Category Archives: strength

Strength exercises and struggles with any form of cross-training

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Thomas Powell

I talk with a lot of fellow gym rats at work and, with the exception of a few runners, running is generally viewed as some form of punishment. Runners can even get a t-shirt or bumper sticker to reinforce this … Continue reading →

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Running streak? Day 2. #twit2fit

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Thomas Powell

2.5 miles in 24’15″. Ok, so I’ve been cleared to run, but last vacation last week brought about a number of factors that made it hard to actually do so.  It really pained me to be at the beach (Gulf … Continue reading →

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RunningAHEAD – Strings_n_88keys’s log: View Workout

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Thomas Powell

RunningAHEAD – Strings_n_88keys’s log: View Workout. MACHINE Sets Reps Weight “Total Weight” Seated Chest 3 13 175 6825 Butterfly 3 13 85 3315 Lat Pull 3 17 70 3570 Dips 3 17 130 6630 Crunches 3 17 100 5100 Tricep … Continue reading →

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36,130 lb machine workout

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Thomas Powell

I also did partial leg presses 1×20 @ 100 lbs (have to take it easy on the hip joint still) MACHINE Sets Reps Weight “Total Weight” Seated Chest 3 12 175 6300 Butterfly 3 12 85 3060 Lat Pull 3 … Continue reading →

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34,650 lbs in 20 minutes

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Thomas Powell

RunningAHEAD – Strings_n_88keys’s log: View Workout. MACHINE Sets Reps Weight “Total Weight” Seated Chest 3 12 175 6300 Butterfly 3 12 85 3060 Lat Pull 3 17 70 3570 Dips 3 15 130 5850 Crunches 3 17 100 5100 Tricep … Continue reading →

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