Getting into shape

[Serif]

Run in tights...and don't wear shorts over them...And yeah, you'll get a lot of people shouting at you when you run. It's usually girls, which is cool. You can also go to the YMCA and run on a treadmill. Make sure to find a treadmill located behind the elliptical machines, bitches love ellipticals and you'll have some eye candy to stare at while running.

Never ran on the elliptical but if you do run in your tights many girls do stop, I can attest for this.

Tyche how do I get the ripest sexiest abs? I be doing Abs excercise every other day! But what must I do to make them profitable

(Silly typing for silly question)

Diet, diet, diet. Also stick to a solid ab workout which focuses on all your muscles, including back.

If you are gonna run, make sure you warm-up properly. Nothing like getting leg cramps in the middle of the run. And where short-shorts!

I generally run 2-3 miles before I stretch but it is different for other people.

[Azkarin2]

The guy in the blue is a god damned champ. He brought what looks like a fleece shirt to wear at the, what I assume to be chilly, start line and hasn't tossed it yet. I'd rather freeze my ass off at the start than throw away clothes.

I just ran my first half marathon two weeks ago and I was shocked at the amount of sweatshirts and fleeces that were flying to the side of the road in the first mile. There was no way they were getting them back also (race was in downtown Atlanta). The start time was 7AM and the temp was about 45 so I was freezing in my shorts/shirt but was happy and comfortable about a half a mile in. I was shocked that people would rather throw them away than tie them around their waist. Does tying it around your waist bother people that much over 13 or 26 miles?

[Serif]

I just ran my first half marathon two weeks ago and I was shocked at the amount of sweatshirts and fleeces that were flying to the side of the road in the first mile. There was no way they were getting them back also (race was in downtown Atlanta). The start time was 7AM and the temp was about 45 so I was freezing in my shorts/shirt but was happy and comfortable about a half a mile in. I was shocked that people would rather throw them away than tie them around their waist. Does tying it around your waist bother people that much over 13 or 26 miles?

It does bother you after a while, I had a nice 75 dollar jacket from Nike that I used for my first marathon.

I will folllow what everyone else does now. Buy some cheap shit to cover you up at Goodwill and toss it right before the race starts.

[altwight]

ab lounger failed. im not a fatty but it didn't work for me

[Tyche]

A lot of races will collect those shirts and stuff when people toss them and give them to charity. Some races even have places to toss them at the aid stations.

As far as abs go, I don't have [toned] abs. I have a pretty stout core, but it's not really that toned. I do a few crunches (I'll do about 200 2-3 times a week), but mostly a lot of planks, and variations of planks.

And the short shorts, yes. Absolutely. Serif is going to have to deal with my 2.5" race shorts with a full split in a few weeks. That's how I roll. I'm debating on doing a simple costume, but beings there'll be about 25,000 people there, I'm sure anything that I can imagine doing will already have been done.

[Azkarin2]

I never realized the craziness of the running crowd so when I showed up at 6AM to see people wearing garbage bags I laughed. 3 minutes later I was looking for one of my own to keep me warm. And the costumes and signs had me laughing the entire race. Getting passed by a man running in a suit was awesome. All the "Free beer at finish", "Obama checks at finish", "If it doesn't chafe now, it will", and "If you don't shit your pants, you aren't trying hard enough" signs were good for a laugh.

[Stiker]

Prison Workout | Mark's Daily Apple

Fun starting point for people with no resources. You'll be amazed at how little you can do at first.

I don't have the extra money to spend on equipment or gym memberships and I do workouts like that post has (plus had some others I'd forgotten about so thanks for posting!). Amazing how simple exercises can make a big difference.

And of course as other folks mentioned, some form of cardio like running or swimming is a must.

[Serif]

And the short shorts, yes. Absolutely. Serif is going to have to deal with my 2.5" race shorts with a full split in a few weeks. That's how I roll. I'm debating on doing a simple costume, but beings there'll be about 25,000 people there, I'm sure anything that I can imagine doing will already have been done.

What do you think I am going to be wearing? Those are the shorts in your facebook picture yeah?

If so, I will be wearing the same but I am about a foot taller than you, haha...

[Tyche]

No, those are 7" shorts I have int he facebook picture. These are 2.5 inches. My nuts would fall out the bottom if they weren't lined.

[Serif]

I think mine are 4?

I wish I could find my old cross country shorts

Here they is!

http://images.nike.com/is/image/emea/320711_010_A?$AFI$

[Tyche]

Oh wow, we have the same shorts.

http://img.runningwarehouse.com/big/NMRD3-1.jpg

Mine are blue, have a large pocket in the middle of the ass. I'll have to wear a different pair of shorts, wearing the same pair as you would be gay.

[Norelco]

Keep your fat, turn it into muscle, then start toning.

Fat doesn't "turn" into muscle. lol

[Meat]

aww. they deleted my post calling him an idiot because he made an idiotic post

[untouchable]

cardio sucks but its the best way to get in shape, but you must also have a decent diet

by diet i mean like eat whatever you want, but in proportions and eat fibers. like if you wanna eat cake, go ahead but you can only get a few bites

[ErzaScarlet]

Just google diet pills and hope your dik doesnt fall off

[Mojo]

Thanks for all of the replies! I'm actually a pretty skinny guy, I don't think I'll ever have a problem with weight gain (It's actually difficult and painful for me to over eat,) so I don't think I'll ever take diet pills. I'm not opposed to going to a gym (I'd be more than happy to hear the exercise plan you recommended) to get this done, it's probably preferable until I get into shape enough to feel confident running around outside.

[Norelco]

Thanks for all of the replies! I'm actually a pretty skinny guy, I don't think I'll ever have a problem with weight gain (It's actually difficult and painful for me to over eat,) so I don't think I'll ever take diet pills. I'm not opposed to going to a gym (I'd be more than happy to hear the exercise plan you recommended) to get this done, it's probably preferable until I get into shape enough to feel confident running around outside.

Oh piss off with that. Are you that self-centered to think that people are going to stare at you while you're running outside? No one gives a shit!

[Artemas]

I joined this gym:

Snap Fitness 24/7 Fitness Center


Homo site but their gym is rather nice.
Very simple, clean, with alot of variety to work with (cybex machines, yoga ball, assisted dip/chip ups, roman chair, large set of free weights, treadmills, elipticals and stair climbers).
I like that they are no contract, low priced and 24hour (thanks 2am Salvage).

But if you're looking for a bare-bones gym (no showers, no pool, no sauna), I recommend this.

[Gunitsoldier]

lmao wii fit!!
haha

i probably wouldn't pay anyone. running is very good and its free
or do what i do and go to the skatepark whenever LFP is too boring

:S

[Mojo]

Oh piss off with that. Are you that self-centered to think that people are going to stare at you while you're running outside? No one gives a shit!

It happens where I live quite a bit. I'm just tired of getting shit thrown at me (so far I've had water balloons, apple cores, a big gulp, unopened beer cans, a cd case that included the cd, and a frosty.)