Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED (Page 33)

I made it through the Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon today in San Francisco. Of course, today was the day that the rain, wind, and cold (42 degrees -- brrrr) finally made an appearance in the Bay Area. I still managed to finish in 1:44:55, which clipped more than 6 minutes off my PB. Overall, I was happy. Pacing was a little difficult because of the hills and the wind. Also, I haven't run in the rain in more than a year -- I know, poor me.  Anyway, I'll post my race report soon. Hope everybody had a great weekend!

Steve-great job on the PR in tough conditions!

Woo-Hoo, the Seahawks won!!!  For me, it's the second best thing to the Packers taking the win.  Love me some Russell Wilson, former Badger and all around clean cut guy.

Randee-that photo is nuts!  WOW.  Glad you enjoyed yourself!

Weigh in day--106.4lbs, not quite a new high for me, but darn close.  Ugh.  If I hit 103lbs before we leave for Hawaii on 3/5, I'll be happy.  Key for me will be to limit snacking.  While my diet is mostly healthy, I'm a perpetual eater. 

Great job Steve!!!!  6 minutes is huge!

+1...sub 1:45 is quick.

My January...very solid training month for me:

Swim: 4h 30m - 10170.6 Yd

Bike: 12h 39m 14s - 227.93 Mi

Run: 11h 23m 22s - 69.57 Mi

Strength: 17h 42m (about 12 hours of this are my Bikram Yoga sessions)

Incline Treadmill Walking: 60m

 

I always weigh myself going into my recovery weeks, which works out that it's around the first of the month. 

Current weight = 200 lbs.

Target race weight = 192 lbs.

 

If I could stop drinking beer and eating burgers, I'd probably be around 185. 

 

I honestly almost never weigh myself.  I use my skinny jeans as my barometer instead.  I figured if I said I wanted my skinny jeans to be looser people would think I was a weirdo.  So I guess now, the cats out of the bag.  That's my real goal.

Since you brought it up, I think the lb vs bf is an interesting topic.  I can say with certaintly that my best stand alone running weight doesn't produce as much power on the bike.  Since I've moved from being just a runner to being a triathlete, I have gained about 5lbs and lost more than 5% BF in the process (19% to 14%).  Anyone else struggle with that balance?  I would love to be closer to 100lbs ( think I look better), but I know it isn't as good for my performance.

Thanks everybody for your kind comments on my half-marathon. I realize my idea of rough weather doesn't exactly equate with everybody else. Ice, snow, blizzards -- you guys are diehards!! I just posted my RR. My legs are still sore, but I hit the pool for a swim workout tonight. Felt good.

This morning's weigh-in was 180 lbs. Ugh. I actually gained five pounds in the last month. Hopefully, it's just from the pre-race pasta/carbo loading. My  goal for Feb is to get back down to 175 lbs.

Early morning swim done! Would have been cutting it close to get it done at lunch so I dragged my butt out of bed and did it. I never seem to have "good" swims first thing in the morning. How many times have you heard me say that ? 3750 yards.....more of an endurance swim than hard intervals. Easy run and some strength this evening.

Weight-when I first started doing triathlons I weighed about 183. I did a good bit of weight work and some running. Now, as of this morning, I was 163. I suspect part of that is due to the fact that I have not been running much. Running just seems to be the best way for me to take off weight. During the last Summer/race season I was between 156-158 @ 5 feet 10.5 inches tall. Seems the heat and hard training just naturally cause me to slim down some. My weakness is snacking after dinner. Ice cream, cookies, candy....all the good stuff. I can't eat just one cookie, a piece of candy or a couple of spoons of ice cream. So, that is where I need to cut back. All those calories/carbs right before bed are terrible.  I eat fairly healthy during the day. I bring a sandwich from home and do a protein shake with it for lunch everyday. Over the past week I've substituted my toast/butter at breakfast for an apple and yogurt. Just need to get some self discipline for the nightly snacks. So, I''ll join in and shoot for 159.5 as of the end of Feb. but my main goal will be to eat healthier.