This entry was posted on 9/11/2007 9:06 AM and is filed under uncategorized.
This morning I went for a run / walk of about 45 minutes, traveling the same distance as yesterday. I only ran 50% of the way however, giving my body a bit of a breather. It was still work. I followed the run with a brief session of mobility work. Things felt pretty loose already, and there's no sense in over stretching.
Official yesterday, I will be racing Mike Amos to Gripmas on December 8th. I am working on dropping weight to improve my relative strength. He is working on dropping weight to compete in a lower weight class in strongman. I will hit 180 by Gripmas, he will hit 225.
Not one to let a friend down, my sights are set on 175, targeting a 1.5lb drop per week. This ensures even if I hit bumps in the road, I will reach the finish at Gripmas. I'm counting on Mike to meet me there.
9/12/2007 5:20 PM
Mike wrote:
*cough* 175? I think, no, I know I weighed more than that when I left basic training. I wish you the best on this. I'll meet you at the bottom.
9/12/2007 5:39 PM
Scott Styles wrote:
Thank your parents. I'll be around 20% body fat at 175.
9/13/2007 4:45 AM
Mike wrote:
I don't know a ton about body fat percentages but are you sure you're not over measuring your bf? That would mean 10% would be like 160lbs. If I recall, we're about the same height.
9/13/2007 6:15 AM
Mike wrote:
Nevermind, I just looked at the BMI charts. I guess that is a normal to them.
9/13/2007 11:19 AM
Scott Styles wrote:
My frame is not will suited to strength training. My only athletic potential is for endurance activities.
I remember being in my senior year of college and looking forward to the day I could deadlift 225. I was very happy when that day finally came, 4 years after graduation.
9/13/2007 11:32 AM
Mike wrote:
fair enough, cause I'm sure as heck not built for endurance sports. Even in my leanest, fittest days. My body seems so predisposed towards anaerobic activity that I have to spend effort to keep myself below that level.
