I have tracked everyday since the first of the year. I've also taken the time to clear out junk food and get more fruits and veggies (freggies) in the house. I noticed my breakfasts were really lacking this time of year. In the Spring/Summer/Fall, I usually have a post-workout smoothie for breakfast. I get 2 servings of milk, 2-3 servings of freggies and protein powder for only 6 points. Great way to start the day. Not so great when it's 38 degrees outside. I cannot drink nearly 32 ounces of icy cold goodness, no matter how good it tastes, when it's that cold out!
Other breakfast options have left me not feeling recovered after a good workout. Lots of carbs - oatmeal with blueberries, waffles, toast, cereal, English muffins. I went back to an old standby this week and I forgot just how much I enjoyed it! Scrambled egg whites with veggies. This week I had mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, and spinach. It takes no time at all once the veggies are prepped. Two bell peppers, two zucchini, a bag of spinach and a handful of mushrooms have lasted all week. I'm not opposed to using whole eggs, I just find the pourable egg whites a lot easier, and when I come in from a run I want to eat NOW!
I use half a cup of egg whites which equals 50 calories, 2 grams of carbs, and 10 grams of protein for ONE point! I cook about one cup of veggies (2 servings) then pour my egg whites over it. This takes about the same amount of time that I need to toast an English muffin! I've been having an orange (0), coffee (with light almond milk for creamer = 0), and sometimes an English muffin (3.) I start my day with good protein, 3 servings of freggies and some carbs for only 4 points! {Side note: I calculate based on the points plus system, but am too lazy to type points plus every time, so I just type points!}
My tracking week starts on Friday, so I'm going to recap last week's points. I've read different views on activity points. Some people use their weekly points before their activity points. I've always used my activity points first. I feel like I've earned them. I carry them throughout the week, but once the week is gone so are they. I did use some of my weekly points last week, but not all. I've used the WW app to calculate activity points, then compared to the calories my Suunto watch says I burned. It averages out to 50 calories a point, so that's what I use.
Friday (daily allowance = 26)
Used 31 PP
Earned 2 AP
Used 2 AP + 3 WP
3 F/V (Fruits/Veggies)
Saturday
Used 43 PP (went out to eat)
Earned 0 AP
Used 17 WP
4 F/V
Sunday
Used 23 PP
Earned 5 AP
Used 0 AP + 0 WP
5 F/V
Monday
Used 25 PP
Earned 8 AP
Used 0 AP + 0 WP
6 F/V
I was feeling pretty good up to this point (although it's kind of unusual for me to not use all my daily points.) Then my hormones went crazy! I didn't sleep a wink on Monday night and spent all day Tuesday fighting anxiety and my blood pressure was up. I'm surprised I didn't eat more points on Tuesday! Les was out of town, which meant I didn't cook dinner so that probably saved me. If there had been any chocolate in the house it would not have been safe! We have none and I plan to keep it that way.
Tuesday
Used 28 PP
Earned 0 AP
Used 2 AP + 0 WP
7 F/V Woo hoo!
Took Tylenol PM before bed on Tuesday and slept like a rock! I had to make an unplanned grocery trip for food for a funeral. A Snickers bar at the checkout line jumped into my cart. It made it home, but did not survive the night.
Wednesday
Used 33 PP
Earned 0 AP
Used 7 AP + 0 WP
5 F/V
I made the mistake of buying an Asian salad without closely reading the label. 17 points for a bunch of cabbage! The dressing was full of sugar, but still... I know better.
Thursday
Used 36 PP
Earned 6 AP
Used 10 AP + 0 WP
7 F/V
Weekly recap
Daily Allowance 182 PP (26*7)
Earned (and used) 28 AP
Used 20 WP
Used 219 PP Total - Average of 31 PP per day
In spite of a midweek meltdown I was down half a pound this morning. I'll take it! I see other areas that I need to work on (drink more water!) but I'm happy to see my plate getting cleaner.
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Saturday, July 27, 2013
Week 5 Training Results
It was back to Oahu this week. I think I really have adjusted to this crazy humid weather. Lots of water and Endurolytes.
