Anyone else actively training for something?

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  • Linli_Anne
    Linli_Anne Posts: 1,360 Member
    I'm in the final 6 weeks of training for my first full marathon on June 15th.

    Then I'll be cutting down on the miles a bit and upping the strength training for a 6 KM 17 obstacle mud run on July 26th.

    I don't have anything planned for the fall yet in terms of organized races etc. But it doesn't mean I won't be running and showing my weights who is in charge.
  • DeliriumCanBeFun
    DeliriumCanBeFun Posts: 313 Member
    I'm training to finally do my first full century ride soon and to be able to average 18mph for my second MS 150 in October. My goal is to end the year with at least 2000 miles. I have some weight that I'm trying to drop, but I'm mainly focusing on endurance and lowering my body fat %. I'm also very nutritionally focused, and my diary is open. Always open to new liked minded friends :flowerforyou:
  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
    Actively training (tapering) for the Comrades Marathon June 1st. After that, I'll swing into normal fall marathon mode, which some trail ultra-prep mixed in.
  • amandarawr06
    amandarawr06 Posts: 251 Member
    I am doing an 8k obstacle mud race on May 31st called the Punisher Adventure! I have been actively training for it lately!
  • Platform_Heels
    Platform_Heels Posts: 388 Member
    I have my first duathlon on May 18. :smile:

    7.2 mile race that I do every year the first weekend of June.

    If I like it there's another one i want to do in July.

    I am also toying with doing a half marathon in October. I haven't done one since 2009

    Unfortunately all of my races will be done alone.Husband was training for the du also but he twisted his ankle and busted his toe. :grumble:

    I'm not 100% sure on the half marathon because training will be during the summer (read: FUN) time and my long runs will be on the weekend.
  • BakerRunnerBadass
    BakerRunnerBadass Posts: 1,359 Member
    Training for a bunch right now.

    Punisher Obstacle Course the end of this month
    My first 10k next month
    8k Mud Run in July
    2nd Tough Mudder in August
    And then various runs in the fall between 5k and 10k

    Always welcome new active training buddies!
  • fleetzz
    fleetzz Posts: 962 Member
    First 10 mile race in October. Increasing long miles slowly to avoid/minimize knee pain. Up to a long run if 8.5 miles! Now to get there without two days of pain afterwards????
  • Platform_Heels
    Platform_Heels Posts: 388 Member
    First 10 mile race in October. Increasing long miles slowly to avoid/minimize knee pain. Up to a long run if 8.5 miles! Now to get there without two days of pain afterwards????

    Ice bath after the long runs. They suck balls but they make a huge difference.
  • Platform_Heels
    Platform_Heels Posts: 388 Member
    Punisher Obstacle Course the end of this month

    Something about that name makes it seem unfriendly lol
  • Kinseykick
    Kinseykick Posts: 59
    Me and my dog are doing a K9 5K in October! I'm almost able to run 3 miles and he can run circles around me but only runs about 1.5 miles because thats all I will let him do in the heat. Once it cools down though we will be training some more :) In the meantime I've been doing other random 5Ks and other workouts. I plan on getting a bike soon too!
  • kelseystew
    kelseystew Posts: 49 Member
    Training for my first Marathon in October! Also will be completing a half marathon in June, July and September leading up! Tough Mudder looks awesome, I have a friend who did it and loved the challenge!
  • sarafischbach9
    sarafischbach9 Posts: 466 Member
    Yep. I'm training for a half-marathon in September!

    I will shoot you an add if you want :) Anyone else feel free to add me. I'm currently trying to maintain.
  • Loss4TheWin
    Loss4TheWin Posts: 249
    Powerlifting competition. Aiming for one in November of NEXT year. I need plenty of time to get used to the idea of wearing a singlet (which is required for this comp) :grumble:
  • RunnerElizabeth
    RunnerElizabeth Posts: 1,091 Member
    Constantly training here!

