Xena Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 OK…first something I’m doing this 6-week period that’s not exactly part of the challenge…Run 2 marathons ("double down" ). I’m running a marathon at the end of week 1 and another at the end of week 6. I’m really out of shape now, so the second marathon should be much better than the first. Recovering, building back up, and tapering will be tricky. I have a lot of experience and I know what I need to do. This is my most important fitness goal right now, but I’m still thinking about how to work it into a specific challenge Why am I doing this to myself? Reasonable question. I’m on a quest for 50 states (these would be #17 and #18). I’m doing the first because it was planned with friends a while back, before I knew my training would be interrupted by travel. I’m doing the second because it’s a good opportunity to knock out a state with a friend. Actual challenge goals Run 160 miles (including an attempt at 2 marathons). This goal is a little light, but it will force me to keep running. 500 pushups! These are scaled. Negatives count as 1 point, full pushups count as 3. Cross train – Goal is at least 10 times at the gym, typically alternating push and pull workouts. My normal plan would be to go twice a week, but I wanted a little flexibility with the marathon travel. Also I’m allowing full (1 hr+) vinyasa yoga classes to substitute. I think all this stuff is valuable, but I can’t do all of it at once. Swab the deck! This is a sort of “adulting challenge†based on two types of chores: “House elf†This is a list of 5 simple chores to do each morning. One point per day. “Dreaded tasks†I have a list of 30 things of all sorts (some aren’t particularly dreaded). One point per task.In theory 72 possible points, but I’ll be traveling for some of this. Going to set 50 points as the goal. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Show Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Two marathons in one challenge! That's amazing, good luck with it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 I hope it's a Pirate theme. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doctorake Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Sounds a little serious, but you have the xp 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rurik Harrgath Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Hopping in to reserve my spot for another Xena challenge! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowLion Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Oooh. I vote for Pirate theme, too! Of course, I'm not quite sure how two marathons in one challenge would fit into a pirate theme. A Badassest Ranger Princess theme, though... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DarK_RaideR Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Why am I doing this to myself?Because you can you're awesome Xena 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skinNbones Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Pirate Marathon Vote ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QuietRiotGrrrl Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Twice the fun! Good luck with your training and run! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QuirkyDM Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Sweet, double the race reports for us! I'm really interested to see how this works for you, especially with the recovery time. I can use it to plan my own summer insanity. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoxyFreefall Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Following along to observe all your awesomeness. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJtrippyT Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 OK…first something I’m doing this 6-week period that’s not exactly part of the challenge…Run 2 marathons ("double down" ). I’m running a marathon at the end of week 1 and another at the end of week 6. I’m really out of shape now, so the second marathon should be much better than the first. Recovering, building back up, and tapering will be tricky. I have a lot of experience and I know what I need to do. This is my most important fitness goal right now, but I’m still thinking about how to work it into a specific challenge I'm sorry, I just fainted from over-awesome. I'll be fine. Just a slight bump to the head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terra Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 You are my running idol!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ladylydia Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Mine too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raxie Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hot damn that's a lot of running commitment in a small amount of time! These are full marathons?? You're nuts! I know you'll totally kill it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Xena Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hot damn that's a lot of running commitment in a small amount of time! These are full marathons?? You're nuts! I know you'll totally kill it. Thanks! It's not a particularly smart running commitment. I usually like to be better trained and able to perform as well as I can...but my body should be able to handle this. PIRATES it is mateys! :pirate: :pirate: :pirate: I will work on dressing things up around here. Or at least add a lot of emoticons...damn, hit the emoticon max and had to delete some :-(. I've decided to have a mileage goal after all. It helps me kick my own butt out the door. Setting it at 160 over the 6 weeks. Hopefully will get higher, but this factors in some taper and recovery time. I'll think a little more about the challenge and post full details early next week. But warning....posting will probably be light the next few days. I have a swashbuckling sailor (of sorts) coming to visit... Fortunately also a runner, so no problem on the challenge goals :-) 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hiroro Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 As always, O_O at your endurance. What marathons are you doing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terra Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 one of my favorite pirates running! HeHeHe 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Xena Posted November 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 As always, O_O at your endurance. What marathons are you doing? Thanks Hiroro! Good to see you around again :-) I'm starting with the Soldier's marathon in Georgia (this coming Saturday). ----------------- I'm going to work on my challenge goals right now and will post tonight. Thinking I'm going to end up with goals in 4 categories (running mileage, pushups, gym/yoga, and "adulting"). Was debating adding a nutrition goal, but wasn't sure what it should be. Just found this: 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suzyQlou Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 A-hoy, there. Looking forward to hearing how you train for these races. I know you will be amazing. Loving the Slop on the menu with the salted meats. Yum! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Xena Posted November 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Today was a perfect challenge day :-) 18 negatives, 3 mile run, morning house chores. After work renewed my gym membership and got in a good workout. I've lost a lot of strength, but at least that means that I had built up some strength in the first place (some times it's hard to keep track). Thinking this is what I'll feel like after my marathon this weekend 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Way to start the challenge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Xena Posted November 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Forgot to mention, at the gym today, a guy was using the cable cross (which is kind of in the middle of the room and behind the dumbbell area where I was working). A finished a set and looked up to see him with his shirt raised, looking in the mirror, apparently checking out his own abs. Who the hell does that from halfway across the room in the middle of the gym? He was also an excessive grunter. Ick. On the plus side, he was actually working out, as opposed to the "cell phone talkers" or the "Saturday morning loiterers". 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Show Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Great start to Week 1, nice one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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