[Skywalker]

It is offically the Year of Taking Action for me.

 

This is pretty much the theme of most of my challenges as one thing that I struggle with is overcoming inertia.  I've developed some tools to overcome this in the past - so I've got a good handle on what I can do to build some momentum but I'm declaring this the 'Year of Taking Action'.

 

Just assigning more actionable tasks will only take you so far as time will become the limiting factor so there is a need to prioritise the actions that will get me to where I want to go.

 

Fitness:

I know that a big driver for me is an upcoming activity that will prove the incentive.  Problem is that 2022 is a big unknown due to the obvious travel restrictions as well as some financial restraints.  I do have a hike booked for August (covid willing) which will be my first focus but while it would be optimal to be fitter than I currently am for this hike, I also know that I could do it now - so the incentive isn't as strong.  With this in mind I am offically declaring to the NF universe that I will train for a half marathon for the Melbourne Marathon in October - which is well out of my comfort zone (consistently 5k - at a stretch 10k right now).

 

Action:  Cardio: 3 x week (mostly running but could include decent hike or anything on the bike)

Yoga/Meditation: 3 x week

Strength: to be determined once I get back to using the work gym

 

Outdoors:

Look for opportunities to develop my outdoor activities and in particular skills.

I've got my eye on some volunteer work around track maintenance - which is something I'd love to get into.

I've also just purchased the book on the http://www.john.chapman.name/pub-aawt.html which is making it onto my radar.  This track involves a lot more navigation skills than previous hikes I've done.

 

Action:  Investigate and report on any activities that will extend my skills in this area - navigation, other overnight/multi day hikes and volunteering in this area of my state.

 

Building routine:

This is just about prioritising the things that I want to Take Action on and developing some sort of routine to make these begining ideas a basis of what to buld on.

 

Action:  Still to be determined - will report back either weekly or at the end of this challenge.

 

A really vague challenge but I figured it was worth getting something down and flesh it out as we go on.

 

Bring on The Year of Taking Action

 

[Skywalker]

Reporting in.

 

I did a run on Monday - around 5km - not overly quick but I did the whole 5k without stopping.

Today I did day 1 of Yoga with Adriene.  I've started the 30 day new year yogo challenge before so I'm hoping to make it past day 5.  I'm not necessarily doing it daily and I don't mind being 'behind'.

 

I've not given any of the other things much time - I've been doing some initial reading of the AAWT book.

 

I've got some really boring 'adulting' to do which I'm hoping to get them finished by the end of the week, which unfortunately is the end of my time off work.

[Rookie]

'Year of Taking Action' is a strong title and I am here for it! 

 

A lot of people seem to be doing this 30 days of yoga for Adrienne. Do you like it? 

 

Those boring adulting tasks always feel so good when you are done them though.k 

[Skywalker]

On 1/6/2022 at 3:04 AM, Rookie said:

'Year of Taking Action' is a strong title and I am here for it! 

 

A lot of people seem to be doing this 30 days of yoga for Adrienne. Do you like it? 

 

Those boring adulting tasks always feel so good when you are done them though.k 

 I'm sounding strong and brave and to try and instill this in myself.

 

I do enjoy Yoga with Adrienne,  I've done parts of it each year for several years now but I struggle to do it daily.  I was hoping for every second day but haven't achieved it.  Next week is back to work so life is a little more scheduled.  I'm having another go at it.

 

True the adulting tasks just need to be done/started.  The doom that they lay over me is dispelled once I get them over and done with.  i know this but still drag my feet on them.

 

 

[Rookie]

2 hours ago, Skywalker said:

I do enjoy Yoga with Adrienne,  I've done parts of it each year for several years now but I struggle to do it daily.  I was hoping for every second day but haven't achieved it.  Next week is back to work so life is a little more scheduled.  I'm having another go at it.

I find maintaining my habits is easier when I’m on my work schedule so hopefully you will find that too. Good luck! The trick is to be just so stubborn and to keep trying until something sticks. 
 

