Too fat to be a cyclist. Too skinny to be a weightlifter.

[Big Good Wolf]

Well a couple of people suggested I start a training log, so here goes.
I have got no specific training goals, I'm not preparing for a particular sporting event or anything like that, I am just aiming for personal improvement.
Friday is about the worst day for me. I finish work at 10pm on Thursday, then do 7am - 5pm on Friday and 6am -12 noon on Saturday. It messes up my sleep pattern and means I don't feel like doing much on a Friday evening except get an early night.
Anyway, last night I managed;

Press ups - 30+30+25
Sit ups - 25+20
Chin ups - 4+2+1
Running - About 2km

I don't have proper training sessions, I just get down on the floor, do as many press up and sit ups as I can, then carry on doing whatever else I was doing until I feel like I can get down again and do some more.
I haven't even got any running shoes. I just run round the forest in the same safety boots I wear at work. Who needs ankle weights when you've got steel toe caps ?

Edit:
I'm losing track of my PBs spread over several pages, so I'll keep them updated here to make it easier to check when I think I have set a new one.

Deadlift;
1RM 165kg
5RM 140kg 23/12/09
5x5 total 630kg

Squat;
1RM 105kg
5RM 100kg
5x5 total 450kg 15.12.08

Bench press;
1RM 77.5kg
5RM 67.5kg 23.7.09
5x5 total 375kg 23.7.09

Push press;
1RM 62.5kg
5RM 50kg
5x5 total 250kg

Clean & push press;
1RM 65kg
5RM 60kg 25.7.09
5x5 total 292.5kg 25.7.09

Dumbbell snatch;
1RM 30kg
5RM 30kg
5x5 total 142.5kg

Dumbbell press;
1RM 20kg
5RM 20kg
5x5 total 80kg

Kneeling dumbbell row;
1RM 35kg
5RM 35kg
5x5 total 170kg

Power clean;
1RM 75kg
5RM 70kg 20.7.09
5x5 total 325kg 20.7.09

Military press;
1RM 45kg
5RM 45kg
5x5 total 205kg

[Big Good Wolf]

Todays log so far;

Press ups - 30+30
Sit ups - 25+20
Chin ups - 2+2
Skipping - about 2 minutes
Burpees - 10 - Thanks to Spug for suggesting these.

I'll come back and alter this post as the day goes on and I do a bit more.
I have to write it down somewhere or I lose track. I might as well write it here and update it throughout the day as write it on a piece of paper and post it all in one go last thing.

[SpugFab]

I haven't even got any running shoes. I just run round the forest in the same safety boots I wear at work. Who needs ankle weights when you've got steel toe caps ?

I used to do a lot of running in para boots, not sure I would now though. Long term I like the idea of heel cushioning running shoes provide. I suppose since you're offroad and not running on concrete it's not such a big deal. If you start getting "bad pain" from running I'd look at switching footwear though.

Might be worth looking at other bodyweight exercises you could do, just for balance and variation. My favourite - burpees

[Big Good Wolf]

Went out to visit a friend last night and get my hair cut, so no more training for the day. Came back with a grade two and a cold.
Don't really feel up to doing much today. I'll go out on the mountain bike later. I'm on call from work so it will have to be lots of short laps near home so I can get back quickly if needed.

Press ups - 30+30
Sit ups - 12+20
Chin ups - 4+2
Skipping - 2 minutes
Mountain biking - 13.8km

[Big Good Wolf]

I felt rough with this cold yesterday. It hasn't gone yet, but I feel a bit more energetic today.

Press ups - 35+25+30
Sit ups - 20+20+20
Chin ups - 3+3

I might be feeling more energetic, but I've lost all coordination. I tried skipping, but spent most of the time untangling myself.

[Big Good Wolf]

I've just about got over The Worst Cold I've Ever Had, in fact, it could well have been The Worst Cold Anyone Has Ever Had. Two days of trying not to fall back down again every time I stand up with a 10 and a 12 hour shift at work left no time or energy for anything other than sleeping and a quick walk with the dog, so it's back to trying to get in to some sort of excercise routine.

Press ups - 25
Sit ups - 20
Chin ups - 3

[Big Good Wolf]

Press ups - 40+30+30
Sit ups - 20+20+20
Chin ups - 3+6+3
Skipping - 2 minutes
Mountain Biking - 22km

[moggy]

I've just about got over The Worst Cold I've Ever Had, in fact, it could well have been The Worst Cold Anyone Has Ever Had.

Wimp!


(Its alright, I'm allowed to say that about Graham because he's my bloke.)

[Big Good Wolf]

he's my bloke

Oi ! I am a free human being, not an object to be owned.

Anyway, shouldn't you be on that rowing machine and starting your own training log.
I've warned you before, I'm not shagging a fat bird.

[moggy]

Oh, so if you're not my bloke does that mean I've dumped

Once I'm over my bout of flu (far worse than your cold, of course,) I will start a log, so there!

[littlegirlbunny]

I've warned you before, I'm not shagging a fat bird.

Political correctness has obviously passed your relationship by

Good to see you have started a log - will be good if you do too moggy

Where do you moutain bike?

[buzz]

I've warned you before, I'm not shagging a fat bird.

Tell it like it is

[Big Good Wolf]

I live right on the edge of the Wyre Forest, so that's where I do all my mountain biking. 6000 acres of mixed broadleaf and conifer woodland with a good selection of fast forestry roads, twisty single track, steep climbs and a disused railway.

[Big Good Wolf]

Press ups - 30
Sit ups - 20
Chin ups - 5

[Big Good Wolf]

Press ups - 25+30
Sit ups - 20+20
Chin ups - 3+2