thursday may 6

I went to a new doctor to try and figure out the pain I have that isn't associated with the hernia I have.  It appears to be a strained Labrum muscle but i'm getting an MRI to be sure.  In the meantime I was told to hold off on running so I changed my schedule today.

Distance - I was supposed to run 10 miles but instead did hill repeats on my bike then ran just three miles.

Nutrition - An energy booster that I got a race.

Song of the Day - Backstabbers by Harold Melvin and the blue notes.

wednesday may 5

Distance - Horrible day at the pool.  I was supposed to do 4000 yards but just couldn't get comfortable breathing.  I did 2000 and called it a day.   I hired a swim coach/personal trainer and start Saturday so I'm sure that will help.  Hopefully it was just one of those days.

Nutruition -  Spark but that didn't spark me either.

Song of the day - Even the Beach Boys didn't help.

Tuesday may 4

Distance - today is just weights and yoga with a warmup of course.  I need to get the legs stronger but the machines are what hurt my knee to begin with.  Calf press is helping though.   I guess i can do lunges but if you don't do them perfect it's trouble.

Nutrition - for some reason i like chocolate milk after weights.

Song of the day -  mellow workout so mellow music mix on my ipod.  (Paul Hardcastle etc)

Monday may 3

Distance -  1.5 hour continuous swim.  About 2 miles.  Pretty slow but I know I can do another half so I'm not so worried about getting the distance.

Nutrition - This was a night swim so I ate througout the day but honestly don't recall what.   I know I had a cup of coffee right before though.

Song of the day - When in doubt i go to the bank of Motown

Sunday May 2

Distance - 3 mile Eliptical, 12 mile run.  For the most part the run wasn't bad, it's mostly in the woods and 2 miles on a track so the pounding isn't too hard.  I walk at times to simulate water stops so 12 miles is an educated guess.  I ran for 2 hrs and 10 minutes at mostly the same pace as Oceanside which I finished in 2:15.  (13 miles)  The best mile was the last which is always a good sign.

Nutrition - a bagel with cream cheese and an egg and cheese sandwich about an hour and a half before.
No problem on the run.   (although I did feel the effects of the mint juleps the night before)

Song of the Day - Sexy back which prompted the strong last mile :)

Saturday May 1

Distance - 70 mile bike.  Ouch.  Rode the first 55 miles with the team and got burnt out by the pace but of i'm sure that's a good thing.  In retrospect I think my asthma slowed me down also.  After stopping for a quick bike repair i went out for another 15 but struggled, fortunately i wouldn't quit so I know I'm getting stronger mentally.

Nutrition - Just a bagel before and a mix of carbo pro, cyto max and water on the bike.  Plus a gu after two hours.   No issues but felt bloated at the end?

Song of the Day - Heading out to the highway by Judas Priest (i know, what's with the heavy metal lately)

Thursday 29

Distance - AM - 2 mile eliptical, 5 mile run
                  PM - 3 mile eliptical, 5 mile run

Nutrition - salad for lunch, Power bar before PM workout, PBJ after.

Song of the day - I don't know and other Ozzy favorites