NeverThatBored Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 So. I'm not feeling very hype-y at all. My cat is sick and I'm really sad. But fortunately I thought through this challenge back when I WAS feeling more hype-y a few weeks ago. We all know that the key to success is doing the thing even when the hype is not there, so I decided to do the thing even though I'm not feeling inspired at all. There are a ton of things I want to do. I feel like I've been slowly losing fitness for the last 1.5 years as I dealt with wrist pain and eventually surgery that prevented me from continuing with the stuff I was working on. Last week, I was finally able to do 3x10 pushups again, so I think my wrist is in a place where I can start doing a lot of the stuff I was working on again. But beyond bodyweight strength training, there's so much I want to do. A few of those things happen to be the things that you do in a triathalon - running, swimming, and riding a bike. I've had a secret desire to do at least a mini-triathalon for a while, and I feel like now is the time to start working on that more seriously. I've been working on running and have a million issues there. I HAVE a bike but mainly just wobble when I ride it. And I worked on my swimming skills with lessons this past summer, but I still haven't quite figured out how to breathe while I'm swimming. So in terms of dreaming bigger, being able to do all three of these things is a big effort. I'm in CA until Friday, and then I'll be back in VA. I don't really intend to start full challenge stuff until I've gone back to VA. Goals: Do Adrienne's new 30 day yoga challenge in January Start a 30 day paleo challenge when I'm back in VA Take my bike to a bike shop for a tune up. Ride an exercise bike at least once/week until weather allows for outdoor riding. Explore options for things like local bike clubs. Find a pool where I can go to practice swimming. Determine whether I'm comfortable working by myself or need a teacher to help me advance. Find teacher if needed. If not, practice at least weekly on my own one I've found a place that works for me. Continue running but make it easy - just use the treadmill if I don't feel like dealing with the winter weather. Work on getting back up to 5K in whatever way agrees most with my legs. Continue doing 3x/week workouts. Maybe 2x bodyweight strength and 1x some local fitness class or bootcamp. Details may vary. Do 1 small thing/week to connect with/ be nice to my father 18 Quote Gargoyle Ranger | Level 49 2022 challenges: 49 (current) 2015-2021 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 | 41 | 42 || 43 | 44 | 45 | | 46 | 47 | 48 || My epic quest | MEATBALL WARS You don't get better at anything unless you start doing it. Being alive is heckn swell. Link to comment
Maigs Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Following! I secretly dream of doing a sprint triathlon too but while I can keep from drowning just fine, swimming to get somewhere isn't something I've ever done 1 Quote Maigs Resurrects From the Dead Link to comment
Maggie-Miau Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Following, NTB! *Sends hugs* 1 Quote Matthew 25:34-40 Link to comment
Xena Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Sorry to hear about the kitty. And sorry you aren't feeling so hyped. You have another move coming up. so maybe that will be a good change of energy. Is this another short-term move, or will you be able to settle in a bit more? 1 Quote Xena, Level 14+ Valkyrie Ranger January 2017 December 2016 Oct/Nov 2016 Link to comment
Raxie Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Yoga with Adrienne!! <3 <3 I feel you on the kitty troubles, it can be so emotionally draining I'm so sorry I lost two kitties last year after a lot of long term high-maintenance health stuffs with them so if you need to talk lemme know. Glad you're trying to ground yourself with some goals despite the lack of hype. Sometimes a hardhat is what's needed, hype can come later. 1 Quote forty-seven: Raxie and the Joining of Unlike Things << previous challenges >> >> instagram || goodreads << Link to comment
zeroh13 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Following! *hugs for your cat* 2 Quote Current Challenge: Zeroh, stick to the routine! Link to comment
Emerald Eagle Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Following! I've also dreamed of a one-day triathalon, for me it's the running that's scary. 1 Quote Feminist Ranger (she/her) Based in Melbourne, Australia Current Challenge: Emerald Eagle refills her cup (January 2021) Instagram: @emeraldeaglenf “I wish you would thrash him. He deserves it." She looked back at him. "I will one day, sir. I'm getting tired of falling down.” - Alanna: The First Adventure Link to comment
