Getting Artificially Strong (and complaining about Cardio)
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Hrungnir
Level 7 Valued Member
Giant 3.0 W1D1 60#
42 rounds
Managed to tie the first day of 3.0 with the 24kgs, so goal achieved. These felt heavy, my middle back was screaming more than my shoulders. Excited for this to feel as light as the 24kg did!
Starting Hal Higdons 30 week to marathon plan tomorrow. I have been s*** consistent with my cardio, should probably retitle this log if I don’t get it together.
42 rounds
Managed to tie the first day of 3.0 with the 24kgs, so goal achieved. These felt heavy, my middle back was screaming more than my shoulders. Excited for this to feel as light as the 24kg did!
Starting Hal Higdons 30 week to marathon plan tomorrow. I have been s*** consistent with my cardio, should probably retitle this log if I don’t get it together.
Hrungnir
Level 7 Valued Member
Hal Higdon Novice Supreme W1D1
18:49
Kicked it off, 30 weeks out from the Vegas Rock n Roll Half Marathon. 95 degrees on the run, felt like melting and felt way too fat to be jogging. Crazy how much of my endurance I lost, hopefully it rebounds quickly.
18:49
Kicked it off, 30 weeks out from the Vegas Rock n Roll Half Marathon. 95 degrees on the run, felt like melting and felt way too fat to be jogging. Crazy how much of my endurance I lost, hopefully it rebounds quickly.
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Hrungnir
Level 7 Valued Member
7/20
Giant 3.0 W1D2 60#
30 Rounds
Another tie to the opening round with the 24's. I was going EMOM, I felt pretty good and could have gotten extra rounds if I pushed it.
7/21
Novice Supreme W1D2
40:12
Ran this on a treadmill, which was considerably easier than the heat on the asphalt but still sucked lol.
7/22
Novice Supreme W1D3
18:25
Also on a treadmill.
7/23
Giant 3.0 W1D3 60#
93 Rounds
I forgot what a cardio sesh these high round singles become. My back was tired as f*** from all the hiking and parking of doing singles, but this was doable. Beat my best total from the 24's, I think I can hit 100 rounds.
7/24
Novice Supreme W1D4
39:13
Ran this outside, 100 degrees ambient and on top of asphalt so it was hot. I'm a bit surprised I'm faster in the streets than the treadmill, maybe the misery of the heat is motivating.
Giant 3.0 W1D2 60#
30 Rounds
Another tie to the opening round with the 24's. I was going EMOM, I felt pretty good and could have gotten extra rounds if I pushed it.
7/21
Novice Supreme W1D2
40:12
Ran this on a treadmill, which was considerably easier than the heat on the asphalt but still sucked lol.
7/22
Novice Supreme W1D3
18:25
Also on a treadmill.
7/23
Giant 3.0 W1D3 60#
93 Rounds
I forgot what a cardio sesh these high round singles become. My back was tired as f*** from all the hiking and parking of doing singles, but this was doable. Beat my best total from the 24's, I think I can hit 100 rounds.
7/24
Novice Supreme W1D4
39:13
Ran this outside, 100 degrees ambient and on top of asphalt so it was hot. I'm a bit surprised I'm faster in the streets than the treadmill, maybe the misery of the heat is motivating.
Hrungnir
Level 7 Valued Member
7/25
Hal Higdon Novice Supreme W2D1
17:25
Today
Giant 3.0 60# W2D1
45 rounds
Felt pretty good, went with an every forty seconds scheme. I think this actually felt harder than the every thirty seconds and taking rounds off. Debating about the strategy for next week.
Hal Higdon Novice Supreme W2D1
17:25
Today
Giant 3.0 60# W2D1
45 rounds
Felt pretty good, went with an every forty seconds scheme. I think this actually felt harder than the every thirty seconds and taking rounds off. Debating about the strategy for next week.
Hrungnir
Level 7 Valued Member
7/27
Novice Supreme W2D2
38:45
On the treadmill again, 1% incline. This was after the previously posted Giant.
7/28
Novice Supreme W2D3
17:42
Treadmill @ 1%
Today
Giant 3.0 W2D2 60#
30 rounds
Tied the week before. I felt pretty good last week and like I had a couple more but this week was a bit exhausting and got a headache. Oh well, still a good workout.
