Rebel Pilot Gar Posted April 5, 2022 Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 Hello late challenge start. Hope everyone is doing well. Work schedule has been really busy, lots of crazy hours. But in a good way (part of me enjoys the chaos). Unfortunately that means all the good things I was doing have started to fizzle out in the past week or two. The weather being alternatively warm or freezing and damp have not been helping either. The next month looks like work chaos will continue. So I am going to focus on basic habits and building up a running routine for a Half-Marathon I signed up for in November. 1) No alcohol Monday-Thursday Dry January went really well, February continued well then I started to slip up as March progressed This is more for accountability to continue to do good things. 2) Running Routine Training plan selected: Hal Higdon Novice 1 (12 week program) The race is ~30 weeks away so I have time to build a baseline habit & fitness. Step 1 - build the habit by working up to the below weekly run schedule over next two months: Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Rest 1.5 mi run 3 mi run 1.5 mi run Rest 30 min walk 3 mi run 3) Basic Self Care Things I am already doing, but find that they start to slip as I get stressed. Mostly monitoring as a gage to stress levels Shower & wash face daily Brush teeth 2x daily Floss teeth 1x daily Officially going to start tracking this on 10 April. 4 1 Quote Dry January | 2022 Reading Challenge "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
Rebel Pilot Gar Posted April 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 Half Marathon Training Plan: Spoiler To determine: Warm up & cool down Back up plan for chaotic days Extra strength/mobility????? Tracker goes here: Week of 4/10: Alcohol: 🍺🟩🟥🟥🟥🍺🍺 Self Care: 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟥 Week of 4/17: Alcohol: 🍺🟥🟥🟥🟥🍺🍺 Self Care: 🟥🟩🟥🟩🟩🟥🟩 Week of 4/24: Alcohol: 🍺🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ Self Care: 🟥🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ Weekday Date Plan Actual Time Actual Distance (mi) Comments Mon 4/11 Rest 0:28:26 1.84 run/walk hr z3 Tues 4/12 1.5 mi run 0 0 Rest Wed 4/13 3 mi run 0:39:22 2.5 1:2 min run/walk Thurs 4/14 1.5 mi run 0 0 Rest Fri 4/15 Rest 0:26:43 1.86 run/walk hr z3 Sat 4/16 30 min walk Dog walk not tracked Sun 4/17 3 mi run 0:33:51 2.48 1:30/1:30 run/walk Mon 4/18 Rest 0 0 Rest Tues 4/19 1.5 mi run 0:46:06 1.66 dog walk Wed 4/20 3 mi run 0:34:05 2.26 1:30/1:30 run/walk Thurs 4/21 1.5 mi run Yoga 25 mins Fri 4/22 Rest 0:24:26 1.68 run/walk hr z3 Sat 4/23 30 min walk Sun 4/24 3 mi run Mon 4/25 Rest Tues 4/26 1.5 mi run Wed 4/27 3 mi run Thurs 4/28 1.5 mi run Fri 4/29 Rest Sat 4/30 30 min walk Sun 5/1 3 mi run 2 Quote Dry January | 2022 Reading Challenge "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
Rookie Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 Hey great challenge! You are going to do awesome with your running training. I mean, how can you not when you have it organized so beautifully in a spreadsheet 2 Quote {Chase the wind and touch the sky; I will fly} Link to comment
Rebel Pilot Gar Posted April 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 9 hours ago, Rookie said: Hey great challenge! You are going to do awesome with your running training. I mean, how can you not when you have it organized so beautifully in a spreadsheet Hahaha thank you. It also helps that my boss was nudging me to actually start running instead of just talking about it. That and I really love spreadsheets. I'm using the same plan from last time I trained for a half marathon (same race but in 2019). It really helps to see how far out the race is and that I have a good buffer to 1) build habit 2) build baseline and then 3) actually get serious about training. 4 1 Quote Dry January | 2022 Reading Challenge "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
fearless 2.0 Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 love the plan! you go for it, girl!!!! 1 Quote be fearlessly yourself! Link to comment
Rebel Pilot Gar Posted April 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2022 Thank you! I seem to have forgotten that NF challenges are on a Sunday-Saturday calendar when making my workout plan. So the spreadsheet is Monday start, everything else is Sunday start. Late night scheduled for work today (Tuesday) so I got my run done yesterday instead. Weather was nice but running conditioning needs work. Still not terrible for first run of the year. I’m also adjusting my “Wednesday 3 miles” plan to a 30 min run/walk for now as I get the habit going. 1 1 Quote Dry January | 2022 Reading Challenge "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
