I started writing entries into a notebook a month or so before deciding to post them to a blog (this is my first ever blog - see original post). Over the last month I have been trying to 'catch up', to get all my previous thoughts entered but as of today (1st March) I am still only up to the 20th January. It means I often want to write about what's happened today, yet think I can't because I'm not up-to-date yet. It's starting to get frustrating.
So here's what I will do. I will enter my thoughts in 'real time (ie whenever they enter my head basically :-)) and I will catch up on previous posts whenever I can. This will mean some ideas and 'lessons learnt' will be out of order.
My apologies to anyone who finds it confusing. (if anyone is actually reading these meandering thoughts and trying to make sense of them lol). To minimise confusion, at the top of any 'delayed' posts will be the date I originally wrote it. I hope this helps. Eventually (sooner rather than later hopefully) I will be up-to-date and it will no longer be an issue.
This blog is really for me - it chronicles my own reflection and learning of my journey. If it helps anyone else, great. And sorry for the confusion.
More later, journey on....
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May - Half Marathon Training Run
June- 100km Brissie to Bay Bike Ride
July - 3 Half Marathons in a month
October - Around the Bay in a Day 210km Bike Ride
November - Sprint Distance Triathlon
December - Olympic distance traithlon
This blog chronicles my personal journey; From unfit nerd, with a long history of poor lifestyle choices, to a self respecting, successful distance athlete. My journey is based on the following principles-
1. Slow and Steady. Build on an established strong base via incremental increases. There are no quick fixes. Plan, then follow the plan
2. Consistency of effort is key; - this is about living a healthy life of good choices and a great attitude, not sudden short bursts of activity. Fun and enthusiasm always!
3. Attitude is everything; The mind decides what we can achieve. Attitude directs the mind.
4. 'Its not how you start its how you finish'- success is at the end, not the beginning.
5. Simple is good -Dont over-complicate life. I will simplify the challenges to their raw essentails, then manage the challenges intelligently.
6. Food is Fuel- Food is critical to my success so....Eat raw and small, Avoid all processed foods, Eat as close to the source as possible, Follow a Paleo diet as much as possible, Plan fuel intake EVERY day - even when travelling, Eat only a small amount every meal.
7 Live a Spartan life - simplify life, then simplify it further.
8. "You cant manage what you cant measure" - Have a training plan, follow it, find out the difference between plan and actual, then re-plan. This journey requires planning and review. Success must be MANAGED!
9. Reflect and Learn- Look to every activity for lessons to learn. Above all else, this is a learning journey.
10. It's a VERY Personal Journey - The goal is to do the best I can, not to beat others. Dont be tempted to compete with others or to show off. Instead, stick to my plan and follow it closely, regardless of what others are doing (including zooming past me!). Challenge myself .
Can a fat and unfit 50 y.o. - with a poor lifestyle and no sporting ability - turn himself into a Distance Athlete? It sounds like an IMPROBABLE DREAM but I'm giving it a go. This is my journey. (This photos is not me! - yet)
Goals for 2012
May - Half Marathon Training Run
June- 100km Brissie to Bay Bike Ride
July - 3 Half Marathons in a month
October - Around the Bay in a Day 210km Bike Ride
November - Sprint Distance Triathlon
December - Olympic distance traithlon
My Training Philosophy/ Principles
This blog chronicles my personal journey; From unfit nerd, with a long history of poor lifestyle choices, to a self respecting, successful distance athlete. My journey is based on the following principles-
1. Slow and Steady. Build on an established strong base via incremental increases. There are no quick fixes. Plan, then follow the plan
2. Consistency of effort is key; - this is about living a healthy life of good choices and a great attitude, not sudden short bursts of activity. Fun and enthusiasm always!
3. Attitude is everything; The mind decides what we can achieve. Attitude directs the mind.
4. 'Its not how you start its how you finish'- success is at the end, not the beginning.
5. Simple is good -Dont over-complicate life. I will simplify the challenges to their raw essentails, then manage the challenges intelligently.
6. Food is Fuel- Food is critical to my success so....Eat raw and small, Avoid all processed foods, Eat as close to the source as possible, Follow a Paleo diet as much as possible, Plan fuel intake EVERY day - even when travelling, Eat only a small amount every meal.
7 Live a Spartan life - simplify life, then simplify it further.
8. "You cant manage what you cant measure" - Have a training plan, follow it, find out the difference between plan and actual, then re-plan. This journey requires planning and review. Success must be MANAGED!
9. Reflect and Learn- Look to every activity for lessons to learn. Above all else, this is a learning journey.
10. It's a VERY Personal Journey - The goal is to do the best I can, not to beat others. Dont be tempted to compete with others or to show off. Instead, stick to my plan and follow it closely, regardless of what others are doing (including zooming past me!). Challenge myself .
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- Wandering James,
- Queensland, Australia
- I try to lead a simple life of travel, exercise and intellectual enquiry. I believe my life is better able to be understood if it is reduced to its core simplicity and then connected to the whole. Exercise and physical challenges are a beautiful way to search for the truth. Especially in different places in our wonderful world
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