Fitchella 2013 It's GO TIME!

[Chillzzz]

The other day I ran 6 miles, did 60 pull-ups in 4 sets (dead hang pull-ups) and 200 push-ups in 6 sets. I was stoked.

[ENluv12]

I'm in my 2nd week of crossfit, that shit is intense.

ummmmmmmmm, yeah, no doubt. I was dying about 10 minutes into the WOD. I am going again today, and I can't wait.

[Mr. Fuzz]

The other day I ran 6 miles, did 60 pull-ups in 4 sets (dead hang pull-ups) and 200 push-ups in 6 sets. I was stoked.

How long did it take you to run the 6 miles?

[Mr. Fuzz]

I'm running a half marathon tomorrow. I am a bit worried b/c my right quad muscle has been hurting slightly, only when I run. Not so much that I have to stop the run, but I haven't run 13.1 miles in quite a while.

Good luck, man. That's intense.

[zircona1]

I finished the half marathon. My time was around 1:59:30, I was impressed I came in under 2 hours! This was the second one I had ever run, the first one I came in closer to 2:30:00. My right quad hurt just a little, but it didn't get any worse, and by the last 2 miles both legs were hurting so it didn't matter.

[fatbastard]

A Johnny pastrami, fries, cheeseburger, a peanut butter and a banana shake for lunch..

[Mr. Fuzz]

This morning, after my workout, I ran a 7:04 minute mile. That's my personal best. Before my work out I ran 7:18 minute mile. I was feeling like a boss until I realized that Olympians run closer to 4 minute miles.

[Mr. Fuzz]

I finished the half marathon. My time was around 1:59:30, I was impressed I came in under 2 hours! This was the second one I had ever run, the first one I came in closer to 2:30:00. My right quad hurt just a little, but it didn't get any worse, and by the last 2 miles both legs were hurting so it didn't matter.

That's great, you must have been running like a boss the entire time. Did you run a steady pace the entire race or did you fall of towards the end.

[zircona1]

That's great, you must have been running like a boss the entire time. Did you run a steady pace the entire race or did you fall of towards the end.

Steady pace, though the last 2 miles I think I slowed a bit.

[santasutt]

Hartford Half-Marathon today: colder weather helped me p.r. (1:45:59) for this race.

Male marathon winner, Abiyot Endale, (2:15:34) beat the last 1/3 of the half-marathon field.

That's just wrong!

[amma_sol]

Since last Coachella I've lost 20 pounds.... Since January I've lost 45... those last 5 pounds are evil.

[lehorne]

have only had two self-made heavily powdered sugar beignets, a couple cups of joe, and many G&Ts with lime. And no exercise in sight. It's Sunday, hell.

[Neighborhood Creep]

I won a 6 month gym pass at a benefit last night for Anytime Fitness. I am going to activate it tomorrow and probably use it 2-3 times

[ThatGirl]

I won a 6 month gym pass at a benefit last night for Anytime Fitness. I am going to activate it tomorrow and probably use it 2-3 times

Why not sell it on Craigslist? It would probably be more worth your while.

[guedita]

I've cut out/significantly reduced any intake of dairy and am now making my dinners protein/veggie only based in an attempt to lose weight while exercising at a minimum -- weight toning for my arms/sit ups/planks/leg lifts but no real cardio. Curious to see how/if it works.

[TomAz]

I've cut out/significantly reduced any intake of dairy

http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/he...eese/index.php

[guedita]

I ain't no motherfucking man.

[HotHamWater]

Studies have shown that every food is good and bad for you. Do whatever you want, Cara.

[guedita]

I'm just not having cheese and carbs as a part of EVERY meal and EVERY snack. Like I was.

[algunz]

Unbelievable, and if any of you know about Mt. Sac, that cross country course is so fucking challenging.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highsc...auMaa6lRzp#_=_

[ThatGirl]

I'm just not having cheese and carbs as a part of EVERY meal and EVERY snack. Like I was.

I'm just not drinking in excess of a bottle of wine and eating a bag of chips every day. Like I was.

[santasutt]

I've cut out/significantly reduced any intake of dairy .

Even this?

Deal breaker for me.

[Originalbob]

In response to BettyCarolyn's suggestion...
Read this on reddits/loseit
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But I actually came on here to say today begins my year and a half goal: to complete (not compete) a triathlon. After work, I'm heading over to Planet Fitness and signing up for a membership. I have my gym bag packed and plan on staying an hour. I was riding my bike during warmer mornings, but it's simply too dark and too cold when I get off of work. I admittedly have packed on the 13 lbs I had lost from the horrendous HCG diet since Coachella. Not to mention my alcohol consumption has gotten waaaaay out of hand (average 3 drinks/night) along with a few other fat inducing reasons.

I'm going to count my calories once again, but it will take some getting used to.

There are 23 weeks until week 1 of Coachella and I'm planning on being 20lbs down by that time; hopefully 30 lbs. With at least a healthy possibility of one pound loss each week, I should be able to successfully achieve that.

I have a coworker who is an avid runner/marathon goer who's given me lots of tips. I know I can turn to him with anything because he's being really supportive of my decision. Of course, I do work with men who average well over 275, so I think we can bond being one of the few fitness participants.

Secondly, massive congratulations to Nathan for the progress thus far! I'm really proud of you!

TL;DR My fat ass is starting a work out in hopes of completing a triathlon in a year and a half.

[guedita]

My limited cheese/carb intake seems to have been working. After a bit of a relapse during an out of town vacation I'm kicking it up again as I'm only 4 pounds away from a target "healthy" goal.

My heroin chic goal's going to be more of a challenge.

[TheScenestar]

I'm going to join in on this like last year. More to kick my ass into gear and use re-joining Fitchella as my marker when i put my foot down to lose weight. Weeee!

[amyzzz]

I signed my dog up for a training class -- I am hoping to get her leash-trained so we can go on long walks/jogs together.

[Mugwog]

I signed my dog up for a training class -- I am hoping to get her leash-trained so we can go on long walks/jogs together.

I'm sure if you regularly walk/run with your dog, she will learn how to walk/run on a leash. No need to pay someone to teach her how to be "leash trained"

[ThatGirl]

I'm sure if you regularly walk/run with your dog, she will learn how to walk/run on a leash. No need to pay someone to teach her how to be "leash trained"

Obviously you have never trained a dog to do anything.

[Mugwog]

Obviously you need to pay someone to train your beast for you.

[ThatGirl]

Obviously you need to pay someone to train your beast for you.

Not necessarily - but training a dog to walk on or off leash politely and properly is a shitload of work. You can't just walk with it on-leash and automatically get great behavior from it.