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.  

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 :)