Cataleya Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 I too harbor a desire to do a triathlon, but it seems out of reach for me right now. Once I start getting in better shape I might consider it more seriously. Will be following along with interest! 1 Quote Cataleya Tries to Regain Her Balance Instagram | MyFitnessPal Link to comment
NeverThatBored Posted January 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 4 hours ago, Xena said: Is this another short-term move, or will you be able to settle in a bit more? It's really up to me, so I don't know! I'm heading back to my boyfriend's in VA and I haven't planned beyond that. I'm fairly sure I'll be there longer than 2 months this time. But I do want to spend more time in CA too. And I'm really tied up in knots at the thought of leaving my cat knowing he's sick. 4 Quote Gargoyle Ranger | Level 49 2022 challenges: 49 (current) 2015-2021 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 | 41 | 42 || 43 | 44 | 45 | | 46 | 47 | 48 || My epic quest | MEATBALL WARS You don't get better at anything unless you start doing it. Being alive is heckn swell. Link to comment
NeverThatBored Posted January 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 So, the yoga challenge is already having complications. T____T I signed up a while back when the True 30 day challenge was first announced, but I haven't started getting any of the emails. I signed up again and I'm hoping that will magically solve the problem. 8 Quote Gargoyle Ranger | Level 49 2022 challenges: 49 (current) 2015-2021 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 | 41 | 42 || 43 | 44 | 45 | | 46 | 47 | 48 || My epic quest | MEATBALL WARS You don't get better at anything unless you start doing it. Being alive is heckn swell. Link to comment
Ensi Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Following! And doing the True programme with you Enjoy your practices! I'm sure the email will come through sooner or later... I haven't subscribed, but maybe I will Quote -:*~ Journal ~*:- Link to comment
iatetheyeti Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Following along Hope your cat gets better soon. Quote "The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring." Yeti on Flickr - Facebook - Instagram Link to comment
Rebel Pilot Gar Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Hey NTB, nice challenge. I like how a lot of the tasks tie into a single goal/motivation. I've also been thinking about a mini-triathalon eventually (sprint I think the short ones are called?) Good luck with the 30 day yoga challenge, I signed up for the emails but I plan to do a few a week rather than the 'daily' push. I had to "acknowledge" that I subscribed to the emails after I signed up - maybe that's preventing you from getting them? Or maybe check if the emails got routed to your spam/junk folder? Also... following! 1 Quote "Always remember, your focus determines your reality." - Qui-Gon Jinn, The Phantom Menace "I Find That Answer Vague And Unconvincing." - K-2SO, Rogue One ”Persistence without insight will lead to the same outcome.” [spoilers], The Book of Boba Fett Link to comment
shaar Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 OH HELL YEAH YOU GOT THIS!!!!! (there's a smol bit of hype) Crossing all my fingers for kitty <3333 1 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 58 Bard & Monk of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
NeverThatBored Posted January 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 I did a thing. 8 Quote Gargoyle Ranger | Level 49 2022 challenges: 49 (current) 2015-2021 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 | 41 | 42 || 43 | 44 | 45 | | 46 | 47 | 48 || My epic quest | MEATBALL WARS You don't get better at anything unless you start doing it. Being alive is heckn swell. Link to comment
Xena Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Great job starting the group! Also, forgot to mention, but I love your challenge title! 1 Quote Xena, Level 14+ Valkyrie Ranger January 2017 December 2016 Oct/Nov 2016 Link to comment
Severine Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Hello! Here and following, as I warned you 2 Quote Fitbit | Current Challenge | Old Challenges: 1 ~ 2 ~ 3 ~ 4 ~ 5 ~ 6 ~ 7 ~ 8 ~ 9 ~ 10 ~ 11 ~ 12 ~ 13 ~ 14 ~ 15 ~ 16 ~ 17 ~ 18 ~ 19 ~ 20 ~ 21 Forum avatar is custom art by the talented Veronica Guzzardi. Link to comment
