8 Weeks Durability - 400Test, 1,000 EQ, Anavar, SR9009, GH, IGF,

[Performance Based]

Good morning all - I have a work related event coming up March the 10th. For the past several months I have been prepping for an ultra marathon which is unfortuantely going to have to be placed on hold for a little bit. Plagued with posterior chain issues that will interfere with output.

Prior to January 10th running 200mg Test per week, 500mg EQ, 2IU HGH

Bump in doses January 10th. Now running:
400mg Test per week, 1,000mg EQ, 50mg Anavar prior to strength training.
4IU HGH (2IU AM fasted + 2IU Pre Workout), 20-30IU IGF-1 on heavy carb days pre bed.
4.5MG Injectible SR9009 from @Mike Arnold


Metrics to be tested - Max Pull ups, sit ups, push ups, 1.5 mile run, 5 mile run, 500m swim, 40 mile ruck

Current Testing Numbers
Pull Ups - 19
Sit Ups - 54
Push Ups - 75
1.5 Mile Run - 9:27
5 Mile Run - 36:12
500m Swim - 9:12 (Combat Side Stroke)

I would like to be
Pull Ups - 25
Sit Ups - 75
Push Ups - 100+
1.5 Mile Run - 9 Flat
5 Mile Run - 35
500m Swim - 8:30 (Combat Side Stroke)

Most importantly to solve issues created by my ultra training and re-strengthen / rest my posterior chain.


Programming
Swims: Mon - Fri One Hour Fasted AM
Runs: Mon 7 Mile Tempo Run, Wed/Thurs/Fri Sprint Work
Strength/Durability Work: Mon-Fri
Saturdays Usually Active Recovery


Photo From Monday Post Fasted Swim 211 Pounds 5'11

 

[Performance Based]

Update One - Behind The Curve Already


Monday -
One Hour Swim 25M on/offs. Focusing on form. Time on the lap = Time off
7 Mile Temp Run 7:43 average pace. Colder day couldn't seem to get my lungs to open up.
One Hour Recumbent Bike
Wisdom Teeth Pulled

Tuesday -
One Hour Recumbent Bike
Strength Training - 6 Set Circuit all sets of ten
Hang Clean + Push Press, Pull ups, DB hang clean + push press, Tricep cable push downs, goblet squats. 60 seconds rest and repeat
40 Min Elliptical pre bed and stretching

 

[juggy38]

Are you going to drop the sr9009?

 

[Performance Based]

No sir, been playing with daily administration the last week. 4.5mg seems to be my sweet spot. I tried 6 again yesterday and here was my sleep on 6.

Rough damn night

 

[Performance Based]

No sir, been playing with daily administration the last week. 4.5mg seems to be my sweet spot. I tried 6 again yesterday and here was my sleep on 6.

 

[goback2013]

what happened to your other 'journal' thread ?

 

[Performance Based]

Deleted it, wanted to get the SR dosage figured out before jumping all around. Had some shit blood work as well… from something completely unrelated that jacked my numbers up haha

 

[Performance Based]

Just finished today’s training (Wed the 19th).

Swim: 2x50, 2x100, 1x50, 1x100, 1x150, 1x50, 1x200, 1x50, 1x100, 1x50

Soft tissue therapy

Sprints 30min warm up incline walk. 2x200m, 6x100m

Lunch

Strength Training - PST 18 pull ups, 53 sit ups, 95 push ups (var and chest today was a bit crazy)

Durability 6 rotations through

Bench Press 165 pounds max reps, chest press 160 pounds max reps, neutral grip push ups max rounds, 25 sit ups

90 seconds rest and repeat

Snagging a meal then a meyers cocktail and off to the range.

 

[goback2013]

So you're running 50mg 5x/week prior to strength training?
Any impacts to running such as calf/shin pumps?
Takes me 1hr to really get loose and tackle long distances.

 

[Performance Based]

Correct, only running prior to strength training. Taken approx one hour before start.

Thankfully not so much. I have a Chattanooga Mobile RPW 2 at my house I use every morning and also have daily soft tissue therapy prior to runs. Dry needling/massage/etc.

 

[Performance Based]

Difference between 6mg SR and 4.5mg (above photo is 6mg)

3:14 asleep vs 5:24 asleep

HRV/CNS also recovered like a champ last night.

 

[juggy38]

Difference between 6mg SR and 4.5mg (above photo is 6mg)

3:14 asleep vs 5:24 asleep

HRV/CNS also recovered like a champ last night.

What app is that?

Also, my legs are always fucking sore. Do I need to reduce my lifting volume?

I have been doing upper/lower EOD. Bench focus/Squat/OHP/deadlift. Andy bakers 8/5/2….so waves of 3x8, 3x5, 3x2.

I’m chronically trashed. Should I go

Week 1: upper/lower/upper
Week2: lower/upper/lower
Repeat.

My deadlift has stalled like a mother. 405 by 3x2 was completed, but was WAY too hard. Like it was max effort day. Usually I can ramp up to 405 and hit a top set of 7-8 reps.

I haven’t went into a leg day without soreness in 3 weeks. Those long runs and long bikes just take my soul

 

[juggy38]

And my recovery is shit. I’m gonna OD on BPC-157 and injectable gluthione next week and only do 2 full body workouts, I’ve dug myself into a overtrained hole

 

[Performance Based]

Few things to invest in, the screenshot is from my Oura ring I wear as my wedding band. I also utilize a Whoop. Oura I feel tracks sleep better, whoop tracks days time activity better.

