The Tin Man Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 rrr that photo is making me think about going next week...I would probably break the rules and drive though because I would then go straight to work (after showering). And hoorah for 100 pushups. I did that program for a couple weeks and I'd be interested in giving it another shot. Last time I did it was way back in the day of me having my elbows flare out during pushups so my shoulders started hurting (surprise surprise). The Tin Man: Cyborg Ranger Tin Man's Out of Date Epic Quest I am what I do. Link to comment
jstanlick Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 ^^^^ This post is full of awesome! Too bad Madison is a 90 minute drive for me. Walking Bascom Hill between classes helped keep me from getting more out of shape. Sledding on it with lunch traysin the winter was far more fun though Running it to see how many times you can pass Abe or running Capitol Hill sounds so cool to me now. I'm pretty sure I would have thought the idea was nuts and just had another beer when I was there. I guess I'm growing up. 100 Push-up challenge...WOOOOOOTTT!! They lay out the plan pretty well. If you follow it, it should work for you. You'll feel shitty and awesome at the same time when you hit 100!! It's worth it to be able to say you did it. "You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets." - Arnold Schwarzenegger "The important thing is not to think much but to love much; and so do that which best stirs you to love." - St. Teresa of Avila Current Challenge: Seeks Balance | Battle Log: Ye Olde Battle Logge | NF Character: Public Profile | Strava Spoiler Recent Challenges: Switches Things Up | Vs The Hydra | Dawn Phenomenon | Finishing What I Didn't Start | Healing up | Getting off the Ride | New Horizons | More MetCons | Working on NEST | Ranger Brain | Answering Questions | Refines the Process | Goes Hunting | Kills Another Dragon | Refuses to Grow Old | Balance and Control | KISSes the New Year | Grinds Out 2016 | Keeps Doing His Thing | Keeps on Keeping On | Shifts to the Next Gear | Bounces Back | Keeps Head above Water | Sleeps Low | Kicks it up a Notch | Continuing the Path | Does What He Likes | Back from the Dead? Link to comment
cline Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 This is sooooo cool! I've heard common folk can run the steps at UPenn's stadium but I can't figure out how to get in there. It would be so much more fun with a group of people! I love the shot of you with the water bottle - LIKE A BOSS! Ha ha ha - take THAT steps! BAM. I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 rrr that photo is making me think about going next week...I would probably break the rules and drive though because I would then go straight to work (after showering). And hoorah for 100 pushups. I did that program for a couple weeks and I'd be interested in giving it another shot. Last time I did it was way back in the day of me having my elbows flare out during pushups so my shoulders started hurting (surprise surprise).Tinny - driving to Harvard is perfectly acceptable. The only one they require encourage running to are the Monday Destination Deck Workouts. They don't care how you get to the others. And, because of where I live - I've been driving to Harvard each day... and drove in for the one Friday Hill workout I was able to attend. I would actually love to attend tomorrow's hill workout - but, am not able to because of kids/work/life conflicts. Doubt I will do the hill workout the day before a Spartan next week, either. But, I will be doing the stairs again. Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 ^^^^ This post is full of awesome! Too bad Madison is a 90 minute drive for me. Walking Bascom Hill between classes helped keep me from getting more out of shape. Sledding on it with lunch traysin the winter was far more fun though Running it to see how many times you can pass Abe or running Capitol Hill sounds so cool to me now. I'm pretty sure I would have thought the idea was nuts and just had another beer when I was there. I guess I'm growing up. 100 Push-up challenge...WOOOOOOTTT!! They lay out the plan pretty well. If you follow it, it should work for you. You'll feel shitty and awesome at the same time when you hit 100!! It's worth it to be able to say you did it. I had started the program some time ago (the dates in the program said 2010 or something - holy shit.) But, never completed it. It's time to crush that one. This is sooooo cool! I've heard common folk can run the steps at UPenn's stadium but I can't figure out how to get in there. It would be so much more fun with a group of people! I love the shot of you with the water bottle - LIKE A BOSS! Ha ha ha - take THAT steps! BAM.I believe the gates to Harvard Stadium are almost always open (when football season is not in session, obv). Because November Project are definitely not the only people using the stadium for exercise. They are definitely blowing up, however. It's so much fun. Everyone is so supportive. It's full of high five's, hugs, and shouts of "Fuck Yeah!!!" What's not to love? Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
Maledictus Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Nice I'm planning on getting the trifecta either this year or next (did a sprint last year and I've got a couple of tough mudders done as well, so hopefully not too much of a stretch). I'll be following for tips and pointers "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
