“There is what you need to do to make a living and then what you need do to feel alive” – Unknown
I’ve come to a pretty scary realisation. When I decided to do GeoQuest it was about 45 weeks away, I’ve been training for 13 weeks now leaving just 30 weeks until the event. I’m a third of the way through already… AND I’M GETTING PRETTY EXCITED!!
I emailed the Baden Powell Award Scheme Support (BPSA) to put forward my GeoQuest Proposal. Its taken me this long to decide to use it for Personal Growth rather than Physical. The deciding factor was realising the journey I’ve started has already taught me so much about what I’m capable of, and that all aspects of my life are going to continue to be challenged, and improved. My diet has changed, I’m physically active almost every second day, I’ve lost weight, I’ve been injured, I’ve recovered, I’ve learnt to mountain bike, I’ve improved my running, I’m enjoying kayaking and as a result I’m in a great headspace.
All in all I’m pretty happy with how I’m tracking, and so far I’m up to date with the goals I’ve set. Below is the training goals I’ve set to be Adventure Race Ready by June 2016:
August 2015
Start Personal Training
1 x PT session per week
September 2015
1 x PT session per week
4 weeks off Cardio to overcome shin splints injury
Purchased a mountain bike
October 2015
1 x PT session per week
1 x Physio session per week for ITB Injury
Hiked Coastal track – 30km
Hiked Heathcoate to Audley – 9km
Rode Heathcoate to Engadine return – 17km
Rode Endurance Track Cataract – 9km
November 2015
1 x PT session per week
1 x Physio session per week for ITB Injury
Mountain Bike comfortably for 10km
Run comfortably for 3km
Kayak comfortably for 5km
Hiked Waterfall to Forrest Path return – 12km
Rode Lady Carington Drive – 19km
Running average of 4.2km reached with C25k
December 2015
1 x PT session per week
Mountain Bike comfortably for 20km
Run comfortably for 5km
Kayak comfortably for 5km
Start trail running
Team training sessions to start
January 2016
1 x PT session per week
Mountain Bike comfortably for 30km
Run comfortably for 5km
Kayak comfortably for 10km
February 2016
1 x PT session per week
Mountain Bike comfortably for 30km
Run comfortably for 8km
Kayak comfortably for 10km
March 2016
1 x PT session per week
Mountain Bike comfortably for 40km
Run comfortably for 10km
Kayak comfortably for 10km
Decide full or half course
April 2016
2 x PT sessions per week
Mountain Bike comfortably for 40km
Run comfortably for 13km
Kayak comfortably for 13km
24hr MegaSwim
May 2016
2 x PT sessions per week
Mountain Bike comfortably for 50km
Run comfortably for 15km
Kayak comfortably for 15km
Sydney Half Marathon
Paddy Pallin Adventure Series Race 21st or 22nd May 2015
June 2016
2 x PT sessions per week
GeoQuest!!