Snag a set of norma-tecs , I have a set of name brand and Chinese knock offs from Amazon. The cheap-o ones honestly work better.

For the soreness what is your run programming looking like? Pre run warm up/activation? Nutrition pre and during runs?

We can get you sorted out real quick mate.


Your deads are hex or straight bar?

 

[Performance Based]

Just finished training for the day
Swim - Sprints - Back


Swim
50, 100, 150, 50, 100, 150, 50, 100, 150, 50

Hard and fast as possible, time on = time off

Sprints
30 min warm up, 100m, 100m, 200m, 400m x 4

Back durability
PT test - 18 pull ups, 92 push ups, 53 sit ups

7 sets of 8 reps hex bar deads alternating with 8 pull ups 90 seconds rest

5 sets bent over barbell rows + 3 perfect pull ups + holds , 60 seconds rest

5 set circuit 60 seconds rest - lat pull down/lay flexion/side to side (penguins) abs + 20 Bicycles

 

[goback2013]

And my recovery is shit. I’m gonna OD on BPC-157 and injectable gluthione next week and only do 2 full body workouts, I’ve dug myself into a overtrained hole

while i'm not training in the same manner, i also hit a wall so to speak.
it happened after i started playing full court(indoor) basketball, while still keeping my running/lifting schedule.
one day i woke up, my knees never 'lubed' up.. usually about one hour after waking, my knees are feeling good.
i was also having to hold onto the rails as i walked down the stairs.. could feel my knees... i was also unable to
run on pavement. my lifts werent as strong, nor did i feel strong just walking around.
i stopped playing ball for a couple weeks, and dialed back runs/sprints even lifting.
i focused on eating more nutrient dense foods and increasing water intake.
just relaying a similar feeling feeling i had.. now, i can run distance all day sans basketball.
but basketball takes it toll on this old man.. everything else, and i am good.
i just love the game and the competition.. note i dont even watch TV or any pro sports. i just like to play..

 

[Performance Based]

If the joints are getting rickety man I’d highly recommend Bioxcellerator in Colombia.

I’ve done stem at two clinics stateside now (ankles, shoulders, knees) and saw minimal benefits. PRP at a dozen clinics, I honestly don’t think PRP does anything.

Bio was an amazing experience, did IV + joints. Going to try and turn it into an annual or bi-annual thing.

 

[Performance Based]

while i'm not training in the same manner, i also hit a wall so to speak.
it happened after i started playing full court(indoor) basketball, while still keeping my running/lifting schedule.
one day i woke up, my knees never 'lubed' up.. usually about one hour after waking, my knees are feeling good.
i was also having to hold onto the rails as i walked down the stairs.. could feel my knees... i was also unable to
run on pavement. my lifts werent as strong, nor did i feel strong just walking around.
i stopped playing ball for a couple weeks, and dialed back runs/sprints even lifting.
i focused on eating more nutrient dense foods and increasing water intake.
just relaying a similar feeling feeling i had.. now, i can run distance all day sans basketball.
but basketball takes it toll on this old man.. everything else, and i am good.
i just love the game and the competition.. note i dont even watch TV or any pro sports. i just like to play..

Also, not sure what you weigh but I honestly pop a 400mg Ibuprofen before any runs. Helps me out tremendously. The second I breached 190 pounds it became mandatory.

The joints take a beating for sure, I've experimented with 10 minute mobility workouts in the morning to get everything moving a bit but honestly I am so sleep deprived in the mornings its' knock out my emails for the day then run out of the house. Yeah, basketball... No skill there but heaps of fun. Definitely rough on the soft tissue with the rapid changes of direction for sure.

 

[goback2013]

Also, not sure what you weigh but I honestly pop a 400mg Ibuprofen before any runs. Helps me out tremendously. The second I breached 190 pounds it became mandatory.

The joints take a beating for sure, I've experimented with 10 minute mobility workouts in the morning to get everything moving a bit but honestly I am so sleep deprived in the mornings its' knock out my emails for the day then run out of the house. Yeah, basketball... No skill there but heaps of fun. Definitely rough on the soft tissue with the rapid changes of direction for sure.

yeah.. when i was typing basketball, the only mental image i had was the cutting.. so yeah right on point.
i weigh 265 at the moment, but can find myself hitting 275.. depends on activity and eating levels.
i was downing 400-800mg of ibuprofen as well.. but really try to limit my use while also using peds(even though microdose levels)
fall 2021 i hit 250, but i had been running 3-6miles per day consistently.. still very cut with an obvious geared up look.. and thats
with all the running combined with low dose gear..
my genetics allow me to gain or lose weight easily..
i may have to get in a full body PT style workout and 5mile run with you.
note, my time is horrendous now since i backed off running.. so those 7min miles you're hitting, dial that back about 1.5x times...
who knows.. maybe you'll pace me into keeping up with you.. i can see myself keeping up after 3.5miles into the run.. thats about
the time my lungs and everything open up.

 

[juggy38]

Also, not sure what you weigh but I honestly pop a 400mg Ibuprofen before any runs. Helps me out tremendously. The second I breached 190 pounds it became mandatory.

The joints take a beating for sure, I've experimented with 10 minute mobility workouts in the morning to get everything moving a bit but honestly I am so sleep deprived in the mornings its' knock out my emails for the day then run out of the house. Yeah, basketball... No skill there but heaps of fun. Definitely rough on the soft tissue with the rapid changes of direction for sure.

212lbs at the moment, I’ve been doing my longer runs on the treadmill at 1.5 incline and it seems to help the knees instead of the pavement