Marathon Runner

SkinnyGuy · August 10th, 2006, 10:13 AM

Hello everyone, I am a 42 year old marathon runner (completed 10 marathons and going for 11th this year). But I try to do weight training whenever I can. Usually train at home; too lazy to go to the gym. Here's my picture...

**Mean Machine** · August 11th, 2006, 07:34 AM

Nice guns your sporting there matey

SkinnyGuy · August 11th, 2006, 08:34 AM

Thank you very much.

daniella · August 11th, 2006, 11:01 AM

Uh, dude, what's with the "Skinny Guy" moniker? You look d@mn buff to me. You're packing a lot of muscle for a 10 time marathoner. Do you compete in anything else? BTW, if you've completed 10 marathons, I suspect "lazy" is not in your vocabulary. "Too busy" I might believe.

daniella

bluebird · August 11th, 2006, 11:12 AM

Welcome to Ef, SkinnyGuy. Yeah, you don't look lazy to me.

**lukebeulah** · August 11th, 2006, 11:23 AM

Looking good buddy. Glad to have you here! When and where is your upcoming run going to be?

**eqpfunk** · August 11th, 2006, 11:29 AM

You're pretty jacked for a marathon runner. You must be doing your homework regarding weight training. Welcome!

SkinnyGuy · August 11th, 2006, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by daniella

Uh, dude, what's with the "Skinny Guy" moniker? You look d@mn buff to me. You're packing a lot of muscle for a 10 time marathoner. Do you compete in anything else? BTW, if you've completed 10 marathons, I suspect "lazy" is not in your vocabulary. "Too busy" I might believe.

daniella

Hi Daniella,

Thank you for the compliments. I am indeed very skinny compared to Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronnie Coleman and many other bodybuilders. No, I don't compete in anything else. I am just a recreational athlete exercising to keep fit.

One reason why I prefer to work out at home is that I like doing calisthenics and bodyweight exercises like pushups, crunches, and bodyweight squats and lunges. These exercises can all be done in the comfort of my bedroom. I also have two little pairs of dumbbells at home. I usually exercise with high reps and light weights which do not build big muscles. That's one more reason why I am so skinny.

Hope you can visit my website at http://www.geocities.com/raymondrjs and click on my marathon and weight training links under "Interests and Hobbies". There I describe my marathon experiences and my exercise philosophy.

Again, thanks for having the courage to look at my picture and for the compliments.

Raymond

SkinnyGuy · August 11th, 2006, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bluebird

Welcome to Ef, SkinnyGuy. Yeah, you don't look lazy to me.

Thank you. Maybe I am not lazy. But I just can't be bothered to go to the gym sometimes. Gyms are usually so crowded and I have to wait in line for the machines.

SkinnyGuy · August 11th, 2006, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lukebeulah

Looking good buddy. Glad to have you here! When and where is your upcoming run going to be?

Thank you. My upcoming marathon is the Singapore Marathon this December. I have started on the first stage of my marathon training. Very soon, I'll be even more skinny as the marathon training progresses.

I hope you can visit my marathon page in which I describe my reasons for running marathons and my past marathon experiences which include 3 Honolulu Marathons. My marathon page is http://www.geocities.com/raymondrjs/marathonwhy.html

Again, thank you.

SkinnyGuy · August 11th, 2006, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by eqpfunk

You're pretty jacked for a marathon runner. You must be doing your homework regarding weight training. Welcome!

Thank you. Unlike many runners, I try to do some weight training for my upper body. I like to take the more balanced approach to exercising and fitness.

You can read what I do for weight training at my page at http://www.geocities.com/raymondrjs/bb.html

Again, thank you.

SkinnyGuy · August 11th, 2006, 03:02 PM

Here is another picture of me in my room.

SkinnyGuy · August 11th, 2006, 03:11 PM

Here I am displaying the marathon T-shirt, after the 2002 Singapore Marathon.

SkinnyGuy · August 11th, 2006, 03:13 PM

After the 2004 Singapore Marathon.

**cracken** · August 11th, 2006, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinnyGuy

Here I am displaying the marathon T-shirt, after the 2002 Singapore Marathon.

26.2 miles & all you got was a t-shirt......JK

Looking good, keep up the good work & welcome to EF.

**burnt_thru** · August 12th, 2006, 04:37 AM

Nice work there Skinny!

**sucher67** · August 12th, 2006, 06:06 AM

Excellent work, Raymond-- reps to you. I hope you will contribute to the Nutrition and Weight Training areas of EF! I am sure you have some good advice. This shot that he already posted tells me that he is doing something right!

SkinnyGuy · August 12th, 2006, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by burnt_thru

Nice work there Skinny!

Thank you very much.

SkinnyGuy · August 12th, 2006, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sucher67

Excellent work, Raymond-- reps to you. I hope you will contribute to the Nutrition and Weight Training areas of EF! I am sure you have some good advice. This shot that he already posted tells me that he is doing something right!

Thank you. But nutrition wise, I am horrible. I don't consume any supplements at all, except for a multivitamin. I relay mostly on milk and soya bean milk for some extra protein. No protein powder for me.

And of couse, no steroids for me. Many years ago, I was offered steroids by someone but I declined it.

SkinnyGuy · January 6th, 2007, 11:29 AM

Here is a picture of me right after the Vertical Marathon in which I climbed 73 floors in 13 minutes 25 secs on Nov 2006.

Here am I right after the normal marathon of 26.2 miles on Dec 2006. Good thing I didn't need the ambulance even though I tripped 3 times during the race