LET'S F###ING GET IT!!!!!
9:57a, 1/1/24
Age - 44
Height - 5'9"
Weight - 218 (up over 6 lbs this week according to my Garmin scale, something seems off but oh well)
Goal - sub 200
Just got a Tonal machine a couple weeks ago and really enjoying the programs and workouts. Sold off all my free weights and stuff, while enjoyed that I hate the constant swapping of weights and my own self created programs were getting stale.
Also got fitted for some proper running shoes and holy crap I never realized how much more comfortable I could be while running. I don't like to run super long distances (1-3 miles) but it still helps.
Wife's decided to go dry for 2024, I probably won't do that fully but last time she did I cut considerably back and that helped.
Height - 5'9"
Weight - 218 (up over 6 lbs this week according to my Garmin scale, something seems off but oh well)
Goal - sub 200
Just got a Tonal machine a couple weeks ago and really enjoying the programs and workouts. Sold off all my free weights and stuff, while enjoyed that I hate the constant swapping of weights and my own self created programs were getting stale.
Also got fitted for some proper running shoes and holy crap I never realized how much more comfortable I could be while running. I don't like to run super long distances (1-3 miles) but it still helps.
Wife's decided to go dry for 2024, I probably won't do that fully but last time she did I cut considerably back and that helped.
12:31p, 1/1/24
Age: 36 will turn 37 tomorrow
Height: 5'10"
Current weight: 173
Desired weight: 165
Goal: Finish 2024 Austin Half Marathon on 2/18 in under 1:47:00
Height: 5'10"
Current weight: 173
Desired weight: 165
Goal: Finish 2024 Austin Half Marathon on 2/18 in under 1:47:00
12:40p, 1/1/24
In reply to Iraq2xVeteran
Age: 40
Height: 5'10"
Current weight: 251.4
Desired weight: 200ish
Goals: -Reach and maintain 200lbs. -Get my 5k time to sub 30min. -5k's 3x per week. -Consistently train with 225 on the bench.
I started 2023 at 325lbs…it's time to finish strong by building strength and endurance.
Height: 5'10"
Current weight: 251.4
Desired weight: 200ish
Goals: -Reach and maintain 200lbs. -Get my 5k time to sub 30min. -5k's 3x per week. -Consistently train with 225 on the bench.
I started 2023 at 325lbs…it's time to finish strong by building strength and endurance.
12:58p, 1/1/24
I don't really NEED to lose anymore weight, but I'd like to get down to 180lbs from my current 195 so I can improve on my running times.
My fitness goals for 2024 are:
- to stay healthy while continuing my marathon training
- Run a sub 1:30 half (1:43 is where I'm currently at although left a lot on the table)
- Run a sub 20 minute 5k (21:30 is my current PR)
- Run a full marathon
- Staying consistent with strength training, which has been harder as I have increased my mileage
My overarching goal is to one day qualify for the Boston Marathon, although that will take years to get to that point, if ever.
My fitness goals for 2024 are:
- to stay healthy while continuing my marathon training
- Run a sub 1:30 half (1:43 is where I'm currently at although left a lot on the table)
- Run a sub 20 minute 5k (21:30 is my current PR)
- Run a full marathon
- Staying consistent with strength training, which has been harder as I have increased my mileage
My overarching goal is to one day qualify for the Boston Marathon, although that will take years to get to that point, if ever.
No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See full Medical Disclaimer.
1:07p, 1/1/24
In reply to Iraq2xVeteran
Nice, I'll be out running the Austin Half, as well. My goal is sub 1:40. Been doing a ton of long hilly runs to prepare.Iraq2xVeteran said:
Age: 36 will turn 37 tomorrow
Height: 5'10"
Current weight: 173
Desired weight: 165
Goal: Finish 2024 Austin Half Marathon on 2/18 in under 1:47:00
No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See full Medical Disclaimer.
1:09p, 1/1/24
In reply to Pahdz
Yes, just under 7 weeks away or 48 days away. Training has been going well, and I started training in mid-October. This will be my 10th half marathon, and I have run one full marathon (2022 Austin Marathon in 3:55:21).Pahdz said:
Six weeks out how's training going for that? Good luck!
2:27p, 1/1/24
Age: 47
Height: 5'11"
Current weight: 303
Desired weight: 250
Goal: Lower Cholesterol and HBP counts, and not die...
Height: 5'11"
Current weight: 303
Desired weight: 250
Goal: Lower Cholesterol and HBP counts, and not die...
4:37p, 1/1/24
Age: 47
Height: 5'10"
Current weight: 255
Desired weight: <185
Goal: Fit into my favorite jacket for my big recital at the end of April
Height: 5'10"
Current weight: 255
Desired weight: <185
Goal: Fit into my favorite jacket for my big recital at the end of April
5:15p, 1/1/24
Age - 42
Height - 6'
Weight - 290
Desired weight - 200
Goals- lose weight, eat wayyy better and set example for kids, fit into all my old clothes, overall improve physical condition and appearance.
