HTer Fitness Goals '24 Edition

[TOGIE]

should probably do another trail race in 2024.

25 mile trail race with 5,500 feet of vert completed

89/239 overall and 62/143 for males.

considering that
1) i'm in the midst of toddler life
2) a full time job
3) a wife with a high risk pregnancy
4) having nowhere to readily run single track with vert for training given my daily time constraints
5) horrific shin splints that prevented running up until about a month ago.
6) due to number 5 my longest training run being only 4.5 miles and having logged only about 10-12 total runs prior to the race

so, considering all that and then to top it all off only getting 2.5 hours of sleep before the race, i'm really not sure it could've gone any better. especially so considering i remain uninjured post race... but certainly struggling to walk.

was gonna see mtnelk at the starting line as we unknowingly had both signed up for this but he had to go and injure himself playing hockey.

gonna sign up for a sept trail half to keep the ball rolling on training.

 

[Treeshark]

gonna sign up for a sept trail half to keep the ball rolling on training.

Good for you on the run, and good for you for going after another one!

I’m sure you’re smart enough to know this, but take it from someone a little ahead of you in the timeline of life- you have to continue to make time for your sleep and fitness, and there are always going to be things that come after your free time.

Been there, done that… I went through a period of neglect and glad I snapped out of it when I did. I’m not saying to miss kid/family stuff, but it’s ok to swing out for an hour every day or every other- I just think of it as another hour of my workday. A healthier life means you are a better employee, better husband and better dad. Modeling a fit and active lifestyle (I know you do, but it gets tougher with kids) is only going to help your kids live the same way.

 

[TOGIE]

Good for you on the run, and good for you for going after another one!

I’m sure you’re smart enough to know this, but take it from someone a little ahead of you in the timeline of life- you have to continue to make time for your sleep and fitness, and there are always going to be things that come after your free time.

Been there, done that… I went through a period of neglect and glad I snapped out of it when I did. I’m not saying to miss kid/family stuff, but it’s ok to swing out for an hour every day or every other- I just think of it as another hour of my workday. A healthier life means you are a better employee, better husband and better dad. Modeling a fit and active lifestyle (I know you do, but it gets tougher with kids) is only going to help your kids live the same way.

absolutely and it's a good reminder. sleep and fitness remain high priority. i'm unfortunately a cursed sleeper. why i slept only 2.5 hours the night before? it's just something i'm prone to, especially if anything even slightly throws off my gut which i think is what happened.

my post maybe glossed over the fact that i still worked my ass off for this race, i just really wasn't able to run, like at all, almost entirely due to the shin splints. the only thing i was able to due without flaring shin splints was stair climbing (i even had to stop weighted bar bell squats they were so bad), so that's what i did, every day of the week for 30-90 minutes. sometimes even the stair climbing would cause twangs of pain. i basically take extended lunch breaks for working out every day and get home a little later.

found an incredible PT and she fixed the shin splints, just not with enough time remaining to get a lot of runs in. i was even starting cause different injuries by trying to pile on some running too soon in the final weeks as soon as the shin splints stopped and had to go the final pre race week without a single run to allow some pains to cool down. and so, even with my lungs, quads, and heart in as good a shape as ever, when those legs aren't tuned in to running and running vert you're gonna have a rough time no matter what.

it was rough, but i'm pretty proud i pulled off a rather challenging trail marathon (technically not a marathon duh) in the top 45% of the pack when my total running log maybe only barely exceeded the distance of the race lol

the secret is to crush sausage mcgriddles and two large mcdonalds black coffees while ripping down down the highway at 85 mph after waking up late for the race

 

[Treeshark]

Hard no on the McG before a race for me, that would be a disaster. You’re an animal!

 

[TOGIE]

Hard no on the McG before a race for me, that would be a disaster. You’re an animal!

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Bruh, it’s a carb heavy breakfast sammy not indian food

 

[hank4elk]

Back to 175#. Just need to build some more mussel.

 

[Benfromalbuquerque]

2,000m/7min done. I’m alright if I never do that again.

 

[406dn]

Turned 73 today, and lifted weights this morning.

I've been riding each of my horses a couple times a week. I guess you could say, carrying me is their conditioning plan, so they are ready for whatever the fall brings us. I know it won't include a sheep tag, struck out once again.

I've been lifting pretty well lately. I've squatted to parallel with 315# a few times recently. I do this once in a while in lieu of a set of more reps with less weight. I also pulled a 370# deadlift the other day, using the same rationale. Neither lift was everything in the tank, but fairly close.

 

[HUNT JR]

Off the cuff decided to run the CDA 1/2 marathon this weekend. Finished in 1:52:52. Started to get back into running for the first time in a long time this spring. Started again April 1 and had worked up to 7 miles as my "long" run which was the farthest I had ever run at one time. Decided to just send it and see how it goes. Felt great and legs felt strong the whole time. Going to sign up for a trail 25k in September to keep grinding!

 

[Nick87]

Had to punch a new whole in my belt today and not on the end either. Down under 200 for the first time in probably close to 10 years.

 

[Dave N]

Had to punch a new whole in my belt today and not on the end either. Down under 200 for the first time in probably close to 10 years.

Working on it.

 

[Nick87]

Working on it.

If nothing else it's been good stress relief. Little hungry though.

 

[SilentBirdHunter]

I'm 67 years old and no longer big game hunt as upland bird hunting with labs is my passion.
Hiking 10-miles in about 3.5-4 hours every third day is about right for me.

Since I am retired, I like to start at 4:30 and done by 8am unless I get distracted taking photos.
Good morning light for photography and rarely seen anyone else hiking a National Wildlife Refuge here in MT.

The other days is either an hour of biking or weight training.

 

[Treeshark]

That is a really cool spot for your morning walks, @SilentBirdHunter- I am jealous of you for that one!

 

[Treeshark]

Bruh, it’s a carb heavy breakfast sammy not indian food

Don’t you DARE mansplain McDonalds food to me… you have no idea who you’re talking to here!

 

[TOGIE]

Don’t you DARE mansplain McDonalds food to me… you have no idea who you’re talking to here!

clearly. you have to understand what kind of enigma a wisconsinite who prioritizes fitness is. give me a break over here!

 

[Treeshark]

prioritizes

Let’s not get carried away here… ha

 

[Bullshot]

Been slacking, meaning ZERO working out other than my job all year, but somehow still in OK shape thankfully, since I learned to eat better (and less) during last year’s fitness edition. But approaching the 90 day countdown til Colorado rifle. July 1 is the deadline to get going. Just want to lose about 5-10 lbs and build some basic stamina and muscle strength back before next trip.

Very minimal and gradual effort planned:

No sugary drinks, fast food, desserts
More veggies, nuts and protein
Lots of water
Moderate weights every other day
Jogging 10-15 miles week
Bike 2x week
Hiking once each weekend of Aug/Sept with pack
Arrive 2 days early to CO to acclimate a bit to 10-11K.
Shoot elk from camp this time (hey, gotta set goals!)

 

[MN_Bowhunter4]

Made a bit of a pivot on my goals. Someone at my gym started chatting me up about powerlifting and I got interested. Been working through a program since mid-April and have really been enjoying it. I’m mixing in accessory work to compliment the three main lifts while working toward top end strength.

With 1 month to go in the program, I’ve added 70 lbs to my max deadlift, 45 lbs to my max squat, and 15 to my max bench. Definitely plan to keep up the programming!

 

[Dsnow9]

Straight very! No lateral movement. 65’ in 18s. Been starting my morning with three ascents at full speed. My goal for the end of the month is to work up to 8 ascents back to back with no gassing out at the top.