Getting in Race Shape - Page 5

geeker · February 21st, 2013, 06:42 AM

I've had some setbacks with meal choices this week. I had some pizza at Old Chicago on Tuesday night before my insanity workout. It was a miserable experience. I almost threw up and developed a shin splint on the right side. It was a stark contrast to Saturday, when I pulled off an hour workout in the morning and ran 5.26 miles that evening. Last night still wasn't great, but I can tell tonight will be better because I've eaten better last night and this morning. It's amazing how something as simple as what you eat can totally alter your workout. It's not just calories in and calories out. Where are those calories coming from...

nautica · February 21st, 2013, 12:34 PM

I realized I need to cut back on beer, especially craft beer. I only have a couple a week but I know they're not too healthy ha.

choneofakind · February 21st, 2013, 12:38 PM

Nooo! Don't cut the beer!! Just go for a run!

nautica · February 21st, 2013, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Nooo! Don't cut the beer!! Just go for a run!

I used to like running but now I have no desire, especially in the cold! I'll just run to the fridge to get the beer and maybe that'll burn it off?

BlueHairSar · February 21st, 2013, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Nooo! Don't cut the beer!! Just go for a run!

This or switch to whiskey. Fewer calories

choneofakind · February 21st, 2013, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nautica

I used to like running but now I have no desire, especially in the cold! I'll just run to the fridge to get the beer and maybe that'll burn it off?

Link to original page on YouTube.

EternalNewb · February 21st, 2013, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueHairSar

This or switch to whiskey. Fewer calories

Maker's Mark!

BlueHairSar · February 21st, 2013, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

Maker's Mark!

I'm an Islay girl, myself.

csmith12 · February 21st, 2013, 08:09 PM

Long Islands all the way.... js

EternalNewb · February 21st, 2013, 08:14 PM

Islay? I've never tried that. I'll have to hunt some down...

Slightly more on topic, though, I find that I have a way easier time going on a 5-6 mile run after a night of hard liquor, rather than a night of pitchers at the pool hall. Not that it happens often. The drinking, I mean.

BlueHairSar · February 21st, 2013, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

Islay? I've never tried that. I'll have to hunt some down...

It's not a brand, it's a region.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islay_whisky

EternalNewb · February 21st, 2013, 08:33 PM

Oooooh. Teach me more of this wonderful liquor knowledge.

CC Cowboy · February 24th, 2013, 03:29 PM

I haven't followed this thread since the pictures and male bonding were starting to scare me, however; since racing demands a high level of concentration, and that's what you lose first when you get fatigued, don't forget to do extreme amounts of cardio.

BlueHairSar · February 24th, 2013, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I haven't followed this thread since the pictures and male bonding were starting to scare me

Ah ha! Awesome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Since racing demands a high level of concentration, and that's what you lose first when you get fatigued, don't forget to do extreme amounts of cardio.

I've never been on the track, so I'm just guessing here, but wouldn't it be more about endurance than necessarily cardio?

choneofakind · February 24th, 2013, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueHairSar

wouldn't it be more about endurance than necessarily cardio?

Isn't that just semantics in a way? Those typically go hand in hand.

csmith12 · February 24th, 2013, 07:35 PM

For some, like me... cardio is the the %80 path to endurance, the other 20% is mental.

Sarah, it seems we have much in common. I like me a good craft liquor. In KY, I have access to some locally distilled liquors of the not so legal sort. I have taken my trips in the dirt from enjoying a bit to much. hahahahahah What do you have experience with as a good mescal?

Back on topic,

Weighed in tonight at 181lbs with 10.1% bf. Yea.... that is an increase in bf. It's almost Apr. 1 and the start of my cutting phase. 2.5 weeks of eating like a rabbit. First races at the end of April and I am right on schedule.

csmith12 · March 2nd, 2013, 01:12 PM

Awwwww yea!!!!! Puttin' in da work paying dividends yo!

choneofakind · March 2nd, 2013, 02:38 PM

I still don't see any smiles yo!

menikmati · March 2nd, 2013, 02:44 PM

I think his fitness and overall physique do all the smiling for him.