Novice Supreme W2D2
38:45
On the treadmill again, 1% incline. This was after the previously posted Giant.
7/28
Novice Supreme W2D3
17:42
Treadmill @ 1%
Today
Giant 3.0 W2D2 60#
30 rounds
Tied the week before. I felt pretty good last week and like I had a couple more but this week was a bit exhausting and got a headache. Oh well, still a good workout.
Hrungnir
Level 7 Valued Member
Giant 3.0 W2D3 60#
83 rounds
Lost ten rounds this week, I think I just wasn’t as mentally strong. On these high round singles it’s much more about embracing the suck then muscle/technique failure. Lost four total reps on the week compared to week one, first time that has ever happened I think. Hopefully a strong rebound next week!
Bought easy muscle and have been reading it. I’m going to add in Giant 1.05 (Schedule A Phase 2). Schedule B Phase 2 has a rep pattern that would work well for a 3.1, debating on whether to add it or not. That would make the program 28 weeks with every weight, but I also think it would make sure I hit my eventual goal of giant with 80s. We will see how this 3.0 shakes out.
83 rounds
Lost ten rounds this week, I think I just wasn’t as mentally strong. On these high round singles it’s much more about embracing the suck then muscle/technique failure. Lost four total reps on the week compared to week one, first time that has ever happened I think. Hopefully a strong rebound next week!
Bought easy muscle and have been reading it. I’m going to add in Giant 1.05 (Schedule A Phase 2). Schedule B Phase 2 has a rep pattern that would work well for a 3.1, debating on whether to add it or not. That would make the program 28 weeks with every weight, but I also think it would make sure I hit my eventual goal of giant with 80s. We will see how this 3.0 shakes out.
Hrungnir
Level 7 Valued Member
8/1
Novice Supreme W3D1
16:35
8/2
Novice Supreme W3D2
34:28
These runs are finally starting to feel semi alright, but I’m still over a ten minute mile which is a bit disheartening lol.
Today
Giant 3.0 W3D1 60#
46 rounds
A one round PR, the sets of two are so far the only day that’s moving forward at all. Went back to every thirty seconds with a round off as needed and that seems to be the best strategy. The longer rest gives more recovery than a micro longer rest every round.
Novice Supreme W3D1
16:35
8/2
Novice Supreme W3D2
34:28
These runs are finally starting to feel semi alright, but I’m still over a ten minute mile which is a bit disheartening lol.
Today
Giant 3.0 W3D1 60#
46 rounds
A one round PR, the sets of two are so far the only day that’s moving forward at all. Went back to every thirty seconds with a round off as needed and that seems to be the best strategy. The longer rest gives more recovery than a micro longer rest every round.
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Hrungnir
Level 7 Valued Member
8/3
Novice Supreme W3D3
17:23
This was the afternoon of my last giant post, good run but super hot again. I think 106 but on asphalt.
8/5
Giant 3.0 W3D2 60#
31 rounds
A one round PR. I thought PRs would be easy to come by like the round of 24s, but I think I’m getting way closer to my potential on the first week than I had previously. I’m gonna have to throttle down my goals when I start 1.0 to be realistic lol. I had a stretch goal of 36 rounds for this and that is a pipe dream lol
Novice Supreme W3D3
17:23
This was the afternoon of my last giant post, good run but super hot again. I think 106 but on asphalt.
8/5
Giant 3.0 W3D2 60#
31 rounds
A one round PR. I thought PRs would be easy to come by like the round of 24s, but I think I’m getting way closer to my potential on the first week than I had previously. I’m gonna have to throttle down my goals when I start 1.0 to be realistic lol. I had a stretch goal of 36 rounds for this and that is a pipe dream lol
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Hrungnir
Level 7 Valued Member
8/6
Three Miles 31:42
Today
Giant 3.0 60# W3D3
76 rounds
This day is continuing to slip on me. 93-83-76, first time this has happened to me in Giant. I’m still seeing increases on the higher rep days so I’m not too concerned but it’s interesting. My total weekly reps are staying pretty constant, slight decrease.
