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 2012-10-31 7:51 PM in reply to: #4476604 |
Expert  4269   |  Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation SocietySportzVision - 2012-10-31 9:54 AM thor67 - 2012-10-30 8:34 AM Well how did everyone`s training go for October? Goals for Movember? Well for myself, I managed to up my bike totals and swim but my run dropped. Over all I upped my training time a bit (approx 16hrs vs 13.5hrs). I feel like have lost a few pounds using the jeans method of tracking weight....jeans that were snug...not so snug now. My goal for November is to increase my total training time 4 hours. On a positive note I have a big ol' fat test next week at the university of Alberta. I get dunked into a water tank to get my fat percentage...could be ugly. I also get a medgem test for RMR/metabolism/calorie etc. http://www.mimhs.com/medgem/physicians/medgeminpractice/ The gym where my wife is the group fitness coordinator are trying to dial in their medgem so I get to volunteer for the testing. Gratis baby! Seeing as it is gratis I will reward myself with a case of phillips hopbox, 4 different hopped up beers from phillips brewing! Darren you need to buy this little treat! Wait! Whaaaat??? We were suppose to train in October? My body did not get that memo! October has turned into one big recovery month for me after my century. I hit a few Zumba classes and a couple of not so note-worthy jogs. I haven't a clue what is going on...we keep passing this cold around, not enough of a sickness to keep down and out, just down. Pretty unfortunate too; the weather has been gorgeous lately and had I had the energy I would have been running. Lately though all I run is a low grade fever. No beers for me lately... so I haven't gained any weight, still at 163...always 163 if I eat horribly or healthy...always 163! Cynthia Cynthia - I would love to be stuck at the same weight... I wouldn't give up beer to do it but I have to say I am jealous! From your's and other's posts - it sounds like people are recovering from a tough year. I haven't missed this many workouts since last November. Maybe this is our body's way of telling us its time for a little break to recharge our batteries for a new year. God what I would give to weigh 163! |
| 2012-10-31 8:00 PM in reply to: #4476370 |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society BigDH - 2012-10-31 8:01 AM Qua17 - 2012-10-30 6:56 PM That's cool. Tough to postpone stuff but you do what you have to do. For sure best in the long run because you will be in that much better shape. Only suggestion is to go to the one you want to go to and volunteer. I think that somehow gets you on some quick registration list.Change of plans... It looks like I'm gonna postpone my dreams of an IM next year to 2014... I really want Heidi to be there with me and she can't make a race at the begining of the year. Plus, the alternatives aren't that attractive to me. So, I will look elsewhere for a challenge in 2013. I'm gonna have to be on my game to be able to sign up for an Iron Man next year. I hear it's pretty tough to register. Any suggestions? Went out for a run today... My right knee was still hurting something fierce. After 11.5 miles on the dreadmill last week, it seems that I still need to baby it a little more. Good thing its time for the taper. I was thinking of goal for November - but I think it might be time for a little break... Cynthia and Darren - Thanks for the kind words and suggestions about the IM... There are enough advantages to putting it off for a year that it takes away the sting of not being able to do it next year. Love the idea of volunteering - I had heard that volunteers do get first dibs - although I didn't see anything on the website. I will be sure to check it out. |
| 2012-10-31 11:28 PM in reply to: #4477768 |
Expert 1662   Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society Qua17 - 2012-10-31 6:00 PM Soem sell out in minutes, some take weeks. Look into which ones do what, and how far your willing to travel/commit to . I'm stuck with either CDA, penticton, or the grand columbian (all within driving distance) for my first IM distance race. Only one of those is IM branded, but I just don't care. I've heard if you vollunteer, they give you the option to sign up for next years race after they offer slots to that years participants of the race before they open it up to public and internet.BigDH - 2012-10-31 8:01 AM Qua17 - 2012-10-30 6:56 PM That's cool. Tough to postpone stuff but you do what you have to do. For sure best in the long run because you will be in that much better shape. Only suggestion is to go to the one you want to go to and volunteer. I think that somehow gets you on some quick registration list.Change of plans... It looks like I'm gonna postpone my dreams of an IM next year to 2014... I really want Heidi to be there with me and she can't make a race at the begining of the year. Plus, the alternatives aren't that attractive to me. So, I will look elsewhere for a challenge in 2013. I'm gonna have to be on my game to be able to sign up for an Iron Man next year. I hear it's pretty tough to register. Any suggestions? Went out for a run today... My right knee was still hurting something fierce. After 11.5 miles on the dreadmill last week, it seems that I still need to baby it a little more. Good thing its time for the taper. I was thinking of goal for November - but I think it might be time for a little break... Cynthia and Darren - Thanks for the kind words and suggestions about the IM... There are enough advantages to putting it off for a year that it takes away the sting of not being able to do it next year. Love the idea of volunteering - I had heard that volunteers do get first dibs - although I didn't see anything on the website. I will be sure to check it out. |
| 2012-10-31 11:31 PM in reply to: #4476604 |
