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 2014-10-06 3:51 AM |
Veteran  727    Baltimore Area |  Subject: October PEACH ChallengeMany of us are starting our off season while others are going strong. We need to keep up our motivation. Okay, I need to keep up my motivation.  Do something, anything everyday. Activity must be for at least 15 minutes. Log your daily workout for a peachy month. Who's with me? |
| 2014-10-08 10:32 AM in reply to: Lovey |
Master 4119 Toronto | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge I'm in again. I already missed a couple of days already because I really really needed them after vacation (and crashing on my commute to work - my elbow still hurts) but i think i am good to go the rest of the month. It should work out well. My week, I am hoping will look like this: M: swim with swim club T: interval run (10k training plan) w: swim with swim club T: Tempo run (per plan) F: lunch time yoga at studio across the street S: TBD - ideally trainer time S: Long run per the plan And bike commuting to work as the weather allows. |
| 2014-10-08 12:33 PM in reply to: juniperjen |
Veteran 727 Baltimore Area | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge Originally posted by juniperjen I'm in again. I already missed a couple of days already because I really really needed them after vacation (and crashing on my commute to work - my elbow still hurts) but i think i am good to go the rest of the month. It should work out well. My week, I am hoping will look like this: M: swim with swim club T: interval run (10k training plan) w: swim with swim club T: Tempo run (per plan) F: lunch time yoga at studio across the street S: TBD - ideally trainer time S: Long run per the plan And bike commuting to work as the weather allows. Looks good. Is your yoga day your "rest day"? |
| 2014-10-08 11:51 PM in reply to: Lovey |
Extreme Veteran 1574 | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge You've been with me, now I'll be with you from this point forward |
| 2014-10-09 10:03 AM in reply to: Lovey |
Master 4119 Toronto | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge Originally posted by Lovey Originally posted by juniperjen Looks good. Is your yoga day your "rest day"? I'm in again. I already missed a couple of days already because I really really needed them after vacation (and crashing on my commute to work - my elbow still hurts) but i think i am good to go the rest of the month. It should work out well. My week, I am hoping will look like this: M: swim with swim club T: interval run (10k training plan) w: swim with swim club T: Tempo run (per plan) F: lunch time yoga at studio across the street S: TBD - ideally trainer time S: Long run per the plan And bike commuting to work as the weather allows. Yes, like saturday, maybe my unstructured day - but i do think i need yoga since I am doing more intense running for a while. Gotta do something to keep injuries at bay |
| 2014-10-09 10:04 AM in reply to: juniperjen |
Master 4119 Toronto | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge So, how's it going? Keeping it peachy? Rode to work this morning so i have my minimum to peach - but planning a tempo run later tonight. Motivation to get out is getting harder as the temperatures drop and the darkness sets in earlier and earlier. |
| 2014-10-09 12:05 PM in reply to: juniperjen |
| 221 | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge I've missed a few days... but I'd like to join in for the rest of the month! I've been making excuses not to do this. The primary excuse being that I usually set aside my training on the weekends for family, BUT if I get up an hour earlier I think I can make it work. The shorter days and darkness might be a challenge. Has anyone ever ran with a headlamp? Today my legs were sore, so I ran on some nearby grass fields. It felt great! |
| 2014-10-09 12:22 PM in reply to: Hunting Triathlete |
Veteran 727 Baltimore Area | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete You've been with me, now I'll be with you from this point forward always great to have you coach. |
| 2014-10-09 12:29 PM in reply to: cassowary |
Veteran 727 Baltimore Area | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge Originally posted by cassowary I've missed a few days... but I'd like to join in for the rest of the month! I've been making excuses not to do this. The primary excuse being that I usually set aside my training on the weekends for family, BUT if I get up an hour earlier I think I can make it work. The shorter days and darkness might be a challenge. Has anyone ever ran with a headlamp? Today my legs were sore, so I ran on some nearby grass fields. It felt great! Great to have you. Tuesday and Wednesday, I putting the minimum due work schedule and kids. I agree the shorter days and darkness does make it a challenge. Don't forget about the cold. I use two different lamps, both can be found at a running store or a Walmart. The first is what I call a cap light. It clips onto the front end of a baseball cap. The light can be tilted down towards the ground, turn red or flashing. I wear these on the days where it's not cold enough for a winter hat. The second is a coal miner's headlamp. It straps around your head like a head band. The light can be low or high, some flashes and also tilt up or down. I wear this with a winter running hat. It can be worn with a cap but I find the bill of the cap blocks a lot of the light. they are comfortable to wear and you might even forget you have it on. |
