Okay...a few small changes from my measurements last time:
Measurements:
Chest: 32.5"
Bicep: 10.25"
Waist: 26.5"
Hips: 34.5"
Quadricep: 19.5"
Calf: 12.5"
New measurements as of 3/16/2014:
Chest: 32"
Bicep: 10"
Waist: 26"
Hips: 35"
Quadricep: 19.5"
Calf: 12.75"
In summary:
Chest: -.5 inches
Bicep: -.25 inches
Waist: -.5 inches
Hips: +.5 inches
Quadricep: No change
Calf: +.25 inches
RHR last time-65
New RHR-50
Obviously, the greatest change would be the heart rate. It now takes me a while and a hard effort to get it up there, darn it ;)! So far, down 6 lbs, a few inches and heart rate is down. Stay tuned for another update in a few weeks...maybe I'll have cleaned up my diet by then.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Update!
Okay, it's been a few weeks since I updated this. Between my 150 mile commute per day, job searching, and trying to be an Ironman (again, but much faster), life has been quite hectic.
I've been able to get a few weeks of solid training under the belt so far. My running is coming along nicely, as is my biking. I've been spending a LOT of time on the trainer. Thank you, Michigan for sub zero days, monstrous snow storms, and everything in between this winter!
Swimming is...swimming, haha! I'm not a good swimmer. I'm getting my endurance back, but speed is probably never going to come.
My weekly workout totals:
Swim-8-10,000 yards
Bike-75-100 miles
Run-6-20 miles
Obviously, things change with each week as far as sport specific load. I'm working out about 10-12 hours per week steadily right now. I can tell the difference because a LOT more food is required than was required.
Here are some pictures of the change, not much yet, but my legs are a little more defined and I've lost a few pounds.
Weight: 109 lbs. (Previous weight: 115 lbs.)
I've been able to get a few weeks of solid training under the belt so far. My running is coming along nicely, as is my biking. I've been spending a LOT of time on the trainer. Thank you, Michigan for sub zero days, monstrous snow storms, and everything in between this winter!
Swimming is...swimming, haha! I'm not a good swimmer. I'm getting my endurance back, but speed is probably never going to come.
My weekly workout totals:
Swim-8-10,000 yards
Bike-75-100 miles
Run-6-20 miles
Obviously, things change with each week as far as sport specific load. I'm working out about 10-12 hours per week steadily right now. I can tell the difference because a LOT more food is required than was required.
Here are some pictures of the change, not much yet, but my legs are a little more defined and I've lost a few pounds.
Weight: 109 lbs. (Previous weight: 115 lbs.)
I'm not even going to lie, I've been eating like CRAP! Everything around me is falling victim to my jaws right now.
I am going to take my measurements again and post those on a separate page. We may see an increase in pounds for me next round!
Friday, January 31, 2014
Circumference Measurements
My coach has officially started giving me workouts, it's a whole new world for me where everything is based on heart rate. It is ironic that I have given my personal training clients heart rate based workouts for years, but I have done all of my racing "by feel."
I forgot to include my resting heart rate (RHR) and circumference measurements in my introductory post:
RHR-65 *As you can see, I am OUT of shape!
Measurements:
Chest: 32.5"
Bicep: 10.25"
Waist: 26.5"
Hips: 34.5"
Quadricep: 19.5"
Calf: 12.5"
My predictions for my measurements are a decrease in: chest, bicep and waist. Increase in: quadricep and calf. I believe my hips will first get bigger then smaller-biking more will increase my glute size, then running more will provide a break-even. Of course, I am getting older; therefore, my theory could be erroneous ;).
I will post my next update in about 3 weeks; that will give about enough time for the workouts to start to affect my RHR and maybe a measurement or two.
I forgot to include my resting heart rate (RHR) and circumference measurements in my introductory post:
RHR-65 *As you can see, I am OUT of shape!
Measurements:
Chest: 32.5"
Bicep: 10.25"
Waist: 26.5"
Hips: 34.5"
Quadricep: 19.5"
Calf: 12.5"
My predictions for my measurements are a decrease in: chest, bicep and waist. Increase in: quadricep and calf. I believe my hips will first get bigger then smaller-biking more will increase my glute size, then running more will provide a break-even. Of course, I am getting older; therefore, my theory could be erroneous ;).
I will post my next update in about 3 weeks; that will give about enough time for the workouts to start to affect my RHR and maybe a measurement or two.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Hello!
I never thought I'd say this, but I have decided to sign up for another Ironman. Ironman Florida 2014-HERE WE COME!
After my 2012 Ironman Arizona finish in 11h 53m, naturally I had to do another one in hopes of racing it. I also wanted to document the physical changes my body will undergo as well as my stats: resting heart rate, blood pressure, etc.
It is really amazing what the body is capable of and I regret not showing that last time! Here we go...
Off season: I have been running 20 miles/week, biking about 1-2x's/week and swimming 3x's/week. It has been a rough comeback thanks to Officer Candidates School for the United States Marine Corps (that is ANOTHER story...), a broken metatarsal and shoulder injury.
I digress...stats:
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 115 lbs.
This is my finishers picture from Ironman Arizona 2012. I was still 5'2", but 97 lbs. Note: I was also EXTREMELY dehydrated
We will not go into my diet, it's not BAD, but by no means GOOD. I LOVE to eat, that is my biggest struggle! Also, the weather has been brutal in Michigan-1 degree temps, -20 wind chills, and snow so big you can barely run outdoors. This has been going on for WEEKS!
The difference(s) from my last race to this one-I hired a coach! He is going to give me workouts, hold me accountable, monitor my diet and make sure I'm not stress fracturing my feet.
Stay tuned for the getting fit process, it is cool :)
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