Expert 1662 Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society SportzVision - 2012-10-31 7:54 AM I'm under the weather bug too. I didn't train this morning, but will be back at it. I'm trying to fight through this year, but do also agree that it's hard to train 12 months out of the year. I'm just going to commit to training 11 months from now on. If nothing else, this is a good time to rehab any aches or pains. Once I kick this cold to the curb, it's on.thor67 - 2012-10-30 8:34 AM Well how did everyone`s training go for October? Goals for Movember? Well for myself, I managed to up my bike totals and swim but my run dropped. Over all I upped my training time a bit (approx 16hrs vs 13.5hrs). I feel like have lost a few pounds using the jeans method of tracking weight....jeans that were snug...not so snug now. My goal for November is to increase my total training time 4 hours. On a positive note I have a big ol' fat test next week at the university of Alberta. I get dunked into a water tank to get my fat percentage...could be ugly. I also get a medgem test for RMR/metabolism/calorie etc. http://www.mimhs.com/medgem/physicians/medgeminpractice/ The gym where my wife is the group fitness coordinator are trying to dial in their medgem so I get to volunteer for the testing. Gratis baby! Seeing as it is gratis I will reward myself with a case of phillips hopbox, 4 different hopped up beers from phillips brewing! Darren you need to buy this little treat! Wait! Whaaaat??? We were suppose to train in October? My body did not get that memo! October has turned into one big recovery month for me after my century. I hit a few Zumba classes and a couple of not so note-worthy jogs. I haven't a clue what is going on...we keep passing this cold around, not enough of a sickness to keep down and out, just down. Pretty unfortunate too; the weather has been gorgeous lately and had I had the energy I would have been running. Lately though all I run is a low grade fever. No beers for me lately... so I haven't gained any weight, still at 163...always 163 if I eat horribly or healthy...always 163! Cynthia |
| 2012-10-31 11:37 PM in reply to: #4475972 |
Expert 1662 Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society thor67 - 2012-10-30 6:20 PM There's too much being said here to not respond. First of all, I'll stand by my comments on an earlier page that beer and fruit should NOT be mixxed. There is no exception to this.Qua17 - 2012-10-30 7:02 PM thor67 - 2012-10-30 8:09 AM kevinbe - 2012-10-29 5:34 PM Qua17 - 2012-10-28 7:36 PM cmon, they scored 7 points and won by 1 point. I guess we'll call that a win. Kevin - Not a huge fan of the Christmas beers... often they are way too malty for my palate! Glad to hear that you had the funds to grab some good beer. Wish my wife and I Were better about our money. All the great beer I'm drinking ain't gonna pay for college. Here is MA we are gearing up for the storm of the century. We've stocked up on food, gotten the cooking stove out and battened down the hatches. Oh yea - and the fridge is fully stocked with beer (guess my kids are going to community college!) While the news media is calling it the perfect storm - my guess it that at worst we (who are about 30 minutes inland) will lose power for a long stretch of time. Last year, we lost power 2x for more than 48 hours. Hopefully, it won't be that bad this time around. Ate like crap today. Need to get back on the wagon this week. Have a good one! One laste note - Browns won! Oh yea, Kevin - how did your team do? The redskins had to go up against the steel curtain. that's a tough match up for anyone. I guess that's Malt flavor that I love. Your right it is consistent throughout the winter brews. My next purchase will be brrr by widmere bros. "When it's cold out, warm up with a brrr." I also like that most winter brews around or above 7% alc. by volume. that's a bonus. Stay safe over there. I couldn't imagine getting hit like you guys have over the last few winters. Malt beers are almost as bad as fruit beers... I think it is from drinking too much colt .45 beers in your youth! Are you kidding me? Still knocking fruit beers? Busting on an entire style is crazy. Not kidding - you are missing out. I think we need a beer challenge. I will drink some malty beers you suggest and you will need to try some tasty fruit beers. You game? Nah, there are some good fruit beers just far and few between. Plus personal tastes come into play a lot as well. IPA's well you either love em or hate em. Not as much wiggle room. I actually don't mind some winter beers but I had to get my colt 45 crack at kevin in! Now coors lite/coors well there is no redeeming quality other then it will put out a campfire... Oh yeah, when I find a liquor store that sells singles like you guys can get i will gladly join the challenge. otherwise we pay through the nose for a 6pk of beer I may or may not like... Second, winter brews are a welcomed refreshment after drinking IPA's, Pale ales, in the fall/Winter/spring/early summer, and Lagers/Weisen's/Pilsners in the hot summer. Thirdly, Coors/Miller/Buttwiper/colt/old mill/hams etc. etc. are only good for one thing. If your a minor and your trying to get wasted by shotgunning them. you never poured your beer out on the fire, that's what taking a leak was for. Cheers Edited by kevinbe 2012-10-31 11:38 PM |
| 2012-11-01 10:43 AM in reply to: #4477967 |
