bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society (Page 33)

I usually never workout when I have a hockey game that night. 

That being said, I am screwed once I get up, I might as well do something as I can`t get back to sleep!

As long as you are still doing some running and some biking, you will eventually meet those goals. Like you my strength is swimming. Unfortunately that makes up the smallest portion of the race. I am focusing on my biking and riding this year as they sucked big time last year! Take out a swim and add in a bike or run.

Had to get a some fasting lab test done this morning on base.  Medical doesn't open until 0730 so I was able to hit the pool prior to going in for the lab work.  Gosh I really wish I worked closer to home.  It was great to have the time to swim.  However, my blood sugar was low so I kept running out  of breath quickly. 

Melinda - Good job on beating your swim totals for January (you probably swam more in Feb than I will in the next 4 months!

Hope you are not getting discouraged about the other goals.  Fact is that it's only going to get easier for you to get in those long rides and runs once the weather gets nicer. Plus - the progress that you have made so far counts and has moved you closer to the finish line even if you didn't cross it yet (but you will!!!)

Wow - that just might be the most positive things said about TI in the last 2 months.  So glad to hear you are having success and I hope you next swim is even better than todays!

Had a slight bump in training.  Hard but worth it climbing back on.  Hit my 9.5 mile run today with an 8:04/mi pace.  Marathon goal pace is 8:00/mi.  Feeling pretty good with two months to train.  Hoping my long run goes well on Sunday.  Helping someone move tomorrow, so I have to cancel my bike for saturday.

My goals for March:

Biking:13-15 hours in the saddle.

Running: 75miles

Swimming: Getting started once my shoulder can handle freestyle!

The last weekend of hockey is March 18, so full blast after that!

Have a great one everyone!

Oh yeah, Big Rock IPA for tonite with homemade pita chips and tzatziki!

So glad to hear that your son is OK and recovers quickly from this mornings festivities!  As far as your run - that is the gift of running.  There are just some days when running gives you a gift.  You can't figure out why - it just happens and makes you feel like a million bucks!  Good luck on your goals - even in high school I wasn't running that much

Thor - Those are some pretty ambitious goals!  Good luck achieving them.  On a related note - it's funny how beer can be such a motivating force.  I found the following comment from your last post amusing - "Hoping to get on the cycle trainer this aft before Friday Cocktail hour!"  Funny how the thing which has made us fat in the past is now the elixir that inspires us to get out there and get it done!
Also - I love hearing about all of these different beers from Canada and out West.  In Mass, it's illegal to send beer in the mail- but I would be willing to break the law and swap some of your favorite beers from up there for some of my favorite beers down in the states.  If you're interested, let's see if we how we could make that happen. 

Enjoy Cocktail Hour

Just checking in about goals for February and March:

February Goals: Work out 6x per week - didn't happen.  The soreness in my feet and hip got in the way. Lose 41 LBs by my birthday - mission accomplished.  Stretch plantar and ice daily - not every day but did it enough to relieve 90% of the pain.  End the month ready to run - proud to report that I actually surpassed this goal and ran a total of 16 minutes.  It's not much but it's a start.

March Goals: 1) Work out 5 days per week, 2) not weigh myself until the end of the month - trying to make my journey about healthy rather than just weight loss, 3) Eat more with the goal of losing weight in a sustainable way, 4) Increasing my volume as I start to train for my OLY - but doing it in moderation to avoid injury.

I'm doing pretty well right now.  I worked out well this week and didn't miss a workout despite only getting 2.5 hours of sleep after watching the Daytona 500.  My feet are still a little sore and my left hip is bugging me - but I plan on spending some serious time with an ice pack.  And, like most of you, I will be kicking back a few beers this weekend!

Thanks everyone for holding me accountable!  Have a great weekend!

David, a couple of things. Would love do a beer exchange! When we were kidless, i used to plan my holiday around brewpubs/microbreweries. Wife shops, then I get the beer!

as far as running, I've said it before....when I started it was run a 100 meters, walk 200 meters. Pathetic but baby steps and what do you know...I can run, well somewhat. Still don't care for it but have overcome the mental barrier!

Diet is the wrong word. Lifestyle change. It is all about moderation. I would be one miserable(more then I already am) SOB if I couldn't have the things I love. READ:BEER. I just supplement with fruits, veggies and fibre before I dig in and pig out! I still have my days but I am very concientous of what I eat!

Keep on going and you will be surprise where you end up!

Have a great weekend!

Easily.  There are many times where I don't do anything and still enjoy 2-3.

It's amazing how this throws training off for me.  But I gotta play!  Nice job getting to the ride today.  I've got inversion IPA planned for my evening.

Thanks David, Will do.  My long run pace is not at 8:04/mi.  I still have some work to do there, but am in good shape to get there (8:45-9:00/mi currently)  it's the last 6.2 that are really challenging in a 26.2

x2 if it doesn't get us thrown in the pokey, I'm all for that one!