    Race schedule:
    May 18th - HM pushing daughter in stroller
    June - BAA 10k
    Oct - BAA HM, Bill's 5k
    Nov - Manchester City Marathon, and Gobble, Gobble, Gobble 4-miler w/stroller

    That should wrap it up for 2014!
  • Chain_Ring
    Chain_Ring Posts: 753 Member
    Few things in the works :-)
  • TheMrsCole
    TheMrsCole Posts: 114 Member
    I totally want to do a tough mudder at some point! I trained for a 5k and my next goal is to complete a 10k... we will go up from there!!
  • HermioneDanger118
    HermioneDanger118 Posts: 345 Member
    Wine & Dine Half Marathon in November :)
  • Alidecker
    Alidecker Posts: 1,262 Member
    I have a sprint Triathlon in August, other than that, fun races that I don't truly train for

    Tap N Run this weekend
    Warrior Dash - August
    Foam Fest - August

    The Triathlon is enough for me to actually train for, I just did one at the end of March, so trying to build on that to get faster. I mostly compete against myself, but like to beat my brother in the tri :)
  • queenbea77
    queenbea77 Posts: 404 Member
    Color Run (my first 5k) in August and hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon in September.
  • DucklingtoSwan
    DucklingtoSwan Posts: 169 Member
    Not exactly the same I know, but I'm an actor looking to get back out there and found out a local company is doing one of my favorite musicals this winter. Auditions are in November. One of the roles I'm aiming for does require you to look sexy as well as having a killer voice... so I'm training both my body, and whipping my voice back into shape as well :wink:

    Like I said, not the same thing as an athletic event, but that's the mindset in which I'm putting myself, the better to keep my eyes on the prize, as the saying goes :glasses:
  • tibby531
    tibby531 Posts: 717 Member
    << always training for the zombie apocalypse. ;)

    but I did volunteer to do two hours in a relay for life, next month. I'd like to get 10 miles done in that time. :)
  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    Right now I'm maintaining my fitness as I'm running quite a few halfs. I just ran one last weekend, have another one on June 7 and then next is June 28. In August or so I'll be increasing my miles and heading towards my first full marathon in October.
  • IamOnMywayNow
    IamOnMywayNow Posts: 470 Member
    I am training for my Spartan Trifecta this year. I am doing my Super next Saturday, eeeekkk! My Sprint and Beast are at the end of the year.
  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    Training to push my funeral as far into the future that I can.

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  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    Considering an October marathon (October just seems like such a nice month for a 26.2 mile race...). But definitely running a half in November, and I've got a few races this summer that are my short-term goals: an 8K on the 4th of July, and the Bix7 at the end of July (7 miles of HILLS. Woo hoo!).
  • RunFarLiveHappy
    RunFarLiveHappy Posts: 805 Member
    10-miler this weekend
    Half Mary 05/17
    Half Mary 06/01
    Half Mary 06/28
    And I'd be here all day if I continue ???? I have four more HM's and lots of shorter stuff and that takes us through the end of Sept.
    Feeling out the idea of a 24-hour ultra in October.
  • Ohio4Me
    Ohio4Me Posts: 22 Member
    I am not even close to goal weight but this thread motivated me to register for Relay for Life in June. Thanks for the motivation - I live a sedentary life but now I have to get busy so I can make it around the track more than once. It's only one lap at a time.
  • Diesel_Girl
    Diesel_Girl Posts: 39
    My first 5k is scheduled for June 22. I haven't ran consistently in two years, not that I was much of a runner before :laugh:
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    "I'm training to be fcuking fabulous" I'm not sure there is an event for how fabulous I can be- but when there IS one- I'm going to win- no questions asked.

    this is my answer to ALL questions about me training- and yes I have had people walk up and ask me if I was training for an event.



    That being said- I'm officially training for my first power lifting meet- but I haven't changed much other than doing a specific program- I'm actually lifting less than I normally do LOL.
  • sassycraftyfit
    sassycraftyfit Posts: 31
    Running my 6th half marathon at the end of June, and then will begin training for my first full marathon in October! Feel free to add me :)

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