Champion 5312 Calgary | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society kevinbe - 2012-10-31 10:28 PM Qua17 - 2012-10-31 6:00 PM Soem sell out in minutes, some take weeks. Look into which ones do what, and how far your willing to travel/commit to . I'm stuck with either CDA, penticton, or the grand columbian (all within driving distance) for my first IM distance race. Only one of those is IM branded, but I just don't care. I've heard if you vollunteer, they give you the option to sign up for next years race after they offer slots to that years participants of the race before they open it up to public and internet.BigDH - 2012-10-31 8:01 AM Qua17 - 2012-10-30 6:56 PM That's cool. Tough to postpone stuff but you do what you have to do. For sure best in the long run because you will be in that much better shape. Only suggestion is to go to the one you want to go to and volunteer. I think that somehow gets you on some quick registration list.Change of plans... It looks like I'm gonna postpone my dreams of an IM next year to 2014... I really want Heidi to be there with me and she can't make a race at the begining of the year. Plus, the alternatives aren't that attractive to me. So, I will look elsewhere for a challenge in 2013. I'm gonna have to be on my game to be able to sign up for an Iron Man next year. I hear it's pretty tough to register. Any suggestions? Went out for a run today... My right knee was still hurting something fierce. After 11.5 miles on the dreadmill last week, it seems that I still need to baby it a little more. Good thing its time for the taper. I was thinking of goal for November - but I think it might be time for a little break... Cynthia and Darren - Thanks for the kind words and suggestions about the IM... There are enough advantages to putting it off for a year that it takes away the sting of not being able to do it next year. Love the idea of volunteering - I had heard that volunteers do get first dibs - although I didn't see anything on the website. I will be sure to check it out. The grand columbian is the only iron distance I have done. It was awesome. The bike is brutal. But that was 5 years ago. I would love to do it again. I would love to do their super distance with the 200k bike and 50k run. It is still off in the horizon but there nonetheless. |
| 2012-11-02 10:42 PM in reply to: #3943114 |
Expert 1662 Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society Kicking back with a Brrr Widmer Seasonal Brew tonight. On a good note, I think I'm on the tailside of the cold I got last Sunday. Glad to have that B behind me. Moving forward. |
| 2012-11-03 12:28 PM in reply to: #4481710 |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society OK - I need to say what I have to say... After 12 months, 500 workouts, almost a hundred pounds lost, and most of the goals in my two year plan accomplished, I am back at the crossroads I have been at probably half a dozen times before. As part of my taper - I'm not exercising, I'm eating like a poster boy for over eaters anonomous, and I'm going backwards towards the fat, sack of that I was last year. And the thing that really bothers me is that I know I'm at the cross road and my mind so wants to go forward but my choices are talking me backwards. (A chocolate croissant AND a scone instead of my oatmeal... seriously?) To be fair - life has been crazy the last few weeks. 3 kids - all with their own issues, cub scouts, absolute craziness at work, tension with my wife, and a dab of post HIM depression and the disappointment of not being able to sign up for an IM next year have all been weighing me down (not a pity party - just saying). But I've worked too hard to f this up. Too f'in hard... And I've got so much more that I want to and need to accomplish for myself, for my family, and for my students. And so I'm gonna go back to doing it 1 day at a time. Here are my goals to getting back on track: Today - 60 minutes on the bike no matter what. Tomorrow 6 mile run no matter what. For the next week, counting every single calorie even if I go over my daily limit no matter what. Finally, I'm gonna check in each day to cheer you on while holding myself accountable. If I do it - beer and ice cream each night. If I don't, Coors Light out of a dirty ashtray. This isn't a pity party. I don't need a pep talk. I just need to promise you I will do it but I'm gonna do it for myself. I don't want to go back. I want to be happy and healthy so I'm gonna get it done. As Kevin would say - moving forward |
| 2012-11-03 1:23 PM in reply to: #4481989 |
Expert 1662 Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society Qua17 - 2012-11-03 10:28 AM OK - I need to say what I have to say... After 12 months, 500 workouts, almost a hundred pounds lost, and most of the goals in my two year plan accomplished, I am back at the crossroads I have been at probably half a dozen times before. As part of my taper - I'm not exercising, I'm eating like a poster boy for over eaters anonomous, and I'm going backwards towards the fat, sack of that I was last year. And the thing that really bothers me is that I know I'm at the cross road and my mind so wants to go forward but my choices are talking me backwards. (A chocolate croissant AND a scone instead of my oatmeal... seriously?) To be fair - life has been crazy the last few weeks. 3 kids - all with their own issues, cub scouts, absolute craziness at work, tension with my wife, and a dab of post HIM depression and the disappointment of not being able to sign up for an IM next year have all been weighing me down (not a pity party - just saying). But I've worked too hard to f this up. Too f'in hard... And I've got so much more that I want to and need to accomplish for myself, for my family, and for my students. And so I'm gonna go back to doing it 1 day at a time. Here are my goals to getting back on track: Today - 60 minutes on the bike no matter what. Tomorrow 6 mile run no matter what. For the next week, counting every single calorie even if I go over my daily limit no matter what. Finally, I'm gonna check in each day to cheer you on while holding myself accountable. If I do it - beer and ice cream each night. If I don't, Coors Light out of a dirty ashtray. This isn't a pity party. I don't need a pep talk. I just need to promise you I will do it but I'm gonna do it for myself. I don't want to go back. I want to be happy and healthy so I'm gonna get it done. As Kevin would say - moving forward Here's the deal. Welcome back. Life must've been challenging last week not to