Doctorake, back to the training

[doctorake]

So after about 6 weeks of sloth and vacation I need to get my act back together. I have since gained about 5-6 lbs so losing those and continuing to try to find visible abs is a goal.

 

I have a GORUCK Light on 12/10 and then a back to back Light/Tough on 1/13-1/14. I really did not want to do these but they are the MLK themed ones and he was such a great man I figure I could endure the cold for him.

 

I have IRONMAN Texas 4/22 and I just signed up for EAGLEMAN in June since it will be my sisters first half IRONMAN.

 

 

So for this challenge I am really trying to focus on what I put in my body, as well as my daily training. For now I am sticking to 2,200 calories, low carb, paleo with dairy and no drinking. Unlike training for the last IRONMAN I am going to try to do less volume and get my body in better physical shape. I am focusing on strength and flexibility. I struggled a lot running longer distances with my body breaking down this past summer and I want to run more often with shorter distances now. I will be focusing 100% on stretching daily as well as appropriate foam rolling and Yoga two days a week.

 

[Tanktimus the Encourager]

Following.

[DJtrippyT]

= Taps watch = is it later yet?

[doctorake]

8 minutes ago, DJtrippyT said:

= Taps watch = is it later yet?

 

HAHAHA, working on it now!

[doctorake]

11/28

 

 

Well day one. Got up early and hit the duolingo. Ready for a lunch time gym date and have all my food ready. Leftovers from thanksgiving taco bar, but only the meats.

 

Dailies

• Fish water
• Laundry
• Pills
• Dishes
• Brush kitties
• Cat food and water morning
• Cat food and water evening
• Litter boxes
• Track work
• Post on nerd fitness
• Duolingo
• Code academy
• Run
• Bench press
• Squat
• 3 building laps
• 4 X 45 planks
• 3 X 10 sit ups
• 3 X 10 push ups
• 15 minute pick up

 

Chores

• Air out hockey gear
• Bank
• Haircut
• Pod cast(for commute)
• Shave face

 

That's it. I should have zero issues doing all of these and then have some free time tonight to possibly work on my 12 gallon reef aquarium or anything else I feel like on my list. And I can not get enough red pandas.

 

[Xena]

Like that you are suffering in honor of MLK. I'm gonna see if I can find a race that weekend too. Will give me something to think about while running.

[doctorake]

11/28 Recap

 

Yesterday went very well but was busy. I was up late so I worked late and then was doing stuff late unto the evening. I got to bed about 9:45 and slept in until 5:30 this morning. I lifted reasonably light so as not to induce DOMS badly. IT worked for the most part. I also only ran 10 minutes on the dreadmill without music and that was hell. Wednesday I will shoot for 15 minutes and slowly progress. Skipped the bank and haircut since I was getting home rather later than usual. Calories were at 2k, carbs were sub 40.

 

I did give overwatch a 30 minute test run since my game group is switching to it on Wednesday nights now. Cool game but no where near Counter Strike(long time player).

 

[doctorake]

11/29

 

 

I Was supposed to get up and head straight to the pool, instead drank coffee and did duolingo. I did the pool already though after being at work for an hour. Short day at work then dentist and a haircut. Swimming was short today though since I had chest DOMS and it felt like heart attacks. Going to do a yoga video tonight instead of at the gym because of the dentist.

 

Dailies

• Fish water
• 15 minute pick up
• Trash out
• Laundry
• Pills
• Dishes
• New cat bowls
• Cat food and water morning
• Cat food and water evening
• Litter boxes
• Track work
• Post on nerd fitness
• Duolingo
• Code academy
• Swim
• Yoga
• Stretching
• 3 building laps
• 4 X 45 planks
• 3 X 10 sit ups
• 3 X 10 push ups
• 15 minute pick up

 

Chores

• Bank
• Haircut
• Dentist
• Food for tomorrow
• Add deicer to car

 

Should be pretty simple. Hoping to read a little bit as well and hit up some hobby activity tonight.

[raptron]

On 11/27/2016 at 11:08 AM, doctorake said:

For now I am sticking to 2,200 calories, low carb, paleo with dairy and no drinking.

Wooooooof. What's the point of living anymore?!?! I kid, I kid.

 

Welcome back to the grind. I do not envy your upcoming cold weather gorucks.

[doctorake]

7 minutes ago, raptron said:

Wooooooof. What's the point of living anymore?!?! I kid, I kid.

 

Welcome back to the grind. I do not envy your upcoming cold weather gorucks.

 

 

Actually yesterday I was a t2k even and I probably will be all week until it really kicks in, Sunday night though I ate quite a few cookies so that helped. I also drank my weight in wine over the 4 day weekend so I could use a break(or is it brake?).

 

No idea what to expect from cold gorucks, hopefully not water but who knows.

[Laghail]

Following for duolingo goodness.

[Xena]

22 hours ago, Xena said:

Like that you are suffering in honor of MLK. I'm gonna see if I can find a race that weekend too. Will give me something to think about while running.

