I've identified a third goal to this challenge as "Get in shape - Fit, Strong, Flexible & Lean". I'm not going to quantify this with any particular metrics, but I am going to do a fitness test and measurements at my gym every four weeks during my training.
I'm not so sure about how the cardio fitness is measured and I think I'll start taking my heart rate monitors estimate every four weeks as well.
From my first assessment on 25-5-2009 here are the metrics. It is hard to get myself to look past the weight - I really want that to be lower - but I also know intellectually that what is most important for me during this big challenge is getting the body fat lower - 30% is way too high (Or as my friend Al puts it - I'm 30% donut!)
My hamstring flexibilty result of reaching 16cm past my toes was very pleasing - if I can retain or improve on that while increasing the running miles, I will be stoked. It's also good to note that my blood pressure is healthy. It always has been, but it's nice that it hasn't changed!
Resting Pulse : 68
Systolic Blood Pressure : 115
Diastolic Blood Pressure : 80
Weight : 85.6kg
BMI : 25
Waist to Hip Ratio : 0.69
Arm Girth : 33cm
Chest Girth : 98.5cm
Waist Girth : 79.6cm
Hip Girth : 115.5cm
Mid Thigh : 67.5cm
Body Fat : 30%
Hamstring Flexibility : 16cm past toes
CV Fitness Est Maximal Oxygen Uptake : 27.9MI
If you'd told me before this challenge that I'd be posting my photo & weight online once a month I would definitely have said you were crazy! But nothing motivates like being held accountable, or so they say.. and as they also say.. start where you are!
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