Rookie Posted April 12, 2022 Report Share Posted April 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Rebel Pilot Gar said: I seem to have forgotten that NF challenges are on a Sunday-Saturday calendar when making my workout plan. So the spreadsheet is Monday start, everything else is Sunday start. Eh lol I run my challenge Monday - Sunday because it works better for me. You do what makes you happy 3 hours ago, Rebel Pilot Gar said: Late night scheduled for work today (Tuesday) so I got my run done yesterday instead. Weather was nice but running conditioning needs work. Still not terrible for first run of the year. I’m also adjusting my “Wednesday 3 miles” plan to a 30 min run/walk for now as I get the habit going. Thats a strong start! Ugh love when the weather plays nice too.. just makes building that habit easier. 1 Quote {Chase the wind and touch the sky; I will fly} Link to comment
fearless 2.0 Posted April 12, 2022 Report Share Posted April 12, 2022 hope work was okay today! sending over a nice beverage of choice! 1 Quote be fearlessly yourself! Link to comment
MezzotheLefty Posted April 12, 2022 Report Share Posted April 12, 2022 I'm a sucker for a pretty chart/spreadsheet. Runners unite: I'm cheering for your half marathon training! Following along, friend. 1 Quote EPIC Quest (under construction) Link to comment
Rebel Pilot Gar Posted April 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 8 hours ago, Rookie said: Eh lol I run my challenge Monday - Sunday because it works better for me. You do what makes you happy Thats a strong start! Ugh love when the weather plays nice too.. just makes building that habit easier. Nice weather really does help a lot. Especially when it’s a new / respawn habit. 6 hours ago, fearless 2.0 said: hope work was okay today! sending over a nice beverage of choice! Thank you, it was very good. My department connected with another who we’ve been having some friction with to brainstorm better communication and collaboration. Was productive and helpful, though I caved on my alcohol goal a bit because of work bonding happy hour. Planning to stick to water for the rest of the night now that I home. 5 hours ago, MezzotheLefty said: I'm a sucker for a pretty chart/spreadsheet. Runners unite: I'm cheering for your half marathon training! Following along, friend. Thank you! Glad to have you here. Hope your running goals are going well also!! 3 Quote Dry January | 2022 Reading Challenge "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
Rebel Pilot Gar Posted April 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2022 On 4/8/2022 at 7:35 AM, Rebel Pilot Gar said: Week of 4/11: Alcohol: 🍺🟩🟥🟥🟥🍺🍺 Self Care: 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟥 Running Plan: Weekday Date Plan Actual Time Actual Distance Comments Monday 4/11 Rest 0:28:26 1.84 mi run/walk Tuesday 4/12 1.5 mi run Rest Rest Rest Wednesday 4/13 3 mi run 00:39:22 2.5 mi 1 min run / 2 min walk Thursday 4/14 1.5 mi run Rest Rest Rest Friday 4/15 Rest 0:26:43 1.86 HR zone 3 Saturday 4/16 30 min walk est ~45min not tracked Dog walk Sunday 4/17 3 mi run 33.51 2.48 (1:30/1:30 run walk) Week of 4/18: Alcohol: 🍺🟥⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ Self Care: 🟥🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ Running Plan: Weekday Date Plan Actual Time Actual Distance Comments Monday 4/18 Rest 0 0 Rest Tuesday 4/19 1.5 mi run 0:46:06 1.66 dog walk Wednesday 4/20 3 mi run Thursday 4/21 1.5 mi run Friday 4/22 Rest Saturday 4/23 30 min walk Sunday 4/24 3 mi run Update. Work has been a bit stressful with timeline of one of the projects I’m responsible for. Of the goals, workout schedule has probably been my main priority. Though I swapped my run in for a dog walk just to multitask and apologize to the doggy overlord for working later than I originally planned. He seems to have appreciated the extra attention and chance to bark at squirrels. 1 Quote Dry January | 2022 Reading Challenge "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
fearless 2.0 Posted April 20, 2022 Report Share Posted April 20, 2022 dog overlord!!!! yess, I have one too! have a great day! 1 Quote be fearlessly yourself! Link to comment
Rebel Pilot Gar Posted April 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 4/20/2022 at 6:23 AM, fearless 2.0 said: dog overlord!!!! yess, I have one too! have a great day! Thanks, it was a pretty good one. Hope you are doing well Quote Dry January | 2022 Reading Challenge "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
