The last few days I have felt like a car that was riding the rims - not enough air in the tires. The feeling of being close to empty - or running on reserves which I guess is what I am doing. I had a great workout - But at the end the tank is empty - I mean really empty.
As we get closer to our completion point I am fixated an my weight too much. I really want to get to a specific number (my wife thought 152). If I get to 151 I will have lost 40 pounds since January. I am also intrigued by getting to the 140s. However - I know that the numbers are meaningless. It really matters how I look and feel. My health really matters. Writing helps - I will apply some meditation and some prayer. I think this is a key for the post PCP success I am planning.
The picture is my beloved medicine ball. It is blurry because I was shaking. I added it to my sit ups. It made it much easier to fail. I think I could do many many of those. I love that ball because it reminds me of the athlete I am and the potential I have to do great hings. I don't know if I will try to do an iron man. But I will certainly do more triathlons and perform at a higher level. I will not need to be embarressed by my appearance of performance. In fact I think my new appreciation of my body and appearance will greatly enhance my experience.
Going to the store for more great food and then to pick up the boy.
Go Team Go!
Medicine Balls are a great tool.
ReplyDeleteSeems pretty good that you add them to your sit-ups.
I know the feeling of riding on the rims and an empty tank, don't let it get you down. Keep up the good work man, your doing great! And we're almost there.
This feeling of riding on the rims is your body reaching its limit. It's why the PCP is 90 days and not 100. Somewhere around 3 months of consistent training is all the body can take without seeing it shut down by making you sick, weak, or so exhausted that you can't get through a decent workout. So this is a good sign!
ReplyDeleteThe medicine ball is a good idea. I strap dumb-bells to my feet to fail out the v-sits!
Oh and if you really want to hit 151 it's quite easy. Consume absolutely 0 salt for a few days, and then go light on the water for a day, and then weigh yourself first thing in the morning sometime. This will get you your number, but you'll know then how easy it is to goose the weight and that the Peak is something you can't put a numerical value on!
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