thekatisalie Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Main Quest: Train for Half Marathon I really, really, REALLY need a training goal. So on a whim, I decided that goal would be to train for and complete the Run the Bluegrass half marathon on April 2nd. April is the month we want to try to start a family, and so April is the month I will do that “last thing†I wanted to do before having a kid. My longest race. Goal 1: Half Marathon Training Schedule“We have now left Reason and Sanity Junction. Next stop, Looneyville.â€â€“ Bob the Skull, Grave Peril Using a 16 week training guide, I will be working through a 5 day a week program with 2 rest days. I will do my absolute best to follow this plan to a ‘T’. I’ve proven I can deal with the mental game. I’ve proven I can run 3 miles without stopping. Now, let’s hit that goal of making it through a half marathon. This 16 week program will actually end well before the race in April, but I am hoping this will help me NOT psyche myself out of it – knowing well in advance that I can do it. Goal 2: IT Band Exercises“Parkour, bitch.â€â€“ Harry Dresden, Skin Game As I discovered in my last challenge, these really helped. In preparation for the half marathon, these need to be part of the training plan. I will fit this it to the training schedule most likely on Stretch/Strength days. My goal is 2 days a week. Goal 3: Diet in Check – 21 Day Fix Model“Likest thou jelly within thy doughnut?"-Eldest Gruff and Harry, Small Favor I’ve got to get a hold on things again. I’ve felt my best when I follow the ideals behind the 21 Day Fix meal plan. I won’t be as strict as I would be if I were on the program, but I will follow the basis: For me: 2 servings of fruit (purple), 3 servings of veg (green), 1 serving of healthy fats (blue), two servings of nuts/seeds (orange), 3 servings of carbs (yellow) and 4 servings of protein (red). Every damned day. Life Side Quest: Organize the Craft Room.“I'd hate to find out that the universe really wasn't conspiring against me. It would jerk the rug out from under my persecution complex.â€â€“ Harry Dresden, Grave Peril I keep saying I don’t have time, I don’t have time, I don’t have time… but I *do*. I just need to USE my time appropriately. I want the craft room back in shape. I want the shit I’m not using brought to Goodwill. I have six weeks to do this, and it shouldn’t be that hard. Right…? I just have to stop pretending the world is against me. Sidebar: I’m thinking of selling hats and that I’ve crochted/knit to help me pay for my plane ticket, since this race is in Kentucky, and I am not. I’ll probably get around to that, and you’ll see a link eventually. It also gives me something to do at night when I’m not training/cleaning…. And a way to use up the excess yarn in the craftroom… 7 Quote Level 24 Frost Archer ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ Current Challenge: thekatisalie is back :: no seriously this time MyFitnessPal || Strava || SmashRun || Twitch I Instagram. I tweet. I cosplay. Link to comment
thekatisalie Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Goal 1: Half Marathon Training Schedule“We have now left Reason and Sanity Junction. Next stop, Looneyville.†– Bob the Skull, Grave Peril 7/30 23%23% Goal 2: IT Band Exercises“Parkour, bitch.†– Harry Dresden, Skin Game 2/12 16%16% Goal 3: Diet in Check – 21 Day Fix Model“Likest thou jelly within thy doughnut?" -Eldest Gruff and Harry, Small Favor 5/35 14%14% Life Side Quest: Organize the Craft Room.“I'd hate to find out that the universe really wasn't conspiring against me. It would jerk the rug out from under my persecution complex.†– Harry Dresden, Grave Peril PASS/FAIL Red 1 2 3 4Green 1 2 3Purple 1 2Yellow 1 2 3Blue 1Orange 1 2 1 Quote Level 24 Frost Archer ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ Current Challenge: thekatisalie is back :: no seriously this time MyFitnessPal || Strava || SmashRun || Twitch I Instagram. I tweet. I cosplay. Link to comment
Jittersthe.Clown Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 You got this, Kat. 1 Quote Level 2 Warforged Druid STR: 2, DEX: 1, STA: 3, CON: 3, WIS: 2, CHA: 3 "If these people tell this story to their children as they sleep; then maybe someday they'll see a hero is just a man who knows he is free." Good night and joy be to you all ~Jitters The. Clown Current Challange: New Challenges Ahead! Battle Log: Clowning around daily Past Challenges: Leveling Up PvP Jump Rope Boss Continue? System Failure Systems Online Calling Rush Confirm Reset Select World Select Difficulty, Select Character, Repairs, Press Start, First Timer, Jump Rope PVP Challenge Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Following. 1 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
