It’s Weigh in Wednesday…ugh! Hahaha! This week I weighed in at 193.5 with 16.5% body fat and 55% water weight. NOW….last week was significantly better; actually, just 1.3 pounds, but here’s why. I was 192.2 last week with 53% water weight and the body fat was 17%. (I don’t think the fat percentage is very accurate in the actual number, but let’s ignore that for the moment.) Let’s NOT ignore the two percent difference in water weight this week. That two percent accounts for a whole 3.87 pounds which would have my weight down around 189-190ish today. So, that’s why its important to have a scale that measures your weight, “body fat” AND water weight. This way you can tell exactly what you’re gaining and losing. We use a Tanita Sport Scale with two user profiles. You can pick one up anywhere like Walmart, Target, Bed Bath and Amazon. They’re fairly inexpensive and will keep you off “the ledge” when you get an unexpected weight gain like I did today. =)
I’m also learning how important environment is for Ironman training. I’m very lucky to work in the Fitness Industry with an understanding boss and coworkers. I get to train at work when the opportunity presents itself and the hours are somewhat flexible. BUT!!! (You had to know it was coming) Living in the Bronx is not conducive to training. This morning I tried to get to work early so I could fit in a workout before work actually began. Well, that didn’t go as planned because I’m so dependent on public transportation actually being on time. I’m so jealous of people who get to roll out of bed and start training once they are ready. I have to wait an hour (or more) to get to work and then pounce once I get the chance to train during the day. It feels like there’s a great degree of luck involved at times, which creates a very uneasy feeling when I think about it. If you ever take on a challenge such as this, make sure you have a schedule and environment that allows for a greater degree of consistency. If not, the challenge may include finding the opportunity to train, not just the training itself.
Yesterday I got some solid training in though. 14 mile power bike intervals and then a 2.5 mile run immediately after. I am definitely getting stronger and faster. My hip pain is almost completely gone and besides the expected aches, I’m feeling “tip top”!
Yesterday’s Training
Bike – 14 mile power intervals
Run – 20 min 2.5 mile cooldown after biking
Planned Training Today
Run – 4 mile run plus speed intervals at the end. Really tough!
Swim – 3200yd paddle and pull bouy workout.
Today is going to be fun! Let’s give it everything! Not much week left to work with.