So here I am again. It seems like the only time I come here is when there is some new goal in my life and I enjoy writing everything down on it as it goes on and on. But this time around, the chosen journey isn't like the prior ones. First it was IGLA 2004, then IGLA 2005, then the LA Marathon and Gay Games. But since the marathon my body's appearance and turned quite unappealing to me. I've gained some weight and that is one of the main things that has always bothered me.
So this rounds BlogFest will be a combination of all previous blogs with a new twist. My ending goal is pretty simple. I want to look at my body in the mirror and feel proud of what I have made it but also, I want to feel great INSIDE as well, knowing that I am taking care of my body for the future of my life. Along the way, there will be other swimming events and running events that will be importang goals as well. My journal might turn a bit personal and boring as I will talk about my weaknesses for food and the issues I have with not being able to stop eating even when I am done along eating poorly. I will write down my meals as good as I can. I will also discuss my workouts and have twice a week official weigh ins.
The reason I have started today (went to gym yesterday too) was that with clothes on, for the first time in my life I weighed 200 pounds. Of course naked I was 196, but that is still heavier than EVER. Since March I have put on over 10 pounds. My clothes are tight and that isn't flattering!!! I am swimming just as fast, but that makes me wonder if the loss of weight and any effect. Either way, let the games begin:
Tuesday, September 5th, 2006 =
Weigh in - 196
Running - Ran 2 miles. It felt nice to get back out there running. I would like to run with the dogs, but sometimes I like to leave everything behind and just shut out the world. I think my next run with be with the dogs and I will alternate back and forth. This way, the puppies will get some run time with me, but I will also not rob myself of my personal pleasure of running alone. My time wasn't anything special for the 2 miles and right now that isn't a concern. Off to swim practice!
Swimming -
500 warm up
4 X 50s kick, 4 X 100s pull, 4 X 50s kick = 800 yards
100 free, 4 X 25s fly, 2 X 50s fly, 1 X 100 fly, then repeat for back/breast/free = 1600 yards
Relays - 200 yards
Total workout - 3100 yards
Swimming felt good. Main focus was on the 100s of each stroke. I swam them all controlled. 1:09 fly, 1:10 back, 1:17 breast, 1:01 free. 4:37 400 IM. That would be an ideal 400 IM in season swim. The best in season so far in 4:56 or something like that. For the next month I am focusing on my fly and back. I have a meet on October 1st which will be SCM (short course meters) and I have a goal for the 200 back and 200 fly. 200 back is to go 2:25 or better. That would put me within 2 seconds of my Gay Games time. For the 200 fly, I would be incredibly happy with being under 2:30. Hips baby. I may wear my fastskin jammer for the 200 fly just to help with my hips.
Good first day.
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