Fitness Challenge!

**biblemonkey** · 21st June 11, 05:05 AM

Originally Posted by LitTrog

Glad you started this...I'm not in need of weight loss, just need consistency in training. Got a 7-mile run in Iowa in July (the Bix 7) and the Oregon warrior dash on Sept. 11. Was a solid, elite-level 180 in college some years ago and have wilted to 165 right now. I'm in decent shape, but need to really focus on setting aside time for working out. I'm aging, and a challenge gets my testosterone levels all jacked up again, even if I'm competing against myself. Will specify my goals (and my complete my tattoo pictures, Hugh!) once my honeymoon is over--just got married on Saturday! The beachbody insanity program is pretty good, haven't tried PX, but tempted...have cut, need to regain mass. Need to get off my lazy a**. I think that rhymes. Cheers!

Congratulations on your marriage!

Yes P-90X is amazing, just make sure you follow the nutrition plan as best you can. I am training to beat the NY Warrior Dash myself. Met my goal for the PA one and needed something to refocus me so I know what you mean about a new challenge bringing out the athlete mentality.

**Andrew2160** · 21st June 11, 08:35 PM

Goal: lose 15 lbs or more by October. Presently 215 lbs

Exercise Program:
I signed up for a half marathon training program at the beginning of June.

I gained the weight after stop running last year. after finishing training for my first half-marathon. I am finding it obviously harder to do the training this year with the extra weight and not doing any exercise since November 2010.

Progress:
I did a 5k race two weeks ago and did similar time to what I was doing 3 years ago.

Next steps:
Continue with adding distance for the 13.1 miles goal and start some cross training (barbells).

I think these are modest goals that can be acheieved if I eat healthy after my runs. I tend to eat junk food then.

**Nick the DSM** · 21st June 11, 08:42 PM

Can persons of no substance join in as well??

**biblemonkey** · 22nd June 11, 05:13 AM

Originally Posted by Nick the DSM

Can persons of no substance join in as well??

If you've got a goal and the will to work for it then anyone can join! What's your goal?

**Nick the DSM** · 23rd June 11, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by biblemonkey

If you've got a goal and the will to work for it then anyone can join! What's your goal?

Right now, I suppose it's to keep up with the guys in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu who have atleast 50 lbs on me.

**biblemonkey** · 27th June 11, 05:37 AM

Ok guys, it's been a little over a week...Are you working towards those goals yet? C'mon everybody! Your health, your family, and more importantly...YOUR KILT await the results of your dedication!

All the best,
Hugh

**biblemonkey** · 22nd June 11, 05:14 AM

Originally Posted by Andrew2160

Goal: lose 15 lbs or more by October. Presently 215 lbs

Exercise Program:
I signed up for a half marathon training program at the beginning of June.

I gained the weight after stop running last year. after finishing training for my first half-marathon. I am finding it obviously harder to do the training this year with the extra weight and not doing any exercise since November 2010.

Progress:
I did a 5k race two weeks ago and did similar time to what I was doing 3 years ago.

Next steps:
Continue with adding distance for the 13.1 miles goal and start some cross training (barbells).

I think these are modest goals that can be acheieved if I eat healthy after my runs. I tend to eat junk food then.

Sweet! You are on your way!