The Borg Queen Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 -Challenge- 1) Finish up training for marathon, then run it. This is the schedule, starting Week 0. The marathon is Week 3. M T W R F S Su Rest 5 m run 5 m pace 5 m run Rest 22 Cross Rest 5 m run 4 m pace 5 m run Rest 12 Cross Rest 4 m run 3 m run 5 m run Rest 8 Cross Rest 3 m run 2 m run Rest Rest 2 m run MARATHON 2) C25k with my dog. My boyfriend adopted this wildly energetic older puppy, and I think she's finally old enough to take running. Will try for 3-5 days a week. 3) Track food and exercise. 4) Strength. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Each workout should include abs-- Absmin the abs challenge 5) Stay sane at work-- Get enough sleep, meditate, etc. 3 Quote Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
Strickland5 Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Didn't expect a 2 mile run before the marathon ... Quote Half-Ork Scout Leader Running PRs : 5K 24m16s | 10K 53m32s | 15K 1h18m09s | Half Marathon 2h1m44s | Marathon 4h42m2s Past Challenges #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #25 #26 #27 #28 #29 #30 #31 #32 #33 #34 #35 #36 #37 #38 #39 #40 Current Challenge : TBD Link to comment
The Borg Queen Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 4 hours ago, Strickland5 said: Didn't expect a 2 mile run before the marathon ... IDK why! Hig put it there, so I'm doing it. Quote Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
Strickland5 Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 10 minutes ago, Primeval said: IDK why! Hig put it there, so I'm doing it. Hig and I are having some issues as his Intermediate Half training I has me doing some rather LONG runs midweek and is wrecking me 1 Quote Half-Ork Scout Leader Running PRs : 5K 24m16s | 10K 53m32s | 15K 1h18m09s | Half Marathon 2h1m44s | Marathon 4h42m2s Past Challenges #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #25 #26 #27 #28 #29 #30 #31 #32 #33 #34 #35 #36 #37 #38 #39 #40 Current Challenge : TBD Link to comment
The Borg Queen Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 8 minutes ago, Strickland5 said: Hig and I are having some issues as his Intermediate Half training I has me doing some rather LONG runs midweek and is wrecking me Ah yes, I feel your pain. Longish midweek runs are important, tho... Maybe get it done tonight and take it easy tomorrow? Quote Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
bgvanbur Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Maybe it is a 2 meter run 1 Quote Level 26, Primal Ultra Trail Scout, Non-Binary Robot Link to comment
Strickland5 Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Primeval said: Ah yes, I feel your pain. Longish midweek runs are important, tho... Maybe get it done tonight and take it easy tomorrow? Did my 7 miler this morning ... not sure I'm thrilled about tomorrows 4.5 miler but I'll get it done 1 Quote Half-Ork Scout Leader Running PRs : 5K 24m16s | 10K 53m32s | 15K 1h18m09s | Half Marathon 2h1m44s | Marathon 4h42m2s Past Challenges #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #25 #26 #27 #28 #29 #30 #31 #32 #33 #34 #35 #36 #37 #38 #39 #40 Current Challenge : TBD Link to comment
The Borg Queen Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Did my 7 miler this morning ... not sure I'm thrilled about tomorrows 4.5 miler but I'll get it done Sweet. Go Strickland! Quote Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
The Borg Queen Posted September 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Ran some hills on Wednesday and my quads are still recovering. Also, went to a giant party last night. Needless to say, 22 long run didn't happen. My plan is to prepare for it today and run it tomorrow. I hate to deviate from the schedule, but no way I'm running 22 miles today... At least, I think. Quote Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
The Borg Queen Posted September 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Annnd now I'm not sure if I should run 22 miles tomorrow. The air quality in my city is officially "unhealthy" due to nearby forest fires. I'll play it by ear but honestly, might not happen. Quote Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
Baldilocks Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 I know it's not the same, but what about a treadmill? I wish you could use ours. It's just sitting in the basement taking up space. If my son doesn't want it, I may try to get rid of it. 1 Quote Link to comment
The Borg Queen Posted September 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 16 hours ago, Baldilocks said: I know it's not the same, but what about a treadmill? I wish you could use ours. It's just sitting in the basement taking up space. If my son doesn't want it, I may try to get rid of it. Yeah, a treadmill! That's a pretty good idea. Thanks! Quote Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
