I can't seem to find the willpower to eat right. I know what I need to do, I know how to do it. I just don't seem to be able to do it.
The last few weeks have not been my best. I went on a trip to LA July 12 - July 17. The few days leading up to it were stressful as I was extremely busy at work. The few days after I got back were extremely stressful, as I was STILL extremely busy at work. Taking 1 week off makes it so very hard to get back into routines.
But now that I am back at home (for a few weeks) and its time to get serious. I have 3 weeks.... 3 weeks until I go on my next trip (ok, well, 2.5 weeks actually.) I need to buckle down and just do it. Starting now... not Monday, not Tomorrow.... NOW (actually this morning!)
I have my first race in over 3 years next weekend. Am I ready? Well, I can and will finish... but I'm not as prepared as I would have liked. I don't have enough pool time. I don't have enough hill work, I haven't done enough speed work. It will not be a PR, but I don't expect it to be. I'd love to say that I am just aiming to finish, But anyone who knows me, understands that wouldn't be true. I'm way too competitive.
Today was my first GOOD exercise day in almost 2 weeks. and it wasn't even really all that good. I was significantly dehydrated, and my HR spiked during the bike ride. I ended up finishing, with the fast group, but it wasn't pretty. Average HR was 163... for 2 hours and 15 minutes. That is CRAZY.
I am working on a workout plan for this week. It can't be too crazy since I have the race next weekend, and I already have plans on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. I also need to plan my meals for the week.
I'll try to update more regularly.
The last few weeks have not been my best. I went on a trip to LA July 12 - July 17. The few days leading up to it were stressful as I was extremely busy at work. The few days after I got back were extremely stressful, as I was STILL extremely busy at work. Taking 1 week off makes it so very hard to get back into routines.
But now that I am back at home (for a few weeks) and its time to get serious. I have 3 weeks.... 3 weeks until I go on my next trip (ok, well, 2.5 weeks actually.) I need to buckle down and just do it. Starting now... not Monday, not Tomorrow.... NOW (actually this morning!)
I have my first race in over 3 years next weekend. Am I ready? Well, I can and will finish... but I'm not as prepared as I would have liked. I don't have enough pool time. I don't have enough hill work, I haven't done enough speed work. It will not be a PR, but I don't expect it to be. I'd love to say that I am just aiming to finish, But anyone who knows me, understands that wouldn't be true. I'm way too competitive.
Today was my first GOOD exercise day in almost 2 weeks. and it wasn't even really all that good. I was significantly dehydrated, and my HR spiked during the bike ride. I ended up finishing, with the fast group, but it wasn't pretty. Average HR was 163... for 2 hours and 15 minutes. That is CRAZY.
I am working on a workout plan for this week. It can't be too crazy since I have the race next weekend, and I already have plans on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. I also need to plan my meals for the week.
I'll try to update more regularly.
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