 

Running the Houston marathon that weekend. Will have plenty of time to think. Recently there's been a push to make MLK Day a sort of call for community service, so maybe I'll think of some way to fit that in some time in January. Thanks for the idea/inspiration.

[doctorake]

13 hours ago, Xena said:

 

Running the Houston marathon that weekend. Will have plenty of time to think. Recently there's been a push to make MLK Day a sort of call for community service, so maybe I'll think of some way to fit that in some time in January. Thanks for the idea/inspiration.

 

Awesome!

[doctorake]

11/29 Recap

 

Nailed it! The DOMS is getting worse on my outer thighs though. O well, power through it. I did not get a chance to do an actual yoga class at the gym but instead did one with Adriane on youtube, it was pretty fun. Calories were 2.036 and carbs were 53 grams. I have been listening to more pod casts now and other educational type learnings(TED radio hour on NPR), so here is a gif of a table saw(I listen to one about making things)

 

 

 

[doctorake]

11/30

 

 

Dropped my car of for safety and emissions, turns out it needs rear brakes and I don't feel like doing them so I am paying for my first car work in 5+ years I think. Going to lift/run at home today since it is super nice aside from some rain.

 

Dailies

• Fish water
• Feed fish
• 15 minute pick up
• Yard bags
• Laundry
• Pills
• Dishes
• Cat food and water morning
• Cat food and water evening
• Litter boxes
• Track work
• Post on nerd fitness
• Duolingo
• Code academy
• Squat
• Overhead press
• Run
• Stretching
• 3 building laps
• 4 X 45 planks
• 3 X 10 sit ups
• 3 X 10 push ups

 

Chores

• PNC amount for check
• Neato
• Drop car off
• Register car after emissions

 

WEEEE OVERWATCH TONIGHT!!!!

[Xena]

Loving the red pandas. Could watch them all day!

[doctorake]

12 hours ago, Xena said:

Loving the red pandas. Could watch them all day!

 

 

Agreed!

[doctorake]

11/30 Recap

 

 

UGhhh, tried to find a nice image for leg goblins(DOMS), and found this. By the time work was over it was clear I was not lifting due to DOMS. I then got lazy and didn't do all my tasks, not the end of the world since I am really getting the feel of being so productive and my first two days were 100%. My wife managed to convince me to run with her for her 15 minute run off the bike. This run hurt but was awesome since it was low 60's and pouring. Then I played Overwatch and drank a couple beers. Went to bed at 9:45. Calories were slightly over 2,200 and carbs were an evil 102 grams. If I am to drink I need to do it smarter.

 

Also with the discussion of MLK in this thread slightly, today is the anniversary od Rosa Parks not moving to the back of the bus.

[raptron]

Fuck yeah, Rosa. 

 

Sounds like the traditional drink of skinny bitches everywhere is in your future: vodka sodas. 

[doctorake]

3 hours ago, raptron said:

Fuck yeah, Rosa. 

 

Sounds like the traditional drink of skinny bitches everywhere is in your future: vodka sodas. 

 

 

Michelob ultra is great also. I am sad I have to say that.

[doctorake]

12/1

 

Baby Beaver

 

Gotta rebound well today. Swimming and Yoga at home, I am not quite ready for a class at the gym yet.

 

Dailies

• Fish water
• 15 minute pick up
• Card board prep
• Laundry
• Bills
• Pills
• Dishes
• Cat food and water morning
• Cat food and water evening
• Brush kitties
• Litter boxes
• Track work
• Post on nerd fitness
• Duolingo
• Code academy
• Swim
• Yoga
• Stretching
• 3 building laps
• 4 X 45 planks
• 3 X 10 sit ups
• 3 X 10 push ups

 

Chores

• EVO email
• Neato
• Mazda windshield
• Work on 12 gallon

 

Gotta stick to this and go hard!

[Xena]

I always smile when I see "brush kitties" on your list.

[Laghail]

4 hours ago, raptron said:

Fuck yeah, Rosa. 

 

Sounds like the traditional drink of skinny bitches everywhere is in your future: vodka sodas. 

I feel like the ultimate skinny bitch drink is sparkling water and a j.

Just saying.

[doctorake]

16 hours ago, Xena said:

I always smile when I see "brush kitties" on your list.

 

Sadly there was no brushing last night, although earlier in the week I could definitely tell winter coats were in, much less excess fur than during the summer. I should take video of this sometime though.

[doctorake]

12/1 Recap

 

I got to the pool yesterday and swam a nice 1400 meter workout. I forgot what happens after swimming when you are not used to it. It is similar to "everything hurts and I'm dying" except it is "I am exhausted and starving". So tomorrow nights dinner plans which were supposed to be a simple Thai take out dish for me became eat all the things and order drinks at the bar while we wait for food. I have left overs for today and can fit them into my limits just barely.

 

On the plus side I hit another workout, on the down side it destroyed me, left me with no will to do anything afterwards(including yoga/stretching), and turnt me into a ravenous beast. Next week I really need to get into the pool first thing in the morning so then I can eat my regular meals afterwards and feel more satisfied.