EPTOn April 06 2009 12:06 ieatkids5 wrote:
what's your novel about?
what's your novel about?
next update i'll give a good summary of it as well as an update on its progress
a personal challenge - Page 2
| Blogs > choboPEon |
|
chobopeon
United States7342 Posts
next update i'll give a good summary of it as well as an update on its progress | ||
|
chobopeon
United States7342 Posts
On April 06 2009 12:52 decafchicken wrote: 6'3 210? Fuck cross country, play rugby! my school's rugby team sucks. I played with them last year and it stopped being fun after a while. :[ otherwise, i totally would because rugby is an awesome game. | ||
|
stack
Canada348 Posts
| ||
|
JeeJee
Canada5652 Posts
on the other hand you wouldn't want to jump into your previous routine right off the bat either. you could start in the middle of the c2 5k program, or follow some guides that are more geared to improving 5k time as opposed to starting fresh hal higdon's comes to mind.. just google higdon 5k intermediate and you'll find it | ||
|
Llamaz
Australia90 Posts
Right now I'm failing at all 3 =(... last year at this time I had motivation =/. Although last year this time my only goal was to get fitter...and I have improved alot since then, and the goal doesn't seem that important, as I'm already at a comfortable level of fitness (comfortable, not good =/). I'm a strong believer that the process in which you achieve your goals is easy...the hard part is getting motivation. I also believe that with enough caffeine you can achieve anything... hmmm... | ||
|
chobopeon
United States7342 Posts
On April 06 2009 14:19 Llamaz wrote: I also believe that with enough caffeine you can achieve anything... hmmm... that might be why you are not as fit as you wish. im all about soda sometimes but too much of it makes me feel pretty disgusting. as for coffee, that shit is mostly nasty. | ||
|
chobopeon
United States7342 Posts
On April 06 2009 14:19 JeeJee wrote: yeah, c2 5k is really geared to those that haven't run before.. (hence its name) on the other hand you wouldn't want to jump into your previous routine right off the bat either. you could start in the middle of the c2 5k program, or follow some guides that are more geared to improving 5k time as opposed to starting fresh hal higdon's comes to mind.. just google higdon 5k intermediate and you'll find it thank you so so much. this is going to be very useful! | ||
|
eshlow
United States5210 Posts
I strongly think you should go with intervals. 2-3 per week and then 1 tempo run per week. Something along the lines of: ~5000m = 4*1250m intervals with 5 minutes rest inbetween each interval. (1 mi = 4x400m, 2 mi = 4x800m, etc.) 1. 1250m intervals are "all out" trying to maximize the time... so pretty much run them 80-95% (fast but sustainable bording into bad fatigue) 2. SPRINT the last 100m. 3. Decrease rest times as needed by 30-60s increments (or add 1-2 more intervals max -- no need lots of extra distance). 4. Do this 2-3x a week. Do a tempo 5k run trying to PR at the end of every week. 20 mins is not even close to elite times. THE best and fastest improvements for relative beginners and intermediate runners will come from interval training. You fall into this category since you're out of shape even though you were a former athlete. If you were looking to be advanced or elite you would definitely need more distance work to increase running efficiency and build a bigger aerobic "engine," but averaging ~6.5 minute miles does not require as much. No need for the extra mileage either as it's just more wear and tear on your joints. Good luck sir. Keep us updated. | ||
|
DrTJEckleburg
United States1080 Posts
| ||
|
chobopeon
United States7342 Posts
| ||
|
ThePhan2m
Norway2750 Posts
Btw, I have very similar goals like you, exept for the novel thingy. Me, D+ Terran, beeing lazy, started workout recently, goal is to get under 85kg (no running goals) aswell as planning to study this fall again and write up some huge stuff before study starts to get a good start (almost the same  )well good luck. | ||
|
iNcontroL
USA29055 Posts
The other goals are excellent however.."summer" and "mid summer" as established times for your goals are too vague.. you will get up to those dates and go "well what is a few days?" or "what is 1 more week?" I recommend picking a set day for all your goals and pushing yourself to reach it. Maybe even establish a reward/punishment for success or failure. In any case this is great.. ignore my criticism if you have considered these things  I am proud of you! | ||
|
chobopeon
United States7342 Posts
On April 06 2009 14:58 {88}iNcontroL wrote: not to take the wind out of your sails for goal #1 but you aren't considered in your typical peak physical age until mid 20's-early 30's. Worrying about that at 20 is a bit irrational! In a way you are right. But I am worrying about it in a completely personal way - I was extremely active a few years ago and up until recently I was doing nothing. That's all I meant in that regard. The other goals are excellent however.."summer" and "mid summer" as established times for your goals are too vague.. you will get up to those dates and go "well what is a few days?" or "what is 1 more week?" I recommend picking a set day for all your goals and pushing yourself to reach it. Maybe even establish a reward/punishment for success or failure. You're right, I am in the process of selecting a specific 5k race(s) to sign up for. That is why it is so vague atm. In any case this is great.. ignore my criticism if you have considered these things I am proud of you!thanks :D | ||
|
ReCharge
Philippines505 Posts
| ||
|
Dknight
United States5223 Posts
On April 06 2009 13:44 choboPEon wrote: yeah the 20 min 5k is probably my most attainable goal. i might have to lower it but thats a ways out. not to say 20 minutes is easy because its not! but cross country running has a big mental aspect and the knowledge that i've been there and done that helps me through a race and training quite a bit. Sorry, that was in response to YPang, not you. | ||
|
anderoo
Canada1876 Posts
we promise you will get motivated to complete your goals  | ||
|
QuanticHawk
United States32105 Posts
On April 06 2009 13:51 choboPEon wrote: next update i'll give a good summary of it as well as an update on its progress Please do. I'm also interested in how you'd find a publisher. That's usually the hardest process for people trying to get in. | ||
|
R3condite
Korea (South)1541 Posts
On April 06 2009 12:35 JWD wrote: I have a feeling that goal B might interfere with you accomplishing goals A and C Good luck!! this heh gl anyhow | ||
| ||