Mike_d85 Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 8 hours ago, Primeval said: Yeah, a treadmill! That's a pretty good idea. Thanks! In my experience high miles on a treadmill is a bad idea. Feels great and then something doesn't feel right when you stop. Edit: to clarify, I usually feel woozy, disoriented and my legs can't get the ground back underneath them for several minutes. To the point that I sat down on the floor of the Y and wondered if I needed a doctor. 1 Quote My Battle Log I'm on Strava for my running now. Check out Kick! too. You unlock gear with your progress on Strava. Link to comment
The Borg Queen Posted September 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 In my experience high miles on a treadmill is a bad idea. Feels great and then something doesn't feel right when you stop. Edit: to clarify, I usually feel woozy, disoriented and my legs can't get the ground back underneath them for several minutes. To the point that I sat down on the floor of the Y and wondered if I needed a doctor.Thanks... You just gave me a great excuse to NOT run on a treadmill... Lol.I've found they make me shin-splinty. I'll use a treadmill out of desperation, but I'm not quite there yet. Quote Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
The Borg Queen Posted September 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Everytime I think about writing in my challenge I want to complain about something related to fitness or my job, but instead I'll talk about something fun- Destiny 2. Soooo much fun! I'm making many friends and killing it at pvp. Only at 274 so far, but who knows... There's a nightfall session on Saturday with some of my favorite pals, and of course I won't plan to raid, but I'll just find myself in one. That is pure high level sheeeet. Now, if only I could find the perfect shader for my space ship... Bah! Who has time for that?! Quote Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
The Borg Queen Posted October 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Finished the marathon!!!! I've officially finished 5 half marathons and 1 full marathon this year! New question: Now what? 2 Quote Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
Strickland5 Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 13 hours ago, Primeval said: New question: Now what? Ultra? Triathlon? A nap! Quote Half-Ork Scout Leader Running PRs : 5K 24m16s | 10K 53m32s | 15K 1h18m09s | Half Marathon 2h1m44s | Marathon 4h42m2s Past Challenges #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #25 #26 #27 #28 #29 #30 #31 #32 #33 #34 #35 #36 #37 #38 #39 #40 Current Challenge : TBD Link to comment
The Borg Queen Posted October 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 13 hours ago, Strickland5 said: Ultra? Triathlon? A nap! Hah! Exactly. Triathlon sounds interesting. Definitely going to take a week off, at least, before committing to any goals. Taking it easy. 1 Quote Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
Fuji_fox Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 On 10/9/2017 at 11:10 AM, Primeval said: Finished the marathon!!!! I've officially finished 5 half marathons and 1 full marathon this year! New question: Now what? That's amazing! 1 Quote Link to comment
The Borg Queen Posted October 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 On 10/11/2017 at 11:00 PM, Fuji_fox said: That's amazing! Thanks, @Fuji_fox Quote Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
The Borg Queen Posted October 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 This is my idea for next challenge: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Workout Bike ride Run Run Elliptical Run Yoga BW-Legs/core Yoga BW- Arms/core Weights Yoga or Rest (make up) Cleaning Laundry Litter Box Kitchen Litter Box Trash Vacuum Bigger Cleaning Projects Vacuum Vacuum Bathroom Bathroom Litter Box Kitchen Trash I need structure because while training for the marathon, I got in the habit of eating crazy amounts of food and carbs. Basically, my plan is to structure everything, including exercise and cleaning, so I can truly relax during down time. I've been "beta testing" this schedule and so far, so good. After a week of the cleaning schedule, my house is cleaner than I've ever seen it. It's really nice. Next, I have to figure out my food plan for the challenge. Might go with a basic calorie limit, or might do a whole 30. Still have to think about that one. 1 Quote Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
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