mention the little storm you all had. Give yourself some credit. Look what you've done already. Allow yourself to feel GOOD about THAT. My body, I've decided needs rest. I've been at this distance stuff for now my 4th season. In all the past 3, I've taken over 3 months off, and went back to ground zero each year. This year, I vowed to go all the way through, 12 months straight, no breaks. That didn't work out. I needed 3-4 weeks of f off time to recover body mind soul. Now I'm back on the horse after nursing a cold the last week. If you'll allow yourself a few weeks of reprieve during this stressful season, you'll come back with a peace and a purpose and renewed vigor that will match your previous efforts. You've done amazing things, and I believe you've got it in you to do amazing things moving forward. Look at Couer D' Alene in 2014. We can do our first at the same course on the same day. That'd be cool. |
| 2012-11-03 1:25 PM in reply to: #4482021 |
Expert 1662 Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society Kicked some major a$$ today on the 6.2 miler. I went for a 7:36 pace. That's below marathon pace for next may. I'm pretty pumped about that. I'm gonna try to get on the bike tomorrow followed by a 3 mile run. |
| 2012-11-03 5:55 PM in reply to: #3943114 |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society Rode 15 miles today. Started counting calories. Back in the saddle. No way I could quit after that last post. Kevin - I agree that doing an IM together would be awesome. But you'd already be 1/2 drunk by the time I finally made it to the finish line. That might make finishing worth it... |
| 2012-11-03 6:04 PM in reply to: #4482028 |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society kevinbe - 2012-11-03 1:25 PM Kicked some major a$$ today on the 6.2 miler. I went for a 7:36 pace. That's below marathon pace for next may. I'm pretty pumped about that. I'm gonna try to get on the bike tomorrow followed by a 3 mile run. Nice work on the run... Just think of how fast you'll be in in May. I think improving by 5-10% is possible over the off season. So that would mean - a sub 7 minute mile. How sweet would that be! Enjoy the ride tomorrow. Can you ride all winter out there? It's only a matter or time before I will have to get out the trainer. |
| 2012-11-03 6:51 PM in reply to: #3943114 |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society I've been watching the live feed of IM Florida... Pretty cool to watch watch... http://www.ironman.com/coverage/detail.aspx?race=florida&y=2012#axzz2BAzoFEEJ |
| 2012-11-03 7:03 PM in reply to: #4482191 |
Expert 1662 Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society Qua17 - 2012-11-03 4:04 PM Thanks. My goal is to get back to 6:30's-6:40's for my speed work runs (8 miles and below) by April. Bloomsday is a 12 K sprint (7.45 miles), and I'd love to finish in under 50 minutes. kevinbe - 2012-11-03 1:25 PM Kicked some major a$$ today on the 6.2 miler. I went for a 7:36 pace. That's below marathon pace for next may. I'm pretty pumped about that. I'm gonna try to get on the bike tomorrow followed by a 3 mile run. Nice work on the run... Just think of how fast you'll be in in May. I think improving by 5-10% is possible over the off season. So that would mean - a sub 7 minute mile. How sweet would that be! Enjoy the ride tomorrow. Can you ride all winter out there? It's only a matter or time before I will have to get out the trainer. In Eastern Washington, we're just counting the days to winter sub freezing temps and snow. It has been pretty warm the last two weeks, but should cool off by the middle of the month. I was not wise, and did not p/u a trainer, so I use my gym spin bike over the winter. |
| 2012-11-03 7:04 PM in reply to: #4478521 |
Expert 1662 Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society BigDH - 2012-11-01 8:43 AM kevinbe - 2012-10-31 10:28 PM The grand columbian is the only iron distance I have done. It was awesome. The bike is brutal. But that was 5 years ago. I would love to do it again. I would love to do their super distance with the 200k bike and 50k run. It is still off in the horizon but there nonetheless.Qua17 - 2012-10-31 6:00 PM Soem sell out in minutes, some take weeks. Look into which ones do what, and how far your willing to travel/commit to . I'm stuck with either CDA, penticton, or the grand columbian (all within driving distance) for my first IM distance race. Only one of those is IM branded, but I just don't care. I've heard if you vollunteer, they give you the option to sign up for next years race after they offer slots to that years participants of the race before they open it up to public and internet.BigDH - 2012-10-31 8:01 AM Qua17 - 2012-10-30 6:56 PM That's cool. Tough to postpone stuff but you do what you have to do. For sure best in the long run because you will be in that much better shape. Only suggestion is to go to the one you want to go to and volunteer. I think that somehow gets you on some quick registration list.Change of plans... It looks like I'm gonna postpone my dreams of an IM next year to 2014... I really want Heidi to be there with me and she can't make a race at the begining of the year. Plus, the alternatives aren't that attractive to me. So, I will look elsewhere for a challenge in 2013. I'm gonna have to be on my game to be able to sign up for an Iron Man next year. I hear it's pretty tough to register. Any suggestions? Went out for a run today... My right knee was still hurting something fierce. After 11.5 miles on the dreadmill last week, it seems that I still need to baby it a little more. Good thing its time for the taper. I was thinking of goal for November - but I think it might be time for a little break... Cynthia and Darren - Thanks for the kind words and suggestions about the IM... There are enough advantages to putting it off for a year that it takes away the sting of not being able to do it next year. Love the idea of volunteering - I had heard that volunteers do get first dibs - although I didn't see anything on the website. I will be sure to check it out. One day, I will be able to tie your shoes. I'd love to do the Ultra. |