Bookish Badger Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Following! Hugs to you and your kitty. 2 Quote "'It's time for a few small repairs,' she said." - Shawn Colvin Link to comment
Severine Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Hello! Here and following. Your challenge title made me laugh and that video is hilarious. I'm so sorry to hear about your cat My last cat had a lot of health issues and it was hard. Sounds like he's staying with your parents, though? At least you know he's with good people who will take care of him. I think you're right about the importance of doing the thing even when your enthusiasm is missing. Sometimes we need to manufacture our own enthusiasm. And a triathalon is a pretty badass goal. I've read a lot of inspiring triathalon stories, and they often feature people battling their way back from injuries, or looking for increased inspiration in their life, so maybe a crazy dream like this is just what you need? On 1/1/2018 at 11:40 AM, NeverThatBored said: There are a ton of things I want to do. I feel like I've been slowly losing fitness for the last 1.5 years as I dealt with wrist pain and eventually surgery that prevented me from continuing with the stuff I was working on. Last week, I was finally able to do 3x10 pushups again, so I think my wrist is in a place where I can start doing a lot of the stuff I was working on again. Hey that answers my question about the wrist. Sounds like the surgery was a success? Glad you're finally getting closer to where you were beforehand. On 1/1/2018 at 11:40 AM, NeverThatBored said: I HAVE a bike but mainly just wobble when I ride it. Wooo fellow wobbler here. I have such a hard time riding on roads for this reason...freaks me out when I have to be in a narrow space at the side of the road because I suck at going perfectly straight and I'm terrified of being hit by a car if I wobble even a bit to the left. My partner @LoganW was a bike commuter for several years and has tried to give me tips but I don't practice enough for any of it to sink into muscle memory. All I can say is get lots of practice in a safe place like a bike trail where cars aren't a factor. On 1/1/2018 at 11:40 AM, NeverThatBored said: I'm in CA until Friday, and then I'll be back in VA. I don't really intend to start full challenge stuff until I've gone back to VA. Another answer to my wonderings! Sorry it means leaving your cat behind, but hopefully you'll enjoy staying with your boyfriend again for a while. I'm curious about where you'll end up medium and long term! On 1/1/2018 at 11:40 AM, NeverThatBored said: Find a pool where I can go to practice swimming. Determine whether I'm comfortable working by myself or need a teacher to help me advance. Find teacher if needed. If not, practice at least weekly on my own one I've found a place that works for me. Yay swimming! On 1/1/2018 at 11:40 AM, NeverThatBored said: Do 1 small thing/week to connect with/ be nice to my father This is really heartwarming. 5 Quote Fitbit | Current Challenge | Old Challenges: 1 ~ 2 ~ 3 ~ 4 ~ 5 ~ 6 ~ 7 ~ 8 ~ 9 ~ 10 ~ 11 ~ 12 ~ 13 ~ 14 ~ 15 ~ 16 ~ 17 ~ 18 ~ 19 ~ 20 ~ 21 Forum avatar is custom art by the talented Veronica Guzzardi. Link to comment
NeverThatBored Posted January 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Severine said: Hey that answers my question about the wrist. Sounds like the surgery was a success? Glad you're finally getting closer to where you were beforehand. Yeah! I had the surgery in...October, I think? I was in a brace/not allowed to do much for a few weeks, and then I was free to go back to doing stuff, but my wrist mobility was low and my wrist was still very sore. My mobility is mostly back to normal now, and there's much less residual soreness. I'm giving it a wee bit longer but I think I'm almost ready to get back to Aikido. And I'm able to do pushups with no problem. 1 hour ago, Severine said: Wooo fellow wobbler here. I have such a hard time riding on roads for this reason...freaks me out when I have to be in a narrow space at the side of the road because I suck at going perfectly straight and I'm terrified of being hit by a car if I wobble even a bit to the left. My partner @LoganW was a bike commuter for several years and has tried to give me tips but I don't practice enough for any of it to sink into muscle memory. All I can say is get lots of practice in a safe place like a bike trail where cars aren't a factor. There are a bunch of good bike paths near me in VA that are like regular roads with yellow lines down the middle and everything. Even those make me nervous tbh because I'm like "I wobble so much and people need to pass me and I don't know if I can go in a straight line long enough for people to go by me!" etc but I should probably just get over that. The weird thing is, I don't think I was so bad on a bike when I was younger? They say you never forget how to ride a bike but apparently they're wrong. 