i was asked to play in a game on a full size field. people are taking this very seriously.

this means i have to start running. i hate running. 

i better be in great shape by the end of next month.

Quote from: bulldogs2k on May 19, 2011, 11:14:10 AM
Speaking of barefoot running, does anyone do it?  I used to run with my wrestling shoes, on an indoor track, and that taught me how to run "barefoot" but it took a while to get used to.  I'm not going to buy a foot-glove but I like the minimalist attitude. 

Also, I've heard that barefoot running is good for flat footies like me. Is that true? 

I have two friends that got onboard this craze... one loves it, one went back to regular shoes.  The guy that loves it broke into it gently (as per the recommendations) and has yet to suffer any ill effects.  The guy that gave up tried to do four miles the first day... not really shocking that he hated life for a couple weeks and quit.

From what they've shared with me, lots of people are having problems acclimating due to a lifetime of supported arches.  Many of them are developing muscle issues because they're suddenly using a new set of muscles and are overdoing it.

I'm still going to try it out, but not until I get through this fight.  No sense in hurting myself before the other guy hurts me.

Crossfit - Lumberjack 20 this Sunday.

20 Deadlifts (275lbs) /Run 400m
20 KB swings (72lbs) /Run 400m
20 Overhead Squats (115lbs) /Run 400m
20 Burpees /Run 400m
20 Pullups (Chest to Bar) /Run 400m
20 Box jumps (24") /Run 400m
20 DB Squat Cleans (45lbs each) /Run to bathroom and call for Ralph and Earl for ten minutes.

This is why I fight.  I'm awful at picking up heavy things.

This morning I began data analysis of my cycling progress via a database that I built and have been punching data into since late 2009/early 2010.

As a starting point, I decided to compare a training ride that I did this morning with that of one I did around the same time last year. What I discovered was both interesting and surprising:

Date: 5/17/2010     Distance: 22 miles      Calories Burned: 1,443   Time:1 hour 24 mins     Avg Speed: 17.3 mph
Date: 5/23/2011     Distance: 25.5 miles    Calories Burned: 887     Time 1 hour 24 mins     Avg Speed: 19.2 mph

To sum it up, I rode 3.5 miles farther this morning, burned 556 calories LESS (in the same time) and maintained an overall average speed ~2mph faster than last year.

I think what surprised me the most about these stats was that it's taking less effort to go farther and faster than when I started - however, that being said, I should be pushing myself harder because I'm not working as hard as I was a year ago (at least in regards to caloric burn).

I've only just begun extrapolating this data, but I think that what really is of value in general is tracking your work. It can really give you significant feedback as to how well you're progressing and what you need to do in order to stay on track and continue to make progress rather than only maintaining a certain level of fitness.

Mmm 3 piece Popeye's, Cajun fries n biscuit ... love these biscuits

how do u know how many calories you burned?

Quote from: He Man on May 23, 2011, 10:36:04 AM
how do u know how many calories you burned?

I have a nice HR Monitor that I use every time I ride or workout. What's really nice is that I can do zone training with it.

Quote from: dropstharockalot on May 23, 2011, 09:17:51 AM
I have two friends that got onboard this craze... one loves it, one went back to regular shoes.  The guy that loves it broke into it gently (as per the recommendations) and has yet to suffer any ill effects.  The guy that gave up tried to do four miles the first day... not really shocking that he hated life for a couple weeks and quit.

From what they've shared with me, lots of people are having problems acclimating due to a lifetime of supported arches.  Many of them are developing muscle issues because they're suddenly using a new set of muscles and are overdoing it.

I'm still going to try it out, but not until I get through this fight.  No sense in hurting myself before the other guy hurts me.

I've been running barefoot for a little over a year now. LOVE IT, won't go back to running shoes, I think we talked about this in this thread already.
I also started with about 4 miles, even with the advice to take it easy. It was a rough couple of weeks after that but well worth it.

So can you still run with shoes if needed?

Quote from: cokey on May 23, 2011, 10:46:47 AM
So can you still run with shoes if needed?

Yeah, but I don't like it. I played tennis with my wife a few weeks ago (I suck a fat one at tennis) and the shoes just feel weird at this point

So the zombies will get ya either way.. no shoe's, you'll step on something n fall..with shoe's, you'll b too slow lol..

Quote from: He Man on May 23, 2011, 10:36:04 AM
how do u know how many calories you burned?

U can purchase a bodybugg or gowear fit which attaches to your arm. It's a pretty neat little device.

The other way is to weigh and record every calorie you eat over a week along with activity. If you maintain your weight, going neither up nor down, you can get a good idea of your baseline + or - activity level.

Quote from: pitbull on May 23, 2011, 12:50:35 PM
U can purchase a bodybugg or gowear fit which attaches to your arm. It's a pretty neat little device.

The other way is to weigh and record every calorie you eat over a week along with activity. If you maintain your weight, going neither up nor down, you can get a good idea of your baseline + or - activity level.

My HR monitor has 2 sensors and goes around the torso. I find it to be quite accurate.

The database that I built will accommodate meal info as well as activity info too. It's an easy way to monitor what I put in, what I burn, and what I end up with as net calories at the end of the day.

Quote from: cokey on May 23, 2011, 12:41:52 PM
So the zombies will get ya either way.. no shoe's, you'll step on something n fall..with shoe's, you'll b too slow lol..

Yes, but IZ is hooking me up with a Zombie make the beast with two backser patch, so they will get the sledgehammer when they finally catch me.

Quote from: pitbull on May 23, 2011, 12:50:35 PM
U can purchase a bodybugg or gowear fit which attaches to your arm. It's a pretty neat little device.

The other way is to weigh and record every calorie you eat over a week along with activity. If you maintain your weight, going neither up nor down, you can get a good idea of your baseline + or - activity level.

that is supercool!  i HATE the host of the product review enough to make me have to tell everyone. aside from weight management/weight lost (which is about the most important thing for people using this i think) it seems like its great for seeing your progress of strength and endurance training. Less energy spent doing the same activity = better endurance.
http://my.apexfitness.com/products/product_details.php?item=6009&isbb=Y