| 2012-11-04 10:01 AM in reply to: #4481989 |
Expert 1058 Fallon, Nevada | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society Qua17 - 2012-11-03 12:28 PM LOVE!OK - I need to say what I have to say... After 12 months, 500 workouts, almost a hundred pounds lost, and most of the goals in my two year plan accomplished, I am back at the crossroads I have been at probably half a dozen times before. As part of my taper - I'm not exercising, I'm eating like a poster boy for over eaters anonomous, and I'm going backwards towards the fat, sack of that I was last year. And the thing that really bothers me is that I know I'm at the cross road and my mind so wants to go forward but my choices are talking me backwards. (A chocolate croissant AND a scone instead of my oatmeal... seriously?) To be fair - life has been crazy the last few weeks. 3 kids - all with their own issues, cub scouts, absolute craziness at work, tension with my wife, and a dab of post HIM depression and the disappointment of not being able to sign up for an IM next year have all been weighing me down (not a pity party - just saying). But I've worked too hard to f this up. Too f'in hard... And I've got so much more that I want to and need to accomplish for myself, for my family, and for my students. And so I'm gonna go back to doing it 1 day at a time. Here are my goals to getting back on track: Today - 60 minutes on the bike no matter what. Tomorrow 6 mile run no matter what. For the next week, counting every single calorie even if I go over my daily limit no matter what. Finally, I'm gonna check in each day to cheer you on while holding myself accountable. If I do it - beer and ice cream each night. If I don't, Coors Light out of a dirty ashtray. This isn't a pity party. I don't need a pep talk. I just need to promise you I will do it but I'm gonna do it for myself. I don't want to go back. I want to be happy and healthy so I'm gonna get it done. As Kevin would say - moving forward |
| 2012-11-04 10:11 AM in reply to: #4482021 |
Expert 1058 Fallon, Nevada | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society kevinbe - 2012-11-03 1:23 PM Qua17 - 2012-11-03 10:28 AM OK - I need to say what I have to say... After 12 months, 500 workouts, almost a hundred pounds lost, and most of the goals in my two year plan accomplished, I am back at the crossroads I have been at probably half a dozen times before. As part of my taper - I'm not exercising, I'm eating like a poster boy for over eaters anonomous, and I'm going backwards towards the fat, sack of that I was last year. And the thing that really bothers me is that I know I'm at the cross road and my mind so wants to go forward but my choices are talking me backwards. (A chocolate croissant AND a scone instead of my oatmeal... seriously?) To be fair - life has been crazy the last few weeks. 3 kids - all with their own issues, cub scouts, absolute craziness at work, tension with my wife, and a dab of post HIM depression and the disappointment of not being able to sign up for an IM next year have all been weighing me down (not a pity party - just saying). But I've worked too hard to f this up. Too f'in hard... And I've got so much more that I want to and need to accomplish for myself, for my family, and for my students. And so I'm gonna go back to doing it 1 day at a time. Here are my goals to getting back on track: Today - 60 minutes on the bike no matter what. Tomorrow 6 mile run no matter what. For the next week, counting every single calorie even if I go over my daily limit no matter what. Finally, I'm gonna check in each day to cheer you on while holding myself accountable. If I do it - beer and ice cream each night. If I don't, Coors Light out of a dirty ashtray. This isn't a pity party. I don't need a pep talk. I just need to promise you I will do it but I'm gonna do it for myself. I don't want to go back. I want to be happy and healthy so I'm gonna get it done. As Kevin would say - moving forward Here's the deal. Welcome back. Life must've been challenging last week not to mention the little storm you all had. Give yourself some credit. Look what you've done already. Allow yourself to feel GOOD about THAT. My body, I've decided needs rest. I've been at this distance stuff for now my 4th season. In all the past 3, I've taken over 3 months off, and went back to ground zero each year. This year, I vowed to go all the way through, 12 months straight, no breaks. That didn't work out. I needed 3-4 weeks of f off time to recover body mind soul. Now I'm back on the horse after nursing a cold the last week. If you'll allow yourself a few weeks of reprieve during this stressful season, you'll come back with a peace and a purpose and renewed vigor that will match your previous efforts. You've done amazing things, and I believe you've got it in you to do amazing things moving forward. Look at Couer D' Alene in 2014. We can do our first at the same course on the same day. That'd be cool. Boys, this helped more than you know! Good to know I NEEDED a break not just gave up, which for awhile there i felt like I gave up. So instead of going out Friday night the money I saved will go towards renewing my membership so I can enter my plan...apparently I need to be a woman with a plan when it comes to training. Decide what I want. I can't do it all. I can't work 12 hours a day, train for a half Mary and a HIM, do well in my calc class, lift weights, recover and keep up with chores. What are my true goals? Whatever the goals will be I need a foundation of proper nutrition. Starting there...oatmeal this morning. Gotta take care of this lousy cold that has been lingering. This is it boys! This is war! No coors light! |
| 2012-11-04 11:35 AM in reply to: #3943114 |
