December Thrive Challenge

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Comment by Cody Hoff on December 2, 2011 at 6:43pm

My Goals for 2012. Well I will be doing my First full marathon on Super Bowl Sunday and I will train for my first ever Half Ironman Triathlon which I will complete in the summer/fall. How I'm going to do this is that I'm going to start going Vegan based on the foods in the Thrive book and the Thrive Foods book. As well as using all the Vega Sport Products for my fuel during training.

Comment by Clay on December 2, 2011 at 5:30pm

What is my Training Goal for 2012 and how am i going to achieve it? I am planning on running two 1/2 marathons (one in the spring an one in the early fall) and will wrap up the year with a full marathon in October 2012....my first! I am putting together a 12 week plan for the spring 1/2 marathon and a 20 week plan to incorporate the second 1/2 marathon and culminate with the full marathon. A big part of the plan/schedule will definitely be fueling ("powered" by Thrive recipes & guidance).

Comment by Juanita Mary on December 2, 2011 at 4:28pm

My personal training goal is to put on more muscle size in the next coming months; I have been already doing this by lifting heavier when training at the gym. This will give my body more balance especially in my shoulders and arms; my legs will (and already are,) becoming more defined as are my arms.. by putting on more muscle; my body's fat-burning capacity is increased therfore helping me stay leaner easier...I am also participating in more Yoga (which I haven't done) and it feels amazing on my body;especially beneficial when lifting heavy weights at the gym...and my ultimate training goal? Is to compliment my training w/ natural sports enhancers such as Raw Cacao, Ginsing, Maca and Green Teas..Happy Training Everyone :D

Comment by MCR on December 2, 2011 at 3:55pm

My goal is to ride my bicycle to and from work at least once before the end of the year. The ride is twenty miles total through the city and suburbs. I am going to train for this by riding my bike to the train station and slowly extending the distances of the train stations I travel to. It may sound easy for some, but riding a bike in DC can be scary! I hope it is a successful commute and that I will be able to do it regularly in 2012.

Comment by Kevin HeidtDelight on December 2, 2011 at 3:15pm

The setting of any goal is exciting! A challenge is healthy and positive goals help create and sustain an enjoyable way of life! Going big and laying it out for 2012 has stoked my fire!! I am British Columbian tree planter / forester / fitness enthusiast / healthy life style promoter!!. My goals for 2012 are:

-          Develop and implement with my partner a couple’s yoga program in our community to promote healthy fun lifestyles and loving relationships.

-          To Average 2800 Trees planted by hand per day for the 2012 season.

-          Bench Press 167% my body weight by January 20^th

-          Enjoy the benefits of meditation daily.

-          Smile and the world.

 

I am inspired by all of your Challenges!!!!  All the best to everyone here!!!

Kev.

Comment by giraffemd on December 2, 2011 at 1:05pm

training goals for 2010:

Show dressage in first level..train to second level.

Keep my diet clean and vegan.

Keep working out and get more proficient in yoga and pilates

Comment by Debbie Philp on December 2, 2011 at 12:59pm

This year life got in the way and I didn't do any triathlons, so 2012 is my comeback year. My goal is to do a sprint, an olympic and, for the first time, a half-ironman. I also will run at least one half-marathon. I've already put my training plan together and I started a winter maintenance program with the hopes of coming back faster. One of the things that has held me back is nutrition, so I'm working on improving my vegetarian diet to fuel all those workouts and races.

Comment by Tiffany Benoit on December 2, 2011 at 12:48pm

2012 is my year of obstacle racing!  Did the Warrior Dash last year.  in 2012, my husband and I are doing the Warrior Dash, Spartan Sprint, and TOUGH MUDDER!!  Oh, and I will be running my first marathon :)  I used Vega sport for my first half marathon in October.  Can't wait to beat my non-veg husband!

For December, I'm streaking!!  31 days of running and/or functional lifting to get ready for the tough training ahead!

Comment by kelly on December 2, 2011 at 12:37pm

for 2012 I want to get back into running shape and complete a couple half marathons.  I used the Thrive book to train for the 2011 LA marathon and plan to start incorporaing Vega sport into my training for the new year.

Comment by Sarah Kernan on December 2, 2011 at 12:33pm

My training goal for 2012 is to keep running outside even though its getting cold outside. And use bikram as a relaxation outlet. It is so easy to come home after a long day and curl up with a hot drink and put off exercise. I also want to incorporate Vega protein more regularly since I have been vegan for years and love fruits and vegetables I often forget protein in my diet.  

