Clearly this entry is a bit late, we are half way thru week 7 alreadly! That’s okay… I have something very specific to write about for this entry: Motivation. I like how I feel more motivated as time goes. It’s a different kind of motivated than I feel when I’m training for a race. It’s a lot more calm. I’ve …
Week 5 and a Status Check
Week 5: Brought in the new year (woo!) Ended the first month and started the second Achieved the rank of Shichi Kyu Broke the 5000 mark on push-ups and sit-ups Started learning my first kata! That’s one busy week. Feeling pretty good about things but thankful that I spent some time on my tracking spreadsheet. Staring at that thing and …
Week 37 – Thank You Notes
The Numbers (as of 08/16): Pushups Crunches Kata Sparring Journey (Swim) Journey (Bike) Journey (Run) Kindness Journal Video Annual Totals: 35,560 35,505 716 386 2 909 837 729 35 3 1,748 Annual Targets: 50000 50000 1000 1000 2400 1000 52 12 Percent of Annual Targets Complete 71.12% 71.01% 71.60% 38.60% 72.82% 72.90% 67.31% 25.00% I know the sparring number is still …
Week 36 – I Need to Hydrate… Seriously
The Numbers (as of 08/09): Pushups Crunches Kata Sparring Journey (Swim) Journey (Bike) Journey (Run) Kindness Journal Video Annual Totals: 34,460 34,380 693 350 2 879 804 710 34 3 1,685 Annual Targets: 50000 50000 1000 1000 2400 1000 52 12 Percent of Annual Targets Complete 68.92% 68.76% 69.30% 35.00% 70.22% 71.00% 65.38% 25.00% On the right track with the numbers …
Week 35 – I Feel Smarter This Week
The Numbers (as of 08/02): Pushups Crunches Kata Sparring Journey (Swim) Journey (Bike) Journey (Run) Kindness Journal Video Annual Totals: 33,410 33,330 672 321 2 827 782 686 33 3 1,611 Annual Targets: 50000 50000 1000 1000 2400 1000 52 12 Percent of Annual Targets Complete 66.82% 66.66% 67.20% 32.10% 67.12% 68.60% 63.46% 25.00% Well there are the numbers after another …
Week 34 – Steady as She Goes
The Numbers (as of 07/26): Pushups Crunches Kata Sparring Journey (Swim) Journey (Bike) Journey (Run) Kindness Journal Video Annual Totals: 32,510 32,580 654 304 2 787 755 668 32 2 1,544 Annual Targets: 50000 50000 1000 1000 2400 1000 52 12 Percent of Annual Targets Complete 65.02% 65.16% 65.40% 30.40% 64.33% 66.80% 61.54% 16.67% Looky there, it’s a 2! In the swim …
Video 3 – Working Out in Tucson
Spent a week and a half in Tucson visiting my folks. Having a pool a 1/2 mile away made it impossible to stall any longer. And the running trails around the area made it easy to enjoy a good run. Here’s a short video of the Tucson scene:
Week 33 – I FINALLY Went Swimming!
The Numbers (as of 07/19): Pushups Crunches Kata Sparring Journey (Swim) Journey (Bike) Journey (Run) Kindness Journal Video Annual Totals: 31,760 31,830 636 304 1 767 732 647 32 2 1,500 Annual Targets: 50000 50000 1000 1000 2400 1000 52 12 Percent of Annual Targets Complete 63.52% 63.66% 63.60% 30.40% 62.49% 64.70% 61.54% 16.67% I know it’s just a 1. It’s …
Week 32 – Staying Consistent
The Numbers (as of 07/12): Pushups Crunches Kata Sparring Journey (Swim) Journey (Bike) Journey (Run) Kindness Journal Video Annual Totals: 30,860 30,930 618 304 0 767 695 626 31 2 1,462 Annual Targets: 50000 50000 1000 1000 2400 1000 52 12 Percent of Annual Targets Complete 61.72% 61.86% 61.80% 30.40% 60.91% 62.60% 59.62% 16.67% So far so good. The mileage gap is …