Eege Darksol

Well well, here I am again. Bad news is that my updates to myself here have been really bad, good news is that at least my workouts have continued like they are supposed to. I actually had to go and re-read my goals cause I forgot what they were specifically. So my goal status as of now: Main goal - Run 5k continuously: I can sometimes do this, "I would say about 33% of my runs, the other 67%, I normally slow down around mile 2 for about .08 mile then pick back up, but its still a slow down to me. quest #1 - strength training 3 times a week: A success! Have been doing the 30 day challenges and have so far stuck with it, 24 days straight of either planks or push-ups. quest #2 - Run sub 9 min/mile: I can say that most of the time I do this. There are the few bad days, but I could feel comfortable calling this goal complete, at least 95% of the time. My other two mini quests, which were just there as a reminder to myself, not so much. I am happy with my weight and not adding to much muscle by doing planks and push-ups so the weight gain inst there, as for giving up soda? That is my Achilles heel. Even though it is a 0 calorie soda, I still can not seem to kick it. But alas, it wasn't something I expected to get done right away. So that is my update. I need to get better about updating this page also. But that maybe a quests for a different time. lol.

Don't remember which day is which anymore, that's okay, still gonna update. Last night went for a 3.11 mile run, had to slow down twice, but never for long, and up till the end was under 9 min/mile, but the second slow down killed it. Oh well, also did the planking, and was barely able to make it to my required time at 1:15. Was a rough night for exercise I guess. Tonight is push-ups, and another run on Saturday morning. Also think i will sign up for a 5k tonight that is going on at the end of the month.

Day 13, Went for a run, 3.5 miles. Had to slow to a walk twice, and mile 3 and 3.5 both got above the 9 min/mile mark for pace. Sometimes this challenge is really hard. Day 14, forgot to do my planking after my run last night, so I got up early this morning and took care of it. Planking for 1:20, then did 3 sets of 12 push-ups.

Day 12: more push ups, 3 sets of 12 for a total of 36.

Weekend Wrap-up: Saturday (should be day 10 I believe), Had yard work to do, so ended up moving 3 dozen or so concrete paving/stepping stones, and used the weed eater in the forest of weeds in the back yard. Also managed to squeeze in another 20 push-ups. Day 11: Sunday morning run was great. I did slow to a walk a couple times, but my average pace for the whole run was 8:30, which is amazing to me. Went 3.66 miles in the morning. Also had to increase my plank time by 30 seconds, so ended up doing 1:15 long plank. Have a good Monday everyone, added push-ups tonight, total of 35 staring me in the face.

What day is it? I don't even remember. Looks like yesterday was day 8. So Day 8: Made it through 3.44 miles straight through running which was great. My splits were pretty good, first mile was 9:01, all times after that was under the 9 min/mile mark, that was good. Still doing the 30 day challenge for my strength training. Got a whole 55 seconds on planking last night, that is so much harder to do than it looks. Now if I could just give up the soda thing, still making 0 progress on that front. Tonight for day 9, more push-ups. Minimum (and probably total of) 20 push-ups tonight. Starting Monday I have to add 15 more to that number. Ugh.

It has been a while since I added speed work into a run, will try and do that again within the next 5 weeks. Today's challenge, I got through the 20 push-ups required, but sadly he to stop after 12 for a while. This was after taking apart the kiddos bed, and assembling a new one. Sorry excuse I know. See what tomorrow brings.

So my quest goals didn't go so well last night. I did manage to do my next day of the 30 day challenge, got a whole 50 seconds in on planking. Nothing exciting there. My run was even less eventful, I could not break the 9 mil/mile mark at all, as a matter of fact I am not sure I ever got under 9:20 min/mile. Also ended up walking after 2 miles and again around 2.75. Next time though!!

And the push-up count is in. Managed to do 15 pushups - had to stop and take a brief break, then managed to squeak out 5 more before the 60 second timer went off. That is so not great by any means.

Here we go, reporting in for days 4 & 5, so far. Day 4: Got called into work, on my day off, the only day off that I have with my wife. That wasn't fun. But it is the start to my new 30 day challenge, plank/push-up challenge. This was a plank test, how long can you hold a plank for? The form gave blanks for minutes and seconds. I feel really bad that I could only fill in the seconds line. But oh well. Today is day 5. I have every intention on going for a run tonight after things calm down at the house with kids, homework, dinner, dishes, life in general. Also the challenge is to see how many push-ups can be done in 60 seconds. I am guessing between 10 and 15, but probably closer to 10.

Days 2 and 3. Day 2, went for a nice walk with the family, nice and easy. Day 3, went for a run this morning. Made it the full 3.5 miles, only slowed down one time to wait for two cars go turn at the stop light. Quest#2 also made it under a 9 min/mile. First time in a very long time. So far this challenge is going great.

Thanks brutalbear. Now if I can just keep it going. Slates, When I started this whole weight loss journey, I told my wife that I was hoping to get down to 185 to 190. She was on board for the 190 but nothing lower, where I was shooting for the 185, which I have hit finally. Actually last week I was even lower than that, not that it lasted long. When I mentioned to her earlier this week that I had hit my goal and was at 184, she didn't really ask per say, more of said that I needed to be back at 190. (not sure why but happy wife, happy life etc.) But she didn't specify HOW I was to weigh 190 again, so I am looking at add it in muscle through some strength training. Although her own words is she likes me to be a bit more 'squishy' for sleeping on. LOL

Day one: Here we go, up at 4:15 this morning to get that run in before work this morning. That was one of the hardest parts I think. But up and out the door and ready to go. Made it through the first 3/4 mile when the music player decided to quit. I paused the runkeeper, got the music going again and restarted running, just that fast. Task #1, I ran for 3.2 miles without walking (minus the brief pause for the music player). So that is a good start, but I won't consider this quest complete until I can do that a few times in a row, not just once. Task #2, Over all pace was 9:12 today, so not where I wanted, but hey it is only day 1 right?

Greetings everyone! Here goes, my first challenge. I found the site a couple months ago and have been lurking around ever since. Time to really step up and get my self out there, so lets see. Main quest: To be able to run the full 5k non-stop (again). Quest #1: Strength training a minimum of 3 times a week. Haven't been able to stick with that one lately, normally good for a few days then just get lazy. Quest #2: Complete my runs at under the 9 min/mile mark, consistently. I can sometime hit that mark, or just right over it, but never more than just one day, after that good day I normally somehow hit the 9:20 to 9:50 min/mile mark again. (I am hoping the strength training will help slightly) Mini quest #1: Gain back 5 pounds (cause my wife asked for it), but I want it to come from the training, not the lazy body that I usually have. Mini quest #2: Give up soda! - This one I will need a ton of willpower, and help with. I drink on average, just one can a day of Coke Zero, and that is at lunch. I drink water all day long and really need something else by the time lunch comes along. I can't stand tea, never have liked it since I was a kid and to this day can't drink it. I have flavored water, and additives for water, but it is still not enough of a change to drop the soda. Okay so there is my list. I hope that I can power through this grind and gain the levels. Good luck to everyone else just starting their journey also.

So I started the beginners body weight workout a couple weeks ago, and three days into it I ended up hurting my knee, haven't been back at it since. Have a doctor order for an X-ray to see what has been done to it but waiting not the insurance info about it all. So my question is, if I continue (or in this case start again), will the workout still be as effective without the squats and lunges, those can not be done currently. Push ups, jumping jacks, curls, they are all still good to go. I still go run, but take it easy, but that much bending and weight on it just puts me in pain for a few days. Thoughts and opinions all? Thanks for a fellow nerd.