My weight this week is 174.8 which is 0.5 pound loss. Better than a gain any day. No real challenges this week, but I know I need to drink more water.
For our SacFit Saturday we did 9.5 miles. It was a bit chilly starting out, but once we strayed moving it was a great morning. Our little group stayed together until the aid station and two did not stop. The rest of us finished strong.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Weigh-In and SacFit Saturday
Current weight is 175.5. That is up 1.3 pounds from last week. Since I changed my day back to Saturday last week I actually started the week pretty badly. Used a lot of points on Saturday and Sabrina (that would be 1./2 half of my followers) made a cake that we of course ate every night until it was gone. Only 2 workouts also contributed. As the great philosopher Pumbaa once said "Leave your behind in the past". This week will be better.
SacFit Saturday was a really good workout. Missed having Jess along (the other 1/2 half of my followers), but I understand why she was not out there. We did 8.5 miles today and they flew by. At the end of the workout I felt like I could go a few more miles. I am trying to keep my run intervals at a 12:00 pace so I don't wear myself before the end of the run. Today that worked pretty well. A few times I found I was going 10:00-11:00, but I was able to slow it down. Previously I was doing a 9:30 quite a bit and that took it's toll towards the end of the workout. I know at this point I need to gain stamina rather than speed so I can shorten the walk intervals and eventually lengthen the run intervals. Overall pace was 14:43 which is good for a long run day.
The toughest part is doing the training, but not having any races for this season. Too many conflicts for me to commit to a race, so I just look at it as advance training for the marathon training next season.
SacFit Saturday was a really good workout. Missed having Jess along (the other 1/2 half of my followers), but I understand why she was not out there. We did 8.5 miles today and they flew by. At the end of the workout I felt like I could go a few more miles. I am trying to keep my run intervals at a 12:00 pace so I don't wear myself before the end of the run. Today that worked pretty well. A few times I found I was going 10:00-11:00, but I was able to slow it down. Previously I was doing a 9:30 quite a bit and that took it's toll towards the end of the workout. I know at this point I need to gain stamina rather than speed so I can shorten the walk intervals and eventually lengthen the run intervals. Overall pace was 14:43 which is good for a long run day.
The toughest part is doing the training, but not having any races for this season. Too many conflicts for me to commit to a race, so I just look at it as advance training for the marathon training next season.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
SacFit Saturday
The day started out pretty chilly, but it was a great day for a workout. We were scheduled to do 7 miles, but ended up doing 7.32 because of where we started and where the group was meeting. Jess is having IT band issues so she joined our group for the workout. She seemed to have a good time and her pace was about 30 seconds faster than when she is running with her regular group. It was a bit breezy for the last few miles, but overall it was a very good workout.
After the workout I was able to have a nice cup of coffee and an apple while Sabrina did an 11 mile "test" bike ride to get used to trail riding for her triathlon training. One of the ladies she was riding with a a problem with her bike chain and helped fix it to get them on their way. They had a good ride and I got a nice cup of coffee. Wins all around!
After the workout I was able to have a nice cup of coffee and an apple while Sabrina did an 11 mile "test" bike ride to get used to trail riding for her triathlon training. One of the ladies she was riding with a a problem with her bike chain and helped fix it to get them on their way. They had a good ride and I got a nice cup of coffee. Wins all around!
Weigh In Day
First of all I have decided to change my weigh-in day back to Saturday.
When I re-committed to the weight loss I made the weigh-in day to Sunday to coincide with Sabrina's weigh-in day. In the past I always had problems with a Sunday weigh-in since the Saturday workouts/water intake/food eaten always messed with my weight so inevitable I would be up from Saturday morning.
I decided to give it a shot and I have been weighing myself on Saturday and Sunday since I recommitted. I figured I would give it a few weeks to make sure the increase on Sunday was not a fluke. Every Sunday I have increased by at least 1.5 pounds and today I was up by 3 pounds. Needless to say I am switching back to Saturdays. I know the Sunday weight gains are a false gain since I lose the gain over the next couple of days and then go below the Saturday weight.
Anyway, my weight for yesterday was 174.2 which is a loss of 2.6 pounds since last Sunday. The loss from last Saturday is 1.3 pounds which is reasonable for a weekly loss.
That brings my total loss to 30.8 since I started and 3.7 pounds in the last three weeks.
When I re-committed to the weight loss I made the weigh-in day to Sunday to coincide with Sabrina's weigh-in day. In the past I always had problems with a Sunday weigh-in since the Saturday workouts/water intake/food eaten always messed with my weight so inevitable I would be up from Saturday morning.
