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No More Off Season

Today I will end my "off season."  It has been over a month since I last attempted to run.  I've been swimming several times, but haven't biked at all.  Now that the craziness of the holidays is over, I will not allow myself to have any more excuses.  I don't have an indoor trainer or a treadmill, but the Y has spin bikes and treadmills.  I'm going to search for an online training program, and start following it.  Today will be a simple, short, easy run.  To make sure the pain is really gone from my knee.  Of course it's only 10 degrees out with a windchill below zero.  That will either make me run really fast, or cut my run really short.  Only time will tell!

I'm also going to get back on the healthy eating band wagon.  I have a confession.  I've lost over 10 pounds in a little over a week.  I went days without eating a meal.  I had small snacks, but there were several 24 hour periods when I didn't have anything more than coffee.  I know that it's not good.  I know that my body needs fuel.  I promise to not let it happen again.  Not eating was my way of coping with my first "single" Christmas in over 15 years.  Not a healthy way.  At least I avoided the dreaded holiday weight gain so many others are dealing with (gotta look for the positive, right?). 

So now my coping mechanism will be my training.   If I need to obsess over something, it will be my mileage, my nutrition, and my goals for the upcoming season.  I have some PRs to set!
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Anonymous said…
They have good ones here free and cheap
http://www.trifuel.com/triathlon-training-plans (I have one on there but it's beginner which may or may not fit!)

We also have a webinar series beginning this week to help FREE!
http://ironmomma.com/2011-webinar-schedule/
December 27, 2010 at 4:31 PM
Unknown said…
Hey Caroline!! Sorry About the Holidays!!! It stinks I know but you will be stronger in the long run. Trust me, I've been there!! Message me when you want to get together for a run!! Id be happy to run with you! I run Tues, Thurs and Sun for the most part!!
December 28, 2010 at 8:06 AM
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