Miss Agent G Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 There are several goals I'm looking to hit but none of them can be accomplished in four weeks currently. So for this challenge, I'm just looking to stick with a workout plan I've developed that will help me work towards my goal. I have made me a handy dandy template (attached below). My overarching goals: Sub 6 minute mile Full Splits (middle and side) 20 pull up max 1 minute free standing handstand Pistol squat (it looks so simple...but it's so hard!) This is a pretty ambitious list. I have never done anything on this list and I am not close to any of it now. First things first... Training. My plan is broken up in two strength days, two skill building days and two flexibility days with cardio workouts tack onto three workouts a week. I'm pretty busy (Husband, kids, job... job...job) and the schedule switches up every week. I need to start each week by planning when I can fit all my workouts in. Then I need to actually do all my workouts. Life be damned! So this week (starting tomorrow): 13th- Flexibility 14th- morning run, Skill building 15th- Strength 16th- interval run, Skill building 17th- Flexibility 18th- morning run, Strength Wish me luck:) 1 Quote Class/Profession: Human Assassin wannabe Current Abilities: None yet Current Challenge: Grinding "If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month." ~ Theodore Rosevelt Link to comment
Manarelle Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 What is it with assassins and being ridiculously good at making charts?! I like your short-term goals, and how they fit in with the long-term ones. How are things going so far? Quote Manarelle the Level 60 Amazon Assassin Challenges: 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, Current Link to comment
Miss Agent G Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 I can rock a chart! So far, I'm on track. Only ran 2 miles yesterday because I'm getting over a summer cold. I am looking to get pics of current split/backbend progressions up soon. I rarely see people post stuff like that. I think it will help other people to see how fast/slow it is to gain flexibility for a middle age person (I'm 35). Also, my 10 year old daughter asked me to wake her up in the morning so she can run with me !!! My kids aren't very athletic, so I'm loving this! 1 Quote Class/Profession: Human Assassin wannabe Current Abilities: None yet Current Challenge: Grinding "If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month." ~ Theodore Rosevelt Link to comment
Manarelle Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 /high-five to a fellow mid-30s, and congrats on getting your daughter in on your runs! I like having quiet time when I work out, but having someone there to push you on can also be a nice boost. Keep it up! Quote Manarelle the Level 60 Amazon Assassin Challenges: 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, Current Link to comment
Phayze Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 I'd like to object to the use of "middle aged" to describe us 35 -year olds. . Other than that, though, looks like you've got a good plan and the chart building skills to keep it organized. ^^ Sent from my XT1028 using Tapatalk Quote Level 0 Air Nomad Assassin STR: 0 STA: 0 DEX: 0 CON: 0 WIS: 0 CHA: 0 Current Challenge: [Url= http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/80570-phayze-accepts-an-apprenticeship-as-an-airbender-respawn/]Apprentice Airbender![/url] Check Out My LEGO Stuff on Flickr! "The next golden age of human achievement begins here and now" -Neil Degrasse Tyson, Cosmos Link to comment
Miss Agent G Posted June 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Well, my daughter didn't push me so much as I walked with her. She has never run like that before though. Gonna have to build her up. I remember how hard it was for me when I started running. I will have to make it up to get my weekly goal in. I don't have too much longer before it gets too painfully hot is SC to stand running. Even at 5:30 in the morning... Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk 1 Quote Class/Profession: Human Assassin wannabe Current Abilities: None yet Current Challenge: Grinding "If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month." ~ Theodore Rosevelt Link to comment
Owlet Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 On 6/16/2016 at 3:20 AM, Miss Agent G said: I can rock a chart! So far, I'm on track. Only ran 2 miles yesterday because I'm getting over a summer cold. I am looking to get pics of current split/backbend progressions up soon. I rarely see people post stuff like that. I think it will help other people to see how fast/slow it is to gain flexibility for a middle age person (I'm 35). Also, my 10 year old daughter asked me to wake her up in the morning so she can run with me !!! My kids aren't very athletic, so I'm loving this! Progression photos would be great! And that's so cool your daughter wanted to run with you I haated running as a kid, when it was compulsory at school. But as a teenager I started running to get fit and my dad would accompany me on his bicycle haha. Fond memories, no doubt your daughter will cherish the memories too. That's a formidable list of strength exercises, I'm impressed! Following along to watch your progress. Quote Current Challenge Link to comment
Miss Agent G Posted June 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Ok, here are some pics from about a year ago. I have done some stretching, but usually just along with typical workouts. 1 Quote Class/Profession: Human Assassin wannabe Current Abilities: None yet Current Challenge: Grinding "If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month." ~ Theodore Rosevelt Link to comment
Miss Agent G Posted June 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Stretch progression today. A decent amount of improvement in backbends, less so with splits. But I didn't do a sustain and organized flexibility program. 3 Quote Class/Profession: Human Assassin wannabe Current Abilities: None yet Current Challenge: Grinding "If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month." ~ Theodore Rosevelt Link to comment
Manarelle Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Grats on the backbend progress. I've never been able to get that low with splits, even when I was a teenager (I also didn't work on it). It'll be neat to watch progress now that it is a goal, though! Quote Manarelle the Level 60 Amazon Assassin Challenges: 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, Current Link to comment
Phayze Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Hey, that split is looking pretty good! You'll be on the floor in no time. ^^ I just started working on mine last challenge, so I've got a long way to go. I'll keep an eye on your progress for inspiration! Sent from my XT1028 using Tapatalk Quote Level 0 Air Nomad Assassin STR: 0 STA: 0 DEX: 0 CON: 0 WIS: 0 CHA: 0 Current Challenge: [Url= http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/80570-phayze-accepts-an-apprenticeship-as-an-airbender-respawn/]Apprentice Airbender![/url] Check Out My LEGO Stuff on Flickr! "The next golden age of human achievement begins here and now" -Neil Degrasse Tyson, Cosmos Link to comment
Owlet Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Awesome! Loving the progress shots, looks like you're pretty close I might have to take some of my own photos and get working on flexibility. Quote Current Challenge Link to comment
Miss Agent G Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Ok, this week Monday- Flexibilty Tuesday- Run/Skill Wednesday- Strength Thursday- Run/Skill Friday- Flexibility Saturday- Run/Strength. 1 Quote Class/Profession: Human Assassin wannabe Current Abilities: None yet Current Challenge: Grinding "If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month." ~ Theodore Rosevelt Link to comment
Manarelle Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Looks like it was an intense week. Were you able to get your daughter to go running with you again? Quote Manarelle the Level 60 Amazon Assassin Challenges: 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, Current Link to comment
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