Charlie_Q's Gonna Need a Montage

[WolfDreamer]

10 minutes ago, mr_willes said:

But when i first heard Bring me the Horizon i thought they sounded very similar

 

Oh, I know BMtH.  In fact, should've suggested this song:

 

 

[Mr_Willes]

1 minute ago, Wolfen said:

 

Oh, I know BMtH.  In fact, should've suggested this song:

 

 

 

That's definitely my #2!!! Good choice!

[Charlie_Quinn]

1 hour ago, mr_willes said:

I've been a naughty boy, i have added something to your spotify list. And if you are listening to Five Finger Death Punch i'm gonna add another one. And i have got several other recommendations, but i want to have your approval for the ones i added...

 

So please let me know (asap, as i'm itching to add more to this list). 

 

I'm still having an issue with Spotify on my work PC but if I can get it to open without crashing everything, I'll have a listen this afternoon! 

 

1 hour ago, jonfirestar said:

Sorry I know your pain and feel responsible.

 

Aw don't worry, it's not your fault! I was the one that decided a 3+ hour hike would be a good idea on leg day. I'm sure I wouldn't be in nearly as much pain if I'd have just done the squats and not the hike.

 

The funny thing is, Hubs did squats with me and is feeling exactly the same. So we both keep moaning when trying to get up and laughing at each other. We're both idiots really.

 

33 minutes ago, Wolfen said:

 

Oh, I know BMtH.  In fact, should've suggested this song:

 

 

 

I like this. Sounds like a cross between Linkin Park and 30 Seconds to Mars, IMO anyway.

[cracked_belle]

On 5/22/2017 at 8:28 AM, Charlie_Quinn said:

MINI GAME: HELP ME CREATE MY MONTAGE

For a bit of fun, I'd like you guys to help me compose an epic montage playlist. Here is a link to a Spotify playlist I created called Shouty Workout Playlist, which currently only has 3 songs in it. Feel free to add any loud, shouty songs that I can then listen to while I'm working out and pretend I'm in a movie montage. If you don't use Spotify and still want to recommend songs, recommend them on here and I'll add them.

 

do you have a particular genre you want to use, or one you want to avoid?

[honeybadger]

12 hours ago, Charlie_Quinn said:

Week 1 - Tuesday

 

Things that haven't been fun the last few days:

1. Stairs

2. Putting one leg in front of the other

3. Sitting down

4. Getting up

 

Long story short, my legs have been destroyed by squats and I had to ditch my run last night. I'm pissed off, but I'm not going to let it ruin the rest of this week. A run was missed, there is nothing I can do about it now, time to move on. 

 

That meant I didn't do anything yesterday except foam roll my legs like crazy. That wasn't much fun! 

I feel your pain. 3 classes into my crossfit bootcamp and I can't remember what it was like to do all those things pain free. 

[Charlie_Quinn]

20 hours ago, cracked_belle said:

 

do you have a particular genre you want to use, or one you want to avoid?

 

Nah, I've got a varied taste in music. I'm not a big fan of rap, but other than that, I'm easy.

 

13 hours ago, honeybadger said:

I feel your pain. 3 classes into my crossfit bootcamp and I can't remember what it was like to do all those things pain free. 

 

As long as it's the "good" pain, and not injury, it'll all be worth it. Well, that's what I have to keep telling myself anyway.

[Charlie_Quinn]

Week 1 - Wednesday

 

Not sure where that fantastic wave of motivation from the beginning of the week has gone. I think the impending shark week has stolen it. Hopefully it'll be back soon.

Goal 1: Hearts on Fire (Running)

Non-running day

Goal 2: Hold On

+2

Hollow holds and Knee raises as part of my strength training session. 

Goal 3: Wake Up!

I've really failed at this all this week. My alarm goes off at 5:30, I get up, feed the cat and let him out and then fall back in bed. Even though I'm not really sleeping when I get back in bed, I just can't bring myself to get up and do anything. I'm not really sure how to remedy this other than keep trying. 

[WhiteGhost]

22 minutes ago, Charlie_Quinn said:

 

Goal 3: Wake Up!

I've really failed at this all this week. My alarm goes off at 5:30, I get up, feed the cat and let him out and then fall back in bed. Even though I'm not really sleeping when I get back in bed, I just can't bring myself to get up and do anything. I'm not really sure how to remedy this other than keep trying. 

 

You need to add something to your morning routine that keeps you from getting back into bed. Best if it is something that you need to wear clothes and leave the house for.

[jonfirestar]

31 minutes ago, Charlie_Quinn said:

I've really failed at this all this week. My alarm goes off at 5:30, I get up, feed the cat and let him out and then fall back in bed. Even though I'm not really sleeping when I get back in bed, I just can't bring myself to get up and do anything. I'm not really sure how to remedy this other than keep trying. 

Just get up, get your running gear on and go!

 

 

[Jarric]

47 minutes ago, Charlie_Quinn said:

I've really failed at this all this week. My alarm goes off at 5:30, I get up, feed the cat and let him out and then fall back in bed. Even though I'm not really sleeping when I get back in bed, I just can't bring myself to get up and do anything. I'm not really sure how to remedy this other than keep trying.

