german Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Well, here I am back for challenge number 6. I want to write a super cool one but I am in a hurry right now, and I am going camping with the kids this weekend, so I will come back and fix it. I have decided to run Ironman Texas in 2015, so I am almost two years away, but most of my training and goals will be somehow directed to this major goal. At the moment I have run two sprint triathlons, (and a super sprint), so there is a long way to go. Also, the camping this weekend is with my triathlon coach (we call him Yoda), so I may or may not change my goals depending on his opinion and plans for me. Goals 1. Train. make a training plan and follow it, I need to start increasing my mileage, add some intensity / speed work, and in general train more. (+2STA +1CON) 2. Lift. For real, this time, I have been avoiding strength training almost since challenge #1, and now it's REALLY important to change that. Plan to follow. (+5 STR) 3. Push Limits. So far, I've run 7.5k at most, and my longest race has been a 5k, or 5ks at triathlon, but Ironman is 42km, so, the bar must be raised ASAP, during this challenge I shall run 10k, preferably an organized race, and in less than 90 minutes. (+3STA +1DEX) 4. Life. I have to promote the firm I am currently an Associate of, so I must reorganize the dossier, and contact a lot of prospects, goal is to dedicate at least 4 hours a week, for the 6 weeks. (+4WIS) Starting Numbers: STR 12 DEX 3 STA 20 CON 13.8 WIS 15.6 CHA 7.8Weight: 87k Edit: Added points and starting numbers. germanmonkey scout "swim, bike, run", or at least "Don’t drown, don't crash, don't walk"“If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe.†-Joe Rogan Link to comment
Sifter Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Wow! Ironman 2015 -- WOOT! That is awesome german. Looking forward to following your transformation from monkey to IRONMAN! Have fun camping with the kiddos & Yoda! ScoutBattle Log - Accountability-Tracking-Training Worksheets1st Challenge - 2nd Challenge - 3rd Challenge"He must become greater; I must become less.†John 3:30 Link to comment
shortstuff Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Ironman! Great goal 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
Everstorm Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Cool! Looking forward to seeing you on the boards. Life before Death Strength before Weakness Journey before Destination Link to comment
Terinatum Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I really like the life goal. I often try to get organized (I have two businesses) and end up with a mess the next week. So, any encouragement you need, just holla.Same with strength training. Being a Ranger, I love weights as well, so I'd be happy to chat about it with you!Happy camping. See your monkey at the Old Tree soon.Cheers,Teri The Way Better Now than Back Then Better Now than Later On Link to comment
Hammlin Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 *does the happy GERMANS HERE dance all over the forum* My Blog | My Story Race: Wood Elf | Class: Footpath Ranger Leader Level: 18 (STR):44.25 (DEX):37.25 (STA):30 (CON):31.25 (WIS):31.5 (CHA):25.25 "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke "Love does not throw the book at you because love doesn't have a book to throw." -CS Lewis Link to comment
KiwiChick Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 *does the happy GERMANS HERE dance all over the forum*Snap! I was just about to do one too *kiwi joins in* I am SO excited your planning on doing an ironman! I went from no tris to half IM in < 2years so I totally believe you can do a full! And yeah another 10km run buddy *still doing happy germans here dance* Traveling Scoutly inclined Druid “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.â€â€• Oscar Wilde Link to comment
bgvanbur Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 So future IronMonkey is going to hit the iron? I love it! Level 26, Primal Ultra Trail Scout, Non-Binary Robot Link to comment
Grizzy Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 An ironman is on my epic quest. I'll be cheering for you! Challenge Link to comment
Anwyl Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Awesome goals and soo cool to see that your gonna do an Ironman. One day when I'm super awesome like y'all thats my dream! Lol Level 2 Moon Elf Scout, (STR)-7, (DEX)-2, (STA)-13, (WIS)-2, (CHA)-3"The first wealth is health."-Ralph Waldo EmersonAnwyls Master Challenge of Fire! My Twitter! Link to comment
cracked_belle Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 ::posting to follow:: excited to see how you own this Challenge. just another cracked southern belle, and a specialist in self-kintsukuroi. Current Challenge Accountability: Health & Happiness Are Hard: Wherein the Cracked_Belle Un-Dies Epic Quest: Adventures in Badassery [under construction] Spoiler There is never a sudden revelation, a complete and tidy explanation for why it happened, or why it ends, or why or who you are. You want one and I want one, but there isn't one. It comes in bits and pieces, and you stitch them together wherever they fit, and when you are done you hold yourself up, and still there are holes and you are a rag doll, invented, imperfect. And yet you are all that you have, so you must be enough. There is no other way. ― Marya Hornbacher, Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia Link to comment
Artinum Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 I too shall be following your simian exploits with interest. What happens when you play Final Fantasy VII with everyone called Cloud? It gets quite confusing... https://ff7crowdofclouds.wordpress.com/ Link to comment
Shukar Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 IronMonkey is on the rise! You're gonna do us all proud I know it. @Anwyl, you're already super awesome you just can't do an ironman yet. 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
