As usual, it's time for my weekly goal update! This really helps me stay accountable to myself! Again, you won't find perfection here, but you'll find a lot of HEART and motivation to keep pushing myself.
Exercise Goals
1) Run 25 miles a week - So, as I've mentioned the previous two weeks, this was a bit ambitious! This week I got in 16.67 miles total. I even hit the treadmill one day to work on speed! I'm not good at pacing myself for sprint workouts, so that's where the treadmill comes in handy.
2) Swim at least three times a week - Well, I got in two swims this week, both in the 50m pool on base and did a mile each time. I'm really thinking about looking for a swimming coach because I know I need work on my technique to improve.
3) Bike to and from work at least once a week - This didn't happen, BUT...on Sunday I did a 32.81 mile ride! That's the furthest I've ever ridden in one stretch. Note to self - pack more than one gel and carry more water if it's hot out! Oh yeah, and sunscreen would have been a brilliant idea!
4) 10 dead-hang pull-ups - As always, I've been faithful to the Recon Ron Pull-up Program. This week it called for five sets - 9, 7, 6, 5, 5 - and I got all five days in. I was pretty sore this week, so I ended up kipping more than I probably should have.
Nutrition Goals
1) One caffeinated drink per day - Doing great here and feeling good! There are some days where I don't have anything caffeinated and don't even need it.
2) One carbonated drink per week - Oops...I messed up on this one and had two this week. I had a Diet Mt Dew and a Lo-Carb Monster. That's okay though, at least it wasn't every day!
3) Keep a food journal - I am in love with MyFitnessPal. It's so easy to use, even to add in recipes to ensure you get an accurate calorie breakdown. It also helps me to make smarter choices throughout the day about food!
(photo from idlehearts.com)
Exercise Goals
1) Run 25 miles a week - So, as I've mentioned the previous two weeks, this was a bit ambitious! This week I got in 16.67 miles total. I even hit the treadmill one day to work on speed! I'm not good at pacing myself for sprint workouts, so that's where the treadmill comes in handy.
2) Swim at least three times a week - Well, I got in two swims this week, both in the 50m pool on base and did a mile each time. I'm really thinking about looking for a swimming coach because I know I need work on my technique to improve.
3) Bike to and from work at least once a week - This didn't happen, BUT...on Sunday I did a 32.81 mile ride! That's the furthest I've ever ridden in one stretch. Note to self - pack more than one gel and carry more water if it's hot out! Oh yeah, and sunscreen would have been a brilliant idea!
4) 10 dead-hang pull-ups - As always, I've been faithful to the Recon Ron Pull-up Program. This week it called for five sets - 9, 7, 6, 5, 5 - and I got all five days in. I was pretty sore this week, so I ended up kipping more than I probably should have.
Nutrition Goals
1) One caffeinated drink per day - Doing great here and feeling good! There are some days where I don't have anything caffeinated and don't even need it.
2) One carbonated drink per week - Oops...I messed up on this one and had two this week. I had a Diet Mt Dew and a Lo-Carb Monster. That's okay though, at least it wasn't every day!
3) Keep a food journal - I am in love with MyFitnessPal. It's so easy to use, even to add in recipes to ensure you get an accurate calorie breakdown. It also helps me to make smarter choices throughout the day about food!