 

Make a rule to put your running clothes on before feeding the cat? Admittedly the cat might not like it very much, but if you're dressed you're less likely to go back to bed.

 

Also, I am definitely going to steal your spotify playlist when I get on my computer at home; it looks awesome so far.

[Charlie_Quinn]

22 hours ago, WhiteGhost said:

 

You need to add something to your morning routine that keeps you from getting back into bed. Best if it is something that you need to wear clothes and leave the house for.

 

Yeah, there isn't much that I need to put clothes on for in my house! The joys of Child-free living!  Maybe if I just do something like switch the TV on on pour myself a glass of water, that might be enough for my brain to figure out that we aren't going back to bed.

 

22 hours ago, jonfirestar said:

Just get up, get your running gear on and go!

 

 

 

Oh if only it were that simple. My morning brain is my Mr Hyde. It's like I'm a completely different person in the morning and it's nearly impossible to get Morning Charlie to do anything she doesn't want to do! 

 

I'm not giving up though.

 

21 hours ago, Jarric said:

 

Make a rule to put your running clothes on before feeding the cat? Admittedly the cat might not like it very much, but if you're dressed you're less likely to go back to bed.

 

Also, I am definitely going to steal your spotify playlist when I get on my computer at home; it looks awesome so far.

 

I thought of sleeping in my running clothes, but that might get a bit hot and uncomfortable! 

[Charlie_Quinn]

Week 1 - Thursday

 

Goal 1: Hearts on Fire (Running)

Intervals done! 4x400m intervals with warm up and cool down. If I need a good reason to get myself up in the morning, it should be that running in 25c heat SUCKS! 

But other than the heat, the intervals actually felt pretty good. There is something I never thought I'd say

Goal 2: Hold On

nope

Goal 3: Wake Up!

Seeing as I did my run in the evening, I think we all know the answer to this. 

 

It's Friday! I'm so looking forward a weekend of doing nothing, I don't usually like sitting around at the weekend, but I feel like I need a quiet one this weekend. Well, I'll be lifting tomorrow and running Sunday, and we're taking the father-in-law for a belated birthday dinner on Sunday, but other than that we don't have anything else to do. Bliss.

[Maigs]

4 hours ago, Charlie_Quinn said:

Yeah, there isn't much that I need to put clothes on for in my house! The joys of Child-free living!

So true. We had a roommate for a few years and even though he was a good roommate it was so nice when he moved out and I didn't have to put clothes on to use the bathroom in the morning

 

4 hours ago, Charlie_Quinn said:

My morning brain is my Mr Hyde. It's like I'm a completely different person in the morning and it's nearly impossible to get Morning Charlie to do anything she doesn't want to do! 

We have the same morning brain. It's really sad how much Morning Maigs refuses to do anything but get up as absolutely late as she can and still eat breakfast and get to work on time.

[Charlie_Quinn]

58 minutes ago, Maigahane said:

So true. We had a roommate for a few years and even though he was a good roommate it was so nice when he moved out and I didn't have to put clothes on to use the bathroom in the morning

 

We have the same morning brain. It's really sad how much Morning Maigs refuses to do anything but get up as absolutely late as she can and still eat breakfast and get to work on time.

 

Yep, I've been there with the roommate situation! There were a lot of "sofa in pants" days once it was just the two of us. 

 

You've pretty much described my week day mornings. I'm even more convinced we are the same person now!

[jonfirestar]

8 hours ago, Charlie_Quinn said:

Oh if only it were that simple. My morning brain is my Mr Hyde. It's like I'm a completely different person in the morning and it's nearly impossible to get Morning Charlie to do anything she doesn't want to do! 

 

Hehe that sounds like my wife  she actually threw a punch at me once when I tried to get her out of bed! Thankfully sleepy punches don't have much oomph. I'm definitely a morning person and that helps. She tells me my ability to wake up in a good mood is nothing short of amazing. The downside to it, of course, is that I truly struggle to get enough sleep. 

[Nymeria]

On 5/31/2017 at 5:06 AM, Charlie_Quinn said:

Things that haven't been fun the last few days:

1. Stairs

2. Putting one leg in front of the other

3. Sitting down

4. Getting up

 

Long story short, my legs have been destroyed by squats and I had to ditch my run last night. I'm pissed off, but I'm not going to let it ruin the rest of this week. A run was missed, there is nothing I can do about it now, time to move on. 

 

That's one of the reasons I despise leg day.  I'm honestly okay with vicious DOMS anywhere else, but I hate the feeling of barely being able to walk.

 

9 hours ago, Charlie_Quinn said:

 

Yeah, there isn't much that I need to put clothes on for in my house! The joys of Child-free living!  Maybe if I just do something like switch the TV on on pour myself a glass of water, that might be enough for my brain to figure out that we aren't going back to bed.

 

For me, the solution to sleeping in was having kids, but I doubt you want to go there.   As soon as they're awake and needing things, there's no way anyone is managing to go back to bed.  Maybe you can "train" your cat to be more needy and more of a PITA in the morning.  

