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A Norseman's Journey
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 3:08 pm
by Stefan Olsson
Did a brief introduction post in that forum section, so for short. 33 years, 80kg 185cm. Former powerlifting training, got hurt, started running, lost 15kg got weak, found TB, time to build it up again!
While lifting weights, 2015, pre injuries
Former 1RM´s
SQ 145kg x 5
BP 115kg x 1
DL 180kg x 5
In 2016, post injuries
BP 80kg x 1
4 Half-marathons, around 1.40hr
Couple of 10k races
Goals ahead ->
Get strong again
Pack on some muscle
Be able to run a half-marathon any given day
First things first, Base building! Will start with the strength first version and follow the template outlined in the book. Start on Monday!
Re: A Norseman's Journey
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 3:13 pm
by Barkadion
Stefan Olsson wrote:Did a brief introduction post in that forum section, so for short. 33 years, 80kg 185cm. Former powerlifting training, got hurt, started running, lost 15kg got weak, found TB, time to build it up again!
While lifting weights, 2015
Former 1RM´s
SQ 145kg x 5
BP 115kg x 1
DL 180kg x 5
In 2016
BP 80kg x 1
4 Half-marathons, around 1.40hr
Couple of 10k races
Goals ahead ->
Get strong again
Increase weight to around 85
Be able to run a half-marathon any given day
First things first, Base building! Will start with the strength first version and follow the template outlined in the book. Start on Monday!
Good luck mate! BB is a lot of fun!
Re: A Norseman's Journey
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 3:18 pm
by Stefan Olsson
Barkadion wrote:Stefan Olsson wrote:Did a brief introduction post in that forum section, so for short. 33 years, 80kg 185cm. Former powerlifting training, got hurt, started running, lost 15kg got weak, found TB, time to build it up again!.....
Good luck mate! BB is a lot of fun!
Thank you!
Re: A Norseman's Journey
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2017 2:29 am
by Sorntel
Looking fwd to seeing this unfold, welcome aboard!
Re: A Norseman's Journey
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2017 11:13 am
by Stefan Olsson
Sorntel wrote:Looking fwd to seeing this unfold, welcome aboard!
Thank you!
Cant wait! I´ve been having the cold of the century for the last 2+ weeks, but feeling I´ll be ready on Monday!
Re: A Norseman's Journey
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 2:02 pm
by Stefan Olsson
Block 1 - Base Building - Week 1
Monday - Strength
Front Squat 55kg x 5x5
Bench Press 65kg x 5x5
Pull-ups Bw+5kg x 5x5
RI: 2:00
Notes
First day in ages since I lifted a barbell. Was challenging! Due to my back issues I´ll let the squat numbers be a bit conservative in the beginning. Took some not so flattery form pictures to motivate me! First day done!
Re: A Norseman's Journey
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 8:45 am
by Stefan Olsson
Block 1 - Base Building - Week 1
Tuesday - Endurance
LSS x 35min
Notes
Some significant muscle soreness from yesterdays strength work. Used MAF-formula and was on the look for potential Apex-hills in the neighborhood!
Re: A Norseman's Journey
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:10 pm
by Stefan Olsson
Block 1 - Base Building - Week 1
Wednesday - Endurance
LSS, Treadmill x 35min
Re: A Norseman's Journey
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 5:14 pm
by Stefan Olsson
Block 1 - Base Building - Week 1
Thursday - Strength
Front Squat 55kg x 5x5
Bench Press 65kg x 5x5
Pull-ups Bw+5kg x 5x5
RI: 2:00
Notes
Felt easier than mondays session! Fun to be lifting again!
Re: A Norseman's Journey
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:19 pm
by Stefan Olsson
Block 1 - Base Building - Week 2
Monday - Strength
Front Squat 60kg x 5x5
Bench Press 70kg x 5x5
Pull-ups Bw+10kg x 5x5
RI: 3:00
Endurance
Stationary bike - 30min/Maff-forumla
Notes
Couldn't fit the last E session last week so moved it until today. Only had my Pl shoes so I did some cycling. The weights got bumped up for this week. Struggled a bit on the pull-ups, other than that it all felt great!