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Kathy's Training Log

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Re: Kathy's Training Log

Postby atypical1 » Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:23 pm


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Hahaha...the stuff that happens! I'm laughing because I have a one year old and I swear that I'm in the ER on a monthly (at least) basis now for some fall or another. I also had Bells Palsy several years ago. Have the symptoms gone away yet? Mine went away after a good month or so. I literally just woke up one morning and was fine. It's a strange condition to say the least.

Your trainer might have been onto something regarding the activation exercises though. I'm not sure why I would necessarily cut out squats for a few weeks but I would certainly work them into my program (which you've done).

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Re: Kathy's Training Log

Postby Barry06GT » Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:29 pm

Kathy wrote:Mon, July 6,2009
Did have appointment w/the trainer although really wanted a margarita.


Well congratulations on making the better choice! 8)

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Re: Kathy's Training Log

Postby Kathy » Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:37 pm

[quote="Barry06GT
Well congratulations on making the better choice! 8)
.[/quote]

I don't know Barry, I still want the margarita!!! Trying to resist... only 20 minutes 'till Happy Hour!
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Re: Kathy's Training Log

Postby pagangoddess » Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:21 pm

Sorry to hear all of that Kathy. I remember taking my son to the hospital when he was having trouble breathing. At the time I didn't know he had asthma. I'm glad my mom was there with me. It was heart wrenching when they started an IV.

Good job on the workout though. It's tough to get through when your mind is 100 miles away.
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Re: Kathy's Training Log

Postby XCouchPotato » Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:41 pm

Hi Kathy:

Sorry to hear about your sons. Hope they are feeling better soon.
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Re: Kathy's Training Log

Postby LizzyLifts » Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:48 pm

Kathy wrote:Mon, July 6,2009

They tried 3 times to get a vein to draw some blood (to rule out Lyme disease as a cause) so needless to say, he was a screaming, pathetic mess.

Did have appointment w/the trainer although really wanted a margarita.


Wow, when it rains....! I hope you and your babies are doing better today, Kathy. Way to push thru and get some (alot) of your workout in. Did you ever get the margarita? I have one child that is a screamer and one who, thus far, does not (crossing myself here) seem to get flustered by injections. We haven't done the vaccines for Kindergarten yet tho'...probably just jinxed it...shoot.

Kathy wrote:Discussion re:squat form - her assessment is that my hammies are still tight and most importantly, my glutes are not activating. It makes sense to me...I think my hips compensate for my lack of glutes by "pulling" me out of the hole instead of my glutes pushing. It would explain why they are so achy.
She wanted me to give up the barbell for a few weeks to focus on glute activating movements but I balked. We compromised. I lower the weight in squats and deads and do 3x5 so I have enough time to do her assistance movements 3x a week.


very interesting...sounds like you agree with her then...I've wondered the same thing for myself...I never feel sore in my glutes/hamstrings from squatting...I know, you won't necessarily feel it, but I sure do after Deads. Do you feel like your hammies are tight? I mean do you do stretches? I'm very curious to see how this progresses Kathy...good luck.
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Re: Kathy's Training Log

Postby pagangoddess » Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:34 pm

Thought you might be interested in this.

Hope it helps. :)
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Re: Kathy's Training Log

Postby zizzy80 » Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:59 am

pagangoddess wrote:Thought you might be interested in this.

Hope it helps. :)



It helped me. :)
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5'4 1/2" · 155lbs · 30yo · female · 5x5 PR: Box Squat 175lbs · Bench 95lbs · OHP 75lbs · Deadlift 1x5x215lbs
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Re: Kathy's Training Log

Postby Kathy » Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:00 am

Thanks for the kind words everyone! All kids are fine and running around like lunatics. Staples come out on Monday so we can go back to the pool. Lyme disease test came back "technically negative" but suspicious. Hard to explain...so don't know whether the one guy has it or not. He gets to take antibiotics for 30 days :shock:

@Liz - DID get the margarita tonight. Broke down...tasted great. Then jogged 1.5 miles w/double stroller (mostly downhill, though) to the "Concert in the Park" in town. Hopefully, that took care of the margarita calories (probably not) :roll:

@PG - Thanks for the article. How do you find all this stuff? Will have to take these tests tomorrow and see how poorly I do!