spalm Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Great goals! You've got this. 1 Quote Instagram Put your hand over your heart. Feel that? That's called purpose. You're alive for a reason. Don't give up. Challenges >> Current Link to comment
thekatisalie Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I am also re-reading the Dresden Files at the moment... So huzzah! I'll probably dork out about my Dresden obsession... 1 Quote Level 24 Frost Archer ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ Current Challenge: thekatisalie is back :: no seriously this time MyFitnessPal || Strava || SmashRun || Twitch I Instagram. I tweet. I cosplay. Link to comment
Fonzico Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Hey, I found you! I'm totally here to cheer on your running. While totally abstaining, myself 1 Quote Race: Wood Elf Level 20 Class: Ranger Strength: 45 | Dexterity: 15 | Stamina: 44 | Constitution: 29 | Wisdom: 35 | Charisma: 28 BATTLE LOG EPIC QUEST CHALLENGE Link to comment
thekatisalie Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Hahaha I keep saying I have no desire to run a marathon... a half is my cap. We'll see how I feel after April, I guess.... Because I said before I'd never run more than a 10k, and here I am running a 10 miler tomorrow... 1 Quote Level 24 Frost Archer ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ Current Challenge: thekatisalie is back :: no seriously this time MyFitnessPal || Strava || SmashRun || Twitch I Instagram. I tweet. I cosplay. Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Be careful about what you say you'll never do, especially if you mention it on the forums here. 2 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
thekatisalie Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Here's the story of the accidental 10 mile run... https://pavementandpints.wordpress.com/ Quote Level 24 Frost Archer ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ Current Challenge: thekatisalie is back :: no seriously this time MyFitnessPal || Strava || SmashRun || Twitch I Instagram. I tweet. I cosplay. Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 If you were in Austin in October, you have not experienced Texas heat. Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
thekatisalie Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 I was in Austin in July eight years ago during the record drought. It was 105 by 10:00am... Never again, Texas... Never again... 1 Quote Level 24 Frost Archer ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ Current Challenge: thekatisalie is back :: no seriously this time MyFitnessPal || Strava || SmashRun || Twitch I Instagram. I tweet. I cosplay. Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 That is Texas heat. 1 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
QuietRiotGrrrl Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 2 Quote QuietRiotGrrrl AKA Mary Gnome Ranger Battle Log ~ The Adventure Begins ~ QRG vs the Army of Darkness ~ Apocalypse Preparation ~ Stuff. And Things ~ No Power in the 'Verse ~ 5x5 Link to comment
Rurik Harrgath Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 This Kat challenge is missing out on some serious beer conversation. 4 Quote [Level ?] Altered Outrider (Tech Shaman/Lightning Tempest) BRUTALITY 13 | FINESSE 12 | GRIT 13 | INSIGHT 15 | MOXIE 13 Equipment: Armor of the First Altered (rare), ECA-AR4 'Space Revenant' rifle (rare), Outrider's pack & Enoch alchemy kit. Total experience earned to date: 0 / 5000 XP "Rangers have to at least give up on pants. It's a special rule we enacted after Rurik became a Guild Leader.” – DarK_RaideR. "Did I just get my ass kicked by a member of Metallica meets History Channel's Vikings?" - Wolfpool. "By the Well-Oiled-and-Meticulously-Groomed Beard of Rurik!" - Tanktimus the Encourager. Link to comment
thekatisalie Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 I am drinking a Munich Gold as a pre-race beer tradition! Tomorrow is the Monster Dash... AND THEN THERE IS BEER AFTER!! Just finished planning my first 6 weeks of half training for this challenge! I'll post the calendar here soon. 4 Quote Level 24 Frost Archer ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ Current Challenge: thekatisalie is back :: no seriously this time MyFitnessPal || Strava || SmashRun || Twitch I Instagram. I tweet. I cosplay. Link to comment
