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Apr 2017
12:54pm, 27 Apr 2017
30,646 posts
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.B.
Is a prowler like a sled? I hated doing that at PT, so hard! My PT is selling some of his strongman kit atm including a sled with posts that you cam put weights on.
We are doing something different this evening. A 2km carry, we'll use kettlebells and sandbags. I have a race at the weekend so I've said I don't want to be wrecked.  I think I'll have 2 x 20kg for the farmers walks for a km and then not sure what weight the sandbag will be for a km. Not sure how it will work in terms of out and backs and rests etc but looking forward to it
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Apr 2017
2:43pm, 27 Apr 2017
36,126 posts
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Velociraptor
That sounds gruelling, .B. Enjoy!
I've done my last lifting session before going on holiday. Looking at the hotel website, the advertised "refurbishment" from last year seems to include the addition of a very nice gym with free weights and kettlebells. Last year the gym looked like a store room into which someone had slung a load of old cardio machines. I don't intend to spend any daylight hours in the gym unless the weather is too manky even to run outside, but since I'll be on the back of a tandem and won't have to operate the brakes I've got scope for mashing my arms with weights now and then.
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Apr 2017
3:35pm, 27 Apr 2017
1,465 posts
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Gus
I've booked two sessions with the coach at our works gym for the last week that I'm working just to make sure I've got the basics correct.
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Apr 2017
4:08pm, 27 Apr 2017
41 posts
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Brig
Blimey B that's quite a carry!
Good idea Gus best not start with bad habits. Even though I only work 2 days I am totally envious of you retiring! I hope you get everything out of it you want to 😃
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Apr 2017
4:38pm, 27 Apr 2017
122 posts
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Duracell
Yep, B - think they are the same thing... I love it!
A km of farmers walks - oh my life...
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Apr 2017
4:43pm, 27 Apr 2017
1,466 posts
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Gus
Thanks Brig. I've got some plans but hope to get more running in as well as actually learn to go a pushbike
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Apr 2017
7:51pm, 27 Apr 2017
42 posts
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Brig
Can I ask what ratio of protein/fat/carbs you guys use? Historically I have not eaten enough fat and protein but have started addressing that now.
I now make my own Greek yoghurt (easy, cheap, delicious) and so my whey bi product now goes in to my post work out smoothies
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Apr 2017
8:25pm, 27 Apr 2017
36,128 posts
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Velociraptor
I like the simple logic of Brian Rigby's advice in a Climbing Nutrition article, which is that strength athletes of any size should aim for 20g of good quality protein (more if you're relying on plant sources) five or six times a day at three-hourly intervals. Other than that I don't pay much attention to the composition or timing of my meals.
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Apr 2017
8:29pm, 27 Apr 2017
43 posts
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Brig
Cripes! I better start stuffing my face! I will try and log how much I normally have and build up from there. Thanks Vrap I think I like the simplicity of that concept
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Apr 2017
8:44pm, 27 Apr 2017
11,396 posts
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Sharkie
As I'm a speed and power athlete rather than an endurance one I've always preferred a slightly protein heavy carb light(er) diet. It suits me. I don't go to mad extremes of measuring but I will have a proteiny snack with some carb immediately after a training session. Can be as simple as a cappuccino and small brownie though.
I drink between half a pint and a pint of milk a day - all in hot drinks. That is quite good for protein bursts. I ALWAYS have a good portion of protein with my three main meals too, breakfast seems odd without a lump of protein.
Actually I thought I got quite a lotof protein but I'm not sure it's as much as V-rap's climbing Guy advises. HOWEVER - I am quite small!
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