Joshorilla · March 2nd, 2013, 02:53 PM

I need to take some notes from this thread, I could do with dropping a couple stone.

CC Cowboy · March 2nd, 2013, 03:42 PM

Take a look at Rossi's body. You don't need to "roid" look. Good tone with endurance gets the job done. Big muscles weigh too much. Slim, trim, and strong is the best racer body.

P.S. Rossi is always smiling.

csmith12 · March 2nd, 2013, 05:27 PM

Man.... I do need to smile more. I am a happy, go with the flow kind of guy and like to laugh a lot but you wouldn't know it from those pics.

Yea CC, I agree with ya for the most part. But like I posted at the beginning of this thread, my main goal was to replace fat with muscle and build some endurance. And I am doing just that. Maybe a bit to much muscle.... but you won't here many ladies complaining about dat.

But I see your point, I must be careful to not go too far, I still want to fit in my leathers.

I started this weighing in at 175lbs (give or take) with somewhere around 15-18% fat (best guess). Here I stand today, happy with what I see in the mirror, feeling better, stronger, more flexible and with more edurance. All while weighing in at;

with my clothes on.

psych0hans · March 2nd, 2013, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Man.... I do need to smile more. I am a happy, go with the flow kind of guy and like to laugh a lot but you wouldn't know it from those pics.

Yea CC, I agree with ya for the most part. But like I posted at the beginning of this thread, my main goal was to replace fat with muscle and build some endurance. And I am doing just that. Maybe a bit to much muscle.... but you won't here many ladies complaining about dat.

But I see your point, I must be careful to not go too far, I still want to fit in my leathers.

I started this weighing in at 175lbs (give or take) with somewhere around 15-18% fat (best guess). Here I stand today, happy with what I see in the mirror, feeling better, stronger, more flexible and with more edurance. All while weighing in at;

with my clothes on.

Fantastico!!!

choneofakind · March 2nd, 2013, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

with my clothes on.

doing it wrong.

csmith12 · March 2nd, 2013, 10:44 PM

Well, site terms and conditions get in the way ya see...

nautica · March 3rd, 2013, 10:29 AM

Nice job Chris. What's your goal to be at by the start of race season as far as body weight?

And in the past 5 weeks I've only put on 3 lbs but it looks like I cut quite a bit of fat out and got more definition. If I had to guess I think I'm around 14% but I don't know. And I forgot to smile so I did some editing work so that I would be smiling, unlike Chris ha. For reference that's 5'9" @ 160lbs.

csmith12 · March 3rd, 2013, 10:44 AM

175lbs, I am not much on changing goals until they are reached. Especially when there is only about a month left and I am pretty much right there. But since it seems I am going to reach it without really getting into the cutting phase and early on the calendar, I am not so sure what I am going to do with the next month as far as goals.

Thinking about working on flexibility more, maybe weaker muscles that I pull every so often, maybe dust off the dirt bike and take CC's advice. I got options right now.

nautica · March 3rd, 2013, 11:41 AM

I'd also like to find a program to help flexibility but I'm not sure exactly what to do yet.

choneofakind · March 3rd, 2013, 11:47 AM

Yoga. Totally serious.

csmith12 · March 3rd, 2013, 11:54 AM

Already doing that, maybe do a bit more. Honestly, I find it relaxing but boring.

BlueHairSar · March 3rd, 2013, 04:07 PM

Take a dance class. Also totally serious. Especially something like African dance or ballet. They require stamina, build flexibility, and especially work your hips a lot, which would be especially helpful, I'd imagine.

EternalNewb · March 3rd, 2013, 04:20 PM

Hahaha, I want to post progress pictures when I start actively training again, but I'm mildly worried that may be a violation of TOS.

Yakaru · March 3rd, 2013, 05:07 PM

I may have to get in on this train, I've gained 15 lbs that refuses to vacate the premises.

EternalNewb · March 3rd, 2013, 05:54 PM

I have the opposite problem - I'm currently sub 100, and my normal weight with my build is closer to 110-120.

I don't like being told I look frail.

Yakaru · March 3rd, 2013, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

I have the opposite problem - I'm currently sub 100, and my normal weight with my build is closer to 110-120.

I don't like being told I look frail.

