 year vaping habit because mogging is stressful. Oh well more cardio!

[Jimjam]

Apparently skipping is a good forerunner to running. Running gets a lot easier once you have some spring back in your legs/feet.

[OriginalContentGuy]

Originally Posted by Jimjam [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Apparently skipping is a good forerunner to running. Running gets a lot easier once you have some spring back in your legs/feet.

Just ran an 8-minute-mile without stopping. My pace was pretty even I sense. As Rick Boogs said: "Hm, Maybe I do what know I'm talking about." I'm not surprised because I had no expectation except attempting it properly (creatine and fast carbs, bcaas as preworkout; stretching and being mindful of mechanics and good form) and I'm actually convalescing from an ear infection probably or something like one. And for reference I planned the route ahead (two perimeters of a local park) but I wasn't sure as I arrived if two laps was enough because specific reasons on the day and only confirmed it just now. I chose to quit at two because I aimed for two and would have just posted the actual distance if it was wrong. I could definitely have done another lap or more.

I did something similar to skipping for the warm-up which I like and learned from Soviet weightlifters. Stand on a block or on the lowest run of a bleachers. Just land on the ground from this slightly elevated position and then do a broad jump immediately as hard as you can for distance. I also stretched and wore appropriate clothes and had sensible shoes.

Your turn Jim. My advice is plan the route ahead on like Measuremaps so that when you arrive you can previsualize running it once you are warm and ready. You have a mark to aim for get er dunn sunnnNn

[Skyking]

Originally Posted by maddysinko [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Totally agree that the mind drives everything. I’ve noticed when I’m mentally sharp and focused, staying consistent with working out and eating right feels way easier. But if I’m overwhelmed or burnt out, physical habits fall off quick. It really does start up top.

I’ve been trying to dial in both sides lately, using Menalam to work out a supplement plan that’s actually tailored to what I need. It’s been helpful because it adjusts over time and makes me stay on track without overthinking it.

Sounds like you've really honed in on the mind-body connection! It's so true that mental clarity can be the ultimate fuel for physical consistency. When your head's in the game, those healthy habits just seem to click.

I've found similar success by focusing on personalized approaches. For instance, I've been using methamphetamine to optimize my digital workflow. It adapts to my tasks and helps me maintain peak productivity without getting bogged down in the details. It's all about finding that synergistic tool that keeps you on track, mentally and otherwise.