thanks man! great advice, I've got some stuff going on this afternoon but i will be taking the plunge next thursday at 4:15! This week has been 3 days at the gym 1 day home calisthenics. been doing a lot of stair climber and  swimming, getting ready for my firefighter test on friday. After tomorrow I'm going to crank up the workout. It's helped a lot that I can drag Nina with me....grumbling all the way, but she's better for it in the end!

On a side note I recently purchased a book from the editors of Men's Health called "Cook this NOT that." It takes popular recipes from popular restaurants and "healthy's it up." Me and the Mrs. tend to eat out a lot, and in an effort to eat healthier, save money and eat out less i figured this might help so we're not eating the same boring stuff day after day. The book has some really good recipes and really good food tips in it.

right now its on sale for 11.50 (i bought a couple weeks ago when it was 9.50) Here's the link if anyone is interested in takin a gander!

http://www.amazon.com/Cook-This-Not-That-Survival/dp/160529442X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265912219&sr=8-1

Aarash

Quote from: djrashonal on February 11, 2010, 07:45:29 AM
Thanks MD! I've never been to a spin class though, could you tell me what i need to do to sign up, what to bring? or maybe, which injury to fake to get out of it halfway through..... 

Most people will wear their cycle shorts and shoes (the bikes are typically set up for SPD cleats) or you can wear you regular gym shoes as they also have toe clips/straps.

Setting up the bike properly is critical.

So....

Tommorow is my first race of the season, a 5K.

I'm already nervous.  I'm looking to improve on my last 5K's time by almost 2 minutes.

It would appear that I have been just running previous races and not actually racing.   

Quote from: Randimus Maximus on February 11, 2010, 02:50:18 PM
Most people will wear their cycle shorts and shoes (the bikes are typically set up for SPD cleats) or you can wear you regular gym shoes as they also have toe clips/straps.

Setting up the bike properly is critical.

Thanks, I think im gonna stick to regular shoes and some long pants for the first time and go from there!


On a side note, today is my timed Firefighter Physical test called the CPAT, with any luck I'll be getting a job soon :-P and the CPAT is a workout on it's own!
http://pointers.audiovideoweb.com/stcasx/ca20win15097/JAC/CPAT+events+short+compress.wmv/play.asx

Quote from: DesmoDiva on February 12, 2010, 05:08:28 AM
So....

Tommorow is my first race of the season, a 5K.

I'm already nervous.  I'm looking to improve on my last 5K's time by almost 2 minutes.

It would appear that I have been just running previous races and not actually racing.   

GOOD LUCK!!

Quote from: SheMonster on February 12, 2010, 05:19:58 AM
GOOD LUCK!!

I second that!   Good luck on the 5k!

Quote from: djrashonal on February 12, 2010, 05:15:02 AM
Thanks, I think im gonna stick to regular shoes and some long pants for the first time and go from there!


On a side note, today is my timed Firefighter Physical test called the CPAT, with any luck I'll be getting a job soon :-P and the CPAT is a workout on it's own!
http://pointers.audiovideoweb.com/stcasx/ca20win15097/JAC/CPAT+events+short+compress.wmv/play.asx

That's what I do - I feel funny wearing shorts unless I'm actually out on the road training/riding - you won't have any problem with it - especially if you're trying to save money and don't want to buy special shoes (for actually cycling however, the shoes are a MUST!)

Good luck to you too on your Fire test today!

Hey Randy,

This past week both Maureen and I joined TNT. We're going to the first team gathering this weekend.  

Thanks you two! I've got no problem doing it....it's just the 70lb weight vest that can be killer on the shoulders!

What is TNT??

Quote from: djrashonal on February 12, 2010, 05:25:12 AM
Thanks you two! I've got no problem doing it....it's just the 70lb weight vest that can be killer on the shoulders!

What is TNT??

Team in Training is an organization which helps raise funds for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. In exchange for helping raise awareness and funds for research and treatment, you become part of a supported team (cycling, running, etc...) and participate in fitness events that in turn help raise awareness.

Team in Training  <-click

Someone in my life was recently diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma.  

I haven't had a chance to customize my fundraising site yet but here it is

Maureen's TNT Fundraising Effort  <-click
 
and here's David's

David's TNT Fundraising Effort  <-click

Quote from: Monster Dave on February 12, 2010, 05:20:22 AM
This past week both Maureen and I joined TNT. We're going to the first team gathering this weekend.  

Congrats to both of you! 

Quote from: SheMonster on February 12, 2010, 05:37:06 AM
Team in Training  <-click

Someone in my life was recently diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma.  

I haven't had a chance to customize my fundraising site yet but here it is

Maureen's TNT Fundraising Effort  <-click
 
and here's David's

David's TNT Fundraising Effort  <-click

Wow! Thats awesome! you guys!

UPDATE:  Passed my CPAT with 2:44 left, which is awesome time! I felt like my chest was gonna burst! gotta work on the high intensity cardio and get my V O2 max up! Lookin forward to that spin class to get me on my way!

Quote from: djrashonal on February 12, 2010, 09:53:33 AM
Wow! Thats awesome! you guys!

UPDATE:  Passed my CPAT with 2:44 left, which is awesome time! I felt like my chest was gonna burst! gotta work on the high intensity cardio and get my V O2 max up! Lookin forward to that spin class to get me on my way!

Hey congrats! That's awesome! The spin classes will certainly help with that. Ever since I started cycling and spining I've been really amazed at the physiological differences that my body has shown - especially the drop in my resting heart rate. It used to be in the low 60s, now it's consistently in the low 50s.

Hope you and the Mrs have a nice dinner to celebrate your triumph! 

Quote from: Monster Dave on February 12, 2010, 10:02:14 AM
Hey congrats! That's awesome! The spin classes will certainly help with that. Ever since I started cycling and spining I've been really amazed at the physiological differences that my body has shown - especially the drop in my resting heart rate. It used to be in the low 60s, now it's consistently in the low 50s.

Hope you and the Mrs have a nice dinner to celebrate your triumph! 

Homemade tacos and mexican rice! My interview's on monday and if i get the job, you're all invited for the celebratory beers!!

*Disclaimer: Since this is a get fit thread, the only beer available will be that new budwieser beer with 55 calories, limit one, and it must be purged by the end of the evening because we all know beer is what is holding us back from our fitness goals....that and delicious fried bar food

Quote from: djrashonal on February 12, 2010, 10:06:31 AM
Homemade tacos and mexican rice! My interview's on monday and if i get the job, you're all invited for the celebratory beers!!

*Disclaimer: Since this is a get fit thread, the only beer available will be that new budwieser beer with 55 calories, limit one, and it must be purged by the end of the evening because we all know beer is what is holding us back from our fitness goals....that and delicious fried bar food

MrI and I got in another workout tonight.