kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2012 - CLOSED (Page 64)

I think tracking is always a good idea.  My thought is just to start tracking qualitatively (e.g. jsut writing down what you eat and not worrying about calories, mcaros etc.)  She how things trend and then adjust. 

Had a pretty solid weekend.  Decent rides on Saturday and Sunday and a solid run on Sunday.

Ended up watching 8 or so episodes of Toddlers and Tiaras while I was on the trainer.  I think I lost a few IQ points in the process.

Agreed. I always tell folks to take 2 weeks when they first start tracking to look at their normal trends and then tinker.  No sense in changing something without baseline data.

Oh and Toddlers and Tiaras is the best train wreck TV going.  I CRINGE every time I watch, but it makes me feel like an exemplary parent.

Hi guys, been a while since I've posted, but I've been lurking around. 

It's Tuesday down here, so weigh in day for me. Which has given me cause for a bit of a moan. Today's weight was 240.3lbs. That's up about 5lbs in the 2 weeks since we started the challenge. Now I know that I haven't been that good with my diet, On the weekend in particular... But 5 lbs seems a huge amount! The last time I did an online weightloss challenge the same thing happened, my weight went up week by week. So to combat this I'm re-starting calorie counting. Every time I've counted in the past my weight's dropped... it's a pain in the arse, but I think it's my best option at this point... 

Next week I'll be down I swear!

Better news is that I've got my first try of the year on Sunday. Something I'm well looking forward too. It's a sprint, 500m swim, 17km bike and 5km run, and it was the first tri I ever did, last year. I'm not too sure how I'm going to go. I think I'm swimming, and biking faster than I was, but I know I'm running slower... so I think I'd be happy with about the same time as last year... Wish me luck!

Now that I am actually feeling lots better than last week, had an awesome leg workout!!!  I don't remember the last time I had myself dripping in sweat!!!  The next day is always a good indicator of how well the workout went, especially when starting to get back at it ... so I might be swearing at myself during my run tomorrow

Remember weigh in tomorrow

Well it's like I told her.  Ironman will be there, and I don't want to be the old dad who can't get on the floor and play with his kids.  SOOOOOOO we play it by ear.  I've been very up front with what my training load will look like if she gives the green light.  If she does, she does.  If not I get it.

And until then I aim to rule the Oly scene here.  Lots of speed work coming up.

VERY EXCITING!

8 weeks into base training at the 10 week mark and the completion of base training should I do another 

30 min trainer test & 5K running test to set up new HR Zones?

You can, although the test should probably just confirm your current zones or result in a really small change.  Since you were already in good shape when you started base phase, there should be much difference in the zones.  What should happen is that the paces get faster (and the power gets higher) but the heart rates remain the same. 

Ok, thanks guys.  I'm going to just keep track of what goes in my mouth and not worry about calories right now.  I'm trying to cut down on sugar mostly.  

Toddlers & Tiaras.....bwahahaha.  Try Dance Moms.  It rivals Toddlers and Tiaras.  Makes me feel like an exemplary parent, too

x2!!!  Good luck this weekend!  Be sure to post your race report once you write it, too.  

it's not done, but it is getting there.

yes it is pink and purple

yes a guy rides it

yes it is fast

enjoy

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It's beautiful, Rudy!  It looks fast, too

here is our other addition this weekend

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Cute dog!!!  What's his/her name??  Your daughter is absolutely precious.  Love her sweet, little grin!!

His name is Dunkin

He is cute, but he is not a corgi.