Kestrel Grey Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result" Last challenge was really an un-challenge for me. One "success" that started forming in the last couple weeks was consistency with an at-home strength training program at night. So my first instinct for this challenge was to say, "hey, this routine might actually be achievable. So let's toss it all out and chase after even bigger and shinier goals! Squirrel!" However, this is the year of being a Scout, not a Ranger. Even though my little strength routine did not make me stronger (yet) consistency itself is a goal worth chasing. Or.. er... a cliff worth climbing. So continuing on from last challenge I will follow the same pattern, same goals and same routines and keep hoping for better results. The Details Daily Routine - Before sleep (12:30 default) wash my face and floss. No screens after. Lights out by 1am. In the morning get out of bed by 10am. Plan out my day over tea. Strength training - 4 nights a week. Workout A (upper pull + core) Mon/Thurs. Workout B (upper push + glutes) Tues/Fri. Would days be better? Maybe, but late at night is when I will actually get it done. I may go to the gym on Sunday morning for deadlifts and squats. Running - This didn't happen much last challenge. I will suck it up and bundle up and run outside Tues/Wed/Fri/Sat mornings. At least, I will continue to schedule it and hope it miraculously starts happening this time around. Food Skills - Also didn't do much last challenge. I will soldier on anyways and follow the weekly skills practice. Scoring/Tracking I'm going to try and do it all, all the time. But each week I am only going to track one thing and that will be the focus for the week. Zero week doesn't count; my energy levels need time to adjust to the sudden winter. Now start climbing... 3 Quote Current Challenge: The Cliffs of Insanity Previous 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 Battle Log: Operation Fly-By-Night “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ― Neil Gaiman Link to comment
Kestrel Grey Posted October 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 Monday Took the day off for my birthday. Ate "better than sex" cake (came close) and lounged. Tuesday Did strength B in the night. Thought about going for a run in the morning but it looked miserable. Followed routines, did no food skills practice. Wednesday Still grey and cold and snowy and desolate when I looked out this morning. Could not talk myself into running. Followed my routines this morning and am currently in bed motivating myself to get up and do my nighttime ones. A little food skills practice. 3 Quote Current Challenge: The Cliffs of Insanity Previous 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 Battle Log: Operation Fly-By-Night “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ― Neil Gaiman Link to comment
Kestrel Grey Posted October 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 Thursday My lack of sleep is starting to catch up with me and I skipped both my nighttime strength workout and bedtime routine, and faceplanted into bed instead. Earlier this week I started book 3 of Sanderson's Oathbringer series. Normally I can plow through a book in 3 to 4 hours and just read until it's finished, forgoing everything else. Pretty sure I'm at the 12 hour mark and nowhere near done. Perhaps I need to take a break to sleep/exercise/do laundry. 😅 Quote Current Challenge: The Cliffs of Insanity Previous 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 Battle Log: Operation Fly-By-Night “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ― Neil Gaiman Link to comment
Xena Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 Happy birthday! Hope you get lots of sleep this weekend and maybe a nice bundled-up run. 1 Quote Xena, Level 14+ Valkyrie Ranger January 2017 December 2016 Oct/Nov 2016 Link to comment
Kestrel Grey Posted October 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 I need to decide how to deal with running this year. The gym doesn't feel safe, but it probably isn't terribly unsafe. Probably. And if I don't want to run outside when the weather is cold and crappy, is it better for my long-term health to risk covid in order to keep moving this winter? Since the government has decided the risk isn't that bad? Feeling paralyzed by indecision. Quote Current Challenge: The Cliffs of Insanity Previous 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 Battle Log: Operation Fly-By-Night “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ― Neil Gaiman Link to comment
Xena Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 If I remember right, respiratory issues make exercise at home problematic?? I'm considering trying to get a spin bike for the winter. Could something like that be an option? (Maybe along with an air purifier of some kind)? Everyone has their own level of comfort with covid risk, but I personally think it's better to avoid the gym...expecially for cardio work when presumably you would be breathing heavily and would not want to wear a mask. 1 Quote Xena, Level 14+ Valkyrie Ranger January 2017 December 2016 Oct/Nov 2016 Link to comment
Kestrel Grey Posted October 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 36 minutes ago, Xena said: If I remember right, respiratory issues make exercise at home problematic?? I'm considering trying to get a spin bike for the winter. Could something like that be an option? (Maybe along with an air purifier of some kind)? Everyone has their own level of comfort with covid risk, but I personally think it's better to avoid the gym...expecially for cardio work when presumably you would be breathing heavily and would not want to wear a mask. We have an air purifier which allows me to do most things short of intense exercise (no HIIT or burpees). Or condo is unfortunately too tiny for any exercise equipment however. I think I need to embrace running outdoors again. On days it is too cold/crappy I can double down on strength training or just chill guilt-free. 1 Quote Current Challenge: The Cliffs of Insanity Previous 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 Battle Log: Operation Fly-By-Night “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ― Neil Gaiman Link to comment
