MetalPSI's Random Thread

I should start a doghouse thread for when I constantly get strikes

Where you been, Ditch? Haven't seen you in awhile

I get a kick out of this for some reason.

My universe at the moment. Feel free to make hilarious photoshops.

So after being drunk for about 6 months straight, I've decided to get back in shape. It's been my first week (YAY) and I've set goals for myself...

1) To run 2.5 kms in 10mins or under. Current best is 14:47
2) To do 20 pushups in a row. Current best 15
3) To do 5 pullups in a row, unassisted. Current best : Using 80lbs of assist 10 reps. 0 no assist
4) To tread water for 2 mins, then swim 100 m. Have not set foot in the pool yet
5) To do 20 situps in a row. Current best is on decline 15

Now for weights, I've started at beginners rates and will update. I've already gone up a few pounds for some exercises while going down for others

Bicep curl free weights 60lbs. Current 35 Machine assist 100. Current 60
Tricep curl free weights 80lbs. Current 35 Machine assist 100. Current 80
Shoulder press free 60. Current 35. Machine assist 100. Current 80
Chest press machine 150. Current 80.
Chest press free. No goal yet. I am not a big fan of bench press, but going to get into it. Plus seems everyone thinks this and deadlift is the only strength exercises to do at the gym and haven't even seen what the equipment looks like yet.

So far my routine is pretty basic. Original plan was to go in 6 days, do a run around the track to hit my goal of 2.5kms, sit down at the machines or free weights and do upper body. Some days the better half wants to go after shes done work, so I'll go and sit on a bike for a half hour those days.

Missed the last two days, was pretty sore. Just on my way out the door now as we speak. I've been alternating times to get to the gym to see when heavy/light times are. So far haven't found a nice medium where there are less people than I would like there. I could swear the people who live close (Its a rec center) are mostly bored housewives and they congregate here to hang out all day. Then there are the seniors who you know definitely know they have nothing better to do. It's not all that bad in the mornings, but aggravating when you are trying to do laps on a skinny three lane course.

You know that muscle at the top of your inner ankle that connects into the middle of your calf? That is freaking killing me

I've always had bad ankles, never did skate properly. Going to have to really work on my foot endurance. I know I'd be getting better times if it wasn't for this muscle group being shocked so much. I spent the majority of the last 10 years going up and down stairs and not really running straight lines, so it's no surprise the stabilizers for the area are a bit weak

oh and thanks. I've given myself to push myself hard by 5 months. I remember the days when I could bike for hours straight, walk anywhere in the city, work like a mule for 12 hours straight. Everyone says you slow down as you age, but I believe that you are only as weak as you think you are. I might not get back to that level, but I honestly don't see why I shouldn't be near it.