LIMITER + ONE February Challenge (Page 2)

1 cycling session done , rode with the local tri club .

The downside of tracking my eating...realizing what a horrible eating day I had yesterday. I knew it while it was happening, but once I punched the numbers in...well, let's just say it wasn't pretty.

Thank goodness I put "track my eating" and not "eat clean" as my goal. (That's next month's!) Eating is clearly my limiter.

8-9 mile run this afternoon for my other goal.

Im sick   feels like flu or strep throat.  May have to change my run goals due to illness. Gonna try for my long run tomorrow but if Im not feeling better will head to urgent care, I have a feeling just rest wont kick this one. (but maybe ice cream will?)

its good to write it down as it makes you acknowledge it .

Another swim in the bank.

Nice and sunny 5 mile run in today. I ran in shorts and a t shirt! It's February!!!Still need to add myself to the spreadsheet.

Added a bike workout in the very strong wind today
To give you an idea
I had to work hard to maintain 10mph going one way turned around and was cruising at 25mph on the return legs . Sunny and balmy 60F.

Got another run in today - got 3 runs in and 1 strength. On plan for the month so far.

First swim done for this week , i was a bit tired so i upped my rest at the intervals and got through it .

Cool ! What else would like to track this month ?

What made it so ?

3 more miles run, almost done with another day tracking food. Right on plan!

Welcome to team Hincapie

7 days Down

I got a quick ride in before our expected rain . Nice way to start the day.

Make it Count today

YES its the first leg of almost every Triathlon But why else should we swim ?

The buoyancy of the water counteracts the force of gravity, making swimming a perfect low-impact sport that puts little stress on bones and joints.
If you swim for at least 20 minutes straight, keeping up a constant rhythm and speed, it is an aerobic exercise, which helps improve general fitness, stimulates the metabolism and burns fat.
The fact that it's an aerobic exercise also means it improves cardiopulmonary capacity, while the effort needed to overcome water resistance tones muscles.
It's a great way to burn calories: an hour of swimming burns 500 calories.
Our body's natural position is upright, but when we swim, we turn it horizontal; this helps move respiratory secretions, and improves breathing.
Swimming has been shown to be beneficial for asthma sufferers, as it encourages lung function and breathing control.
Swimming balances blood pressure and normalises pulse rate.
It works the body's motor coordination. Over two thirds of the body musculature is worked when we swim, including both the lower and upper body, trunk and head, and arms and legs are forced to make a balanced effort.
Swimming also strengthens joints and improves posture by improving the position of the spinal column. This makes it an excellent exercise for people with back problems.
Last, but not least: anyone can do it. You don't have to be a great athlete for swimming to be beneficial – and fun, too – so come on in: the water's lovely!

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Another 3 mile run in the books...although I started tracking my food yesterday (limiter) and then stopped when I ate a work-provided lunch because I had no idea how to account for it. I do so much better when I eat/drink my own stuff (or go to a restaurant so I can get the details)...this was catered in pasta w/ salmon, rolls, salad, & dessert. (And I didn't just eat the salad...).

Still on track for the month though & will track today.

Finally added myself to the spreadsheet!  I absolutely HATE having to run on a treadmill. Urgh...

Ok finally got a ride in, took the bike in for a tune-up and he rides perfect!!! Rock n Roll Half Mary tomorrow, so I will start switching gears to Oly training next week!