So, last night I was feeling a lil froggy and was thinking I want to do Ironman again, or I want to qualify for the Boston, or I want to do a 100 mile run, or do a 15K swim, or or or just get onto a major goal track and obsess! I love that!
This morning on my bike I realized something. I just want to get back to feeling good, being happy, and having fun! Period!
For me, the happiest times have always been when I was sweating daily, working with other people to achieve goals, and having a place to share, and laugh, and even compete at times.
So, this is my new journal.
Sweat Daily!
:sport:FF:sport:
That's my intro. Here's what I have found to be the elements that lead to success for me. I will list them below and have a tracking total. the posts that follow will be supportive daily data.
Beginning Weight (4/10/2012) = 249.2
Current Weight (4/16/2012) = 248.0
Ride miles = 113.0
Run Miles = 10
Swim Hours = 2.5 hours
Weight Training Hours = 1 hr 45 minutes
Exercise Video Hours = 0
Stretching Minutes = 120
Reading Hours = 15 minuts
I will break down my daily activity in the following posts. But the totals I will update and track here.
Let's do this thing!
Sweat Daily!
FF
- found my goal!
OK, so here we go. The "Tough Mudder 2012" Tampa FL, Dec 2012-
Here is the link to the page that has the map of obstacles. It shows the course, and when you place your cursor on each obstacle it expands with a definition. I was going to define them all here, but now that I have done it on paper to help write my training plan, I don't need to.
Go check it out- It's SOOOOO cool!
Bottom line for training-
Mental Stamina- many of the obstacles are very mentally challenging- like going through a 4' x 20' tube buried in mud. oh, and there are four of them in a row. Or the Electrical shock obstacle.
Running - being able to easily run the 12 miles in between the obstacles, should be the least of concern.
Flexibility - with the overs and unders, and climbing nets, or ropes, and walls, and under water, and swimming in mud, the possibility of a strain, twisted ankle, or pulled muscle will be a constant risk for ending the event. Flexibility will be critical.
Full body strength - The ability to carry my own weight. ie pull up count, push up count, etc. Lots of burpees to train.
Teammates - last but not least. There are obstacles that can not be done alone. And my belief is I need to train with others as well. Including you guys!
I have put out a few feelers to find any groups that are training for this event. I will, this weekend, write my weight, cardio, and training plan. Going clean on diet as of Monday. And here we go!
I would love to hear any thoughts on this from you guys.
Sweat Daily!
FF
-note: pasting a ciopy of this post to my opening post, so that any newbies to my journal will know my aim.
This morning on my bike I realized something. I just want to get back to feeling good, being happy, and having fun! Period!
For me, the happiest times have always been when I was sweating daily, working with other people to achieve goals, and having a place to share, and laugh, and even compete at times.
So, this is my new journal.
Sweat Daily!
:sport:FF:sport:
That's my intro. Here's what I have found to be the elements that lead to success for me. I will list them below and have a tracking total. the posts that follow will be supportive daily data.
Beginning Weight (4/10/2012) = 249.2
Current Weight (4/16/2012) = 248.0
Ride miles = 113.0
Run Miles = 10
Swim Hours = 2.5 hours
Weight Training Hours = 1 hr 45 minutes
Exercise Video Hours = 0
Stretching Minutes = 120
Reading Hours = 15 minuts
I will break down my daily activity in the following posts. But the totals I will update and track here.
Let's do this thing!
Sweat Daily!
FF
- found my goal!
OK, so here we go. The "Tough Mudder 2012" Tampa FL, Dec 2012-
Here is the link to the page that has the map of obstacles. It shows the course, and when you place your cursor on each obstacle it expands with a definition. I was going to define them all here, but now that I have done it on paper to help write my training plan, I don't need to.
Go check it out- It's SOOOOO cool!
Bottom line for training-
Mental Stamina- many of the obstacles are very mentally challenging- like going through a 4' x 20' tube buried in mud. oh, and there are four of them in a row. Or the Electrical shock obstacle.
Running - being able to easily run the 12 miles in between the obstacles, should be the least of concern.
Flexibility - with the overs and unders, and climbing nets, or ropes, and walls, and under water, and swimming in mud, the possibility of a strain, twisted ankle, or pulled muscle will be a constant risk for ending the event. Flexibility will be critical.
Full body strength - The ability to carry my own weight. ie pull up count, push up count, etc. Lots of burpees to train.
Teammates - last but not least. There are obstacles that can not be done alone. And my belief is I need to train with others as well. Including you guys!
I have put out a few feelers to find any groups that are training for this event. I will, this weekend, write my weight, cardio, and training plan. Going clean on diet as of Monday. And here we go!
I would love to hear any thoughts on this from you guys.
Sweat Daily!
FF
-note: pasting a ciopy of this post to my opening post, so that any newbies to my journal will know my aim.
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