Great workout tonight. I was scheduled to complete a fast bike ride but it was raining heavily and I got back from Carindale late so I changed my plan and went to the gym instead.
The spin bike was busy which was kind of good because it meant I could hit my favourite - the treadmill. Cranked it up to a fast walk 8.2kph with a 3 degree incline and went hard for 60 minutes.
What a feeling. I remember, just a few months ago, when I couldn't do more than 7.2kph on a flat treadmill for 40 minutes max. In just a short time I've been able to make HUGE improvements.
So when it comes to thinking about the 1/2 Marathon, there's no point in sweating over whether I am ready or not. I just need to enjoy the fact I have improved a lot over the last few months, I should trust my training and all the hours I've put in, and then I should just enjoy the event and the challenge.
As Shirl (and some-one else) says - "Just do it!"
More later, journey on.....
James
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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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About Me
- 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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