Anwyl Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Haha thank you Shukar for your wonderful vote of confidence hehe. Well one day I shall add to my super awesomeness and complete an ironman! It shall be done! Level 2 Moon Elf Scout, (STR)-7, (DEX)-2, (STA)-13, (WIS)-2, (CHA)-3"The first wealth is health."-Ralph Waldo EmersonAnwyls Master Challenge of Fire! My Twitter! Link to comment
shortstuff Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 *Sings* Ironman, ironman, ironman! 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
QengpuBenal Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Wow! That's an epic goal right there! I can't even run a full mile without stopping a couple of times, so the thought of doing an Ironman is not even within my sphere of comprehension! QengpuBenal, level 4 High Elf Ranger STR5| DEX 2| STA13| CON 6| WIS 19| CHA 6 Battle Log "I want to live in a world where normal is an insult." - Misha Collins Link to comment
german Posted June 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Wow! That's an epic goal right there! I can't even run a full mile without stopping a couple of times, so the thought of doing an Ironman is not even within my sphere of comprehension! Anyone can do an ironman, you just really, really (I mean REALLY) have to want to do it, and after 2-3 years of training, you can do it. *does the happy GERMANS HERE dance all over the forum* You always find a way to make me smile, love ya! germanmonkey scout "swim, bike, run", or at least "Don’t drown, don't crash, don't walk"“If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe.†-Joe Rogan Link to comment
KNPR534 Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 full ironman? Cray! Im training for a half at the moment. Using this perfectly timed 6 week challenge to get me through the last 6 weeks before race day. Terrified is putting it lightly. Agian I ask...Full? Thats so awesome! Good luck in your goals! You're not joking about needing to really really REALLY want it. "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit" -Aristotle Link to comment
german Posted June 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 full ironman? Cray! Im training for a half at the moment. Using this perfectly timed 6 week challenge to get me through the last 6 weeks before race day. Terrified is putting it lightly. Agian I ask...Full? Thats so awesome! Good luck in your goals! You're not joking about needing to really really REALLY want it. It's a Full Ironman in two years, there is (I hope) plenty of time, It's a long-term goal for me. And, a 70.3 in six weeks, that is awesome! where will you make it? is it your first?,... maybe I should head on to your challenge and read all about it! *swings away* germanmonkey scout "swim, bike, run", or at least "Don’t drown, don't crash, don't walk"“If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe.†-Joe Rogan Link to comment
cracked_belle Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Wow! That's an epic goal right there! I can't even run a full mile without stopping a couple of times, so the thought of doing an Ironman is not even within my sphere of comprehension! is your icon Nathan Fillion in a Tardis...?? O_O just another cracked southern belle, and a specialist in self-kintsukuroi. Current Challenge Accountability: Health & Happiness Are Hard: Wherein the Cracked_Belle Un-Dies Epic Quest: Adventures in Badassery [under construction] Spoiler There is never a sudden revelation, a complete and tidy explanation for why it happened, or why it ends, or why or who you are. You want one and I want one, but there isn't one. It comes in bits and pieces, and you stitch them together wherever they fit, and when you are done you hold yourself up, and still there are holes and you are a rag doll, invented, imperfect. And yet you are all that you have, so you must be enough. There is no other way. ― Marya Hornbacher, Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia Link to comment
Frost of the Gloaming Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Good luck with the Ironman, sounds like fun; my goal is to work my way up; did a sprint, now it's time for a an olympic which will probably be next year followed by the Tupperlake Tinman Between a rock and a hard place, use our finger nails to climb, it's all we know.......... Daily Mile Perfer et obdura: Dolor hic tibi proderit olim Link to comment
german Posted June 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Good luck with the Ironman, sounds like fun; my goal is to work my way up; did a sprint, now it's time for a an olympic which will probably be next year followed by the Tupperlake Tinman I'm pretty much in the same page (one super sprint and two sprints so far), I just set up a date to work towards, it helps me kick my own butt! germanmonkey scout "swim, bike, run", or at least "Don’t drown, don't crash, don't walk"“If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe.†-Joe Rogan Link to comment
german Posted June 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Today I started with some swimming (1500m), even when I swam on the weekend (open water swim, not structured, just for fun), I felt good. I actually found myself asking the instructor for more mileage, I don't have a training plan yet, and I know I don't need more swimming (it's my "strong" part), but I have time I cannot use otherwise, so it feels smart. Maybe wrong. germanmonkey scout "swim, bike, run", or at least "Don’t drown, don't crash, don't walk"“If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe.†-Joe Rogan Link to comment
Bard Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Great plan Iron Monkey, you are going from strength to strength (particularly once you get back into lifting iron as well as being iron! ) Link to comment
18ck Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Woohoo! As full-on as ever and now bringing the way of the monkey to the barbell rack! Level 20 Ferret Demon Scout STR 43 | DEX 21 | STA 49 | CON 30 | WIS 45 | CHA 21 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 Instagram | Wordpress | Twitter | Linkedin | Goodreads | Facebook: *spits* I despise facebook! Valeu a pena? Tudo vale a pena Se a alma não é pequena. Link to comment
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