Inspired Fool Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Greetings Fellow Rebels!I am New to the forums and this is my First Quest. My Main Quest is to:Prepare for my first Ultra-Marathon, a 50K (31 mile) trail race on April 27th. Missions to help me succeed at my Quest:1. Add at least one trail run to my regular weekly running schedule2. Ensure one long run (between 10-22 miles) every week3. Practice strength training 1-3 times each week Additionally, my current Life Quest is to practice visualization and meditation at least 3 times each week in order to facilitate my personal growth and active creation of an ever-improving, passion-driven life. --Inspired Fool 1 Link to comment
MathiasMag Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Impressive. An ultra is no easy task. Good set of goals. Very specific.I'm trying to get in shape for my first marathon after having been a coach potato and never having run long, so it is ver inspiring to see an ultra-runner here in the level 1 forum! 1 Link to comment
Inspired Fool Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Thanks MathiasMag-- Have you registered for your marathon already, or still deciding on one? 1 Link to comment
MathiasMag Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I will run Stockholm marathon on May 31. Signed up, paid and following a training schedule to be ready then to finish it. :-) 1 Link to comment
Inspired Fool Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 First Quest Update: On track with my goals so far-- have completed both a long run this week (15.5 miles) as well as hitting the trails (with my dog who was ridiculously happy to be running them with me ) and have been successful in getting my strength training in.Have struggled a little with implementing the visualization/meditation routine, as I have less experience in that area. However, making strides in the right direction and have been utilizing a journal as an accountability tool + keeper of inspiration. --Inspired Fool Link to comment
german Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Hey Insipred! your goals and progress seem great! How are things this week? 1 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
Inspired Fool Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks, German! Things are going well this week although a respiratory illness has slowed me down somewhat-- using all my Jedi training to defeat the illness and meet my weekly mileage + goals . I had to move a few of my runs inside this week (treadmill) so the cold air here (25 F) wouldn't agitate my lungs any further.--Vanessa Link to comment
german Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 No worries Vanessa, some health-related setbacks come sooner or later, the important part is to take care of yourself and not let this get you off the wagon! 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
AverageFish Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Impressive goal ! Link to comment
Inspired Fool Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Progress Update-- This week was even better, as I'm over my illness and my lungs are fully functioning again. Got my long run in yesterday by running from my house to my mate's home 14 miles from mine-- last 3 miles through snow + ice . Lucky me, he had a feast awaiting my arrival (ham, almonds, sweet breads, fresh coffee...)Strength training and meditation also went well-- a good soundtrack helps with the weight training motivation.Looking forward to running in warmer weather in days to come!!--Inspired Fool Link to comment
german Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Awesome run!, my longest so far is 11k (7 miles), so I totally envy you! 1 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
Inspired Fool Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hooray for running dreams! Remember having flying dreams when you were a kid? Well, actually I still have those, too, sometimes-- but more common for me (and just as awesome) are my running dreams. Anyone else out there have these?Last night I covered some serious (nocturnal) miles. Woke up ready to run!!--V 1 Link to comment
jlhughes89 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 I have been having running dreams. Where I break out of my slow pace, and can feel my muscles moving faster and faster as the wind tangles my hair behind me. My boyfriend usually wakes me up though because then I start attempting to run in bed I guess. Haha. Enjoy your weekend! 3 Level 1 Rebel - Hobbit1 STR | 1 DEX | 4 STA | 2 CON | 1 WIS | 1 CHAChallenge *"Runners are the Don Quixotes of the world, forever flailing at windmills, sometimes laughed at, rarely understood." ~Michael Sandrock* Link to comment
Inspired Fool Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Progress Update: Another successful 14 miles yesterday (and cold!!); keeping up with the strength training, also (and enjoying it!). My difficulty has been getting myself to actually practice the visualization/meditation. It's easier for me to be active. I know the vis/med helps and I notice the benefits when I do it.... just hard to make myself do it regularly.On a side note: too much pizza and ice cream at yesterday's superbowl bash. Worried about ass size.--V Link to comment
Inspired Fool Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Update: Adding additional goal for remainder of challenge:NO EATING OUTat all!!(I currently eat out all the time)NO MORE! Link to comment
german Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 w00t 14 miles! that's some serious running! 2 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
Inspired Fool Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 w00t 14 miles! that's some serious running! Thanks German! Link to comment
The Borg Queen Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 I'll be jumping on the "no eating out" wagon for the rest of the challenge with you... Starting now. Haha. Really nice job on the 14 mile run! I think the thing that really helped me make a regular meditation practice was setting up a kind of ritual. Every day at the same time after doing some light cleaning, I would sit in the same place with a little timer for as long as I thought I could do it. Easier said than done, I know. 1 Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
Inspired Fool Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 You're right-- making meditation a regular habit will depend on my learning to set aside time consistently. I know the best time of day for me to do so, but I'm still kind of hit or miss!--V 1 Link to comment
The Borg Queen Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Another strategy is going on a "meditation binge." With meditation, you actually can binge without getting hurt, so why not. If you make it your soul focus and spend a few days just meditating, doing it later and regularly is not as hard. It's like starting a car. 1 Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
Inspired Fool Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Another strategy is going on a "meditation binge." With meditation, you actually can binge without getting hurt, so why not. If you make it your soul focus and spend a few days just meditating, doing it later and regularly is not as hard. It's like starting a car. This totally appeals to the extremist side of my personality! 1 Link to comment
The Borg Queen Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Haha, good. Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
jlhughes89 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 How are things going!? Got any good mileage in this week? Level 1 Rebel - Hobbit1 STR | 1 DEX | 4 STA | 2 CON | 1 WIS | 1 CHAChallenge *"Runners are the Don Quixotes of the world, forever flailing at windmills, sometimes laughed at, rarely understood." ~Michael Sandrock* Link to comment
Inspired Fool Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 How are things going!? Got any good mileage in this week? Things are good-- My mileage has been consistent, my one "failing" has been in not always getting my trail runs in. The trails here are covered in snow, so they are currently better for snowshoeing than running 1 Link to comment
The Borg Queen Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Snowshoe running... do people do that? I'm not coordinated enough, I would trip. Good job getting your runs in! W00t 1 Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
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