Height - 6'
Weight - 290
Desired weight - 200
Goals- lose weight, eat wayyy better and set example for kids, fit into all my old clothes, overall improve physical condition and appearance.
8:41p, 1/1/24
1. Visible abs by Memorial Day
2. Complete knee recovery 100%
3. Lower blood pressure under 130 reliably if possible, with diet
4. Complete Houston Hyrox race in a respectable time
2. Complete knee recovery 100%
3. Lower blood pressure under 130 reliably if possible, with diet
4. Complete Houston Hyrox race in a respectable time
8:47p, 1/1/24
Black Canyons 100k next month. Looking to take 2-3 hours off my 2023 time. I didn't get much training in last year due to injury.
#16 on the waiting list for Angeles Crest 100. Should get in. This will just be a "get across the finish line race."
In for Barkley Fall Classic, hoping to get a finish this year.
Other than those races, would like to drop a few pounds.
#16 on the waiting list for Angeles Crest 100. Should get in. This will just be a "get across the finish line race."
In for Barkley Fall Classic, hoping to get a finish this year.
Other than those races, would like to drop a few pounds.
8:38a, 1/2/24
In reply to MouthBQ98
Did my first Hyrox (doubles) last year, may be doing doubles in Houston as well. If it's your first, my suggestion is practice heavy on the push. It blew me up and I still had six events to go. Not ideal.
Now you've peaked my curiosity. What are you targeting as "respectable"? :-)MouthBQ98 said:
1. Visible abs by Memorial Day
2. Complete knee recovery 100%
3. Lower blood pressure under 130 reliably if possible, with diet
4. Complete Houston Hyrox race in a respectable time
Did my first Hyrox (doubles) last year, may be doing doubles in Houston as well. If it's your first, my suggestion is practice heavy on the push. It blew me up and I still had six events to go. Not ideal.
8:40a, 1/2/24
In reply to AggieOO
If so, mad respect for even stepping on that start line.
Did I miss something? Did you give it a go previously? As in THE Barkley?AggieOO said:
In for Barkley Fall Classic, hoping to get a finish this year.
If so, mad respect for even stepping on that start line.
9:21a, 1/2/24
In reply to wcb
Different race. Same venue, also put on by Laz, many of the same trails/climbs/etc. Fall Classic is a 50k-ish. It's usually closer to 40 miles with 12,000+ ft of climbing, but no GPS is allowed, so never really know. People map it to estimate. It's hard AF. Definitely adds a whole new perspective to what the runners at Barkley Marathon go through.
9:41a, 1/2/24
In reply to wcb
No problem. My coach is a Hyrox world champ in her age bracket. She does specific training programming for race prep in addition to the other stuff I do. Hard to get better training than that. It's almost merciless sometimes.
I did a simulated race once and came in around 1.5 hours. I am a slow runner unfortunately.
I did a simulated race once and came in around 1.5 hours. I am a slow runner unfortunately.
10:42a, 1/2/24
Age: 50
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 249.6
Goal: Under 220
I was over 270 probably towards the end of October. Started doing multiple meal delivery services and have been fairly consistent on my workouts (lifting). Need to just keep it up.
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 249.6
Goal: Under 220
I was over 270 probably towards the end of October. Started doing multiple meal delivery services and have been fairly consistent on my workouts (lifting). Need to just keep it up.
12:20p, 1/2/24
male: 38 years old
height: 6'0"
weight: 165ish lbs
Goal: 5000 miles (did 3900 in 2023)
Improve running to consistently run with a 7 as the first number; min/mile
Improve cycling to consistently be +200W
Add Muscle
Swim A LOT more
Race A LOT more
height: 6'0"
weight: 165ish lbs
Goal: 5000 miles (did 3900 in 2023)
Improve running to consistently run with a 7 as the first number; min/mile
Improve cycling to consistently be +200W
Add Muscle
Swim A LOT more
Race A LOT more
2:13p, 1/2/24
Age: 45 F
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 135-140 lbs, depending on the day
Goals (putting them here to hold myself accountable)
1) Keep weight between 130-135 lbs without losing muscle mass
2) Hip thrust 350 lbs (current best is 325)
3) Dead lift 100 lbs (current best is 80 or 85, can't remember because this one frustrates me)
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 135-140 lbs, depending on the day
Goals (putting them here to hold myself accountable)
1) Keep weight between 130-135 lbs without losing muscle mass
2) Hip thrust 350 lbs (current best is 325)
3) Dead lift 100 lbs (current best is 80 or 85, can't remember because this one frustrates me)
2:39p, 1/2/24
Age: 35
Height: 5'10"
Current: 171 as of 1/3
Goal: shed about 15# of fat; gain 10# muscle
Run 1000mi, ride 5000mi
Run a sub 20:00 5k
Run a 3:30 marathon
Edit to add weight from this morning's weigh-in
Height: 5'10"
Current: 171 as of 1/3
Goal: shed about 15# of fat; gain 10# muscle
Run 1000mi, ride 5000mi
Run a sub 20:00 5k
Run a 3:30 marathon
Edit to add weight from this morning's weigh-in
3:14p, 1/2/24
Age: 41
Height: 6 ft
Weight: 215
Goal: lean out the first 4 months of the year. I spent the last part of 2023 bulking up.