DJtrippyT Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 what a great title! 1 Quote the year of living trippily Final Boss, Part 2 Boss, Part 1 Previous: Adult Content Brain Weasels Choose Your Own Adventure Woman of Mystery - Worth it Simplicity Spoiler Take it Outside II Take it Outside Even More Current: 52 Days Currently Current: 100 Days Current: Queen 2: Electric Boogaloo Queen of the Jungle THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE CHALLENGE Apart six: Amazon (part 5) (part 3: The Wickening) (part 2) (part 1) Link to comment
Kestrel Grey Posted October 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 Week 1: do some actual scouting There are two targets that I will track for week one. 1. Get outside in the morning. The hardest part about this has been deciding what to wear so every day will be sweatpants, a thermal shirt, running jacket, and winter running shoes. 2. Eat fruit and veggies 3 times per day. I'll need to keep cut veggies in the fridge to make this easier. We just got an immersion blender so I'll probably make soup my next day off too. Cream of something... 3 Quote Current Challenge: The Cliffs of Insanity Previous 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 Battle Log: Operation Fly-By-Night “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ― Neil Gaiman Link to comment
Xena Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 Great plan for the week! Last year I invested in a hardcore pair of windproof running pants from some Swedish company...then we had an easy winter, so I didn't wear them much. I think they will really help in terrible weather though. Do you have something like that? I'm not sure if you need it quite yet where you are, but sounds like you will eventually. 1 Quote Xena, Level 14+ Valkyrie Ranger January 2017 December 2016 Oct/Nov 2016 Link to comment
Maigs Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 On 10/22/2020 at 1:36 AM, Kestrel Grey said: Ate "better than sex" cake (came close) What is "better than sex" cake? I'm intrigued Also, following Quote Maigs Resurrects From the Dead Link to comment
Kestrel Grey Posted October 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 4 hours ago, Xena said: Last year I invested in a hardcore pair of windproof running pants from some Swedish company...then we had an easy winter, so I didn't wear them much. I think they will really help in terrible weather though. Do you have something like that? I'm not sure if you need it quite yet where you are, but sounds like you will eventually. I have a selection of running gear that I purchased 2 years ago when I was 15 lbs lighter. Most of it is too tight now. My sweats +/- thermal underwear will probably be okay for most days. 2 hours ago, Maigs said: What is "better than sex" cake? I'm intrigued A friend makes it so I'm not sure of the recipe. It tastes like a layer of dense chocolate cake soaked in a caramel sauce and layered with whipped cream, more caramel, and chocolate crumbles. 1 Quote Current Challenge: The Cliffs of Insanity Previous 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 Battle Log: Operation Fly-By-Night “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ― Neil Gaiman Link to comment
Kestrel Grey Posted October 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 Monday Get outside in the morning - yes 3 x fruits and veg - 2/3 It warmed up a little today. Just enough to make the snow tacky but not slushy so I could wear regular running shoes outside. Though I only ran for a couple minutes then decided walking was nicer today! Breakfast didn't have any fruit (unless you count jam), lunch was a smoothie with blueberries, banana and spinach, and dinner was broccoli chevre soup. I know I'm not tracking anything else, but I'm still mentioning that I did my strength training tonight so that I can share my planking is finally getting decent again. My chinups aren't yet improving but my top hold is. 3 Quote Current Challenge: The Cliffs of Insanity Previous 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 Battle Log: Operation Fly-By-Night “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ― Neil Gaiman Link to comment
ladymorella Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 20 hours ago, Kestrel Grey said: Just enough to make the snow tacky but not slushy so I could wear regular running shoes outside. Hmm, I never thought of this. Are there waterproof shoes for running in winter or do you use trail runners? Quote 18.10 |18.6 | 18.5 | 18.4 | 18.3 | 18.2 | 18.1 | 16.2 | 16.1 | My Character Lean out: 4lbs / 70lbs - - - - - - - - - - Link to comment
Kestrel Grey Posted October 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 hour ago, ladymorella said: Hmm, I never thought of this. Are there waterproof shoes for running in winter or do you use trail runners? I have water resistant running shoes with studs on the bottom for ice or snow. If it isnt slippery or if there are patches of bare pavement then I wear regular trail shoes. No running shoe can protect your feet from slush! Then you have to decide if you want to run badly enough to have sopping cold feet or if you'd rather just go back to bed. 2 Quote Current Challenge: The Cliffs of Insanity Previous 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 Battle Log: Operation Fly-By-Night “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ― Neil Gaiman Link to comment