1 hour ago, Severine said: My last cat had a lot of health issues and it was hard. Sounds like he's staying with your parents, though? At least you know he's with good people who will take care of him. Yeah, he's staying with my parents. Honestly, I'm kind of worried about whether they'll observe him well enough. I'm sure they'll feed him and stuff, but will they follow him around to make sure he drinks water?? Hand feed him the water if he's not drinking?? Brush him?? Call to him if he hasn't eaten yet and sit with him until he does?? At this point we're just trying to keep his quality of life good for as long as we can before it gets too bad. My connecting with my dad goal might involve a lot of asking him for updates about his status. 7 Quote Gargoyle Ranger | Level 49 2022 challenges: 49 (current) 2015-2021 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 | 41 | 42 || 43 | 44 | 45 | | 46 | 47 | 48 || My epic quest | MEATBALL WARS You don't get better at anything unless you start doing it. Being alive is heckn swell. Link to comment
shaar Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, NeverThatBored said: There are a bunch of good bike paths near me in VA that are like regular roads with yellow lines down the middle and everything. Even those make me nervous tbh because I'm like "I wobble so much and people need to pass me and I don't know if I can go in a straight line long enough for people to go by me!" etc but I should probably just get over that. The weird thing is, I don't think I was so bad on a bike when I was younger? They say you never forget how to ride a bike but apparently they're wrong. Oh maaaan. I used to live in southern MD and biked a lot, and I miss those paths!!! *nostalgia* *_* YOU'LL TOTALLY GET IT!!! Gonna be a super biker in no time! 2 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 58 Bard & Monk of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
Sylvaa Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 I FOUND YOU! First of all, I can't wait for you to get back to VA. Because, while it is not as great as a healthy kitty, there will totally be a package there waiting for you! Secondly, if you find a Triathlon in the area, let me know and I will sign up with you. 4 Quote Sylvaa's BattleLog Sylvaa's Tracking Spreadsheet Link to comment
NeverThatBored Posted January 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 25 minutes ago, Sylvaa said: Secondly, if you find a Triathlon in the area, let me know and I will sign up with you. Of course! I don't think I'm looking to sign up for anything until I meet the basic standards of breathing while swimming and riding in a straight line, but I'll definitely keep you posted. 4 Quote Gargoyle Ranger | Level 49 2022 challenges: 49 (current) 2015-2021 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 | 41 | 42 || 43 | 44 | 45 | | 46 | 47 | 48 || My epic quest | MEATBALL WARS You don't get better at anything unless you start doing it. Being alive is heckn swell. Link to comment
Sloth the Enduring Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Slower is more wobbly than faster... Also the thing about bikes is they go where you’re looking. Keep looking straight ahead when people pass and you’ll be fine. Have fun on your bikes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote “We might as well start where we are, use what we have and do what we can." – Caitlin Rivers Sloth: The Man with the Hammer battle log Link to comment
Rebel Pilot Gar Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Sylvaa said: Secondly, if you find a Triathlon in the area, let me know and I will sign up with you. 1 hour ago, NeverThatBored said: Of course! I don't think I'm looking to sign up for anything until I meet the basic standards of breathing while swimming and riding in a straight line, but I'll definitely keep you posted. Copying Sylvaa here, once you're ready to find a Tri Sprint I may get encouraged to sign up along with you lol. 3 Quote "Always remember, your focus determines your reality." - Qui-Gon Jinn, The Phantom Menace "I Find That Answer Vague And Unconvincing." - K-2SO, Rogue One ”Persistence without insight will lead to the same outcome.” [spoilers], The Book of Boba Fett Link to comment
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