Champion 5312 Calgary | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society hey guys, you are all so right about everything. Don't feel bad, it happens. For me, a less than steller October is over and I just logged my first 107 km week since March! (not including my race week in September). So I am feeling good. Hoping to keep it up for next week. Bring on the snow! |
| 2012-11-04 5:31 PM in reply to: #4482655 |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society SportzVision - 2012-11-04 10:11 AM kevinbe - 2012-11-03 1:23 PM Qua17 - 2012-11-03 10:28 AM OK - I need to say what I have to say... After 12 months, 500 workouts, almost a hundred pounds lost, and most of the goals in my two year plan accomplished, I am back at the crossroads I have been at probably half a dozen times before. As part of my taper - I'm not exercising, I'm eating like a poster boy for over eaters anonomous, and I'm going backwards towards the fat, sack of that I was last year. And the thing that really bothers me is that I know I'm at the cross road and my mind so wants to go forward but my choices are talking me backwards. (A chocolate croissant AND a scone instead of my oatmeal... seriously?) To be fair - life has been crazy the last few weeks. 3 kids - all with their own issues, cub scouts, absolute craziness at work, tension with my wife, and a dab of post HIM depression and the disappointment of not being able to sign up for an IM next year have all been weighing me down (not a pity party - just saying). But I've worked too hard to f this up. Too f'in hard... And I've got so much more that I want to and need to accomplish for myself, for my family, and for my students. And so I'm gonna go back to doing it 1 day at a time. Here are my goals to getting back on track: Today - 60 minutes on the bike no matter what. Tomorrow 6 mile run no matter what. For the next week, counting every single calorie even if I go over my daily limit no matter what. Finally, I'm gonna check in each day to cheer you on while holding myself accountable. If I do it - beer and ice cream each night. If I don't, Coors Light out of a dirty ashtray. This isn't a pity party. I don't need a pep talk. I just need to promise you I will do it but I'm gonna do it for myself. I don't want to go back. I want to be happy and healthy so I'm gonna get it done. As Kevin would say - moving forward Here's the deal. Welcome back. Life must've been challenging last week not to mention the little storm you all had. Give yourself some credit. Look what you've done already. Allow yourself to feel GOOD about THAT. My body, I've decided needs rest. I've been at this distance stuff for now my 4th season. In all the past 3, I've taken over 3 months off, and went back to ground zero each year. This year, I vowed to go all the way through, 12 months straight, no breaks. That didn't work out. I needed 3-4 weeks of f off time to recover body mind soul. Now I'm back on the horse after nursing a cold the last week. If you'll allow yourself a few weeks of reprieve during this stressful season, you'll come back with a peace and a purpose and renewed vigor that will match your previous efforts. You've done amazing things, and I believe you've got it in you to do amazing things moving forward. Look at Couer D' Alene in 2014. We can do our first at the same course on the same day. That'd be cool. Boys, this helped more than you know! Good to know I NEEDED a break not just gave up, which for awhile there i felt like I gave up. So instead of going out Friday night the money I saved will go towards renewing my membership so I can enter my plan...apparently I need to be a woman with a plan when it comes to training. Decide what I want. I can't do it all. I can't work 12 hours a day, train for a half Mary and a HIM, do well in my calc class, lift weights, recover and keep up with chores. What are my true goals? Whatever the goals will be I need a foundation of proper nutrition. Starting there...oatmeal this morning. Gotta take care of this lousy cold that has been lingering. This is it boys! This is war! No coors light! Sounds like your life is as crazy as mine... So sometimes you have to focus on the little things in order to achieve the big things. Oatmeal for breakfast is a good start. So too is renewing your gym membership. Do you know what these little things mean = no coors light for you. Take some time this week thinking about what you want to accomplish and then let us know how we can support you. |
| 2012-11-05 11:22 AM in reply to: #4482242 |
Extreme Veteran 2098 Alberta | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society kevinbe - 2012-11-03 6:03 PM Qua17 - 2012-11-03 4:04 PM Thanks. My goal is to get back to 6:30's-6:40's for my speed work runs (8 miles and below) by April. Bloomsday is a 12 K sprint (7.45 miles), and I'd love to finish in under 50 minutes. kevinbe - 2012-11-03 1:25 PM Kicked some major a$$ today on the 6.2 miler. I went for a 7:36 pace. That's below marathon pace for next may. I'm pretty pumped about that. I'm gonna try to get on the bike tomorrow followed by a 3 mile run. Nice work on the run... Just think of how fast you'll be in in May. I think improving by 5-10% is possible over the off season. So that would mean - a sub 7 minute mile. How sweet would that be! Enjoy the ride tomorrow. Can you ride all winter out there? It's only a matter or time before I will have to get out the trainer. In Eastern Washington, we're just counting the days to winter sub freezing temps and snow. It has been pretty warm the last two weeks, but should cool off by the middle of the month. I was not wise, and did not p/u a trainer, so I use my gym spin bike over the winter. A)great run! B)Just keep your eye out for a used one...you will find one eventually! C) Try get a game of hockey in! great stress relief doing something that is fun and healthy! |
| 2012-11-05 11:24 AM in reply to: #4482655 |