Comment by Jennifer on December 2, 2011 at 12:05pm

I recently competed in my first fitness comp. I used no chemicals, fat burners, stimulants, and ate a mostly plant based diet. It was more work then I could have imagined. But I was disciplined and stuck with it. I ended up with 5th place. My goal is to do another show June 9th, work really hard, stay focused, use the important feedback I've received, stick to my morals of clean natural living, and this time place in the top 3. I have created a vision board, teamed up with a coach, and am visualizing that IT IS possible!

Comment by Kelly Yepsen on December 2, 2011 at 12:04pm

My 2012 training goals are

-learn to use clipless pedals

-ride my first organized ride (Wounded Warrior)

-expand my yoga practice

Comment by Irena on December 2, 2011 at 11:54am

My goal is to continue running, swimming, doing yoga and African dancing...but I would like to do a yoga teacher training in Mysore, India, and in order to set that intention I plan on writing my letter to the Mysore Ashtanga studio before 2012!

Comment by Shannon Lagasse on December 2, 2011 at 10:52am

My goal is to develop a daily yoga practice. I've always wanted to do this, since it's such great exercise and a great way to look inside yourself for answers (kind of like meditation!). I plan on doing this by going to bed earlier, getting up earlier, and setting aside an hour specifically for the practice. Can't say it'll be easy, but it'll be worth the effort! :D

Comment by Rokas on December 2, 2011 at 10:46am

After doing several marathons and half-marathons, I set my next goal to run in Keys 100 ultramarathon, and, of course, finish it. And to achieve that is the only way, just a lot of running and determination because it is hard to cheat in training for any event above 13.1 miles. You have to put some effort in it, and that's where the whole fun begins :)

Comment by Janine Martins on December 2, 2011 at 9:48am

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Since late September I've had a laundry list of health problems, which my doctor still can't come to a conclusion on, although I have my own theories despite science not supporting them. One of the most frustrating things to deal with was my lack of energy and extreme fatigue. I didn't go to the gym in over 2 months and my yoga mat was giving me the silent treatment. Since then I've made lifestyle and diet adjustments that I think will help improve my symptoms and one was to acknowledge the fatigue. I need to love myself and my body regardless of its imperfections. So I literally had a conversation outloud with myself where I confronted the fatigue but nicely told it that it's stay is only temporary, so as to not unpack any bags.

I decided to commit to going to the gym 3 times a week and not beating myself up if walking on the treadmill was all I could accomplish. It's been 4 weeks since making that promise to myself and I'm back to running a 5k once a week and yoga twice a week. I found that by either downloading TED talks to watch while I run or being guided by a teacher, basically anything to distract me from the woe-is-me attitude I've been having, I could get through the exercise more easily. I got out of my head and into my body. Where is the fatigue greatest, what does this exercise feel like, where am I feeling the sensations most; all questions I was able to explore.

My goal for the next four weeks till the new year is to add an additional 5k to my weekly routine. To help with energy, stamina and recovery I'm going to increase my juicing and protein smoothies, add Maca to my diet and stop skimping on the sleep. I'm also trying to get one of my friends to work out with me. A support network is definitely something I need to work through these health issues.

Going into 2012 my goal is stick with this routine and run a 5k in the spring with NO ipod. Just a girl and her Nike's.

Comment by kelli bee on December 2, 2011 at 9:32am

My goals are:

- finally figure out how to do a yoga headstand (with no leaning against the wall!)

- to work up the courage to do a 400' rappel into a beautiful canyon here in arizona

- to start running again

- to run errands on my bicycle more instead of driving

- to hike/backpack at least 500 miles in 2012!

Comment by Kathy Smith on December 2, 2011 at 9:16am

My goal for 2012 is to train smart and efficiently for the Gore Tex Trans Rockies 3 day 60 mile run and two days after that, run Pikes Peak Ascent.  I am thankful for Recovery Accelerator since I will be doing back to back to back training runs.  I will need to make sure I recover smart and nutritionally after each run.    

Comment by Natasha on December 2, 2011 at 9:13am

I have finally sought professional help for my knee pain and 2012 will be the year where I strengthen and improve my knees so that I can fun a half marathon. I will also continue to do my intense strength-training routines and of course, keep using all the awesome Vega Sport products that help me be my best!

Comment by Susan Myers on December 2, 2011 at 9:13am

My goal is to continue the progress I've made over the past two years.  Two years ago I weighed over 300 pounds and was a diabetic.  I started doing yoga and weight training and have lost 165 pounds.  I am also a breast cancer survivor.  I just lately discovered Brendon's fitness regimen which has helped my transition to a vegan lifestyle. In 2012 I will be 60 years old and I feel better than I ever have in my life.  I want to do more biking and running to improve my cardio training.  I have also just completed my 230 hour training to be a yoga teacher.  By the end of 2012 I will have completed the 500 hour training.  My goal is to keep on moving!

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