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Marathon runner turned bodybuilder

thejoker

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Hey peeps :wink:

I have run marathons and competed in triathlons for 15yrs, and now am training for my first comp in Sept. I'm a perfectionist by nature, and feel I'm not gonna be big enough come Sept. The prob is I have no experience to base my views on. My mates who already compete says its not a concern as in my class (novice athletic tall) its all mainly symmetry. I train with no spotter as I'm usually at gym when its quiet and hard to get someone most times. Currently BF is 12%, I'm 176cm, weight 75.5kgs. Lift 4 days on, 1 day off. Cardio is a laid back 40min run twice a week. I start cutting diet in 2 weeks, giving me 11 weeks to lean up for comp. Any advice on what weight I should be and the following diet would be awesome.

Typical diet:

0530: Cardio(Mon and Thu)

0630: 1c oats cooked in water, 2 egg whites, 1/2c raisins

Protein shake

1000: 200g chicken breast w 150g veges(peas, corn, broc, cauli)

1300: Same as 1000

1530: Protein shake

1800: 1 large kumara w omelete(6 whites, 1 whole)

1930-2030: Weights

2045: Protein shake w banana and/or apple.

1 cheat day per week when I eat what I want within reason(I dont go beserk).

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Im no expert joker but i would flag the running and swap it for 45 - 60 mins walking or a couple or morning hiit sessions. If your putting on size and joging it might not be soo good for your knees in later life. (IMO)

I cant ran anyway i get awful shin splints thats unsolved by quality running shoes.

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Im no expert joker but i would flag the running and swap it for 45 - 60 mins walking or a couple or morning hiit sessions. If your putting on size and joging it might not be soo good for your knees in later life. (IMO)

I cant ran anyway i get awful shin splints thats unsolved by quality running shoes.

Maybe try SKINS or something on your legs? Might be worth a try. I've heard people say they don't get them anymore after wearing compression clothing.

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Hey peeps :wink:

Typical diet:

0530: Cardio(Mon and Thu)

0630: 1c oats cooked in water, 2 egg whites, 1/2c raisins

Protein shake

1000: 200g chicken breast w 150g veges(peas, corn, broc, cauli)

1300: Same as 1000

1530: Protein shake

1800: 1 large kumara w omelete(6 whites, 1 whole)

1930-2030: Weights

2045: Protein shake w banana and/or apple.

1 cheat day per week when I eat what I want within reason(I dont go beserk).

hey buddy. more protein in the morning. throw in a good whey serving in there (40gm) a serving of carbs with all the other meals through the day. like a baked potatoe etc. If you want my opinion, you have a lot of work to change your body type from a marthon runner. i used to run alot in the army and the change of physic took a lot of work, loads of eating, change the cardio from long endurance to 40min max. the heart rate stays at the fat lose range (i thing about 70%max) instead of the cardio rate (80% i think). apart from that eat loads, lift lots, and you should put on some mass. Note you may notice shin splints flaring up with some leg work outs. so stretch :)

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Hey guys

Your words are much appreciated. Your not joking about a lot of work ahead of me Luigi! I'm beginning to realise that now, but adds to the challenge. To be honest tho I find it hard eating as much as I should be. I've thrown down a can of creamed rice each day this past week just to get those cals in, I'd imagine its better than nothing(and a shitload of carbs to boot!). Its helped me in my lifting tho that I'm sure of :pfft:

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NABBA. My PT and a few others with major comp experience reckon NABBA got issues which is really pissing them off(prizes, organisation of comps, attitude etc). Of course this is all personal opinion stuff, but these guys would know more than me As a newbie I guess this will suit me for now until I get experience.

While I'm at it, what do most of you for tanning?

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I tend to get a spray tan the day before to give a good base and Dream Tan over top on the day. It's messy and it stains (skin, clothes, shower curtains....) and I believe there are better products out there. But, it's easy and available.

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