leighanne1941 Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 That program is freaking awesome!! I wish we had anything like this around here. And woot for pushups!! I started that program a couple years ago but never got through it. At some point I will probably pick it up again but not until after I manage 1 pullup LOL Challenge 1 Challenge 2 Current ChallengeRandom Treat Free Streak: 10 Days (start 05/28) Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Didn't get in a workout yesterday. My alarm had gone off at 5am, and my body said - "Uh. Hell no." The rest of the day was filled with work and kid commitments. Do they really have to eat every day?? Anyway, not sure when I'm going to be able to squeeze anything into today - either. And, I'm getting grumpy about it. Grr... Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
The Tin Man Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Do they really have to eat every day??.I hear they also demand food multiple times per day . I have enough trouble feeding my rabbit. The Tin Man: Cyborg Ranger Tin Man's Out of Date Epic Quest I am what I do. Link to comment
jstanlick Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 It's worse than that. They also want to talk to you right when you're in the middle of something else. They'll sneak up and pounce on you like Cato to your Inspector Clouseau. They expect you to treat them for injuries or at least transport them to the ER. They even demand clothes that fit. They're such a time suck. "You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets." - Arnold Schwarzenegger "The important thing is not to think much but to love much; and so do that which best stirs you to love." - St. Teresa of Avila Current Challenge: Seeks Balance | Battle Log: Ye Olde Battle Logge | NF Character: Public Profile | Strava Spoiler Recent Challenges: Switches Things Up | Vs The Hydra | Dawn Phenomenon | Finishing What I Didn't Start | Healing up | Getting off the Ride | New Horizons | More MetCons | Working on NEST | Ranger Brain | Answering Questions | Refines the Process | Goes Hunting | Kills Another Dragon | Refuses to Grow Old | Balance and Control | KISSes the New Year | Grinds Out 2016 | Keeps Doing His Thing | Keeps on Keeping On | Shifts to the Next Gear | Bounces Back | Keeps Head above Water | Sleeps Low | Kicks it up a Notch | Continuing the Path | Does What He Likes | Back from the Dead? Link to comment
cline Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 *snort* I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
cline Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 BTW, rough housing or chasing kids around a park still counts as exercise dad. I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
jstanlick Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Better yet, throw 'em over your shoulders and do farmer carries! "You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets." - Arnold Schwarzenegger "The important thing is not to think much but to love much; and so do that which best stirs you to love." - St. Teresa of Avila Current Challenge: Seeks Balance | Battle Log: Ye Olde Battle Logge | NF Character: Public Profile | Strava Spoiler Recent Challenges: Switches Things Up | Vs The Hydra | Dawn Phenomenon | Finishing What I Didn't Start | Healing up | Getting off the Ride | New Horizons | More MetCons | Working on NEST | Ranger Brain | Answering Questions | Refines the Process | Goes Hunting | Kills Another Dragon | Refuses to Grow Old | Balance and Control | KISSes the New Year | Grinds Out 2016 | Keeps Doing His Thing | Keeps on Keeping On | Shifts to the Next Gear | Bounces Back | Keeps Head above Water | Sleeps Low | Kicks it up a Notch | Continuing the Path | Does What He Likes | Back from the Dead? Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Ha! I may have to do that! Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted August 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Well I failed at doing anything Thurs, Fri, & Sat. (Thurs & Fri had more legit reasons than Sat.) Last night, I drank a bit more wine than I should have. Oops. This morning - 10k followed by beer. Lets do this! Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
cline Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Yea!!!!! Yea drinking too much and chasing it w exercise and more drinking!!! We'd be dangerous partners on a quest. "Oh is that beer? Let's drink it all and then work out like beasts tomorrow!" "IN! Wait, can we get brunch when we're done? With some drinks?" I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted August 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Happy Sunday Morning! Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
jstanlick Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Happy Sunday Morning!Before or after the 10k? Ah, doesn't matter. Sunday looks good indeed! "You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets." - Arnold Schwarzenegger "The important thing is not to think much but to love much; and so do that which best stirs you to love." - St. Teresa of Avila Current Challenge: Seeks Balance | Battle Log: Ye Olde Battle Logge | NF Character: Public Profile | Strava Spoiler Recent Challenges: Switches Things Up | Vs The Hydra | Dawn Phenomenon | Finishing What I Didn't Start | Healing up | Getting off the Ride | New Horizons | More MetCons | Working on NEST | Ranger Brain | Answering Questions | Refines the Process | Goes Hunting | Kills Another Dragon | Refuses to Grow Old | Balance and Control | KISSes the New Year | Grinds Out 2016 | Keeps Doing His Thing | Keeps on Keeping On | Shifts to the Next Gear | Bounces Back | Keeps Head above Water | Sleeps Low | Kicks it up a Notch | Continuing the Path | Does What He Likes | Back from the Dead? Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted August 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Yea!!!!! Yea drinking too much and chasing it w exercise and more drinking!!! We'd be dangerous partners on a quest. "Oh is that beer? Let's drink it all and then work out like beasts tomorrow!" "IN! Wait, can we get brunch when we're done? With some drinks?" I'm not sure about working out like a beast today - but, I finished. ;-) Weird that tapatalk is not formatting my posts properly. For some reason, it is not including the carriage returns. Those Sam Adams tasted quite delicious this morning. Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted August 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Race Recap - Bridge & Back 10k Beautiful morning, temps in the 60's into the 70's, with a nice course mostly along the water. I was definitely feeling sluggish from the previous night's festivities. We had an impromptu dinner party with my friend and his new chick. We had amazing steaks, portobello mushrooms, summer squash, and an asian pasta salad. In other words, we ate like kings. We also drank like kings as we consumed 4+ bottles of wine... and I definitely had more than one bottle worth. Ugh. So much for resting up before a race. Oops. Race started at 8am. I started at what I thought was an aggressive, but comfortable pace. I was very surprised when my first mile clocked in at 6:43. I knew that there was no way I could sustain that pace for another 5 miles. So, I eased up a bit... but still felt good. The first large hill showed up in the form of a large bridge about 1.5 miles in. I knew that I was going to have to cross that again on the way back, and made a mental note that on the downside of the bridge is when I should pick up the pace. Second mile clocked in at 7:08. Still feeling good.. but worried about sustaining the pace. There were more hills after the second mile that for some reason surprised me. I guess I was expecting a flatter course. Whatever. At 3 miles, I came through in 7:18. Remember that goal I had last challenge to run a 5k and average 7:00 miles... well, that was pretty close to it. Only problem is that there was still 5k to go! At this point, I bonked a bit. Some of it had to be mental- I’m sure. I was just not thinking that I’d be running that fast. But, there was a bunch of physical issues that started kicking in as well. Mostly, the wine wanted to make a reappearance. Nausea was hitting me pretty strong. Miles 4 & 5 were an absolute mental & physical struggle at 7:50 & 7:57 respectively. Once I got past mile 5, I felt a bit better knowing there was only 1.2 left… but, not as strong as I’d have liked to have been. I finished the last .2 strong but, really thought I was going to puke. I finished in 45:55 for an overall pace of 7:24/mi. 42nd of 329 (top 15% - 12.8% to be exact). And, somehow finished 3rd in my age group. Which, frankly it’s silly. But, finishing 3rd and getting my silly bronze medal made me feel better about the race. I should just be concerned with the time – only thing I can control. But, finding out my place, made me feel good. Whatever. 7:24 pace… Which means, if I was feeling better – I thnk I could have actually ran the 10k at about 7:00 pace. I’m so not used to racing anymore. It used to be second nature to me. I really need to get out there more frequently and get more experience at actually racing. Only way I am going to get better. But, next 10k… 7:00 pace. That's your goal, bitch! Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
cline Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Like a BEAST! !! Did you sprint to the finish? You da man w a medal! ! Hoooyah!Proud of you we are. I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted August 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 You can hardly call what I was doing sprinting. But, I was running as hard as I could! Must have been the NF tank top. Thanks! Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
cline Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 It's a sprint! !!Way to be a boss and never be average! I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Week One Recap I did OK. I failed to meet my running and workout goals for the week. I hit 3/4 on running and 2/4 on workouts. I had a feeling that weeks one & three were going to be difficult for me to hit those. Those are the last two weeks of the summer that I have my kids full-time. Last week, I was rather busy running them around, working, etc. Week 3 is going to be a travel week - so, I'll have to squeeze the runs and modified workouts when I can. Anyway, my challenge sheet is up to date. I'm not sweating not meeting those goals this week, as I am very confident that I will have weeks with more than the required minimums and they will balance in the end. Obviously, I made no further progress on the Spartan Races as those dates haven't come up yet. Life Goals - I haven't even begun work on my resume. Although, I plan to get started on that this week. I did order and receive the Four Hour Work Week. I skimmed the jacket cover. Does that count for progress? No? Damn. Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Monday - 8/5 Workout Ran from work to the gym. Did the 20 pull-ups routine. 2,3, 2, 2, 4 - total of 13. Really look forward to bigger numbers on these. Circuit - no rest between exercises, minute rest between sets, complete 3x.Deadlift - 115 x 10Pushups - 10Crunches - have I mentioned how much I freaking hate crunches? - 20DB Rows - 35 x 10 Squats - 95 x 10. Still really trying to perfect my form. I don't know why these feel so awkward.Inverted Row - 10DB Press - 25 x 10, 35 x10, 25 x10Mountain Climbers - 30 secs Finished off with Dips - 8, 6, 5 Run back to work. I was taking the run slowly today - it was more of a jog. But, my legs felt heavy. Those 3.6 were an annoying 3.6! Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
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