Saturday is my rest day... I need it. Its not a sore like lifting weights. Its a dull, nagging kind of sore. Everything feels tight.
I have completed every day of the training this week. I think I put in a good effort and even through in some extra work. The week started out a a windy 30 degrees (fun on the bike, not so bad for a run) then dropped to around 12 degrees and is now finishing up at a balmy 70. Thank you Texas weather.
I am really starting to feel pretty good about my swimming. Trying to throw in some extra drills. Got a blackburn mag trainer in for my bike. Got a heck of deal on it on ebay. I have only been on it one time so far. Seems pretty tough...steady magnetic drag, no coasting. I would rather be on the road, but its nice when the weather sucks
This week I have logged about 18 miles running, 3 hours on the bike and about 4200 meters in the pool.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Half Iron Training Week One-Third Time
Happy New Years.....
How are those resolutions working out for you?....
As the title might suggest this is my third time at the week one activities of a 20 week Half Iron Program. I decided not to advance till after the holidays. I will start week two on Monday Jan 6. It is said that two weeks of something makes a habit. I think the verdict is still out on that. I will say I got about 90 percent of the training activities in each week. It has gotten a lot easier to get the motivation to get outI and do the work.
I feel strong, I wish I could say I feel strong and had lost some weight. NOT. I weighed in at 238 yesterday. Is 210 to 205 even possible? Time will tell. I was there once. I guess if I really wanted to I could get there again. You set here and think.... I am at the beginning of this program. I ran 2 hours 20 minutes, I biked 3 hours 15 minutes, and I swam around 3400 meters. I didn't necessarily try to eat any different. There was a lot holiday food in excess and all the cakes and pies that went along with it. Food is my weakness, dare I say, my enemy.
I know how to eat right. I have done it before. Hence why I saw 205 for a little while three years ago. I have no will power when it comes to food. It is like a drug, not like a drug it is a drug. It makes me feel good. It soothes me and makes me content. Here lies the problem and knowing the problem also shows the solution.
I have no will power when it comes to food. If the bad choice is there (addictive) I am going to eat it. If the healthy choice is all that is there, no problem. I have two young daughters in this house. I have a Fiance' that likes to cook and likes sweets. I am afraid this battle will not be one until a fundamental change is made in all of our diets.
I guess if truth be known, we all not what too do. Having that will power is another story.
Looking forward to another week of training. Will be back next Saturday (one year older) to share thoughts on week two.
Good luck on your training this week...
How are those resolutions working out for you?....
As the title might suggest this is my third time at the week one activities of a 20 week Half Iron Program. I decided not to advance till after the holidays. I will start week two on Monday Jan 6. It is said that two weeks of something makes a habit. I think the verdict is still out on that. I will say I got about 90 percent of the training activities in each week. It has gotten a lot easier to get the motivation to get outI and do the work.
I feel strong, I wish I could say I feel strong and had lost some weight. NOT. I weighed in at 238 yesterday. Is 210 to 205 even possible? Time will tell. I was there once. I guess if I really wanted to I could get there again. You set here and think.... I am at the beginning of this program. I ran 2 hours 20 minutes, I biked 3 hours 15 minutes, and I swam around 3400 meters. I didn't necessarily try to eat any different. There was a lot holiday food in excess and all the cakes and pies that went along with it. Food is my weakness, dare I say, my enemy.
I know how to eat right. I have done it before. Hence why I saw 205 for a little while three years ago. I have no will power when it comes to food. It is like a drug, not like a drug it is a drug. It makes me feel good. It soothes me and makes me content. Here lies the problem and knowing the problem also shows the solution.
I have no will power when it comes to food. If the bad choice is there (addictive) I am going to eat it. If the healthy choice is all that is there, no problem. I have two young daughters in this house. I have a Fiance' that likes to cook and likes sweets. I am afraid this battle will not be one until a fundamental change is made in all of our diets.
I guess if truth be known, we all not what too do. Having that will power is another story.
Looking forward to another week of training. Will be back next Saturday (one year older) to share thoughts on week two.
Good luck on your training this week...
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