I'm close to 110 and should be sub-100. Trade?

CC Cowboy · March 3rd, 2013, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakaru

I'm close to 110 and should be sub-100. Trade?

That's why the cafe guys used to call it "doing the ton" (I think).

EternalNewb · March 3rd, 2013, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakaru

I'm close to 110 and should be sub-100. Trade?

Hahaha, I wish it worked that way!

csmith12 · March 3rd, 2013, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueHairSar

Take a dance class. Also totally serious. Especially something like African dance or ballet. They require stamina, build flexibility, and especially work your hips a lot, which would be especially helpful, I'd imagine.

Imma soooo do this, pics to follow. Wish me luck!!!! Imma need lots. hahahahahaha

BlueHairSar · March 3rd, 2013, 11:57 PM

I expect a pink tutu. And if you don't do pics, I might just have to pull out the photoshoot...

nautica · March 4th, 2013, 04:06 AM

Yeah I considered yoga but it didn't seem very interesting and could get boring.

And here you go @BlueHairSar

February 21st, 2013, 08:09 PM	#169
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Long Islands all the way.... js __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

February 24th, 2013, 03:29 PM	#173
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I haven't followed this thread since the pictures and male bonding were starting to scare me, however; since racing demands a high level of concentration, and that's what you lose first when you get fatigued, don't forget to do extreme amounts of cardio. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

February 24th, 2013, 07:35 PM	#176
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	For some, like me... cardio is the the %80 path to endurance, the other 20% is mental. Sarah, it seems we have much in common. I like me a good craft liquor. In KY, I have access to some locally distilled liquors of the not so legal sort. I have taken my trips in the dirt from enjoying a bit to much. hahahahahah What do you have experience with as a good mescal? Back on topic, Weighed in tonight at 181lbs with 10.1% bf. Yea.... that is an increase in bf. It's almost Apr. 1 and the start of my cutting phase. 2.5 weeks of eating like a rabbit. First races at the end of April and I am right on schedule. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 2nd, 2013, 01:12 PM	#177
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Awwwww yea!!!!! Puttin' in da work paying dividends yo! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 2nd, 2013, 02:44 PM	#179
menikmati crash 250, get supersport Name: Richard Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE (Sold 6/9/14), 2009 ZX-6R (Sold 6/25/14), Subaru BRZ Posts: A lot.	I think his fitness and overall physique do all the smiling for him. __________________________________________________

February 21st, 2013, 06:42 AM	#161
geeker ninjette.org guru Name: Richie Location: Arkansas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda CRF300L Rally, 2015 Ninja ZX6R 636, 2014 Ninja 1000, 2013 Ninja 300 (sold), 2011 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 479	I've had some setbacks with meal choices this week. I had some pizza at Old Chicago on Tuesday night before my insanity workout. It was a miserable experience. I almost threw up and developed a shin splint on the right side. It was a stark contrast to Saturday, when I pulled off an hour workout in the morning and ran 5.26 miles that evening. Last night still wasn't great, but I can tell tonight will be better because I've eaten better last night and this morning. It's amazing how something as simple as what you eat can totally alter your workout. It's not just calories in and calories out. Where are those calories coming from...

February 21st, 2013, 12:34 PM	#162
nautica Gixxer Powered Name: Brett Location: OH Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 GSXR 600 Posts: 397	I realized I need to cut back on beer, especially craft beer. I only have a couple a week but I know they're not too healthy ha.

February 21st, 2013, 12:38 PM	#163
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Nooo! Don't cut the beer!! Just go for a run!

February 21st, 2013, 08:14 PM	#170
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Islay? I've never tried that. I'll have to hunt some down... Slightly more on topic, though, I find that I have a way easier time going on a 5-6 mile run after a night of hard liquor, rather than a night of pitchers at the pool hall. Not that it happens often. The drinking, I mean.

February 21st, 2013, 08:33 PM	#172
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Oooooh. Teach me more of this wonderful liquor knowledge.

March 2nd, 2013, 02:38 PM	#178
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I still don't see any smiles yo!

March 2nd, 2013, 02:53 PM	#180
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	I need to take some notes from this thread, I could do with dropping a couple stone.

