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Week 9 - Nutrition planning starts

1/25/16 - 1/31/16


Swim - 2
Bike - 2
Run - 1
Strength Training - 1
Weight to lose - 23.5 lbs
Mileage (weekly / 2016)
  Swim - 4000 yds / 15,050 yds miles  
  Bike - 62 miles / 190 miles
  Run -6.18 miles / 37.46 miles

Not a bad week, I did get ONE strength training session in so that is an improvement.  But I missed 2 runs, 1 bike and I had weight gain this week - UGH.

But I hit my long bike, long run and both swim sessions and did I say ONE strength training!!

I also stared nutrition conversations with Coach Krista.  She made it very clear all the training is important but without good nutrition I won't finish.  So I take what she says very serious.  I know I'll have to consume more calories on the bike than I have in the past.

This coming week is a recovery week so looking forward to a bit less volume.

I'm getting super excited about our trip to Hawaii for in-laws 50 wedding anniversary.  I get to swim in the ocean and run along the beach.  I'm not going to rent a bike rather I'll just spin at a local gym.  We are only going to be there for a week and I don't want to take my helmet and cycling shoes and somewhat assume that most places are not going to have speedplay.

I'm most disappointed about my weight gain this week however I was not good!  I had a few BAD days, eating some fast food.  But I can't go back in time, it is what it is, so this week I'll do better - no unplanned eating out and no fast food!

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  1. Joy WizziwaFebruary 1, 2016 at 6:02 AM

    Nutrition...yes indeed!! So excited about how much this is going to change your experience...it is why some people double over and others can still stand. :) It will see you through to the end. And...I love that you have a plan for vacation. Training in the ocean and on the beach...such good energy!! :) Yay Nicol!!!

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