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.
:-)
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
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.
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.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
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 $$ together. I'll be on the computer trying to get in that way Monday morning.
Last note - found out last week that I have kidney stones and low iron; going to be scheduling a CT scan soon.
I missed this weekend's hill run, then stepped on the scale to find my weight listed as 206 lbs. I had been down to 191 coming into September. This revelation made me mad and I started our run today at around an 8:30 pace and nearly burned out half way through the run. This is where having a training partner really helps - he was holding his target pace so I slowed down thinking there might be a problem. Turns out he was just running smart.
I need to get my nutrition back on track, and mix things up and shed a couple pounds. Basically stay away from carbs / fried foods.
I won't be going to volunteer at IMAZ this weekend; unable to put the airfare $$ 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.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
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
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
Sunday, October 21, 2012
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.
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.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Training 10-18-12, and a PLAN
There's something weighing on my mind. Ok, let's just say there's something weighing on me - my weight!
Since my taper phase just before Leadman I have begun to put on weight, and not the muscle kind. I was down to around 190-192 lbs and over the past month have keeper back up to 198-200 lbs.
So what's changed? More cookies and candy, less bike rides, and less swimming.
So what can I do? Eat less cookies and candy, go to more spin classes (weather isn't nice enough for outdoors), and swim more.
What else can I do? Some kind of strength / cross-training like the Insanity class or Bob Harper's kettle bell shred videos.
What's the first action to take? Write out and print a new training plan to follow; my last one ended with Leadman. Also I'm meeting with Angela to set up an Ironman training plan.
When will I do this? TODAY!
See how easy that was?
Since my taper phase just before Leadman I have begun to put on weight, and not the muscle kind. I was down to around 190-192 lbs and over the past month have keeper back up to 198-200 lbs.
So what's changed? More cookies and candy, less bike rides, and less swimming.
So what can I do? Eat less cookies and candy, go to more spin classes (weather isn't nice enough for outdoors), and swim more.
What else can I do? Some kind of strength / cross-training like the Insanity class or Bob Harper's kettle bell shred videos.
What's the first action to take? Write out and print a new training plan to follow; my last one ended with Leadman. Also I'm meeting with Angela to set up an Ironman training plan.
When will I do this? TODAY!
See how easy that was?
Thursday, October 4, 2012
10/04/12 aka 10-4 Good Buddy!
Did a morning run and was hit pretty hard by asthma / breathing trouble. Need to remember to take my inhaler before running!
I had traveled to Moses Lake Washington this week and there was a dust storm that blew through - I think it's lingering on in my lungs. Breathing was do labored this morning I actually got a side cramp just under my ribs.
Writing this has reminded my that I want to put up a race report from Leadman - I'll try to remember to do. that soon! For now I'll just say it was a great event, I had a lot of fun and I beat my prediction for time by a 1/2 hour.
I had traveled to Moses Lake Washington this week and there was a dust storm that blew through - I think it's lingering on in my lungs. Breathing was do labored this morning I actually got a side cramp just under my ribs.
Writing this has reminded my that I want to put up a race report from Leadman - I'll try to remember to do. that soon! For now I'll just say it was a great event, I had a lot of fun and I beat my prediction for time by a 1/2 hour.
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