Late But Ready

[sugashane]

Today was the run. I hated it. I haven't done a real distance run in years. lol Run for 33 mins and do a 30 sec sprint every 5 mins. I know I was going at too fast of a pace. I hurled on the side of the road. That was about 25-26 mins into it. I was pissed and just walked back. I haven't even ran a mile straight through since high school.
I'll go slower next time and will be fine, unless I'm supposed to go at a fast pace. Am I? I almost always overshoot when trying something new. I said before I wasn't patient. lol
OMEGA, I know you want us to take in juice, ect after a workout. Does this apply for my runs too? I drank a gatorade with creapure mixed in it, and ate an apple while drinking it.

 

[OMEGA]

Yes always take an acute carb/ ATP load after any grueling workout, including cardio

ps PM sent yesterday

 

[sugashane]

Ok, thanks OMEGA

Its late/early, and I just got back from my workout. Here's my numbers:
Deads- 135x20, 160x15, 185x10, 235x7, 185 until failure
One Arm Rows- 20x20, 35x15, 45x10, 65x7, 50 to failure plus two negatives (felt frisky lol)
Reverse Flyes- 10x20, 15x15, 20x10, 30x7 (went too heavy because I was so tired, got 5 perfect)
Pulldowns- 90x12
Curls- 40x18 (plus 3 negatives)
Reverse Curls- 30x12 (too heavy), 25x15, 25x15 (last three were cheating)

I am exhausted but had an INCREDIBLE pump in my lower back, biceps, and forearms. I haven't had any pumps like this since I was a soph in high school and did marathon training sessions, which did nothing to build muscle though.

OMEGA, I've been having a bad insomnia lately. I cut off carbs, don't take Jet Fuel after 4, don't drink but one soda a day at work (which use to be ALL I drank), and I am really tired. Would taking a OTC sleeping pill screw with my results? No joke, I've had maybe 12-15 hours sleep all week. I've tried warm milk (nasty mess that was), slow soft music, cardio to tire me out before bed, but still can't sleep.
If anyone has any other ideas that work for them PLEASE throw them out here. I don't like pills, at all. Had to take too many after blowing my knee out so even asprin chokes me now. But I really need to get some sleep. Thanks.

 

[OMEGA]

The Muscle Will Build so long as Diet is Followed

As far as Sleep i tell you nothing works better for me then Hot Milk, and some Starchy carbs ( like a small bowl of potatoe salad or pasta)

The tryptophen and carb spike slow metabolism and trick it in to a repair state.

Look also at this Thred:

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/steroids-discussion-forum/need-sleep-read-584900.html

 

[sugashane]

Ha! I just read all of it, and was dumb enough to think it was a weird coincedence! lol Thanks for the post up too though.
But won't I be going against the diet if I eat carbs this late? I thought that one a big no-no. If its not going to affect any gains then I'll gladly try it.
And the starchy foods would all be low in their GI rating right?

 

[OMEGA]

Yes but you have to pick the once choice in this case that will do the most Benefit, and that coupled with you athletic goals makes it much more permissible

 

[sopac]

I came across some stuff called 5-htp (hydroxy tryptophan). It helps me sleep pretty well.

 

[sugashane]

I came across some stuff called 5-htp (hydroxy tryptophan). It helps me sleep pretty well.

Where did you get it? And have you noticed any sides? I want to try to stick to the diet like it is supposed to be followed.

 

[OMEGA]

its the "legal form" of tryptophan since the orginal was made illegal a while back to health issues with faulty material form over seas

 

[sugashane]

I'll just pass on all of that stuff. I'm doing better for now.

As for the leg workout yesterday I did not shake at all, just got a little dizzy on the last few sets.

Leg Press- 110x20, 150x15, 210x10, 260x7
Squat- 135x20, 155x15, 185x10, 235x7 (last 2 reps were off, will get them next round)

I lightened up on the first calf raises, and I think that made a big difference. Its weird though. Legs don't hurt or anything today though, they're just tired.