| 2014-10-10 7:49 AM in reply to: 0 |
| 221 | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge I did a swim workout followed by pull-ups earlier in the week, and today my left shoulder blade and neck are in great pain. Luckily I have a standing desk, because sitting is a bit uncomfortable this morning. I 'll need to replace my next couple of workouts with some long walks. My gym offers two 530 AM spin classes per week. I've never gotten up so early to workout before, but I'm going to give it a try next week. Seems like a good alternative to running in the dark. Edited by cassowary 2014-10-10 7:49 AM |
| 2014-10-10 8:13 AM in reply to: cassowary |
Extreme Veteran 1574 | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge Originally posted by cassowary I did a swim workout followed by pull-ups earlier in the week, and today my left shoulder blade and neck are in great pain. Luckily I have a standing desk, because sitting is a bit uncomfortable this morning. I 'll need to replace my next couple of workouts with some long walks. My gym offers two 530 AM spin classes per week. I've never gotten up so early to workout before, but I'm going to give it a try next week. Seems like a good alternative to running in the dark. And a heck of a cardio workout. |
| 2014-10-13 7:40 AM in reply to: Hunting Triathlete |
| 221 | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge Made it to the 530 AM spin class! I might become a big fan of the early morning workouts. Let's see how the rest of my day goes... Over the weekend I included my little girls in the workouts. I walked with Molly (1 year old) on my shoulders one day, and jogged with Nora (5 year old) in the stroller the next day. |
| 2014-10-13 10:25 AM in reply to: cassowary |
Extreme Veteran 1574 | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge Well between work, prep for daughter's party, and hunting trip, I think it's gonna be November before I can truly make a peachy run with yall. I've not only done a bad job of getting in workouts but when I do, I forget / don't log them. I'm setting my sites on the 1st and hopefully I will get back on track then. |
| 2014-10-13 10:42 AM in reply to: Hunting Triathlete |
Veteran 727 Baltimore Area | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge So far this month is going well. Even a 15 minute walk or stretching makes me feel like I did something. We have to do what we can when we can when life gets in the way. |
| 2014-10-14 11:15 AM in reply to: cassowary |
Master 4119 Toronto | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge Originally posted by cassowary Made it to the 530 AM spin class! I might become a big fan of the early morning workouts. Let's see how the rest of my day goes... Over the weekend I included my little girls in the workouts. I walked with Molly (1 year old) on my shoulders one day, and jogged with Nora (5 year old) in the stroller the next day. That is a sure-fire way to get them in! Great job! I have a one year old (well, 16-months) at home as well and I counted her little intro to swim class as a workout this weekend. It normally wouldn't be but i do have to be in with her and help her - and it is so great to be active together! Plus, it is ridiculously cute. |
| 2014-10-14 11:16 AM in reply to: Lovey |
Master 4119 Toronto | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge Originally posted by Lovey So far this month is going well. Even a 15 minute walk or stretching makes me feel like I did something. We have to do what we can when we can when life gets in the way. Exactly! I also have a fitbit which I am finding motivating. It's not exactly the best for really tracking workouts but making sure I get in 10,000 steps a day is pretty good! The days i run it's a piece of cake but super helpful for the days I don't really have anything planned. |
| 2014-10-14 1:40 PM in reply to: juniperjen |
Veteran 727 Baltimore Area | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge Originally posted by juniperjen Originally posted by Lovey So far this month is going well. Even a 15 minute walk or stretching makes me feel like I did something. We have to do what we can when we can when life gets in the way. Exactly! I also have a fitbit which I am finding motivating. It's not exactly the best for really tracking workouts but making sure I get in 10,000 steps a day is pretty good! The days i run it's a piece of cake but super helpful for the days I don't really have anything planned. I am thinking of getting a fitbit. My job has a program where we get 50% off. It seems like it counts steps just by swinging your arm. |
| 2014-10-14 5:14 PM in reply to: Lovey |
Pro 6520 Bellingham, WA | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge I've been a peach challenge lurker because every time I officially join I jinx myself and immediately miss a day or two for some obscure reason. I did miss one day early in the month the day after a marathon but there's got to be some kind of free pass for that. You all have been doing a great job. I've been enjoying reading your dedication. |