March 2nd, 2013, 03:42 PM	#181
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Take a look at Rossi's body. You don't need to "roid" look. Good tone with endurance gets the job done. Big muscles weigh too much. Slim, trim, and strong is the best racer body. P.S. Rossi is always smiling. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

March 2nd, 2013, 05:27 PM	#182
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Man.... I do need to smile more. I am a happy, go with the flow kind of guy and like to laugh a lot but you wouldn't know it from those pics. Yea CC, I agree with ya for the most part. But like I posted at the beginning of this thread, my main goal was to replace fat with muscle and build some endurance. And I am doing just that. Maybe a bit to much muscle.... but you won't here many ladies complaining about dat. But I see your point, I must be careful to not go too far, I still want to fit in my leathers. I started this weighing in at 175lbs (give or take) with somewhere around 15-18% fat (best guess). Here I stand today, happy with what I see in the mirror, feeling better, stronger, more flexible and with more edurance. All while weighing in at; with my clothes on. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

March 2nd, 2013, 10:44 PM	#185
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Well, site terms and conditions get in the way ya see... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 3rd, 2013, 10:29 AM	#186
nautica Gixxer Powered Name: Brett Location: OH Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 GSXR 600 Posts: 397	Nice job Chris. What's your goal to be at by the start of race season as far as body weight? And in the past 5 weeks I've only put on 3 lbs but it looks like I cut quite a bit of fat out and got more definition. If I had to guess I think I'm around 14% but I don't know. And I forgot to smile so I did some editing work so that I would be smiling, unlike Chris ha. For reference that's 5'9" @ 160lbs.

March 3rd, 2013, 10:44 AM	#187
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	175lbs, I am not much on changing goals until they are reached. Especially when there is only about a month left and I am pretty much right there. But since it seems I am going to reach it without really getting into the cutting phase and early on the calendar, I am not so sure what I am going to do with the next month as far as goals. Thinking about working on flexibility more, maybe weaker muscles that I pull every so often, maybe dust off the dirt bike and take CC's advice. I got options right now. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 3rd, 2013, 11:41 AM	#188
nautica Gixxer Powered Name: Brett Location: OH Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 GSXR 600 Posts: 397	I'd also like to find a program to help flexibility but I'm not sure exactly what to do yet.

March 3rd, 2013, 11:47 AM	#189
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Yoga. Totally serious.

March 3rd, 2013, 11:54 AM	#190
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Already doing that, maybe do a bit more. Honestly, I find it relaxing but boring. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 3rd, 2013, 04:07 PM	#191
BlueHairSar ninjette.org sage Name: Sarah Location: NYC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Silver 2005 Ninja 250 - Available for free mustache rides. Posts: 842	Take a dance class. Also totally serious. Especially something like African dance or ballet. They require stamina, build flexibility, and especially work your hips a lot, which would be especially helpful, I'd imagine. __________________________________________________ https://www.facebook.com/BlueShootsYou \| http://blueshootsyou.com

March 3rd, 2013, 04:20 PM	#192
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Hahaha, I want to post progress pictures when I start actively training again, but I'm mildly worried that may be a violation of TOS.

March 3rd, 2013, 05:07 PM	#193
Yakaru The Violet Vixen Name: Yakaru Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '16	I may have to get in on this train, I've gained 15 lbs that refuses to vacate the premises.

March 3rd, 2013, 05:54 PM	#194
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	I have the opposite problem - I'm currently sub 100, and my normal weight with my build is closer to 110-120. I don't like being told I look frail.

March 3rd, 2013, 11:57 PM	#199
BlueHairSar ninjette.org sage Name: Sarah Location: NYC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Silver 2005 Ninja 250 - Available for free mustache rides. Posts: 842	I expect a pink tutu. And if you don't do pics, I might just have to pull out the photoshoot... __________________________________________________ https://www.facebook.com/BlueShootsYou \| http://blueshootsyou.com

March 4th, 2013, 04:06 AM	#200
nautica Gixxer Powered Name: Brett Location: OH Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 GSXR 600 Posts: 397	Yeah I considered yoga but it didn't seem very interesting and could get boring. And here you go @BlueHairSar

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