gunslinger_25 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Please forgive any references to that horrible thing called cardio, but at the spouse's request, I'm slumming it here with you Warriors. I kid! @Emerald_Dragonfly has a nifty new challenge to fill you in on the absolute shitshow that has been happening for almost 6 months, but it's past the time to get all of my feces in one location. In addition to all that, I'm trying to get my new engineering company off the ground, while still working full time and candles are being burned at both ends. Moving forward... I will attempt to run with a Simpsons theme, so here we go! 1. I qualified for the Boston Marathon in September with a sub-3:00 time, so will be running that race in 8 weeks. I am abysmally out of shape, but today is a new day, so getting my running up and running is goal #1. I have several races on my list for this year including the Pikes Peak Marathon, a couple 100ks, and hopefully my first (successful) 100 miler. Gotta get my fat ass in gear. 2. I will lift three times per week, with or without the spouse, either bodyweight or 5x5 Stronglifts. I know that has contributed greatly to my body recomp in the past, so that needs to happen. I've got a freaking gym in my backyard, so there really should be no excuses. Aside from laziness, obviously. 3. Eating correctly is the 3rd piece of this super-complex puzzle. Yeah...not complex at all. I've done it all before. Shooting for 1800 calories per day with a 16:8 IF eating plan. I've done that with great success and being super lean was instrumental in BQing. It's troubling to me that I can't seem to stick with eating well, but I guess it doesn't take much and things have been pretty crappy. With the spouse and I hopefully in a better mental state, we can help support each other. 2 Quote Follow me on Strava or Garmin Connect "My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already." --Milton Berle Link to comment
Emerald_Dragonfly Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 2 Quote ~Emerald_Dragonfly Level 13 Warrior Link to comment
RedStone Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Wut wut!!! But my mom thinks I'm cool... 1 Quote ~Peace Be The Journey~ one - two - three - four - five - six - seven- eight - nine - ten - eleven - twelve - thirteen - fourteen - fifteen - sixteen - seventeen - eighteen - nineteen - twenty - twenty one - twenty two - twenty three - twenty four - twenty five - twenty six - twenty seven - twenty eight - twenty nine - thirty - thirty one - thirty two - thirty three - thirty four - thirty five - thirty six Link to comment
gunslinger_25 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Weighed in and commenced with IF. Early wakeup to lift didn't happen, but I will run tonight after work. Quote Follow me on Strava or Garmin Connect "My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already." --Milton Berle Link to comment
Laghail Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 1 Quote Level 34 [Yorkie Packmaster] Link to comment
gunslinger_25 Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 A successful 1st day! 6 mile run at 7:57s and kept to my IF plan with 1613 calories consumed. 2 Quote Follow me on Strava or Garmin Connect "My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already." --Milton Berle Link to comment
Emerald_Dragonfly Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Whoo-hoo! Not a bad beginning. 1 Quote ~Emerald_Dragonfly Level 13 Warrior Link to comment
Jord Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 1 Quote Jǫrð, Delvian Nomad - Level 12 { Battle Log } Link to comment
Laghail Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Quote Level 34 [Yorkie Packmaster] Link to comment
gunslinger_25 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Another successful day! Up at 4:10 am to make sure I lifted before heading south to play IT boy before a 9am meeting. Did well on IF, but didn't eat until 1pm which gave me a nice headache, but NBD. Total calorie intake 1704. Evening run of 6 miles at 7:50s. All bodyweight: 3x4 Squats 3x4 Pull ups 3x4 Decline pike push ups 3x4 Hanging knee raises 3x4 Pushups 3x4 Inverted straight leg rows 30 second plank 3 Quote Follow me on Strava or Garmin Connect "My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already." --Milton Berle Link to comment
Grumble Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 You *almost* make me excited to run my first Marathon next year. Almost. 1 Quote "You're going to be amazing." Fantasy Football league 2019 The Grumble Battle Log Spoiler Books: Shows: Games: God of War, Kingdom Hearts 3, Destiny 2 Level 15 Wookie Warrior Link to comment
gunslinger_25 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 It's seriously super fun!!! Which one are you doing? 1 Quote Follow me on Strava or Garmin Connect "My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already." --Milton Berle Link to comment