I decided to give it a shot and I have been weighing myself on Saturday and Sunday since I recommitted. I figured I would give it a few weeks to make sure the increase on Sunday was not a fluke. Every Sunday I have increased by at least 1.5 pounds and today I was up by 3 pounds. Needless to say I am switching back to Saturdays. I know the Sunday weight gains are a false gain since I lose the gain over the next couple of days and then go below the Saturday weight.
Anyway, my weight for yesterday was 174.2 which is a loss of 2.6 pounds since last Sunday. The loss from last Saturday is 1.3 pounds which is reasonable for a weekly loss.
That brings my total loss to 30.8 since I started and 3.7 pounds in the last three weeks.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Weigh-In and SacFit Saturday
First, yesterday was SacFit Saturday. Our group did 6 miles which I completed at an average 14:30 pace. Still not where I want to be to do a sub three hour half marathon, but my speed is improving slowly. Yesterday's workout was tough. It was cold and my legs never really loosened up so I felt tight for the whole run. The weather is warming up so this should not be a problem in a few weeks.
My weight today is 176.8. That is a 0.2 gain from last week, but it is 1.1 pounds less than two weeks ago so that is still a win. This week should be better since I am not starting the week by using all my flex points the first day. Last Sunday we went out to dinner with Matt and Jess at the Pyramid Brewery and had dessert at Rick's Dessert Diner. A very nice night, but it made the week challenging food wise. A fair trade since the night out was definitely worth the temporary setback of a small gain.
My weight today is 176.8. That is a 0.2 gain from last week, but it is 1.1 pounds less than two weeks ago so that is still a win. This week should be better since I am not starting the week by using all my flex points the first day. Last Sunday we went out to dinner with Matt and Jess at the Pyramid Brewery and had dessert at Rick's Dessert Diner. A very nice night, but it made the week challenging food wise. A fair trade since the night out was definitely worth the temporary setback of a small gain.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Weigh-In and Workout
My weight today is 176.6 which means I lost 1.3 pounds this week. Looking forward to another good week.
I did my long workout this morning since I could not yesterday. Logan was with us so one of us has to stay back. I made the sacrifice and stayed back...where it was dry...since everyone else was drenched in the downpour.
There was no rain at the gym, but I had to do my run on the treadmill. Treadmills really suck. I don't think they are accurate. I have always wondered if the forward momentum when running on the trail helps when compared to being on a treadmill. I went 3.96 miles in one hour and then did another 12 minutes on the elliptical to bring it to an even 5 miles.
I did my long workout this morning since I could not yesterday. Logan was with us so one of us has to stay back. I made the sacrifice and stayed back...where it was dry...since everyone else was drenched in the downpour.
There was no rain at the gym, but I had to do my run on the treadmill. Treadmills really suck. I don't think they are accurate. I have always wondered if the forward momentum when running on the trail helps when compared to being on a treadmill. I went 3.96 miles in one hour and then did another 12 minutes on the elliptical to bring it to an even 5 miles.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Accountability
For anyone that reads this blog (I think there is only one) you will notice I changed the name. The new name makes a little more sense unlike me.
To me the Notes symbolizes my love of music and well...writing on a blog. The Trail is for the running/biking part of my life as well as the weight loss and life journey I am on with my family. The "from the" just kinda connects the words and doesn't really mean anything, but you probably knew that so you can forget I wrote it.
Moving on...
Today is my birthday and I am 44. I have been on a weight loss journey with me wife Sabrina for 2 1/2 years and she reached her goal on December 6th, 2009 and she hit 100lbs lost shortly after that. I have lost weight as well, but am not at the weight I want to be. Truthfully I have gained weight since my lowest weight (around 165). Today I weighed in at 177.9. That is what this post is about - being accountable and truthful. I know being accountable is a big part of being successful so here I am doing it.
I plan to post at least once a week so lets see how that goes.
To me the Notes symbolizes my love of music and well...writing on a blog. The Trail is for the running/biking part of my life as well as the weight loss and life journey I am on with my family. The "from the" just kinda connects the words and doesn't really mean anything, but you probably knew that so you can forget I wrote it.
Moving on...
Today is my birthday and I am 44. I have been on a weight loss journey with me wife Sabrina for 2 1/2 years and she reached her goal on December 6th, 2009 and she hit 100lbs lost shortly after that. I have lost weight as well, but am not at the weight I want to be. Truthfully I have gained weight since my lowest weight (around 165). Today I weighed in at 177.9. That is what this post is about - being accountable and truthful. I know being accountable is a big part of being successful so here I am doing it.
I plan to post at least once a week so lets see how that goes.
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