Is anyone training for something specific?

gchutson
gchutson Posts: 657
edited December 21 in Introduce Yourself
I'm new to the site. Thus far, I like what I see. I do have a question however... Are most people here losing weight to "look good?" Is anyone training for something specific?

I've been a martial artist for 24 years (and typing that made me realize just how old and sad I am)... I'm training to support my midlife crisis. ;)
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  • laurenbona
    laurenbona Posts: 21 Member
    I do want to look good, but my goal is to do the NJ Tough Mudder in October and the NY Marathon at the end of next year
  • josephrleik
    josephrleik Posts: 12 Member
    I'm training to pass the Air Force Fitness test. There are a lot of people here who are training to be healthier, and to look better. But there are also a lot of people training for a specific purpose.
  • hevhoyda
    hevhoyda Posts: 146 Member
    I'm also training for the Tough Mudder in Kentucky in October plus would just like to lose some weight and tone up.
  • andersmama
    andersmama Posts: 3
    I'm doing a 10 mile breast cancer walk in Sept.
  • gchutson
    gchutson Posts: 657
    What is the Tough Mudder? It sounds tough. And muddy.
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  • abbybean11
    abbybean11 Posts: 122 Member
    i set different goals - started out training for 5ks, now i'm training for a few different things for next year - 10k, duathlon, and a couple cycling tours.
  • Cris725
    Cris725 Posts: 81
    Yes I am.......Life.
  • trainguy917
    trainguy917 Posts: 366 Member
    I'm training to walk/run the Parkersburg News & Sentinel Half Marathon in August of this year and just plain run it next year.
  • gogojodee
    gogojodee Posts: 1,243 Member
    Training myself mentally and for an eventual marathon, Lord knows when. Hopefully in 2 yrs!!
  • kimnsc
    kimnsc Posts: 560 Member
    I was training for the Warrior Dash in November, but I was informed today that it has been cancelled. Now looking for another event...

    :(
  • wendsong
    wendsong Posts: 33 Member
    I am training for a quarter marathon next year! It feels good to actually type that and I am looking forward to being successful!:happy:
  • gchutson
    gchutson Posts: 657
    I have nothing but respect for marathoners. Being that I'm built like a tank, marathons aren't really my thing.

    If I'm running 28 miles, it's probably because zombies have taken-over, and I'm out of ammo. ;)
  • KukuDan
    KukuDan Posts: 76 Member
    Training for a 10km run in October, after a long time without exercise. Getting healthy is a great motivator as well as hopefully keeping up better with the kids.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    I have friends training for everything from 5k races to marathons, sprint to Ironman triathlons, bikini to bodybuilding competitions. And everything else.
    I am pretty much training for all of the above (except I am going for figure class not bodybuilding or bikini)
  • jhardenbergh
    jhardenbergh Posts: 1,035 Member
    A 10k on July 3rd and then a mini triathlon in August
  • gchutson
    gchutson Posts: 657
    Me either. I look ridiculous in a bikini.
  • sarafil
    sarafil Posts: 506 Member
    Training for a half marathon in September.
  • rjams
    rjams Posts: 48
    I am training so I can join the military!
    Also training for my first official half marathon!
  • Rocbola
    Rocbola Posts: 1,998 Member
    Training for RAGBRAI!!! (471 mile bicycle ride, over 7 days)

    And training for whatever comes next. Training for life.
  • 99clmsntgr
    99clmsntgr Posts: 777 Member
    It started with "just" getting in shape and looking good. Then, to keep motivation up to get out there and run, I started entering races. I've run a half-marathon relay and a full half-marathon already (Disney's Princess Half-Marathon 1:54:16). I've got a 4-race "season" coming up starting in September, so I'm working toward a half-marathon PR sometime this fall.

    As much as I've come to love running (nothing like watching the sun come up on a Saturday morning LSD), having something specific to work toward, aside from just the abstract or vague goal of "be more fit," has definitely helped keep me motivated.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    i'm training for my first triathlon. it's next sunday!!

    crap... i should hit the pool.
  • JMPerlin
    JMPerlin Posts: 287 Member
    I too am a martial artist on and off for 20 years and now back into it. I am training so I can continue in my sport and next year I am going to run the 2nd annual Ninja Challenge. Which is a 5k mud race.
  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    The zombie apocalypse.
    Or yknow, the goal of eventually running in a 5k or something with my dad.

    I think the second is a bit more attainable.
  • Lift_This_
    Lift_This_ Posts: 2,756 Member
    I want to look good and I am training to run 5 and 10k races later in the year.
  • Cooriander
    Cooriander Posts: 2,848 Member
    I originally decided to get fit to live longer, be more productive and become a good role model for my kiddos. Although I didn't mind shrinking to a smaller size - my main motivation was to become fit and healthier.

    I am maintaining now but keep fit by training for a marathon and keeping up with running. My motivation now is to continue improving by running faster, running further, or differently - e.g., do challenging trail races. So far I am enjoying it! :drinker: I feel GREAT and FIT. It is nice to be able to say that.
  • chrissyrn04
    chrissyrn04 Posts: 119 Member
    I just completed training for a half marathon, July 1st I will start training for a full that is in Nov.

    Im not trying to lose weight to "look good" but instead to be healthy, have energy and be a good role model for my kids.
  • kensky
    kensky Posts: 472 Member
    I'm training for a powerlifting event in mid-July.
  • liog
    liog Posts: 347 Member
    I am training for the Princess Half Marathon at Disney World next February. Losing weight, getting fit, eating healthy and looking good are all kind of rolled up into that goal. I was at Disney World this past January so I have several pics of me in front of the castle (my before pictures). I so can't wait to have my picture taken in front of the castle again next February after working so hard and losing all of this weight and hopefully being in the best shape of my life.
  • hevhoyda
    hevhoyda Posts: 146 Member
    @ gchutson- the tough mudder is a 12 mile or so run with obstacles..it's supposed to be pretty intense hence the Tough mudder title...we are making a team so it should be fun
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