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
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
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.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Tapering 9/18/12
I did my last morning run before the Leadman today. Did a quick 4 mile run with Will at a good pace (not too fast, not too slow).
I was reminded of why I consider sidewalks to be death-traps to runners. Those 1" trip hazards come out of nowhere to get you!
This should be the last workout before the event.
I plan to look at the course on Friday, and hope to take my bike for a spin downhill to see what the course will be like.
I'm looking forward to having a good time. I've trained harder for this than for anything else in my life, and I'm as ready as I can be.
Next week I should be able to call myself a half-Leadman!
:-)
I was reminded of why I consider sidewalks to be death-traps to runners. Those 1" trip hazards come out of nowhere to get you!
This should be the last workout before the event.
I plan to look at the course on Friday, and hope to take my bike for a spin downhill to see what the course will be like.
I'm looking forward to having a good time. I've trained harder for this than for anything else in my life, and I'm as ready as I can be.
Next week I should be able to call myself a half-Leadman!
:-)
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Tapering 9/15/12
One week until Leadman!
I've realized that I began tapering last week or so. I really didn't have much of a taper on the schedule - just lower numbers the last week - but I think a combination of things changed that.
First - burnout. Mental, physical, emotional and just in general burnout. I feel tired, I know not much will change in the last couple weeks, I'm frustrated at all the time that training sucks out of my life, and my body is fighting back when I do longer training activities (possible rhabdomyolysis).
Second - did I mention my body is fighting back? I'm experiencing symptoms that match up pretty well with rhabdomyolysis. This is a condition where after strenuous activitiy the body destroys the skeletal muscle and dumps the rubbish into the body's systems and causes stress on them. In extreme cases the condition can lead to kidney failure. I've been seeing the symptoms for a few weeks now (not gonna describe it here) and they occur after such things as long runs, fast medium runs, and long bike rides. Why this is happening? I dunno. I'm going to schedule an appoitment to review the issue with a sports doctor hopefully for the week after Leadman. Until then, it's a good thing I'm tapering and not doing endurance stuff every day or two!
Third - unlike a few weeks ago where I was frustrated about not getting in enough training, I've now flipped and feel like "it's all ok" and that I can coast the last couple weeks because they are the "taper" weeks. Sure, this is a half-Ironman type of event and some people think no taper is necessary, but I don't have that kind of foundation yet. An Olympic event kicked my butt! This is well over Olympic levels, especially the cycle part - 69 miles at race pace is no joke!
I kind of just want this done now. Do I feel ready? Not necessarily, but that's my normal MO. I'll always think I can do something more or better, but for now I feel it's all ok and I just need to focus on finishing the event.
On the bright side - I'm excited to be volunteering at the IMAZ 2012 event! I signed up a few weeks back and will on a run aid station. I should be able to get signed up to compete in the 2013 IMAZ the day following the race. Doing the Arizona Ironman was Melissa's suggestion - she felt it would be the 'easiest' Ironman event to try to do. We shall see! For now I'm happy I'm volunteering and looking forward to going to Arizona in November for this years race.
I've realized that I began tapering last week or so. I really didn't have much of a taper on the schedule - just lower numbers the last week - but I think a combination of things changed that.
First - burnout. Mental, physical, emotional and just in general burnout. I feel tired, I know not much will change in the last couple weeks, I'm frustrated at all the time that training sucks out of my life, and my body is fighting back when I do longer training activities (possible rhabdomyolysis).
Second - did I mention my body is fighting back? I'm experiencing symptoms that match up pretty well with rhabdomyolysis. This is a condition where after strenuous activitiy the body destroys the skeletal muscle and dumps the rubbish into the body's systems and causes stress on them. In extreme cases the condition can lead to kidney failure. I've been seeing the symptoms for a few weeks now (not gonna describe it here) and they occur after such things as long runs, fast medium runs, and long bike rides. Why this is happening? I dunno. I'm going to schedule an appoitment to review the issue with a sports doctor hopefully for the week after Leadman. Until then, it's a good thing I'm tapering and not doing endurance stuff every day or two!
Third - unlike a few weeks ago where I was frustrated about not getting in enough training, I've now flipped and feel like "it's all ok" and that I can coast the last couple weeks because they are the "taper" weeks. Sure, this is a half-Ironman type of event and some people think no taper is necessary, but I don't have that kind of foundation yet. An Olympic event kicked my butt! This is well over Olympic levels, especially the cycle part - 69 miles at race pace is no joke!
I kind of just want this done now. Do I feel ready? Not necessarily, but that's my normal MO. I'll always think I can do something more or better, but for now I feel it's all ok and I just need to focus on finishing the event.
On the bright side - I'm excited to be volunteering at the IMAZ 2012 event! I signed up a few weeks back and will on a run aid station. I should be able to get signed up to compete in the 2013 IMAZ the day following the race. Doing the Arizona Ironman was Melissa's suggestion - she felt it would be the 'easiest' Ironman event to try to do. We shall see! For now I'm happy I'm volunteering and looking forward to going to Arizona in November for this years race.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Training 9-06-12
Still working out. About 2 weeks till Leadman.
Have the hotel reserved, and may be getting aero bars for my bike next week.
I've done two longer rides; one 100 miles and the other a 70 miler.
Keeping energy consistent over such long periods is a challenge. Keeping consistent with daily training has also been tricky - so easy to get busy.
Have the hotel reserved, and may be getting aero bars for my bike next week.
I've done two longer rides; one 100 miles and the other a 70 miler.
Keeping energy consistent over such long periods is a challenge. Keeping consistent with daily training has also been tricky - so easy to get busy.
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