BarefootDawsy Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 [MISSION]We've covered a huge distance over the past week, and have spied the enemy (see debrief below). The good news is that we are in a strong position to engage them. The bad news is that we've left our support miles behind us. There is only one thing to do. We need to stall the enemy and buy some time for the Muscle to arrive. This week, we will be engaging in guerrilla-style tactics. We will strike the enemy, then retreat, move to another position, then hit them again. We will try to force them to stand still, or even retreat as we wait for reinforcements. [OBJECTIVES]This week is all about Fartleks! (stop laughing!) For those of you who don't know what Fartleks are, they're essentially unstructured intervals. For example, you're running at a normal pace, then sprint 40m to the next tree...return to your normal pace, then sprint to the end of the block...repeat. The length of the intervals and the amount of time between them is variable, and is entirely up to you. The point of Fartleks is to keep your body guessing, which will in turn help you improve your overall running ability.This week you will need to include at least 5 Fartlek-style intervals into one of your runs. Distance is not important. I want to see you mix it up and throw a curve ball to your body.Any and all scouts who participate in this week's challenge will receive +1 Dexterity (DEX) attribute.All you need to do to register your challenge result is to reply to this post with the total distance run and number of Fartleks completed.[MISSION 2 DEBRIEF]Last week's mission was very well executed. Many of our fellow rebels from other guilds were helped to achieve their own objectives, and we covered a huge distance. As a reward for all of you who participated, the following Scouts will be commended:For Solo Efforts (+1 STA)ElJaySimbaRosieSusie_DerkinsSundaemdv6Fitness PadawanshortstuffQuentinErgoladPhylanxPhoenixwildcatbgvanburcitabeanMordechajFSJJunkieSage cicadaVickylooJPANFor Cross-Guild Efforts (+1 CHA)KillerGrillerEngineman312RoociferBarefootDawsyWell Done Scouts! BAREFOOT DAWSY Scout Commander (ret.) Link to comment
Rosie Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Love this weeks challenge. I'm running with my sister tonight so we can mix it up with a few sprints throughout :-D [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Twitter Blog Attributes: Strength (STR): 3 Dexterity (DEX): 1 Stamina (STA): 4 Constitution (CON): 2 Wisdom (WIS): 3 Charisma (CHA): 2 Link to comment
Mordechaj Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Will do, tomorrow. STR: 2 / DEX: 2 / STA: 3 / CON: 2 / WIS: 3 / CHA: 3 PanHEMAphiliac. Link to comment
fsjjunkie Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Friday is run day...mission accepted. [TABLE=width: 700] [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Wherever you go, there you are. FSJJunkie (FSJ = Full Size Jeep) Spartan Scout w/ assassin tendencies STR:7.75 DEX:7.33 STA:14 CON:5 WIS:7.5 CHA:4 Multisport Athlete (Triathlon/Duathlon/Offroad Triathlon/Adventure) Previous Challenge [/TABLE] Link to comment
Roocifer Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Got mine out of the way early this week - I did 6 intervals in a 4.5 mile run. Fun challenge even if the weather is still a bit warm for my tastes! Current Challenge: Roocifer's Eat and Run Challenge | Fitocracy Level 2 Scout: STR: 4.25 | DEX: 8.75 | STA: 8.75 | CON: 6 | WIS: 7.5 | CHA: 7.75 I feel my boots trying to leave the ground, I feel my heart pumping hard, I want to think again of dangerous and noble things. I want to be light and frolicsome. I want to be improbable and beautiful and afraid of nothing, as though I had wings. - Mary Oliver Link to comment
ChristArtist Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 I would love some ideas on how to do this challenge without running....I cannot run yet...Can I do it on a bike?Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 In His hands and Under His wings, Phil 4:13; Is 40:31; Jer 29:11 Adventurer by choice Link to comment
Relic Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 I would love some ideas on how to do this challenge without running....when I hear about fartleks it's usually with running but I don't think it would be a problem doing it on a bike.Another option would be for you to walk instead or run and jog short sections for the intervals and then go back to walking. If that's too much for you, no problem, just walk faster for the intervals. To find piece with myselfI must first find a piece of myself Link to comment
Shukar Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 @Ladywildross, Can't see why you wouldn't be able to do it, or something rather like it, on a bike. Fartlek is generally about the speed play, so just go to town and have some fun with your cycling workout.@Dawsy, did I miss the cutoff for reporting on the last challenge? Thought I had it in before but I guess not. Scout 30/Ranger 1 (3 skipped) Spoiler "I must not fear. / Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing......Only I will remain." -Litany Against Fear Facebook | Twitter | Runkeeper | Strava Shukar Still Isn't Lion Link to comment
shortstuff Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Done - 5 in 2.4k, which I like to believe led to my second best time - I'm working on being able to do 2.4k(weird distance I know) in 15mins, my best time so far is 16.38, todays time was 16.55, STR – 24.45, DEX – 13.50, STA – 23.50, CON – 21.40, WIS – 27.65, CHA – 4.50When the sun comes up, you better start running - Thomas FriedmenEpic Quest - Current Challenge - Twitter - Goodreads - Fitbit - blog Link to comment
Rosie Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Hmm not enough intervals in yesterday's run to count. Will try again tomorrow! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Twitter Blog Attributes: Strength (STR): 3 Dexterity (DEX): 1 Stamina (STA): 4 Constitution (CON): 2 Wisdom (WIS): 3 Charisma (CHA): 2 Link to comment