EricMN Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 *stalk* 1 Quote Rebel Scum - Current Challenge - Battle Log - Epic Quest Link to comment
Lyniffer Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 I love, love, lurve lurve me some Harry Dresden so I fully admit reading your post made me squee in delight. Ahem. Now geek moment aside I love your goal. I plan to train for a half Marathon myself once I do my Spartan so I intend to eagerly follow your progres and posts to see what you do and learn from your experience. Such as post run beer and chips I saw you mention on your blog. That idea is most awesome. You rock, and not just cause of the love for Harry. Beer to cause...beer! 2 Quote Level 2 Elf Ranger 6 Dex, 11 Con, 2 Wis, 2 Cha, 4 Str My Current Challenge Past Challenges: 1/2/3 My Battle Log Link to comment
The Most Loathed Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 I keep trying to get myself to go back and read Dresden but I hated his other book series and his reason for writing Dresden always rubbed me the wrong way (to prove a teacher wrong). Maybe I'll try listening to it and see if I can get started. Also, I read Changes, which bugged me but it was pretty out of context. 1 Quote Barbarian of the Battle Logs Battle Log Link to comment
Rurik Harrgath Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 I am drinking a Munich Gold as a pre-race beer tradition! Tomorrow is the Monster Dash... AND THEN THERE IS BEER AFTER!! I instituted a beer-related Bonus Quest for this challenge that was almost entirely inspired by you. So Brewfest 2015 is a thing! 1 Quote [Level ?] Altered Outrider (Tech Shaman/Lightning Tempest) BRUTALITY 13 | FINESSE 12 | GRIT 13 | INSIGHT 15 | MOXIE 13 Equipment: Armor of the First Altered (rare), ECA-AR4 'Space Revenant' rifle (rare), Outrider's pack & Enoch alchemy kit. Total experience earned to date: 0 / 5000 XP "Rangers have to at least give up on pants. It's a special rule we enacted after Rurik became a Guild Leader.” – DarK_RaideR. "Did I just get my ass kicked by a member of Metallica meets History Channel's Vikings?" - Wolfpool. "By the Well-Oiled-and-Meticulously-Groomed Beard of Rurik!" - Tanktimus the Encourager. Link to comment
thekatisalie Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Yay brewquest!! I have to go see what it's all about!!!And Loathed, Changes was a terrible place to start - I mean SO MUCH has happened to get Dresden there... I suggest starting in book three. And listening to them is a great idea - James Marsters is a genius in his performance! Quote Level 24 Frost Archer ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ Current Challenge: thekatisalie is back :: no seriously this time MyFitnessPal || Strava || SmashRun || Twitch I Instagram. I tweet. I cosplay. Link to comment
thekatisalie Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 I would like to take a moment to say a thing. The thing is this.The Monster Dash was amazing.The longest race I have ever done... And here's the really fun thing:PR 5k (38:45, -1:30)PR 10k (1:14:37, -11:30)PR 10 mile (2:13:07, -9:44)Holy. Schnikes. 4 Quote Level 24 Frost Archer ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ Current Challenge: thekatisalie is back :: no seriously this time MyFitnessPal || Strava || SmashRun || Twitch I Instagram. I tweet. I cosplay. Link to comment
thekatisalie Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Wyldstyle (Lucy) 10 Mile Runner by Day... Jessica Rabbit by night... 7 Quote Level 24 Frost Archer ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ Current Challenge: thekatisalie is back :: no seriously this time MyFitnessPal || Strava || SmashRun || Twitch I Instagram. I tweet. I cosplay. Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Well done on the PR's and the costume! Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
jcsimmons Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I'm lurking once again! congrats on ALL THE PRS! 1 Quote Level 1 Nord Epic Quest STR 3 | DEX 3 | STA 2 | CON 3 | WIS 3.5 | CHA 4 Original Challenge | 1ST | 2nd | joining the bebop | Return to the rangers | Spoiler "Crom, I have never prayed to you before. I have no tongue for it. No one, not even you, will remember if we were good men or bad. Why we fought, or why we died. All that matters is that two stood against many. That's what's important! Valor pleases you, Crom... so grant me one request. Grant me revenge! And if you do not listen, then to HELL with you!" - Conan Quests Link to comment
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