2 hours ago, Skywalker said:

True the adulting tasks just need to be done/started.  The doom that they lay over me is dispelled once I get them over and done with.  i know this but still drag my feet on them.

Well that’s understandable because usually they are annoying. I still haven’t folded my laundry! And that’s the easiest adulting task I have. I don’t even know if I classify it as a true adulting task.

[Skywalker]

Got an after work run in today - pared it with my outdoor goal because I was reccying a hike I will put on for my walking club.  

I haven't led a walk yet for the group and there are less walks scheduled, so they really need members to become walk leaders.  I need to map the walk out and do a proper reccy before I put it on the schedule but I've decided this will be my go-to walk when I've got some free time.

 

I've booked in for a few overnight hikes to continue the outdoor theme.  I've got my eye on some track maintenance work that is around the Australia Day public holiday, but it is a tricky time to take time off work.  I'll decide at the end of this week if I think I can swing it.

 

 

[Mahalak]

15 hours ago, Skywalker said:

I was reccying a hike I will put on for my walking club.  

I haven't led a walk yet for the group and there are less walks scheduled, so they really need members to become walk leaders. 

I'm envious, and a bit inspired. I just encountered 52Hikes and realized that since it became colder I haven't been hitting the trails nearly so much. With others makes it so different! So good for you to do it, and to take on leadership when its needed!

 

[Rookie]

On 1/10/2022 at 6:47 AM, Skywalker said:

I've booked in for a few overnight hikes to continue the outdoor theme.

That sounds cool. Are you literally just hiking all through the night as the name implies? I have never hiked after dark.

[Salinger]

Hey How you finding the yoga? @18ck & @Yasha92 i think are both doing the Yoga with Adriene! Maybe you can support each other ❤️

 

I want to do more hiking this year but feel very unprepared - any tips?xx

[Skywalker]

On 1/11/2022 at 2:12 PM, Mahalak said:

I'm envious, and a bit inspired. I just encountered 52Hikes and realized that since it became colder I haven't been hitting the trails nearly so much. With others makes it so different! So good for you to do it, and to take on leadership when its needed!

 

 

I'm lucky in the Southern Hemisphere - it's prime hiking time.  It takes me a lot more to be motivated in winter!

 

21 hours ago, Rookie said:

That sounds cool. Are you literally just hiking all through the night as the name implies? I have never hiked after dark.

 

Argh, I never know the best wording to use - I'm going on a weekend pack carry or an overnight backpacking trip.  Not walking at night, which is supposed to be fun, but I like to see where I'm going.  The most I've done is a pre-dawn start of a hike.

 

21 hours ago, Salinger said:

Hey How you finding the yoga? @18ck & @Yasha92 i think are both doing the Yoga with Adriene! Maybe you can support each other ❤️

 

I want to do more hiking this year but feel very unprepared - any tips?xx

 

I struggle to get consistency, but give it a go each year.

 

My hiking tips are:

 

Find something that is definately within your capabilities and just do it, even multiple times until you 'own' it.  I read a really good article (that I can't find) pointing out that really getting to know a local walk make you a lot more connected to your environment.

I mix it up and will explore one park or area multiple times until I really know it, then move on.

 

Find someone to hike with.  In Australia bushwalking clubs are good, or look on Meetup if you don't have friends to hike with.  Preferably go with someone just a little more experienced than you.

 

Take water, a snack, approprate gear (ie coat etc) and a charged phone for navigation.

 

Enjoy (and take photos)!

[Rookie]

2 hours ago, Skywalker said:

Argh, I never know the best wording to use - I'm going on a weekend pack carry or an overnight backpacking trip.  Not walking at night, which is supposed to be fun, but I like to see where I'm going.  The most I've done is a pre-dawn start of a hike.

You know... that makes way more sense than what I was thinking. As soon as you explained I was like "Oh...duh" haha That will be a nice experience! I guess the closest thing I have done to that is I went camping and did the trails every day