Post: #1

I have an ungodly amount of unused vacation time that I'm gonna burn through this month. I'd love ideas from fellow gents on what to do. Here are some of the parameters I'm working with.

-No travel. In case of emergency I need to stay within an hour of NYC.
-I'm training for a marathon so I have to run on specific days, but I also have to be careful not to over train.
-I want accomplish something awesome. Don't have much desire to "relax"
-10 to 15 days free
-normal budget applies, unless benefit outweighs cost...


My ideas so far:

1) intently focus on a non-work, money making project
2) loose 5% body fat without sacrificing marathon training
3) grind through humdrum todo list ranging from cleaning to financial planning
4) read a shit ton
5) skill up in a hobby
6) be a tourist

What would you do with an distracted two weeks? Grateful for your thoughts

Post: #2

Get out and go for a long walk every day.

It's an election year. Find a campaign to work on.

Find a local college and run some day game on the fresh incoming pussy.

Post: #3

Find a half marathon to do sooner rather than a full marathon and use your vacation time afterward.

Imagine taking any vacation where you are putting pressure on yourself to "accomplish something awesome" in 10-15 days. Adding pressure and stress to a vacation, home or away, is illogical and one reason why people come back from vacation more stressed out than when they left.

Other than #3, #6, and maybe #1, I wouldn't consider trying to accomplish any of those in 10-15 days. Is it possible, yes, but I would definitely say it will be far from fun.

Post: #4

Here's my ideas:

1) Up your marathon game with supplements/ice baths if not already doing so. Find a new stretch for your IT bands. Yoga. But nothing too crazy too close to race day.
2) Meet new people if you're an extrovert, take a vow of silence if you're an introvert. Whatever recharges your battery.
3) Reflect on your recent accomplishments and failures and think about what you want to be doing differently or more of in the next few years.
4) Work on personal relationships. Send a package or card to a friend in college, a buddy overseas, or older relative. That's high value, everyone does electronic communication constantly, so you'll stand out. My brother got a fast car, so I sent him a g-meter.

Post: #5

Walk over every walkable bridge in the city: Queensboro, Manhattan, Brooklyn and George Washington Bridge. Find out what time sunset is and time it properly so you get the other time 20 minutes before sunset. Take pictures of sunset over Manhattan. Notable spots for sunset pictures are in LIC by the Coke-A-Cola sign and in DUMBO at the park by the river. Also go to New Jersey to Weekawken- there's a park along the river (not sure exactly what it's called), but you'll get a really incredible view of Manhattan from there. It's directly opposite of Time Square in NJ

Post: #6

Juice
Work out
Day game
Brogramming