This is what I don't want to look like anymore...
This is what I want to look like in September...I've always wanted to do a triathlon. So, Sunday afternoon, while finishing a fattening lunch at Applebees, I told myself I would start training for a triathlon sprint. This particular race consists of swimming 500 meters, biking 13.7 miles and running 3.1 miles.
I started to train for a triathlon a couple years ago, but after only a couple days or so, I lost the desire. So on Monday, I decided to go ahead and register for the triathlon, so I would HAVE to start training and train hard. The race is on Sunday, September 7th. That gives me exactly 4 months and 6 days to get ready.
I made my own detailed training calendar that lays out exactly what activities I will do each day. I even bought a book on triathlon training :) My training consists of running distances as well as sprints, swimming, biking, core and strength workouts. I will also have to be very consious about my diet and load up with vitamins on a daily basis and not consume alcohol.
My hopes from this adventure is that I will continue to participate in triathlon sprints for the next year or so and then eventually move on to Olympic distance triathlons. While doing this I would like to get back into shape and lose quite a bit of weight. So, I have in mind some prizes that I will reward myself with once I reach my goal. My goal weight is 127. Right now I am sitting at 155 and have 28 pounds to go. I would prefer to have most of the weight off by race day, so that is about 7 pounds a month.
I will try to update this everyday with my workout from the day before, what I ate and my weight loss progress.
Wednesday, April 30
Workout: bike 50 min
Breakfast: 2 special K waffles plain, coffee, lite applesauce
Lunch: subway turkey, baked lays
Dinner: 2 pieces of pizza, 3 breadsticks, 6 brownies (not off to a great start)
I'm really excited about the race and getting ready for it!
"Guess what? I have flaws. What are they? Oh I donno, I sing in the shower? Sometimes I spend too much time volunteering. Occasionally I'll hit somebody with my car. So sue me-- no, don't sue me. That is opposite the point I'm trying to make."
5 comments:
I'm pretty sure that six brownies is a standard diet for triathletes.
Awesome! I'm so impressed. Anyone who signs up for marathons and 5k's always impresses me, so a triathlon! Way to go!
I have a super super easy homemade applesauce recipe if you want it. That way you don't get the added sugar and preservatives. I had to cut out all (and I mean ALL) sweets and fats for 10 weeks while I was pregnant, and that applesauce was my trick. I put it on everything.
www.fitday.com is a free website that can help you track your daily activities, calories, and diet. I use it when I am trying to bulk and when I'm trying to cut weight.
Remember to get lots of lean protein in your diet!
*-Chris-*
Ok, I think you look fine, of course. But more power to ya if you want to do the triathalon thing and get in shape. Just please don't wear the unitard thingie the runner in your goal pic is wearing. Please, oh please. Oh- and kudos for posting your weight. Ballsy!
Erin,
Triathlons are so much fun! I did my first one last October and I can't wait to do another one. Mine was 400 swim, 10 mile bike, 3 mile run. However, I used a mountain bike and I would not recommend that for anyone! I got passed by tons of old ladies cruising by on their road bikes. :)
Good luck and feel free to ask if you need anything!
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