After three good runs in a row, I was really sore this morning. I tried running a couple times, then decided a recovery walk would be just fine. I played the "pass as many people as possible" game to keep me focused. At about the 2 1/2 mile mark, I was joined by a woman. She said, "You walk fast!" I told her about my game. She does the same thing! "I saw you walking fast and wanted to pass you!" We ended up walking about a half mile together. She is a runner who is registered for the Berlin Marathon in September, but is currently injured. It was so fun to walk with her - I wish we had met up at the beginning of my walk!
Sunday: Rest Day
Result: Rested
Monday: 4 Miles Easy w/4 Strides (pace 9:58 pace)
Result: Ran 5.03 miles in 1:03:02, 12:32 pace
My last run at home for a while.
Tuesday: 7 Miles Hills (no planned pace)
Result: Travel day/Rested
Wednesday: Rest
Result: Ran 7.44 miles in 1:24:44, 11:23 pace.
This was my hill run.
Also walked 3 miles.
Thursday: 4 Miles w/2 Miles @ MP (marathon pace = 9:09)
Result: Ran 5.22 miles in 55:38, 10:40 pace
This was my first attempt at a marathon pace run. I woke up with sore legs from Wednesday's hill run, but headed out anyway. After a one mile warm up, I was able to run two pretty quick miles - 9:12 and 9:45. My average heart rate was 156 during those two miles with a max of 168!
Also walked 2.2 miles
Friday: 4 Miles Easy (pace 9:58)
Result: Ran 6.01 miles in 1:06:56, 11:07 pace
This was my run up Round Top. Average HR 148 with a max of 164.
Saturday: 16 Miles LSD (pace 10:04-11:04) This will hopefully be 13 miles, but we'll see.
Result: Walked 3.66 miles in 1:03:55, 17:29 pace.
My max HR was 117!
Total planned miles 32
Total miles:
Walking 12.36
Running 23.70
Total 36.06
After three good runs in a row, I was really sore this morning. I tried running a couple times, then decided a recovery walk would be just fine. I played the "pass as many people as possible" game to keep me focused. At about the 2 1/2 mile mark, I was joined by a woman. She said, "You walk fast!" I told her about my game. She does the same thing! "I saw you walking fast and wanted to pass you!" We ended up walking about a half mile together. She is a runner who is registered for the Berlin Marathon in September, but is currently injured. It was so fun to walk with her - I wish we had met up at the beginning of my walk!
Sunday: Rest Day
Result: Rested
Monday: 4 Miles Easy w/4 Strides (pace 9:58 pace)
Result: Ran 5.03 miles in 1:03:02, 12:32 pace
My last run at home for a while.
Tuesday: 7 Miles Hills (no planned pace)
Result: Travel day/Rested
Wednesday: Rest
Result: Ran 7.44 miles in 1:24:44, 11:23 pace.
This was my hill run.
Also walked 3 miles.
Thursday: 4 Miles w/2 Miles @ MP (marathon pace = 9:09)
Result: Ran 5.22 miles in 55:38, 10:40 pace
This was my first attempt at a marathon pace run. I woke up with sore legs from Wednesday's hill run, but headed out anyway. After a one mile warm up, I was able to run two pretty quick miles - 9:12 and 9:45. My average heart rate was 156 during those two miles with a max of 168!
Also walked 2.2 miles
Friday: 4 Miles Easy (pace 9:58)
Result: Ran 6.01 miles in 1:06:56, 11:07 pace
This was my run up Round Top. Average HR 148 with a max of 164.
Saturday: 16 Miles LSD (pace 10:04-11:04) This will hopefully be 13 miles, but we'll see.
Result: Walked 3.66 miles in 1:03:55, 17:29 pace.
My max HR was 117!
Total planned miles 32
Total miles:
Walking 12.36
Running 23.70
Total 36.06
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Training Week 1 Results
I had an awesome week! Focused training is just what I needed.