[Rhovaniel]

2 hours ago, jonfirestar said:

Hehe that sounds like my wife  she actually threw a punch at me once when I tried to get her out of bed! Thankfully sleepy punches don't have much oomph.

Wow, she certainly isn't a morning person! Never had the other half do that before...  

[WolfDreamer]

Some more suggestions:

 

 

 

 

[WhiteGhost]

12 hours ago, jonfirestar said:

 

Hehe that sounds like my wife  she actually threw a punch at me once when I tried to get her out of bed! Thankfully sleepy punches don't have much oomph. I'm definitely a morning person and that helps. She tells me my ability to wake up in a good mood is nothing short of amazing. The downside to it, of course, is that I truly struggle to get enough sleep. 

That sounds a lot like my family dynamic (except less punchy over here)  

[Charlie_Quinn]

On 6/2/2017 at 7:10 PM, jonfirestar said:

 

Hehe that sounds like my wife  she actually threw a punch at me once when I tried to get her out of bed! Thankfully sleepy punches don't have much oomph. I'm definitely a morning person and that helps. She tells me my ability to wake up in a good mood is nothing short of amazing. The downside to it, of course, is that I truly struggle to get enough sleep. 

 

Oh dear. She really isn't a morning person is she!

 

On 6/2/2017 at 8:06 PM, Nymeria said:

 

That's one of the reasons I despise leg day.  I'm honestly okay with vicious DOMS anywhere else, but I hate the feeling of barely being able to walk.

 

 

For me, the solution to sleeping in was having kids, but I doubt you want to go there.   As soon as they're awake and needing things, there's no way anyone is managing to go back to bed.  Maybe you can "train" your cat to be more needy and more of a PITA in the morning.  

 

DOMS in the legs is the worst and it seems to last longer in the legs than it does anywhere else.

 

I think I'll just stick with the cat! But yeah, it's probably a lot easier to ignore a cat than a child. 

 

On 6/2/2017 at 9:54 PM, Rhovaniel said:

Wow, she certainly isn't a morning person! Never had the other half do that before...  

 

I think the worst I've done is swear at someone for waking me up. 

[jonfirestar]

1 minute ago, Charlie_Quinn said:

Oh dear. She really isn't a morning person is she!

She is not a morning person it's kind of made all the more amusing because she really wouldn't hurt a fly.

[Charlie_Quinn]

Week 1 Wrap Up

Goal 1: Hearts on Fire (Running)

FAIL 1/3 runs completed - I ended up skipping my Sunday run due to shark week cramps. 

Goal 2: Hold On

2/2 - At least I hit this target. but I'd like to spend a little more time on it and I really really need to go climbing. 

Goal 3: Wake Up!

FAIL. I don't think I woke up early all week. 

 

Week 1 Grade: FAIL

It wasn't a good week, but I know it's just hormones causing problems as usual, things will be back to normal in a few days. TOM tend to make me really tired and it's not unusual for me to sleep a lot when it's that time. It's very tempting to ditch the early morning goal, but I'm not going to. I'm going to keep working at it until I become a morning person! 

 

I've got a half marathon this coming Sunday which I'm looking forward to. I did this course last year and there are quite a few hills, so I'm not going for a PB. There will be pacers at the event so I'm going to just aim to stick with the pacer for my current PB and just try to beat my current course record.

[Maigs]

4 hours ago, Charlie_Quinn said:

DOMS in the legs is the worst and it seems to last longer in the legs than it does anywhere else.

For me tricep DOMS are the worst, probably because I forget to stretch them out. It doesn't hurt until lifting my arms over my head and them bam! Maigs is wimpering

 

4 hours ago, Charlie_Quinn said:

I think I'll just stick with the cat! But yeah, it's probably a lot easier to ignore a cat than a child. 

My cat (actually, Hub's cat) has gotten in the habit of waking me up every morning at 4:30am. I get up, chase her down, lock her in the bathroom, and go back to sleep for 2 more hours. I swear that one's evil

[WhiteGhost]

1 minute ago, Maigahane said:

My cat (actually, Hub's cat) has gotten in the habit of waking me up every morning at 4:30am. I get up, chase her down, lock her in the bathroom, and go back to sleep for 2 more hours. I swear that one's evil

 

Have you considered locking her in the bathroom before you go to bed?

[Maigs]

4 minutes ago, WhiteGhost said:

Have you considered locking her in the bathroom before you go to bed?

I'm almost to that point. But then my cat (the not evil, just a little special one) would wake me up concerned cause he can't find his sister. And she'd probably wake me up from there if she were locked in there all night. She doesn't wake me up like you would expect, she does it by pawing at the sliding glass door in the dining room incessantly. If you shoot nerf guns at her, spray her with water, throw pillows at her, and/or stomp the ground around her she will just start back up the moment you're back in bed (ask me how I know). So if I locked her in the bathroom she'd probably just wake me up by pawing at the bathroom door. My house is too small to lock her up further away from me