Three Miles 31:42
Today
Giant 3.0 60# W3D3
76 rounds
This day is continuing to slip on me. 93-83-76, first time this has happened to me in Giant. I’m still seeing increases on the higher rep days so I’m not too concerned but it’s interesting. My total weekly reps are staying pretty constant, slight decrease.
Hrungnir
Level 7 Valued Member
8/8
1.5 mile run
17:56
Accidentally did this out of order, did the 1.5 instead of the 2 so just flip flopping for this week.
8/9
3 Mile run
34:36
Today
Giant 3.0 60# W4D1
46 rounds
Tied my PR from last week, I had another in me but it would have been sloppy af so I decided to just leave it in reserve. The last ten or so rounds were real grinders, but I survived. Hoping to finally finish this week with an increase in total reps!
1.5 mile run
17:56
Accidentally did this out of order, did the 1.5 instead of the 2 so just flip flopping for this week.
8/9
3 Mile run
34:36
Today
Giant 3.0 60# W4D1
46 rounds
Tied my PR from last week, I had another in me but it would have been sloppy af so I decided to just leave it in reserve. The last ten or so rounds were real grinders, but I survived. Hoping to finally finish this week with an increase in total reps!
Hrungnir
Level 7 Valued Member
8/10
2 miles 23:01
Moving the light runs in this base building from 1.5 to 2 miles, still feeling pretty good on these despite running them in the vegas afternoon.
Giant 3.0 W4D2 60#
31 rounds
Tied my PR from last week, but I still have a decent shot of finally having an increase in total reps if I can just hit my day 3 numbers from Week 2.
2 miles 23:01
Moving the light runs in this base building from 1.5 to 2 miles, still feeling pretty good on these despite running them in the vegas afternoon.
Giant 3.0 W4D2 60#
31 rounds
Tied my PR from last week, but I still have a decent shot of finally having an increase in total reps if I can just hit my day 3 numbers from Week 2.
Hrungnir
Level 7 Valued Member
Giant 3.0 W4D3 60#
85 rounds
Finally beat my week one total reps!! Crazy to me that I hit 93 singles in week one and then just plummeted from then on for the singles. I think being at the end of the week and running the half marathon plan is just draining me a bit. Oh well, eventually my work capacity will catch up. Excited for 1.0 and to not have to do singles for six months ish lol.
85 rounds
Finally beat my week one total reps!! Crazy to me that I hit 93 singles in week one and then just plummeted from then on for the singles. I think being at the end of the week and running the half marathon plan is just draining me a bit. Oh well, eventually my work capacity will catch up. Excited for 1.0 and to not have to do singles for six months ish lol.
Hrungnir
Level 7 Valued Member
Giant 1.0 W1D3 60#
20 Rounds
3 Miles
37:29
Almost pushed the workout off as I didn't feel like it, but it came together and was a pretty good sesh. I need to wake up earlier to get my runs done, it was already 107 and no shade for the run which made it a truly brutal affair. I am going to be a bit optimistic with my goals for this one, 22 rounds with a stretch goal of 24 rounds.
20 Rounds
3 Miles
37:29
Almost pushed the workout off as I didn't feel like it, but it came together and was a pretty good sesh. I need to wake up earlier to get my runs done, it was already 107 and no shade for the run which made it a truly brutal affair. I am going to be a bit optimistic with my goals for this one, 22 rounds with a stretch goal of 24 rounds.
Hrungnir
Level 7 Valued Member
8/27
Giant 1.0 W2D3 60#
21 rounds
A one round PR.
8/29
Two miles 21:33
Today
Giant 1.0 W3D1 60#
16 rounds
One round PR. Good flow on this, every press was automatic and like I could do five reps every two minutes for forever. I’m feeling really strong right now and it’s clicking, hopefully the feeling stays around. I am gaining on my diet, or lack of, at 233 which is my heaviest ever.
Giant 1.0 W2D3 60#
21 rounds
A one round PR.
8/29
Two miles 21:33
Today
Giant 1.0 W3D1 60#
16 rounds
One round PR. Good flow on this, every press was automatic and like I could do five reps every two minutes for forever. I’m feeling really strong right now and it’s clicking, hopefully the feeling stays around. I am gaining on my diet, or lack of, at 233 which is my heaviest ever.