Updates:
First, my last time in the pool was March 3rd and I have three more weeks until I start swimming again. My right shoulder (which has never given me a problem), was very tender. Went to Dr Lynn Voss at Boulder Center for Sports Medicine and the diagnosis is fairly good. My rotator cuff is not messed up, but can be strengthened which should align my bones better. My acromium is hitting the humerous, muscle building should help with separation.
I go back in a month for a follow up. I miss the pool. In the meantime, Coach Pete has me doing more biking and walking/running.
Secondly, Coach Pete has me running more, I actually ran 6 minutes in a row this week. Although I thought I would die, I made it through! Running/walking intervals are the order of the day.
And my weight. The ever present nemesis! My weight loss had stalled again and upon Pete's recommendation, I hired Breeze Brown as my nutritionist. Before I hired Breeze I was averaging 2,000-2,200 calories a day. She said I was starving my body. I asked her why were the Biggest Loser people could eat low calorie diets and still were blowing off weight so fast, week after week. She told me that their bodies were shocked as they had never been exercisers (or had not in many a year). I on the other hand, am an endurance athlete and my body knows what I am doing and am going to do. So it hoards calories because it knows it is not going to get enough. So here I am trying to be faithful to her plan. She stair-stepped me up to my current goal of 5,200 calories a day. Yes, I know, it is crazy! But I am starting to lose weight again. Slowly but it is starting to budge a bit. My energy is high. And yes, IT IS FREAKING HARD TO EAT 5,200 CALORIES A DAY! (unless you're eating crap). I tried going high calorie a couple years ago but I was resistant and only made it about 2 weeks before I bailed out from fear of eating too much. How ironic it will be if for the last 2-1/2 years I have been starving myself and berating myself for eating too much.
I have only 7 months of serious training before we start tapering and it's 8 months till the Ironman. Will I be able to get into a wetsuit by July or August? I don't want to try and drag 300+ pounds around that course. The weight needs to start falling fast! I journal my food and send it to Pete's and Breeze everday. Very few slip ups (had some pork rinds and cheese nips once). Of course, Breeze was not happy! :-)
March totals, including what I will do Monday and Tuesday are: 48 hours and 28 minutes! Next week I am scheduled for 13:25. Should be a great week! I'm glad to be back to blogging! Have a great week!
18 comments:
Sounds like you have a great plan. I am looking forward to following you through IM!
But right now, I am going to take a nap after my long run. :)
GAWD- I am NOT looking forward to 13 hr weeks and here you are already doing them!
Good for you and glad to hear you are still alive and kicking! :-)
Great job and hang in there!! There are alot of people cheering you on!
We're glad you're back blogging too! Hang in there with the food - a big machine needs lots of fuel to perform at its best
Hi Duane - So glad to hear that you're hanging in there. The injuries/pain are never fun but it's nice to know that you have a team helping you out.
I had my RMR tested about 2 years ago and the guy (super-star athlete/fitness expert) was shocked that mine was so high. He said he had never tested a female so high. Alas, I too was starving my body while training to race and lose weight. I don't know how you do it but good job on eating healthy and getting in the calories.
Looking forward to cheering for you come race time.
Yea! I'm so glad your back.
You're back! I know I had to do something with it hehe
Thanks for letting us know what's been going on with you. I too had some shoulder pain earlier this year that was helped by strength training. Great to hear you're back to losing weight!
Good to hear from you again. Good luck with all the upcoming training and nutrition plans. I look forward to following along.
Sometimes you just need the right kick in the ass, Duane! I hope I can make it out there this year to see you. We shall see.
I also have trouble cosuming a lot of calories, let alone 5000 plus calories in one day. Good luck with that, and let everyone know how it is going.
5,200 calories a day of good composition - challenging!
One of the things that helps make Michael Phelps Michael Phelps is his ability to eat enough without distress to fuel his astounding workout regime (those so inclined may insert bong joke here).
You are doing great! I hope the new diet works for you. :-)
keep up the good work!
I'm so glad you're back :) Hopefully the new diet regime fuels you well and helps you meet your weight loss goals.
And of course, congrats on the awesome job with building your run. :)
Duane,
I don't believe one word of your blog. As a person who is training for a sprint tri, I know how hard it is to do all 3 at one time and you can't and we know it. Glad you are losing weight but lets be real.
Sorry, thats how I feel.
Are you serious? Finished 7 triathlons so far including a Olympic distance! You are sick!
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