8/4/14 - 8/10/14
Swim - 3
Bike - 3
Run - 3
Strength Training - 0
Weight loss (weekly / year) - 0 lbs / 7 lbs
Mileage (weekly / 2014)
Swim - 7,100 yds / 79,950 yds
Bike - 72.5 miles / 1140.78 miles
Run - 17 miles / 319.57 miles
Overall, a good week of training. I hit all my scheduled workouts but fell a bit short on time for a couple but had success with a new nutrition plan. I realize that most sports / electrolyte mixes don't really appeal to my taste buds but in order to property fuel during training and races I just need to suck it up and not think about the taste. I did not experience any stomach issues with the new plan and hope that it will help with my bike to run transition.
My biggest training accomplishment this week was today when I went out for a bike ride - I climbed Heartbreak Hill, which kicked my butt in the June race - so we are now even Nicol - 1 Hill - 1. The ride ended up not being as long as I wanted it to be so I'll have to rethink the course a bit but there was very little road traffic which is very appealing to me.
Next week is a lighter week then I have 4 weeks of build before going into two weeks of taper before the race. This week the increased training definitely had an impact on me. I have been "training" for most of the year and it is starting to really wear on my mental and physical state. I'm said that I won't make any big decisions bout racing next year for at least a week after the race.
No change in weight loss is starting to get frustrating because I know that losing the last 17 lbs will help but I've always said it's hard to train and lose weight because you have to keep yourself fueled to ensure your body is able to train. It's possible that I need to adjust my food intake because with the increased workouts it's possible that I'm not be eating enough again.
Swim - 3
Bike - 3
Run - 3
Strength Training - 0
Weight loss (weekly / year) - 0 lbs / 7 lbs
Mileage (weekly / 2014)
Swim - 7,100 yds / 79,950 yds
Bike - 72.5 miles / 1140.78 miles
Run - 17 miles / 319.57 miles
Overall, a good week of training. I hit all my scheduled workouts but fell a bit short on time for a couple but had success with a new nutrition plan. I realize that most sports / electrolyte mixes don't really appeal to my taste buds but in order to property fuel during training and races I just need to suck it up and not think about the taste. I did not experience any stomach issues with the new plan and hope that it will help with my bike to run transition.
My biggest training accomplishment this week was today when I went out for a bike ride - I climbed Heartbreak Hill, which kicked my butt in the June race - so we are now even Nicol - 1 Hill - 1. The ride ended up not being as long as I wanted it to be so I'll have to rethink the course a bit but there was very little road traffic which is very appealing to me.
Next week is a lighter week then I have 4 weeks of build before going into two weeks of taper before the race. This week the increased training definitely had an impact on me. I have been "training" for most of the year and it is starting to really wear on my mental and physical state. I'm said that I won't make any big decisions bout racing next year for at least a week after the race.
No change in weight loss is starting to get frustrating because I know that losing the last 17 lbs will help but I've always said it's hard to train and lose weight because you have to keep yourself fueled to ensure your body is able to train. It's possible that I need to adjust my food intake because with the increased workouts it's possible that I'm not be eating enough again.
Go Nicol Go!!! I'm glad the new nutrition plan didn't cause any stomach issues...that is huge. You are plugging right along...and will keep on pushing. You got this!!! 48 days to go!!! ;)
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