| 2014-10-16 7:14 AM in reply to: popsracer |
| 221 | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge The 500 AM wake-up and workout routine is going really well for me and it's having a positive effect on my entire day. It feels like a switch was turned and I now feel more energized, more motivated, and more calm throughout the day - it's awesome. The biggest reward might be that I now have enough time to make a delicious breakfast every day instead of the usual bowl of cereal. My oldest daughter is also getting up a little earlier because she hears me making breakfast and we get to hang out and talk more as the day starts. Popsracer - keep up the solid training routine! |
| 2014-10-16 11:19 AM in reply to: Lovey |
Master 4119 Toronto | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge Originally posted by Lovey Originally posted by juniperjen I am thinking of getting a fitbit. My job has a program where we get 50% off. It seems like it counts steps just by swinging your arm. Originally posted by Lovey So far this month is going well. Even a 15 minute walk or stretching makes me feel like I did something. We have to do what we can when we can when life gets in the way. Exactly! I also have a fitbit which I am finding motivating. It's not exactly the best for really tracking workouts but making sure I get in 10,000 steps a day is pretty good! The days i run it's a piece of cake but super helpful for the days I don't really have anything planned. You do wear it on your arm so arm activity counts I guess - but there must be more - because you would think swimming would register more then but for me it really falls down with swimming and biking. Like last night, i did a hard swim with my group but it doesn't pick up a swim as hard effort - the dashboard shows 'very active minutes' - now if you take a brisk walk that might show up there. anyway, i understand the limitations and i have a training log but it's good for the rest of the day and quite motivating to use the dashboard and make sure that I get whatever its definition of 10,000 steps a day is. |
| 2014-10-20 10:07 AM in reply to: juniperjen |
Master 4119 Toronto | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge Fell off the peach wagon a bit last week. Feeling tired. Not a good reason, I know. But i have to own those days. And to be fair, i do have a one-year old at home and her sleeping has been off so mine is as well. And when I don't sleep well workouts (and work, eeps!) will suffer! Anyway, prioritizing my run/swim training this week over bike commutes so at least I have the energy for those. I have an aggressive goal for a 10k run at the beginning of December so i need to prioritize that! |
| 2014-10-20 10:20 AM in reply to: juniperjen |
| 221 | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge I continued the early morning wake-up and work-up routine through the weekend. The spin classes are really great. My body is definitively adjusting to the increased work-out schedule, which is about double the amount of time I was doing previously. For instance, I usually run at about an 8:30 min/mi pace or faster, but my last four runs clocked in closer to 9:30 min/mi. I like this change of pace because I know it's the result of pushing my body harder then I have in a long time. I didn't swim last week due to a shoulder injury, but I feel better now and I'm looking forward to returning to the pool and giving my legs a break. I've got a 5K at the end of the month. I'm curious to see how my training pace will adjust before the race. Since it will likely be my last race of the year, I would LOVE to set a PR. How is everyone else doing? |
| 2014-10-22 7:48 AM in reply to: cassowary |
| 221 | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge Got a swim in yesterday, which gave my legs a good rest. Today I felt like I had a lot more energy and ran at an 7.5 min/mi pace for a couple miles. Finished with a set of sprint intervals. Tomorrow will either be another swim or strength training. |
| 2014-10-27 10:14 AM in reply to: cassowary |
| 221 | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge While it looks like all of our peaches have a few small holes, overall we're doing great. Especially during the darkest days of the year. Keep it up everyone. This morning I had my 5:30 AM spin class. Tomorrow I plan to swim or strength train. |
| 2014-10-27 1:39 PM in reply to: cassowary |
Veteran 727 Baltimore Area | Subject: RE: October PEACH Challenge Originally posted by cassowary While it looks like all of our peaches have a few small holes, overall we're doing great. Especially during the darkest days of the year. Keep it up everyone. This morning I had my 5:30 AM spin class. Tomorrow I plan to swim or strength train. I would agree. I will skip my run to go to my son's game but I have swimming later tonight in the famous wetsuit pool (yes, it is that cold!) The rest of the month looks like this: Mon - PM swim Tues - AM run Wed - AM spin, PM bike (30 minutes) Thurs - AM run |
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