honeybadger Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hey Honeybadger here, After a few years off I am back and ready to start a new challenge. I am pretty low tech and struggle with the forum but need some support and extra accountability. My overall goal is to rekindle my relationship with running. Running Goals1. Run a total of 40 miles in the next 6 weeks. I plan on accomplishing this by running at least 6 miles/week for weeks 1+ 2, and at least 7miles/week for weeks 3-6. 2. Run at least twice a week3. Log each run tracking time and distance4. Register for GOTR 5k (race day after the end of challenge) Life Side Quest1. Sign up for level II dog training Quote Ranger/Recruit/Professional Do-gooder Challenge #1, Challenge #2, Challenge #3, Challenge #4, Challenge #5, Challenge #6 Challenge #7, Challenge #8, Challenge #9, Challenge #10, Challenge #11, Challenge #12, Challenge #13, Challenge #14, Challenge #15, Challenge #16 , Current Challenge "The Hardest thing in this world is to live in it. Be brave. Live." -Buffy Summers Link to comment
theophilus Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Way to be! Got a running goal here too. Keep us posted, would love to see how your mileage progresses. Quote Chapter 25: Theophilus is Mostly Done Volume 1: Meanderings (2015 - 2020): 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 Volume 2: The Bar and the Bellwether (2021): 24 | 25 "May your curse in life be that your hard work is constantly mistaken for talent." Link to comment
honeybadger Posted April 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I may have started late but I just completed my milage goal for week one!!! Here is how it breaks down: M- OffT- 2 mile run 22 minutes (20 minutes Elliptical warm-up)W- OffTh- 1 mile run 10:47 (after 52 min Spin class)F- OffSat- 3mile run 33:33Sun- Off or maybe light cross training I probably should have mentioned in my introduction that I run slowly over short distances. My pace has pretty much been the same for the past 17 years...but I'm totally ok with that. I would love to hear from other runners (thanks Theophilus for the support!) 1 Quote Ranger/Recruit/Professional Do-gooder Challenge #1, Challenge #2, Challenge #3, Challenge #4, Challenge #5, Challenge #6 Challenge #7, Challenge #8, Challenge #9, Challenge #10, Challenge #11, Challenge #12, Challenge #13, Challenge #14, Challenge #15, Challenge #16 , Current Challenge "The Hardest thing in this world is to live in it. Be brave. Live." -Buffy Summers Link to comment
honeybadger Posted April 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Hit my mileage goal for week two on Wednesday!! M- 3 mile run 32.00 minutes (15 minute warm-up elliptical)T- offW- 3 mile run 32.42 minutes (15 minute warm-up elliptical)Th- Spin 50 minute classF- offweekend plan:Sat- cross train or maybe run a few extra milesSun- off I have not yet registered for the 5k. I have looked into dog training. No new classes on their schedule yet. Mini quest 1 completed..still working on #2 1 Quote Ranger/Recruit/Professional Do-gooder Challenge #1, Challenge #2, Challenge #3, Challenge #4, Challenge #5, Challenge #6 Challenge #7, Challenge #8, Challenge #9, Challenge #10, Challenge #11, Challenge #12, Challenge #13, Challenge #14, Challenge #15, Challenge #16 , Current Challenge "The Hardest thing in this world is to live in it. Be brave. Live." -Buffy Summers Link to comment
phobos28km Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 If your running 3 miles in 32 minutes, your gonna rock that 5k ! I'm training for a 10k in 8 days, and I run no where near that fast. You can do it! 1 Quote Phobos28km the level 2 Stone giant Scout STR 2.4|DEX 1.1|CON 2.2|STA 1.3|WIS 3.6|CHA 0.3Current Challenge My family garden blog Link to comment
honeybadger Posted April 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 If your running 3 miles in 32 minutes, your gonna rock that 5k ! I'm training for a 10k in 8 days, and I run no where near that fast. You can do it!Thanks for your support!! Good luck with your 10k, I've never run one. I actually never run more then 4 miles I get too bored. Quote Ranger/Recruit/Professional Do-gooder Challenge #1, Challenge #2, Challenge #3, Challenge #4, Challenge #5, Challenge #6 Challenge #7, Challenge #8, Challenge #9, Challenge #10, Challenge #11, Challenge #12, Challenge #13, Challenge #14, Challenge #15, Challenge #16 , Current Challenge "The Hardest thing in this world is to live in it. Be brave. Live." -Buffy Summers Link to comment
Wirilome Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 hi!! I am checking in saying hello! 1 Quote Level 7 Hobbit ScoutSTR: 9.2 | DEX: 7.2 | CON: 14 | STA: 15.15 | WIS: 16.7 | CHA: 12.7I've been all over the world. Except Asia, Africa, and South America. - Coach McGuirkMy Bio My Blog Current Challenge Link to comment
honeybadger Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Week 3 already! I just completed my milage goal. I thought that I finished on Wednesday for a minute until I remembered that I added 1 mile for weeks 3-6...ugh. I will plan better for next week. I also ended up taking last Saturday off and riding the stationary bike for an hour on Sunday making for very sore legs and a less than enjoyable run. I'll take tomorrow off. Monday- 3 mile run 32.01 (15 minute warm up elliptical)Tuesday- OffWednesday- 3 mile run 31.56 (15 minute warm up elliptical)Thursday- 50 minute SpinFriday- OffSaturday- 45 minute stationary bike (easy ride) 1 mile run 10.42 Mini quest 2 complete, #3 is a work in progress 1 Quote Ranger/Recruit/Professional Do-gooder Challenge #1, Challenge #2, Challenge #3, Challenge #4, Challenge #5, Challenge #6 Challenge #7, Challenge #8, Challenge #9, Challenge #10, Challenge #11, Challenge #12, Challenge #13, Challenge #14, Challenge #15, Challenge #16 , Current Challenge "The Hardest thing in this world is to live in it. Be brave. Live." -Buffy Summers Link to comment