Extreme Veteran 2098 Alberta | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society SportzVision - 2012-11-04 9:11 AM kevinbe - 2012-11-03 1:23 PM Qua17 - 2012-11-03 10:28 AM OK - I need to say what I have to say... After 12 months, 500 workouts, almost a hundred pounds lost, and most of the goals in my two year plan accomplished, I am back at the crossroads I have been at probably half a dozen times before. As part of my taper - I'm not exercising, I'm eating like a poster boy for over eaters anonomous, and I'm going backwards towards the fat, sack of that I was last year. And the thing that really bothers me is that I know I'm at the cross road and my mind so wants to go forward but my choices are talking me backwards. (A chocolate croissant AND a scone instead of my oatmeal... seriously?) To be fair - life has been crazy the last few weeks. 3 kids - all with their own issues, cub scouts, absolute craziness at work, tension with my wife, and a dab of post HIM depression and the disappointment of not being able to sign up for an IM next year have all been weighing me down (not a pity party - just saying). But I've worked too hard to f this up. Too f'in hard... And I've got so much more that I want to and need to accomplish for myself, for my family, and for my students. And so I'm gonna go back to doing it 1 day at a time. Here are my goals to getting back on track: Today - 60 minutes on the bike no matter what. Tomorrow 6 mile run no matter what. For the next week, counting every single calorie even if I go over my daily limit no matter what. Finally, I'm gonna check in each day to cheer you on while holding myself accountable. If I do it - beer and ice cream each night. If I don't, Coors Light out of a dirty ashtray. This isn't a pity party. I don't need a pep talk. I just need to promise you I will do it but I'm gonna do it for myself. I don't want to go back. I want to be happy and healthy so I'm gonna get it done. As Kevin would say - moving forward Here's the deal. Welcome back. Life must've been challenging last week not to mention the little storm you all had. Give yourself some credit. Look what you've done already. Allow yourself to feel GOOD about THAT. My body, I've decided needs rest. I've been at this distance stuff for now my 4th season. In all the past 3, I've taken over 3 months off, and went back to ground zero each year. This year, I vowed to go all the way through, 12 months straight, no breaks. That didn't work out. I needed 3-4 weeks of f off time to recover body mind soul. Now I'm back on the horse after nursing a cold the last week. If you'll allow yourself a few weeks of reprieve during this stressful season, you'll come back with a peace and a purpose and renewed vigor that will match your previous efforts. You've done amazing things, and I believe you've got it in you to do amazing things moving forward. Look at Couer D' Alene in 2014. We can do our first at the same course on the same day. That'd be cool. Boys, this helped more than you know! Good to know I NEEDED a break not just gave up, which for awhile there i felt like I gave up. So instead of going out Friday night the money I saved will go towards renewing my membership so I can enter my plan...apparently I need to be a woman with a plan when it comes to training. Decide what I want. I can't do it all. I can't work 12 hours a day, train for a half Mary and a HIM, do well in my calc class, lift weights, recover and keep up with chores. What are my true goals? Whatever the goals will be I need a foundation of proper nutrition. Starting there...oatmeal this morning. Gotta take care of this lousy cold that has been lingering. This is it boys! This is war! No coors light! Oh so true...nutrition first and foremost! Keep it real and we will all get there! |
| 2012-11-05 11:40 AM in reply to: #4483049 |
Extreme Veteran 2098 Alberta | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society Qua17 - 2012-11-04 4:31 PM SportzVision - 2012-11-04 10:11 AM kevinbe - 2012-11-03 1:23 PM Qua17 - 2012-11-03 10:28 AM OK - I need to say what I have to say... After 12 months, 500 workouts, almost a hundred pounds lost, and most of the goals in my two year plan accomplished, I am back at the crossroads I have been at probably half a dozen times before. As part of my taper - I'm not exercising, I'm eating like a poster boy for over eaters anonomous, and I'm going backwards towards the fat, sack of that I was last year. And the thing that really bothers me is that I know I'm at the cross road and my mind so wants to go forward but my choices are talking me backwards. (A chocolate croissant AND a scone instead of my oatmeal... seriously?) To be fair - life has been crazy the last few weeks. 3 kids - all with their own issues, cub scouts, absolute craziness at work, tension with my wife, and a dab of post HIM depression and the disappointment of not being able to sign up for an IM next year have all been weighing me down (not a pity party - just saying). But I've worked too hard to f this up. Too f'in hard... And I've got so much more that I want to and need to accomplish for myself, for my family, and for my students. And so I'm gonna go back to doing it 1 day at a time. Here are my goals to getting back on track: Today - 60 minutes on the bike no matter what. Tomorrow 6 mile run no matter what. For the next week, counting every single calorie even if I go over my daily limit no matter what. Finally, I'm gonna check in each day to cheer you on while holding myself accountable. If I do it - beer and ice cream each night. If I don't, Coors Light out of a dirty ashtray. This isn't a pity party. I don't need a pep talk. I just need to promise you I will do it but I'm gonna do it for myself. I don't want to go back. I want to be happy and healthy so I'm gonna get it done. As Kevin would say - moving forward Here's the deal. Welcome back. Life must've been challenging last week not to mention the little storm you all had. Give yourself