Grumble Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 4 hours ago, gunslinger_25 said: It's seriously super fun!!! Which one are you doing? L.A. it's probably my only one. I like doing halfs, but I'm nervous about a full. 1 Quote "You're going to be amazing." Fantasy Football league 2019 The Grumble Battle Log Spoiler Books: Shows: Games: God of War, Kingdom Hearts 3, Destiny 2 Level 15 Wookie Warrior Link to comment
gunslinger_25 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Looks like a nice course with lots of support. Point-to-point courses are always great for giving you some variety. I'm sure you'll do great! Quote Follow me on Strava or Garmin Connect "My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already." --Milton Berle Link to comment
Grumble Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 1 hour ago, gunslinger_25 said: Looks like a nice course with lots of support. Point-to-point courses are always great for giving you some variety. I'm sure you'll do great! No wonder @Emerald_Dragonfly married you. You're a veritable font of positive support. 1 1 Quote "You're going to be amazing." Fantasy Football league 2019 The Grumble Battle Log Spoiler Books: Shows: Games: God of War, Kingdom Hearts 3, Destiny 2 Level 15 Wookie Warrior Link to comment
gunslinger_25 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Grumble said: No wonder @Emerald_Dragonfly married you. You're a veritable font of positive support. Welllll...her judgement is in question, but we'll give her the benefit of the doubt. 1 Quote Follow me on Strava or Garmin Connect "My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already." --Milton Berle Link to comment
Emerald_Dragonfly Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 5 hours ago, Grumble said: No wonder @Emerald_Dragonfly married you. You're a veritable font of positive support. 3 hours ago, gunslinger_25 said: Welllll...her judgement is in question, but we'll give her the benefit of the doubt. 2 Quote ~Emerald_Dragonfly Level 13 Warrior Link to comment
gunslinger_25 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 1627 on the caloric intake and a four mile run at 7:53s. Feeling the DOMS just a bit, so tomorrow morning's BW workout will be stellar. I deserve nothing less than this pain. 1 1 Quote Follow me on Strava or Garmin Connect "My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already." --Milton Berle Link to comment
RedStone Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 1 Quote ~Peace Be The Journey~ one - two - three - four - five - six - seven- eight - nine - ten - eleven - twelve - thirteen - fourteen - fifteen - sixteen - seventeen - eighteen - nineteen - twenty - twenty one - twenty two - twenty three - twenty four - twenty five - twenty six - twenty seven - twenty eight - twenty nine - thirty - thirty one - thirty two - thirty three - thirty four - thirty five - thirty six Link to comment
gunslinger_25 Posted February 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Kept up with IF, lifted BW in the morning, and ran four miles after work. 4 Quote Follow me on Strava or Garmin Connect "My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already." --Milton Berle Link to comment
Laghail Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 3 hours ago, gunslinger_25 said: Kept up with IF, lifted BW in the morning, and ran four miles after work. Solid work man. Don't forget to drop eye-scarring meme's now and then. NSFW is the new black, or so @Emerald_Dragonfly always says. 2 Quote Level 34 [Yorkie Packmaster] Link to comment
gunslinger_25 Posted February 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 6 hours ago, Laghail said: NSFW is the new black, or so @Emerald_Dragonfly always says. Well, if there's anyone who knows NSFW, it's @Emerald_Dragonfly! 2 Quote Follow me on Strava or Garmin Connect "My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already." --Milton Berle Link to comment
Emerald_Dragonfly Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 12 hours ago, Laghail said: Solid work man. Don't forget to drop eye-scarring meme's now and then. NSFW is the new black, or so @Emerald_Dragonfly always says. 5 hours ago, gunslinger_25 said: Well, if there's anyone who knows NSFW, it's @Emerald_Dragonfly! I'm sure I don't know what either of you are talking about. Sounds like fake news. 2 Quote ~Emerald_Dragonfly Level 13 Warrior Link to comment
gunslinger_25 Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 Lifted today with the spouse. Also made good use of the morning by picking up laminate to put on the wall of my new office, insulation with which to insulate my new office, and doing a structural inspection of a home, being the reason I need a new office. Quote Follow me on Strava or Garmin Connect "My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already." --Milton Berle Link to comment
gunslinger_25 Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Pretty successful first week of challenge. Tracked 6 of 7 days, down 5 pounds. Lifted three of three days. Ran 4 of 7 days. Too much work going on, which will hopefully be solved soon. 1 Quote Follow me on Strava or Garmin Connect "My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already." --Milton Berle Link to comment
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