Wirilome Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Week 4 is almost done. I wanted to check in to see how it was going. 1 Quote Level 7 Hobbit ScoutSTR: 9.2 | DEX: 7.2 | CON: 14 | STA: 15.15 | WIS: 16.7 | CHA: 12.7I've been all over the world. Except Asia, Africa, and South America. - Coach McGuirkMy Bio My Blog Current Challenge Link to comment
honeybadger Posted May 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Week 4 is almost done. I wanted to check in to see how it was going. Thanks for checking in! I am just getting around to posting this weeks progress. So far things are going pretty well. I have been meeting my weekly goals, so I am on track to hit the 40 mile goal by the end of the challenge. I still have to register for the 5k and call the dog trainer. Running felt much more comfortable this week!! Maybe the spark is back... Monday- Spin + 1 mile run 10.28Tuesday- OffWednesday- Run 3 miles 32.28Thursday- SpinFriday- OffSaturday- Run 3 miles 32.26 I am slacking on the mini quests 1 Quote Ranger/Recruit/Professional Do-gooder Challenge #1, Challenge #2, Challenge #3, Challenge #4, Challenge #5, Challenge #6 Challenge #7, Challenge #8, Challenge #9, Challenge #10, Challenge #11, Challenge #12, Challenge #13, Challenge #14, Challenge #15, Challenge #16 , Current Challenge "The Hardest thing in this world is to live in it. Be brave. Live." -Buffy Summers Link to comment
honeybadger Posted May 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Week 5- the magic is back! I noticed a big shift this week in my running. It felt more comfortable and less like I wanted to die with each mile...I dare say I actually enjoyed it. I also ran 4 miles for the first time in years. I am pretty much done with work for the summer and looking forward to incorporating some nutrition and bodyweight exercises into my routine. Here is what this week looked like... Monday- run 2 miles 21.04 (15 min warm up elliptical) Tuesday- offWednesday- 4 miles 43.01Thursday- offFriday- Spin 2 hours (fundraiser)Saturday- offSunday- Run 2 miles 21.45 I missed the mini challenge for this week. Couldn't find it in the thread, so I obviously did not do it. 1 Quote Ranger/Recruit/Professional Do-gooder Challenge #1, Challenge #2, Challenge #3, Challenge #4, Challenge #5, Challenge #6 Challenge #7, Challenge #8, Challenge #9, Challenge #10, Challenge #11, Challenge #12, Challenge #13, Challenge #14, Challenge #15, Challenge #16 , Current Challenge "The Hardest thing in this world is to live in it. Be brave. Live." -Buffy Summers Link to comment
honeybadger Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I did it!!! I hit my mileage goal today (+1 mile). I also feel like I achieved my overall goal of rekindling my relationship with running. I have not registered for the 5k yet due to finances. My canine companion needed her yearly vaccines which set me back more than I expected. If I don't run the actual race, I will at least run the 5k distance that day. I am still waiting for a new set of dog classes to be scheduled. I might need to explore other options. Week 6 Monday- Spin Tuesday- OffWednesday- 3 mile run 32.06Thursday- 1 mile run 10.36 then SpinFriday- OffSaturday- 3 mile run 32.45Sunday- off (probably) I am really much more proud of reaching my goals than I was expecting. I am also really looking forward to the next 6 week challenge!! Like I said last week, I am interested in incorporating body weight exercises and nutrition into my new routine. 2 Quote Ranger/Recruit/Professional Do-gooder Challenge #1, Challenge #2, Challenge #3, Challenge #4, Challenge #5, Challenge #6 Challenge #7, Challenge #8, Challenge #9, Challenge #10, Challenge #11, Challenge #12, Challenge #13, Challenge #14, Challenge #15, Challenge #16 , Current Challenge "The Hardest thing in this world is to live in it. Be brave. Live." -Buffy Summers Link to comment
Ilham Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Congratulations on meeting your goals! I'm very happy for you. Indeed it's great to have goals that don't all focus on fitness, I'm looking forward to the next challenge as well, I hope yours goes as well as this one. 1 Quote Link to comment
honeybadger Posted May 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 I did not run the official 5k in an effort to save some money but I just ran 3.1 miles as I said I would. I ran it in 33 min, a very comfortable pace. Looking forward to the next challenge. Already thinking about my goals!!! Quote Ranger/Recruit/Professional Do-gooder Challenge #1, Challenge #2, Challenge #3, Challenge #4, Challenge #5, Challenge #6 Challenge #7, Challenge #8, Challenge #9, Challenge #10, Challenge #11, Challenge #12, Challenge #13, Challenge #14, Challenge #15, Challenge #16 , Current Challenge "The Hardest thing in this world is to live in it. Be brave. Live." -Buffy Summers Link to comment
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