Training 3-06-13

Didn't realize how long it's been since my last post!

I had vascular surgery near my left kidney. The stones were left in though, so I still need to do a follow up at some point.

I've finally gotten back up to being able to do all my workouts, including Insanity and longer runs.

The new Master Swim training is starting to get better. I've learned some breast stroke and butterfly. Still not any good at either, but I can kind of do them.

Melissa had a spinal fusion surgery two weeks ago and has begun her recovery for that.

Training 1-07-13

First week of 2013 training is done! Off to a good start with running, and started with a reorganized sanctioned master swim 3x per week.

Only downside - no bike trainer yet.

Training 12-22-12

Did a 6 mile run in N. Albany (Scenic loop) with Will today between rain showers.

I've only run on average 1x per week the last 2-3 weeks. Swim and spin are about the same as that. Got in a little bit of a motivation rut, partially due to foul weather though.

Met with Angela a week ago to go over training plans for 2013. She's agreed to help me work on improving this year.

Learned that I have kidney stones and some other kidney related issues, so I'm having surgery to correct the issue on January 30th 2013.

I'm registered for the 2013 IMAZ in November. I should have a solid 6 months of training to be ready for it after my surgery recovery period.

Looking forward to a healthier me.

:-)

Maintaining 11-29-12

Still running 2x per week and back in Master Swim at the Y now that Thanksgiving is over.

It feels good to be consistent in those areas, but I miss biking.

No progress in weight, other than no further gain.

Doctors say no rhabdomyolysis; waiting on kidney tests (CT scan) to be done before knowing if there's stones or something else going on.

Training 11-13-12 and Weight

Had another good paced Tuesday morning run with Will. We ran 6 miles in 57 minutes, with about a 9:30 pace. It's about 4-5 months out from the Corvallis half marathon and my goal is to run that race at a 9:00 min/mile pace in order to finish in under 2 hours.

I missed this weekend's hill run, then stepped on the scale to find my weight listed as 206 lbs. I had been down to 191 coming into September. This revelation made me mad and I started our run today at around an 8:30 pace and nearly burned out half way through the run. This is where having a training partner really helps - he was holding his target pace so I slowed down thinking there might be a problem. Turns out he was just running smart.

I need to get my nutrition back on track, and mix things up and shed a couple pounds. Basically stay away from carbs / fried foods.

I won't be going to volunteer at IMAZ this weekend; unable to put the airfare $$ together. I'll be on the computer trying to get in that way Monday morning.

Last note - found out last week that I have kidney stones and low iron; going to be scheduling a CT scan soon.

Progress Report 10-30-12

Overall training: holding pattern. I'm kind of in between plans right now; I finished one plan (half-iron) in September, and will be starting an Ironman training program in January.

I have a plan written out for this period but have mostly done the running part of it. Master Swim started back up in October, so I've been able to swim 2-3 times a week again instead of the 1-2 I've got per week over the last month. Finding time for the bike is the hardest now - there's limited daylight and increasing rain. My only real option is spin classes until I get a trainer.

Weight: 201 lbs. I'm not weight lifting so that's not good weight going on. I had been down to 191 in mid-September and hopeful to lose another 10 lbs. The change in diet (more cookies and muffins available) and change in exercise has contributed to my gain.

Other: I've gone off of Lovastatin to see if is causing Rhabdomyolysis. If the sights clear up over the next 3 months then that may have been the issue.

~ Marcus

Planning 10-21-12

I went to look at making myself a training plan for the next few months and found out that I already put a plan together but just never printed it out.

So as it turns out I'm a couple weeks behind the plan - mostly on the bike.

I'm ok with that for now because its turning into the holiday season and rainy weather. Time to look into getting a bike trainer.