Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Fast Tuesday...

I'm not going to lie. I was dreading today's fast. I guess it's kind of like training for a marathon and dreading a long run... I know it's coming; it's a big commitment; and I want it to be over. I know when it's over I'll be glad I did it; feel good for doing it.

AND I have a whole day of food temptations I need to dodge. GET OVER IT - MOVE ON! (No, this will not be my mantra...)

Yesterday I stayed within my calories for the day. I ate an ice cream cone at 8 p.m. not on the plan and a corn cake from Wegman's also not on plan. I got a case of the "I deserve this because I went to the gym..." meh

My sister is training for a half-iron man in June. She's up to 2 hour workouts - pool swim; 40 min run... It makes me want to do something more - though definitely not that. I did a lot of races back in the day including the Boston Marathon (with Team in Training) and about 30 triathlons; though only through Olympic distance, and cycling events like Pan Mass.  However, over the past 2 years my enthusiasm for distance training has waned. I just don't have it in me... and the time commitments are
huge... so I'm thinking about smaller races just to get me in shape, compete for my own PRs and there's a 5-miler in May that the little one will do with me...

I would like to be in better shape by May.

My goal is consistent 12 min miles; Race day 10 lbs lighter; and FOLLOW THROUGH... Do one event and see what happens next....

I want to make this a more structured plan. I'm going to keep stats, do actual speed work... We'll see if this moves beyond the "I've got a great idea" thought process... For now, just go with it...

2 comments:

Enz said...

All great ideas!
I had a 65 point day yesterday, just mindlessly snacking. Not sure why. I wasn't hungry, I wasn't stressed....the snacks were just there. Craziness. Back to normal today! I did track it all though and although I cannot make up those points (can't outrun the fork)....I can move forward and do better today.


Lynne said...

I think the tracking makes it all clear... Otherwise you're perplexed about a gain... It all adds up so fast... and you're right - there's no making up for lost time (or too much food). That's why there are new days and new weeks - New Opportunities!!!