For those of you who have cut after a bulk phase what did you find successful to lean out? Im guessing keeping protein intake up and limits carbs with staying at a calorie deficit?
Height: 6 ft
Weight: 215
Goal: lean out the first 4 months of the year. I spent the last part of 2023 bulking up.
For those of you who have cut after a bulk phase what did you find successful to lean out? Im guessing keeping protein intake up and limits carbs with staying at a calorie deficit?
6:41p, 1/2/24
In reply to Ragoo
Not an easy goal but definitely doable. Only 100ish miles a week. :-)
#uGotThis
5k was my number a few years ago, don't remember if I hit it or not. Breakdown was 100 swim / 1400 run / 3500 bike.Ragoo said:
male: 38 years old
height: 6'0"
weight: 165ish lbs
Goal: 5000 miles (did 3900 in 2023)
Improve running to consistently run with a 7 as the first number; min/mile
Improve cycling to consistently be +200W
Add Muscle
Swim A LOT more
Race A LOT more
Not an easy goal but definitely doable. Only 100ish miles a week. :-)
#uGotThis
9:04p, 1/2/24
Age: 39
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 220 down from 250 lbs from last May.
Goal: Weight down to 200, increase muscle mass and improve endurance.
Also- lower BP, Cholesterol and all the other markers of metabolic disease.
Lifting 4 days a week, walking 6 days a week and other zone 2 3 days a week. Looking at some form of V02 max training.
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 220 down from 250 lbs from last May.
Goal: Weight down to 200, increase muscle mass and improve endurance.
Also- lower BP, Cholesterol and all the other markers of metabolic disease.
Lifting 4 days a week, walking 6 days a week and other zone 2 3 days a week. Looking at some form of V02 max training.
9:39a, 1/3/24
43
5'10
212
Goal: For the first time in a while its maintenance. I lost 76 lbs in total last year, and am at a healthy body fat % and weight for me. 3-5 days a week working out and hopefully I can get back a little strength and muscle size from my peek years. Just have to keep at it and not end up with a case of fuggarounditis.
5'10
212
Goal: For the first time in a while its maintenance. I lost 76 lbs in total last year, and am at a healthy body fat % and weight for me. 3-5 days a week working out and hopefully I can get back a little strength and muscle size from my peek years. Just have to keep at it and not end up with a case of fuggarounditis.
9:45a, 1/3/24
In reply to aggiederelict
- Caloric deficit
- Adequate protein
- Some form of resistance training
Carbs and fats really don't matter so long as your calories are relatively within budget, and your protein is consistent
Having done this multiple times now, the only real keys are:aggiederelict said:
Age: 41
Height: 6 ft
Weight: 215
Goal: lean out the first 4 months of the year. I spent the last part of 2023 bulking up.
For those of you who have cut after a bulk phase what did you find successful to lean out? Im guessing keeping protein intake up and limits carbs with staying at a calorie deficit?
- Caloric deficit
- Adequate protein
- Some form of resistance training
Carbs and fats really don't matter so long as your calories are relatively within budget, and your protein is consistent
9:50a, 1/3/24
Age: 35
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 240
Goal: Get under 200 pounds and stay there. Turn fitness/health into a lifestyle and not a cyclical yo-yo style affair. I put on a lot of "new dad" weight after having my 1st in June. Prior to her arrival I was doing really well on Mind Pump programs. I am getting back into it, but my goal isn't to hit a desired weight and stop. My goal is to adopt a healthy lifestyle and stick with it for good.
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 240
Goal: Get under 200 pounds and stay there. Turn fitness/health into a lifestyle and not a cyclical yo-yo style affair. I put on a lot of "new dad" weight after having my 1st in June. Prior to her arrival I was doing really well on Mind Pump programs. I am getting back into it, but my goal isn't to hit a desired weight and stop. My goal is to adopt a healthy lifestyle and stick with it for good.
11:24a, 1/3/24
Listen up - this is the year we freaking DO THIS.
No excuses play like a champion!
Pumped to see everybody getting this party started.
No excuses play like a champion!
Pumped to see everybody getting this party started.