I am feeling pretty confident about getting through the training. I believe, physically I am in at a good point to handle the additional load, and mentally I am ready. 14 weeks isn't that long (some Marathon programs are 16 weeks) so I hope I can suck it up.
Things of note:
I am still sick (well actually we all are). 3.5 weeks and counting. I went to the Dr. last week and started antibiotics and I thought they were working, but Sunday afternoon the scratchy throat returned and I feel I am back where I was a week ago. Kim and Justine seem to be in the same boat, it is just going to take time. Back to the Dr. at 5:30 tonight.
I am giving up my Orthotics. It has been a long time coming and it seems like the right time. The only issue I am having is a flare of my Morton's Neuroma on my right foot. I am using a very shaved down orthotic with a beefed up Met pad on my trail runs which is helping significantly. Add to that exercises and stretches my physiotherapist has given me I anticipate being able to dump them completely in the next couple of months.
Diet? Yeah hot topic there. Hoping to loose about 7-8lbs in the coming weeks and get down to 145lbs (65.9kg). If I cut back on Hershey Kisses, peanut M&M', Cookies, Rolo Ice Cream and a little drinking it should be easy to loose the weight. I'll add that to my weekly summaries so I am a little more accountable.
So forward, lots to read and think about and I'll loads on time on the trails to do the thinking and recovery time to do the reading.
4 comments:
Hope you feel better soon. Must be exciting to focus on such a big goal. You've got a great coach, so I'm sure you'll be ready.
I've started eating healthier today as well. It seems silly to worry about lightweight shoes and gear but then still carry around a bunch of extra body weight. However, if we don't get stronger and faster over the next 14 weeks, I think we should go back to eating ice cream.
Amen. I have a feeling I will binge eat for a month after, but I am going to do my best leading up to it. Tub of Rolo at the finish line.
I find it funnier for bikers, worrying about light weight bikes and carbon fiber water bottle cages when they are 20lbs over-weight :)
The Rolo ice cream - peanut butter flavour - is Double Bellybuster's nemisis. I like the Oreos and peanut butter M&Ms and of course cupcakes. Sooo hard to give those up! Good luck!
Rolo Peanut Butter ice cream is dope!
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