some credit. Look what you've done already. Allow yourself to feel GOOD about THAT. My body, I've decided needs rest. I've been at this distance stuff for now my 4th season. In all the past 3, I've taken over 3 months off, and went back to ground zero each year. This year, I vowed to go all the way through, 12 months straight, no breaks. That didn't work out. I needed 3-4 weeks of f off time to recover body mind soul. Now I'm back on the horse after nursing a cold the last week. If you'll allow yourself a few weeks of reprieve during this stressful season, you'll come back with a peace and a purpose and renewed vigor that will match your previous efforts. You've done amazing things, and I believe you've got it in you to do amazing things moving forward. Look at Couer D' Alene in 2014. We can do our first at the same course on the same day. That'd be cool. Boys, this helped more than you know! Good to know I NEEDED a break not just gave up, which for awhile there i felt like I gave up. So instead of going out Friday night the money I saved will go towards renewing my membership so I can enter my plan...apparently I need to be a woman with a plan when it comes to training. Decide what I want. I can't do it all. I can't work 12 hours a day, train for a half Mary and a HIM, do well in my calc class, lift weights, recover and keep up with chores. What are my true goals? Whatever the goals will be I need a foundation of proper nutrition. Starting there...oatmeal this morning. Gotta take care of this lousy cold that has been lingering. This is it boys! This is war! No coors light! Sounds like your life is as crazy as mine... So sometimes you have to focus on the little things in order to achieve the big things. Oatmeal for breakfast is a good start. So too is renewing your gym membership. Do you know what these little things mean = no coors light for you. Take some time this week thinking about what you want to accomplish and then let us know how we can support you. Okay first off, I think we all need to step back and realize we have young(er) children and family obligations that will always come first. We need to accept that and move on. Training will always be there but family is a fleeting moment that we must take advantage of. Second, we need to get our nutrition under control. November will be a dry month for me with calorie counting! After a weekend of pizza, big macs, chicken fingers, fries, chips, beer etc. My weight has ballooned up since our weight contest. Pathetic really. I want to be able to wear my speedo proudly on holidays in Florida late march!(Do not picture this or you will be scarred for life! Had my oatmeal for brekkie today! GAme on baby! Lastly, so far it has been a pretty great year on our group site. Great to see everyones amazing journey's big and small! Let's keep this going so we can all have continued success! I think we should start posting our workouts on our group site so we are accountable! (this is more for my miserable lazy butt!)
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| 2012-11-05 11:45 AM in reply to: #3943114 |
Extreme Veteran 2098 Alberta | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society Okay so last month I was at approximately 16.5 hours of training for r/b/s. Even though I have $hit the bed with no training for the first 4 of the first 5 days of the month, my goal is to increase training to 20 hours...Let the games begin! Also-no booze for November and track calorie intake! Wednesday-dunk test to see fat percentage etc. Going to be UGLY!!
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| 2012-11-05 8:49 PM in reply to: #4484331 |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society thor67 - 2012-11-05 11:45 AM Okay so last month I was at approximately 16.5 hours of training for r/b/s. Even though I have $hit the bed with no training for the first 4 of the first 5 days of the month, my goal is to increase training to 20 hours...Let the games begin! Also-no booze for November and track calorie intake! Wednesday-dunk test to see fat percentage etc. Going to be UGLY!! Sounds like a good and achievable goal... as long as you stop drinking molson light and get your butt in gear No Booze for the entire month? That's born again hard core. Good luck on Wednesday. |
| 2012-11-05 9:05 PM in reply to: #4484312 |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society Okay first off, I think we all need to step back and realize we have young(er) children and family obligations that will always come first. We need to accept that and move on. Training will always be there but family is a fleeting moment that we must take advantage of. Second, we need to get our nutrition under control. November will be a dry month for me with calorie counting! After a weekend of pizza, big macs, chicken fingers, fries, chips, beer etc. My weight has ballooned up since our weight contest. Pathetic really. I want to be able to wear my speedo proudly on holidays in Florida late march!(Do not picture this or you will be scarred for life! Had my oatmeal for brekkie today! GAme on baby! Lastly, so far it has been a pretty great year on our group site. Great to see everyones amazing journey's big and small! Let's keep this going so we can all have continued success! I think we should start posting our workouts on our group site so we are accountable! (this is more for my miserable lazy butt!) Just want to echo Thor's thoughts from earlier! Each of us have had an EPIC year - each with our trials and accomplishments. And the fact that we did it while being committed parents and spouses - make the accomplishments even more special. I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks this - but I know that a huge part of my success is owed to each one of you. For that I thank you and I'll be there in the coming months to support each of you as you continue your journey. Prost! |
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