ElJay Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Done at the track last night! Did it in a reverse ladder, long distance, shorter, shorter, shorter still, sprint. So much fun! 6.5 miles in all including 3 miles warm up. Vote for me (ElJay) to win the most recently completed NF Challenge!!! STR: 6 | DEX: 7 | STA: 9 | CON: 4 | WIS: 5 | CHA: 5 Follow my current challenge here! Link to comment
Bard Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Nice challenge! Had a practice this morning during my 1 km run to my ride to work. I did startle one poor lady as I ran past her but I had to be sure she was the innocent passer by she appeared to be and not one of the enemy trying to hide in the populous - she was clean :-)Going to keep it up this week!Ladywildross, for what it's worth, I agree with the others, I think its quite within the spirit of the challenge to do your fartleks on a bike if that works best for you, go for it!I was proud of myself this morning, I haven't been able to exercise for a week due to a cold / sinus, and I almost convinced myself I needed another day off, but i did the right thing and got out in the gym and I felt great for it, so I was happy with myself!Hope you are all winning today to!And happy 4 th of July to everyone in the USA!RegardsQuentinSent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment
BarefootDawsy Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 @Dawsy, did I miss the cutoff for reporting on the last challenge? Thought I had it in before but I guess not.Hmm strange...you're definitely on the list...+1 CHA. Sorry about that! BAREFOOT DAWSY Scout Commander (ret.) Link to comment
BarefootDawsy Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 I would love some ideas on how to do this challenge without running....I cannot run yet...Can I do it on a bike?Yep, bike (or swim!) is fine BAREFOOT DAWSY Scout Commander (ret.) Link to comment
Sundae Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Was debating what to do for a workout, now i have the answer, its only 92, with a feels like 102 out there sounds like perfect weather! "Civilize the Mind, but make Savage the Body." Link to comment
Relic Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 ran from work to fireworks3 miles, 7 intervals To find piece with myselfI must first find a piece of myself Link to comment
BarefootDawsy Posted July 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Ran to the shops and back. Got in some hill work and fartleks. Also got to try out my new Skoras BAREFOOT DAWSY Scout Commander (ret.) Link to comment
Ergolad Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Trying to really stick to the training plan I outlined. So far the challenges have fit. I'm sure I can make this work without deviating too much!! Speed work always makes me nervous. Especially any type of sprinting. My form's fallen apart & I have had a tendency to get stupid. My Last Official Challenge Strava | Garmin Connect | My Race Data | Meditation | Steepster Twitter | My Blog Link to comment
ellisd012 Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 4 miles, 8 fartleks on Tuesday, July 3...it was a great workout too!@Dawsy - I didn't see my name for Challenge 2, but I believe that I did not report it correctly, as I replied to the thread then later noticed I should have posted to the linked form... I guess that I'm not very observant for a Scout...can you please cut me a break this time? Celtic ScoutLevel 4Str 8 | Dex 7.5 | Sta 12.25 | Con 9 | Wis 10.5 | Cha 7.75Battle Log"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment
Rosie Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 5.2 kilometers, 5 fartleks. 100meter dash after each kilometer reached. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Twitter Blog Attributes: Strength (STR): 3 Dexterity (DEX): 1 Stamina (STA): 4 Constitution (CON): 2 Wisdom (WIS): 3 Charisma (CHA): 2 Link to comment
Sundae Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Well, ran about 2 miles with 5 intervals, and it was a hot one running at 4pm. "Civilize the Mind, but make Savage the Body." Link to comment
Fitness Padawan Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 2.25 miles and 5 intervals at about 10 - 30 seconds apiece. First time doing a Fartlek an I liked it. Great challenge! Try not. Do or do not. There is no try - Yoda Yasashi Doragon Link to comment
Susie_Derkins Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 I ran 4 miles, with fartleks of varying speeds every half mile...so 8 total. Thanks for the fun challenge! It never gets easier, you just get better. Blog -- 1st Challenge! -- Log -- Pinterest -- Goodreads Link to comment
mdv6 Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 I was hoping to be able to do these today, but my left quad has been acting up all week, so I'm forced to sit this one out. I did interval running on both Monday and Wednesday, but those were both "structured" (100M and 800M). Hopefully I'll be back to full health and ready to do the next challenge by Monday. Link to comment
Ergolad Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Alllllrightttttt. I couldn't help myself. I'd pretty much resigned myself to skipping this challenge, concerned the sprints would aggravate my foot. But I got up on the ridge line of this 3+ mile trail run I had scheduled for today and just couldn't help myself.Total mileage 3.94 miles, 7 Farklets mostly along the ridge. Anytime it leveled out I sprinted until it started to incline or decline. That led to a nice spontaneous variation.My mantra has been "If you can't stay mindful, you're either running too fast or too far!"Great job everyone who's participated! My Last Official Challenge Strava | Garmin Connect | My Race Data | Meditation | Steepster Twitter | My Blog Link to comment
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