Rebel Pilot Gar Posted April 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 4/8/2022 at 7:35 AM, Rebel Pilot Gar said: Week of 4/17: Alcohol: 🍺🟥🟥🟥⬜⬜⬜ Self Care: 🟥🟩🟥🟩⬜⬜⬜ Weekday Date Plan Actual Time Actual Distance (mi) Comments Mon 4/11 Rest 0:28:26 1.84 run/walk hr z3 Tues 4/12 1.5 mi run 0 0 Rest Wed 4/13 3 mi run 0:39:22 2.5 1:2 min run/walk Thurs 4/14 1.5 mi run 0 0 Rest Fri 4/15 Rest 0:26:43 1.86 run/walk hr z3 Sat 4/16 30 min walk Dog walk not tracked Sun 4/17 3 mi run 0:33:51 2.48 1:30/1:30 run/walk Mon 4/18 Rest 0 0 Rest Tues 4/19 1.5 mi run 0:46:06 1.66 dog walk Wed 4/20 3 mi run 0:34:05 2.26 1:30/1:30 run/walk Thurs 4/21 1.5 mi run Fri 4/22 Rest Sat 4/23 30 min walk Sun 4/24 3 mi run Mon 4/25 Rest Tues 4/26 1.5 mi run Wed 4/27 3 mi run Thurs 4/28 1.5 mi run Fri 4/29 Rest Sat 4/30 30 min walk Sun 5/1 3 mi run Changed up the tracker a bit because the way the tables pasted was bothering me. Alcohol not really following this week - I put in some time off and generally just spending time spring cleaning and visiting family. Maybe something to rethink about how I want to structure this for future challenges. Now that the weather is getting nicer it is really nice to sit in the backyard and have a beer with my BF after work. Run yesterday felt tough. It was chilly and windy out and I ended up getting a stitch in my side. But what matters is I went out and put effort in, even if the walk breaks for a few sections in the middle were extended. It'll get better as I keep to the plan. Also got to say hi to a really cute puppy during my cool down so that was worth it. Though my dog wasn't very happy with me when I came home smelling like a stranger. 2 Quote Dry January | 2022 Reading Challenge "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
Rookie Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 On 4/21/2022 at 10:38 AM, Rebel Pilot Gar said: Run yesterday felt tough. It was chilly and windy out and I ended up getting a stitch in my side. But what matters is I went out and put effort in, even if the walk breaks for a few sections in the middle were extended. It'll get better as I keep to the plan. Also got to say hi to a really cute puppy during my cool down so that was worth it. You did it though and you got to meet a cute puppy. TOTALLY WORTH IT. 1 Quote {Chase the wind and touch the sky; I will fly} Link to comment
Rebel Pilot Gar Posted April 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 On 4/22/2022 at 11:21 AM, Rookie said: You did it though and you got to meet a cute puppy. TOTALLY WORTH IT. Always worth it to meet puppies! Quote Dry January | 2022 Reading Challenge "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
Rebel Pilot Gar Posted April 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 End of Week Update plus workout plan for next week: The runs on Friday and today felt a lot better than Wednesday's run. I'm glad I kept today's run at the same 10 sets of 1:30 min run/ 1:30 min walk despite Wednesday feeling rough. It was warmer, though still windy, and I had a newer sports bra on (the old sports bra might be a bit too tight. Especially when paired with the HR monitor) Or it could've just been an off day because those happen. Feeling better about the end of week runs and enjoying seeing the trees and flowers blooming. Next week is going to be a lot busier. For one, I am working all five days and it's also time again to see the 2nd and 3rd shift teams at work. Back up plan in case of busy schedule is to move around the shorter runs. Or swap in a walk (or multiple walks) of the same distance. Since I am also fully back to work and not taking vacation days, it's back to no Alcohol M-Th. On 4/8/2022 at 7:35 AM, Rebel Pilot Gar said: Week of 4/17: Alcohol: 🍺🟥🟥🟥🟥🍺🍺 Self Care: 🟥🟩🟥🟩🟩🟥⬜ Weekday Date Plan Actual Time Actual Distance (mi) Comments Monday 4/18 Rest 0 0 Rest Tuesday 4/19 1.5 mi run 0:46:06 1.66 dog walk Wednesday 4/20 3 mi run 0:34:05 2.26 1:30/1:30 run/walk Thursday 4/21 1.5 mi run 0 0 25 mins yoga Friday 4/22 Rest 0:24:26 1.68 run/walk hr z3 Saturday 4/23 30 min walk 0:36:11 1.17 Family dog walk Sunday 4/24 3 mi run 0:39:10 2.65 1:30/1:30 run/walk Monday 4/25 Rest ((Yoga??)) Tuesday 4/26 1.5 mi run ((Late work day - may change this to a long dog walk or lunchtime walk)) Wednesday 4/27 3 mi run Thursday 4/28 1.5 mi run ((EARLY work day. Move to Friday if super wiped when I get home)) Friday 4/29 Rest Saturday 4/30 30 min walk Sunday 5/1 3 mi run 2 Quote Dry January | 2022 Reading Challenge "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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