Sloth the Enduring Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 Wow. Studded running shoes sounds very practical. I didn’t know that was a thing. 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
Kestrel Grey Posted October 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Sloth the Enduring said: Wow. Studded running shoes sounds very practical. I didn’t know that was a thing. They are amazing. A total game changer in winter. However they are awkward on bare pavement so you can't use them for just patches of ice on sidewalks. Mine are Icebugs but I know Salomon makes studded running shoes too. 1 Quote Current Challenge: The Cliffs of Insanity Previous 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 Battle Log: Operation Fly-By-Night “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ― Neil Gaiman Link to comment
ladymorella Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 That is cool. It makes sense those would have to exist. I can't imagine trying to run in all that though. You are a trooper. 1 Quote 18.10 |18.6 | 18.5 | 18.4 | 18.3 | 18.2 | 18.1 | 16.2 | 16.1 | My Character Lean out: 4lbs / 70lbs - - - - - - - - - - Link to comment
BarefootDawsy Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 Please tell me this challenge is going to end with a duel between 2 masters.... Keep at it, show that early winter who's boss! 1 Quote BAREFOOT DAWSY Scout Commander (ret.) Link to comment
Kestrel Grey Posted October 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 13 hours ago, ladymorella said: That is cool. It makes sense those would have to exist. I can't imagine trying to run in all that though. You are a trooper. Thanks. I actually enjoy running in snow. Since there is 6 to 8 months of it, I'd better! Or i would have to find another sport. The problem is more how short the day gets; I do not like running at night, it just doesn't feel safe. 5 hours ago, BarefootDawsy said: Please tell me this challenge is going to end with a duel between 2 masters.... Keep at it, show that early winter who's boss! It might have to! Quote Current Challenge: The Cliffs of Insanity Previous 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 Battle Log: Operation Fly-By-Night “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ― Neil Gaiman Link to comment
Kestrel Grey Posted October 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 Tuesday Get outside in the morning - no 3 x fruits and veg - 3/3 Wednesday Get outside in the morning - yes 3 x fruits and veg - 3/3 It's all about pumpkins this week. Tuesday morning I sacrificed my morning run to make pumpkin curry soup. It turned out okay, but I should have used chicken bone broth for the base instead of bison. The broth overpowers the pumpkin flavor. I still had two bowls both days. Today I gave another try at pumpkin pie, this time using evaporated (unsweetened) milk instead of condensed milk, and sweetening with brown sugar. They are delicious! I made them in little mini pie shells and even my husband likes them. And yes, pumpkin pie counts as a serving of vegetables. 2 Quote Current Challenge: The Cliffs of Insanity Previous 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 Battle Log: Operation Fly-By-Night “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ― Neil Gaiman Link to comment
ladymorella Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 26 minutes ago, Kestrel Grey said: Thanks. I actually enjoy running in snow. Since there is 6 to 8 months of it, I'd better! Or i would have to find another sport. The problem is more how short the day gets; I do not like running at night, it just doesn't feel safe. It might have to! Yeah, I am starting to realize that I am going to be riding a bit in the dark. When I was training for a 5k I would run at night and there are definitely issues to it. I am lucky that the only "attacker" I really feel I need to worry about is a coyote, but the inability to see potholes and such was difficult. I would like lap the same mile loop since I knew where everything was. 2 Quote 18.10 |18.6 | 18.5 | 18.4 | 18.3 | 18.2 | 18.1 | 16.2 | 16.1 | My Character Lean out: 4lbs / 70lbs - - - - - - - - - - Link to comment
Xena Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 You made it out this morning! Good work! 1 Quote Xena, Level 14+ Valkyrie Ranger January 2017 December 2016 Oct/Nov 2016 Link to comment
Kestrel Grey Posted October 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Thursday Get outside in the morning - no 3 x fruits and veg - um.... I had to leave early today for appointments and so did not run this morning. My ankle is twingey anyway. That usually happens in the first week or two of adjusting to snow. As for the veg, I have to take back my statement that pumpkin pie counts because it's pretty much all I ate yesterday! I need the rest of them out of my house; I tried to bring them to my sister's then forgot them at home, so ended up eating more for dinner. Quote Current Challenge: The Cliffs of Insanity Previous 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 Battle Log: Operation Fly-By-Night “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ― Neil Gaiman Link to comment
Xena Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 I think you have used up your quota of counting pumpkin pie as a vegetable But pumpkin is arguably a fruit... 2 1 Quote Xena, Level 14+ Valkyrie Ranger January 2017 December 2016 Oct/Nov 2016 Link to comment
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