Also, if any of the ladies are looking for some light summer reading, I highly recommend Jen Lancaster's books "Such a Pretty Fat" and "Pretty in Plaid". Hilarious stuff :D
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Re: Kathy's Training Log

Postby Kathy » Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:09 am

guru wrote:Hey Kathy,

Nice Bench numbers. You'd have got it 5x5, but no worries - you'll get it next time.

It's good that you can call 125 - 5x5 as light box squats. :shock: :mrgreen:


Hi Guru,
Thanks. I am worried I won't get the 5x5 bench without a handoff, I think it made that much of a difference. Will find out tomorrow!
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Re: Kathy's Training Log

Postby Kathy » Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:21 am

Wed, July 8, 2009

Box Squats
45lbs 1x5
95lbs 1x5
115 1x5
135 4x5 (I know, I know, supposed to keep it to 3x5 but feel like a wuss)

OHP
45lbs 1x5
55 1x3
65 1x3
77.5 3x5 Well, how about that? :shock: I pretty much expect to fail each session on OHP. This was a nice surprise.

DL
115lbs 1x5
135lbs 2x3 Back would not let me do more - still hurts :evil:

Bridges w/15lbs 20secs/30/20/20

Sgle Leg DL on upside down BOSU (ea leg)
w/35lbs 2x5, w/20lbs 1x10
on floor w/30lbs 2x3, w/20lbs 2x10 And my hammies are quite sore :)

Back Ext on SB-Y/T/M w/5lbs 2x10

Cable Hyperextensions, 40lbs 2x12

Was supposed to do chins and jump rope at home but didn't get to it. Bad, bad.... :(
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Re: Kathy's Training Log

Postby zizzy80 » Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:35 am

Nice workout there, Kathy! Now finally I get to see someone from the east coast! :lol:

I tell ya, as soon as your glute is activated, you'll feel the difference right away.
It's a whole different world. 8)
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Re: Kathy's Training Log

Postby joda » Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:49 am

77.5 3x5 Well, how about that? I pretty much expect to fail each session on OHP. This was a nice surprise.


Heehee, me too. 77.5 is big!

Was supposed to do chins and jump rope at home but didn't get to it. Bad, bad....


I have never, EVER managed to succeed with "I'll just do the chinups at home"... I think this excuse comes from a nasty little demon somewhere in my brain who wants me to fail... If I catch myself thinking it, I tell myself sharply to finish the whole workout!

Again nice OP..
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Re: Kathy's Training Log

Postby Kathy » Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:04 am

zizzy80 wrote:Nice workout there, Kathy! Now finally I get to see someone from the east coast! :lol:

I tell ya, as soon as your glute is activated, you'll feel the difference right away.
It's a whole different world. 8)


I am trying to get into the "glute activation" world but having a hard time. I literally have the laziest ass on the planet!!! :lol:

On a positive note, I did pass those "tests" from PG's article, although the first one was tough...definitely felt the glutes and hammies.
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Re: Kathy's Training Log

Postby Kathy » Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:14 am

Fri, July 10, 2009

Bench Press
45lbs 1x10, 1x5
65lbs 1x5
95 1x3
112.5lbs 5x5 :D Inching toward my goal of benching the big wheels.

Box Squats
45lbs 1x10
95 1x5
115 1x5
140 4x5 Felt heavy...so annoying.
HAVE to remember to check if my shins are perpendicular. Forgot to check today, was too busy trying to squeeze my butt!

Inv Rows, bent legs 9x3, 1x2 Arrgh

Push Ups 8,8,3 Have I mentioned I don't like push ups?

Bench Step Ups
BW 2x10
10lb DB 2x10
15lbs DB 2x10
20lbs DB 1x10

Pikes on SB 3x10

Jump Rope 10 sets of 90 sec jump/30 sec rest intervals. Total 20 mins.
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