Cold Turkeys - November Challenge (Page 8)

Hello Cold Turkeys!  Love that name!  I am so behind, it's already November 5th and I haven't added anything to the goal spreadsheet (I'll figure it out today).  I have never done a challenge before, so you may need to help me with the logistics. 

My name is Tracy and I am a 42 year old SAHM to two boys - both in school so I should be working out more!  I just began exercising about 2 years ago, I'm a late bloomer...  I have completed four sprint tri's and am hoping I can do a half ironman this coming summer.  I do have knee issues - no ACL, second surgery was back in April for a torn meniscus.  Just recently reinjured it running with new shoes.  So, my goals will focus on swimming and getting to the gym or outside at least 5 days a week in some other capacity.  I'd love to have a running or biking goal, but with my knee right now, I should wait.  I'm looking forward to "meeting" you all!

Hello Cold Turkeys!  Love that name!  I am so behind, it's already November 5th and I haven't added anything to the goal spreadsheet (I'll figure it out today).  I have never done a challenge before, so you may need to help me with the logistics. 

My name is Tracy and I am a 42 year old SAHM to two boys - both in school so I should be working out more!  I just began exercising about 2 years ago, I'm a late bloomer...  I have completed four sprint tri's and am hoping I can do a half ironman this coming summer.  I do have knee issues - no ACL, second surgery was back in April for a torn meniscus.  Just recently reinjured it running with new shoes.  So, my goals will focus on swimming and getting to the gym or outside at least 5 days a week in some other capacity.  I'd love to have a running or biking goal, but with my knee right now, I should wait.  I'm looking forward to "meeting" you all!

Hiya, Turkeys!  Sounds like everyone's had some good workouts the past few days.  Listening to all y'all talk about Jorge's plan, I'm glad I decided to put if off for a few weeks to try and get used to just being on the bike again.

I had a busy schedule the first half of the week but I managed to get in some biking and running.  Today I'm back to work.  I have to go to a meeting and then I'm going to try and take advantage of this fab weather and get out there for a trail run.

I just checked out the spreadsheet and it looks like everyone is doing pretty well... But, I'm seeing that many of you have already completed 25% of your goals, and we are not even through the first week of the month!... Doesn't that mean most of you need to be making your goals more difficult???

I just checked out the spreadsheet and it looks like everyone is doing pretty well... But, I'm seeing that many of you have already completed 25% of your goals, and we are not even through the first week of the month!... Doesn't that mean most of you need to be making your goals more difficult???

It ain't that bad...  It's just week 1...  I have had spin classes that were harder than the first workout...  I'm just sayin'...

So, basically, you're saying I should Suck It Up Buttercup and just start the program already.

skarl - 2009-11-05 4:55 PM

ebshot - 2009-11-05 3:05 PM

Slickster - 2009-11-05 4:13 PM

I just checked out the spreadsheet and it looks like everyone is doing pretty well... But, I'm seeing that many of you have already completed 25% of your goals, and we are not even through the first week of the month!... Doesn't that mean most of you need to be making your goals more difficult???

Perhaps (that's me at 25%).  But I am only going to the pool once a week.  I might increase my biking but to be honest, 8 sessions is pretty realistic for me.  12....not so much.  Maybe I'll increase it to 10.  Would that make you happy??   

Like Dee said, you can always increase your goal, but I'd recommend waiting til the end of the month in case you end up needing that cushion. 

{raises hand}  Ohh, that's me  - supremely confident at the beginning of the month, but as life happens I end up falling short...

So, basically, you're saying I should Suck It Up Buttercup and just start the program already.

skarl - 2009-11-05 4:55 PM

ebshot - 2009-11-05 3:05 PM

Slickster - 2009-11-05 4:13 PM

I just checked out the spreadsheet and it looks like everyone is doing pretty well... But, I'm seeing that many of you have already completed 25% of your goals, and we are not even through the first week of the month!... Doesn't that mean most of you need to be making your goals more difficult???

Perhaps (that's me at 25%).  But I am only going to the pool once a week.  I might increase my biking but to be honest, 8 sessions is pretty realistic for me.  12....not so much.  Maybe I'll increase it to 10.  Would that make you happy??   

Like Dee said, you can always increase your goal, but I'd recommend waiting til the end of the month in case you end up needing that cushion. 

{raises hand}  Ohh, that's me  - supremely confident at the beginning of the month, but as life happens I end up falling short...