Today is the day. Today is the day that represents why I started this blog in the first place: Couch to 29k. In April of 2020, I signed up for the Kortelopet. I threw myself into training to help get me through the COVID quarantine. From body weight workouts and yoga (which I WILL startContinue reading “Do You Believe In Miracles?!”
Tag Archives: Goals
From Wheels to Skis (Happy New Year’s Eve)
Happy New Year’s Eve! I know that it has been a while since I last posted. I could make every excuse in the book and list every reason as to why I went radio silent for a couple of months, but the truth is in the pudding — so to speak. I prioritized other thingsContinue reading “From Wheels to Skis (Happy New Year’s Eve)”
No Matter How Slow You Go…
All my life, I’d set a goal and feel extremely motivated at the start. A couple bumps in the road would get me off track, and then I’d quit. That mindset stopped in April 2019 and I’m refusing to let it crop up again. Everyone’s probably heard this trite motivational phrase before: “No matter howContinue reading “No Matter How Slow You Go…”
Virtual Cross Country Expedition Pt. 1 (The First 700 miles)
On yesterday’s ride, I crossed the threshold for 700 miles biked in 2020. When I first set the goal of biking “cross country” in a metaphorical/virtual sense, I arbitrarily chose a number I thought was reasonable. At its core, the intent of this goal was to simulate the distance I’d bike if I were toContinue reading “Virtual Cross Country Expedition Pt. 1 (The First 700 miles)”
Stronger Every Day — (May Recap)
Almost a full month has passed since I signed up and started training for the Kortelopet. In that time, I’ve accomplished the following quantitative things:(Teachers call this the “summative” assessment). Biked 222 total miles (421 miles from Jan – May) Ran 11.54 total miles Walked an average of 9, 489 steps per day Lost 8Continue reading “Stronger Every Day — (May Recap)”
Couch to 29K: A Health and Fitness Journey 