This year, I am going to run a half marathon in February and one more in March. Once I complete that I will probably evaluate my desire to complete a full marathon, simply as a personal achievement. I’ve never enjoyed running which means my experiences with running have always been negative, furthering the negative cycle. I began reading The Non-Runner’s Marathon Trainer, which focuses primarily on the psychological aspect of running and it’s proved an immense help to me. I find myself with a much more positive attitude toward my running goals, which means I am better able to finish my training runs and actually enjoy them!
I also started CrossFit about 2 months ago, which has been going well as far as overall strength improvement and conditioning are concerned. I would like to get back to my ideal fitness level through strength training and running. I’ve obviously started my fitness goals before the new year so they aren’t relegated to the graveyard of forgotten resolutions, so what are your fitness goals for 2013? Maybe we can keep this thread going for support and encouragement!
I’m planning to run a marathon sometime in 2013 too! Under 4 too! I’ve already completed my first 40-mile week about a week ago :D. I’ve already got my marathon shoes - Air Pegasus 28s :p. I’ll be training in both my Dart 9s and Peg 28s though. What shoes are you running in?
Start lifting weights, get back into yoga, and start jogging again- goal to complete a couple of 5Ks this year. I used to do all those things so I know it is doable, but currently I just walk 2-3 miles 3-4x a week for exercise.
I’ve found the couch to 5k plans to be very effective at easing into a running plan. There are a lot of holiday 5ks this time of year, I find that if I sign up for one that provides me a little more motivation to complete it in order to get my money’s worth.
Also, for lifting, this is a great book for beginners. It also has an extensive set of lifting plans at the end of the book if you need structure or guidance.
In April I’m spending 10 days with my daughter and husband in Vienna and Florence. Since this is a once in a lifetime trip and there is going to be much walking and climbing my fitness goals are to be in shape to enjoy it. I’m starting a C25k program with some added stair climbing. I figure after we come home I’ll set new goals again
Moonlitherial, depending on how much walking you’re planning on doing, you might want to modify the C25K to include a lot of walking.
Running for 30 min does not translate to walking for hours as much as you might think.
Think how much time you’ll be on your feet.
Just be careful with the Crossfit, the programming can lend itself to high injury rates. Make sure you don’t let your form slide too much, especially on the fast lifts.
I want to get down to 77kg or below weightclass (at 90kg bodyweight now) by September for my first BJJ tournament.
Improve my cardio to the point I can run at a reasonable pace for 15 minutes.
Get my bench and OHP to 1 x bodyweight (current 72.5kg/52.5kg), 2 x bodyweight squat (current 155kg), 3 x bodyweight deadlift (current 195kg), and my clean and jerk (current 60kg) to 1 x bodyweight.
I expect my lifts will suffer while I’m on a calorie deficit to get to my weight class.
That book (‘The New Rules of Lifting’) has got a few good ideas but some of the technique shown in the pictures is absolute crap, such as the squat.
Technique wise, Starting Strength (3rd ed.) is a good if very in-depth read, for getting not just the ‘how’ of technique down, but also the ‘why’ however the program might not be ideal for those who want to avoid eating a calorie surplus.
There’s plenty of good resources for lifting out there on the net, such as 70’s big blog, lift run bang, starting strength forums, fitocracy, Rippetoe’s videos on youtube, Pendlay/MDUSA/California Strength vids on youtube. There’s a lot of good CrossFit vids out there, but equally a lot of terrible ones too - very hit and miss.
To make exercise a daily habit, even if it’s just a walk around the block. Exercise is one of the single best things one can do for his/her health; it’s a shame I’m not taking advantage of such strong medicine.
Get to 3 CrossFit workouts a week, consistently - two Yoga and supplement with triathlon training. I want to do two Oly-length triathlons minimum during race season this year. Be strict about my one day off a week and tighten up my eating a little more.
Actually, they don’t. I was disabled in an accident 8 years ago and can no longer run. I use a handcycle for transport(no car) so my fitness is pretty much taken care of.
My number one running goal is to stay injury-free and to listen when my knees say “stop”.
I’ll have to check out your book. I’m following the Galloway training program for a half marathon in Feb, but don’t have a goal after that. I’ve always hated running and would slip back into laziness until I adjusted my run-day goals from “run three miles after work” to “just get your running shoes on”, followed by “just walk to the mailbox” then “just run 'till you are tired”. It’s a lot easier for me to meet these little goals, and I’m up to 11 miles on my weekend runs.“Baby steps, Bob, baby steps.”
Another new thing I’ve tried is printing out the entire six month training program and crossing off each day’s event, but only if I do it. It really annoys me if there’s an uncrossed event on the paper. “100 percenting” this training calendar has less to do with getting healthy than seeing if I can just do something consistently for six months. I think I’ll frame the first one I fully complete.
I want to keep losing weight. I’ve lost 15 lbs since the end of September I want to keep up the momentum. Right now I don’t officially have a goal other than to keep dropping pounds.
I also want to grow the balls to actually go to a gym. I have free access to one one campus, but I have no clue how to use the machines or what kind of routine to use and frankly I don’t know if I have the guts to find someone to show me the ropes.