Sunday: 4 Miles Easy (pace 10:04)
Result: 4.0 miles in 42:30, 10:32 pace
I had planned to do a longer run since I only ran 5 miles on Saturday. At the 1.7 mile mark, I realized I had dropped my sunglasses, so I turned around. It was more than a mile before I found them. Fortunately I keep them in a soft case so they were unscathed. I was close to home, so I just did a little extra loop in the neighborhood and settled for 4 miles for the day.
Monday: Rest Day
I really rested! I didn't even walk anywhere this day. Les came home for lunch and I cleaned and did laundry - yes, it still has to be done!
Tuesday: 4 Miles Hills (no planned pace)
Result: 8.3 miles in 1:30:12, 10:52 pace
Also walked 2.1 miles.
Wednesday: 4 Miles Easy (pace 10:04)
Result: 4.1 miles in 49:47, 12:09 pace
This is the only day that I experienced soreness. I know it was from running at a faster pace on a longer run on Tuesday. I took several walk breaks and was fine with it.
Also walked 2.5 miles
Thursday: 4 Miles Easy (pace 10:04)
Result: 5.2 miles in 52:34, 10:07 pace
I felt so good this day! Taking it easier on Wednesday really helped my recovery.
Also walked 5.4 miles
Friday: Rest Day
Result: Walked 3 miles
Saturday: 10 Miles LSD (pace 10:04-11:04)
Result: 10.10 miles in 1:48:48, 10:46 pace
I am so pleased with today's run! I kept my miles at a very steady pace and ended up with a negative split. Unfortunately, my Garmin died at the 5 mile mark. I quickly opened the Strava app on my iPhone and ran on! I did the first 5 miles in 54:48, 10:58 pace and the second 5.1 in 54:00, 10:35 pace.
Since it is Saturday, I also walked 1.9 miles to the Farmer's Market.
I took this picture at the 4 mile mark of today's run. Looks like rain is headed our way:
I took this picture just past the 5 mile mark:
Then it started pouring! And I ran in the rain for about a mile and half! It actually felt really good today, it seemed to cool the air a bit. I'm starting to think it's possible to adjust to running in this warm, humid climate and not die each time I'm out.
Totals for this week:
Ran 31.70
Walked 14.90
Total 46.60
Planned Miles: 26
Sunday: 4 Miles Easy (pace 10:04)
Result: 4.0 miles in 42:30, 10:32 pace
I had planned to do a longer run since I only ran 5 miles on Saturday. At the 1.7 mile mark, I realized I had dropped my sunglasses, so I turned around. It was more than a mile before I found them. Fortunately I keep them in a soft case so they were unscathed. I was close to home, so I just did a little extra loop in the neighborhood and settled for 4 miles for the day.
Monday: Rest Day
I really rested! I didn't even walk anywhere this day. Les came home for lunch and I cleaned and did laundry - yes, it still has to be done!
Tuesday: 4 Miles Hills (no planned pace)
Result: 8.3 miles in 1:30:12, 10:52 pace
Also walked 2.1 miles.
Wednesday: 4 Miles Easy (pace 10:04)
Result: 4.1 miles in 49:47, 12:09 pace
This is the only day that I experienced soreness. I know it was from running at a faster pace on a longer run on Tuesday. I took several walk breaks and was fine with it.
Also walked 2.5 miles
Thursday: 4 Miles Easy (pace 10:04)
Result: 5.2 miles in 52:34, 10:07 pace
I felt so good this day! Taking it easier on Wednesday really helped my recovery.
Also walked 5.4 miles
Friday: Rest Day
Result: Walked 3 miles
Saturday: 10 Miles LSD (pace 10:04-11:04)
Result: 10.10 miles in 1:48:48, 10:46 pace
I am so pleased with today's run! I kept my miles at a very steady pace and ended up with a negative split. Unfortunately, my Garmin died at the 5 mile mark. I quickly opened the Strava app on my iPhone and ran on! I did the first 5 miles in 54:48, 10:58 pace and the second 5.1 in 54:00, 10:35 pace.
Since it is Saturday, I also walked 1.9 miles to the Farmer's Market.
