Reindeer Run

I am running the Reindeer 5k in Minneapolis today. It is supposed to snow in the afternoon about 1 feet with sleet. I hope to finish in under 23 minutes today.

The conditions are very cold and blistery but my training has been very good.

I am now stacking my Body Pump classes with a good dose of free weight training immediately afterwards. I can do 3 sets of 6 at 165 lbs after Body Pump Class. Also, I do abs, legg lifts, negative cable crunches, and negative seated upright bench press on the machine.

Definately getting stronger. My new log

Run Fast, Be Strong, Eat Right, Think Big!

Tough get going

My weight is at 175 lbs which feels good. I am up to 22-25 reps at 135lbs which is half of my goal of 50 reps.

I am going to body pump Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. I need to cut one day out or only exercise the same body part once every other day.

Also, I am up to sprinting 0.8 miles at 8.1 mph. My goal is to run this at 8.3 mph for the 5k next week on Thank Giving Day.

We ran 5 miles with the A-Team. Last week I ran it in 44 minutes. This time I ran it in 46 minutes.

Spin, Show and Tell

I spinned at the YMCA this morning for 13 miles and then did some pull down and other back exercises.

I feel a bit tired now since the kids are excited about Halloween and show and tell for Alison.

I am sticking with my diet today. I almost went out for lunch for a sandwich until I found out that it was 800 calories when you add up the bread, meat, and mayo.

Our run group has decided to run this weekend. It will be the last 10k of the year.

Oat Meal Plan

I am beginning a formal diet today in order to lose the last 10lbs (Currently weight is 180lbs). According to Health central I am at 14% body fat and if I lose another 10 lbs then I will be at 8% body fat!

So, I believe that I need to get to 8% body fat before I make significant muscle gains to achieve my goal of pumping 75% of the weight 50 times in the Flying Pig Pump and Run.

The key food will be oatmeal.

Breakfast
Protein Shake- Now foods Protein Isolate (All Natural and low carbs and calories)
Mixed with slower timed released protein (optimum nutrition)

Oat Meal after workout around 8pm

Lunch
Chicken Brest on Bread
Oat Meal again

Snack.

OatMeal at 4pm

Dinner
Salad, Lots of tomoatoes, Pickles, and Grilled Chicken Brest Sandwich

Bedtime
Protein Shake on Days when I lift weights or Body Pump.

Day 1

This is my first blog. After completing the Twin Cites in just under 5 hours, I feel that setting up goals keeps me motivated. I ran the first half of the marathon at my goal pace of 2 hours but fell apart at mile 15. It was 82 degree with humidity around 80%. The race director called it the hottest TCM Ever.

I managed to run walk from 15-23 with my huge blister on my right feet. Somehow, I slow jogged the last 3 miles. It was a great experience overall. The fans were all over the course and very supportive. Even though it was hot, and I took 1 week to fully recover including throwing up the evening of the marathon, I would do it again.

I am running with a great group from the YMCA who help to keep me on track.


1) Complete the Winter Carnival 5k in under 20 minutes
2) Bench my weight 30 times
3) Run Grandmas marathon in under 3:45
4) Run half Marathon under 1:45