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Two more weeks in ChiRunning 10K Program

2/4/2013 - 2/10/13

Swimming - 2
Biking - 0
Running -3
Strength Training - 2
Weekly weight loss -3 lbs
Total weight loss - 34.5

Pretty good week, except for that goose egg on the bike. I know, I know need to work on that.  I'm heading into the final 2 weeks of my ChiRunning 10K program.  Yesterday I ran longer than I have ever run, 60 minutes, and it felt great.  I'm still a long way away from a 1/2 marathon or marathon but I'm actually believing that it's possible.

This week I was able to get into the lap pool, which gave me a drastic improvement in my time compared to the leisure pool.  A huge motivator, since I realized I can swim at least 1000 yds in 30 minutes and if I can maintain that pace and continue to improve then I can definitely swim at over a mile in an hour.

I'm starting to think big picture and think about 1/2 Ironman and Ironman distances and the time limits associated with each.

Great weight loss week - I'm 8 lbs away from my goal weight. When I decided on my goal weight this go around I set a goal that was 10 lbs higher than my original goal weight because I wasn't sure that was an obtainable weight.  But as I get closer to my current goal I'm wondering if the original goal is obtainable??  For now I'll stick with the current goal, see how well I can maintain that and then figure out the next step.  I know that as training times and distance go up that I'll need to consume more calories and I have been told that I will continue to drop weight.  What I don't want to do is be focused on losing weight and training, tried that in the past and that is tough to do.  I want to get to a weight that I'm happy with and can maintain.

Also tried out the new shoes, from my last post, they were wonderful, felt great, no blisters or hot spots!!  Glad that I have another option when it comes to show selection.

The Lifetime Fitness Indoor Tri is coming up in 2 weeks in fact it's the day after I finish my ChiRunning 10K program.  I decided because of the short distances for the tri that I'll still be able to do both back to back!

"Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek." - Mario Andretti

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