I took this picture at the 4 mile mark of today's run. Looks like rain is headed our way:
I took this picture just past the 5 mile mark:
Then it started pouring! And I ran in the rain for about a mile and half! It actually felt really good today, it seemed to cool the air a bit. I'm starting to think it's possible to adjust to running in this warm, humid climate and not die each time I'm out.
Totals for this week:
Ran 31.70
Walked 14.90
Total 46.60
Planned Miles: 26
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Hawaii Week 2
This week was much better than last! I'm still adjusting to the weather, but I think I've learned a few lessons. We've been having all kinds of electronic issues. Our laptop died on Tuesday. My Garmin really has trouble locking in on satellites because of all the tall buildings. I've used the Strava app for my phone a few times, but it seems inaccurate. I ran 4 miles on Thursdays, but Strava gave me credit for 8! It showed me taking a quick swim!
I didn't run that many times, but I am on my feet all the time. I started tracking some of my walking and I average 3-4 miles a day. We don't have a car, so wherever we go it's by foot or occassionally by bus. I'll try to do a better job tracking this, but here is how last week went:
Sunday: Walked, but I don't remember how far!
Monday: Walked to the Honolulu Zoo (1.2 miles each way)
Tuesday: Walked approximately 3 miles
Wednesday: Ran 7.9 miles in 1:35:05, 12:05 pace
I ran completely around Diamond Head! This was a tough run. My body does not like the humidity. I didn't think it was going to be this far of a run, so I didn't take water with me. Big mistake! I did come in 5th overall of women on the Diamond Head Circle (5.2 mile) segment.
Thursday: Ran 4.0 miles in 42:10, 10:30 pace
This was a flat run from our hotel to Ala Moana Park and back. This is the one that Strava gave me credit for 8 miles with an average pace of 5:59. I wish!
Friday: Walked 3 miles round trip to Ala Moana Center. Also walked to dinner, ice cream, and fireworks that night.
Saturday: Ran 7.8 miles in 1:27:55, 11:13 pace
This was my second time completely around Diamond Head. I shaved off almost a full minute on my overall pace. The only thing I did differently - I took 3 Hammer Endurolytes before I left, and carried water with me. In fact, it was much breezier today, with quite a head wind going up Diamond Head. Water + Endurolytes = Magic! I also climbed to 4th overall of women on the Diamond Head Circle (5.2 mile) segment.
I didn't run that many times, but I am on my feet all the time. I started tracking some of my walking and I average 3-4 miles a day. We don't have a car, so wherever we go it's by foot or occassionally by bus. I'll try to do a better job tracking this, but here is how last week went:
Sunday: Walked, but I don't remember how far!
Monday: Walked to the Honolulu Zoo (1.2 miles each way)
Tuesday: Walked approximately 3 miles
Wednesday: Ran 7.9 miles in 1:35:05, 12:05 pace
I ran completely around Diamond Head! This was a tough run. My body does not like the humidity. I didn't think it was going to be this far of a run, so I didn't take water with me. Big mistake! I did come in 5th overall of women on the Diamond Head Circle (5.2 mile) segment.
Thursday: Ran 4.0 miles in 42:10, 10:30 pace
This was a flat run from our hotel to Ala Moana Park and back. This is the one that Strava gave me credit for 8 miles with an average pace of 5:59. I wish!
Friday: Walked 3 miles round trip to Ala Moana Center. Also walked to dinner, ice cream, and fireworks that night.
Saturday: Ran 7.8 miles in 1:27:55, 11:13 pace
This was my second time completely around Diamond Head. I shaved off almost a full minute on my overall pace. The only thing I did differently - I took 3 Hammer Endurolytes before I left, and carried water with me. In fact, it was much breezier today, with quite a head wind going up Diamond Head. Water + Endurolytes = Magic! I also climbed to 4th overall of women on the Diamond Head Circle (5.2 mile) segment.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
You Can Follow Me!
The Santa Barbara Marathon has added Runner Tracking for this year. I've never tracked a marathon runner so I don't know exactly how this works, but if you want to follow me as I run the streets of Goleta to Santa Barbara on Saturday go HERE. My bib number is 878.
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