Falling Behind

 

So I have missed two weeks worth of updates and as far as the training aspect of my life not too much has happened, and that is a problem. The first week missed ( two weeks ago) was a pretty normal week with my mileage, but I missed my individual bike ride at the swamp so only hit the mid 30's for mileage. This last week was a different story that while there was an excuse for the lack of mileage it is still concerns me.

Last week I had a very compressed schedule due to a two day trip to for a prospective job interview.  Monday was bootcamp as usual, but didn't get the recovery run in afterwards because I was finalizing my travel plans for the next day. Tuesday was suppose to be my solo ride but I spent the morning packing and all evening traveling so the workout was nixed. I did wake up at my hotel early and ran a quick 5k on the treadmill before my job interview on Wednesday. The interview went better than expected. Probably one of the best performances I have ever put in and was quite surprised at what I got for some feedback. They loved the fact that I decided to start this journey and was quite shocked to hear of the total weight loss and goals that I have set for myself for next year. Was also told by my prospective employer that my journey shows my determination and heart. They also said that I seemed to have a lot of energy. Thursday originally started out as a ride but for a reason unknown to me I switched to a long run. Put in seven miles at a better pace than when I ran that distance the last time, but stopped early due to a hip flexor issue.

Friday I had my hour of power with Shannon, my personal trainer. This was the first time I have hit the scales in months.  I was not prepared for what I saw and the only excuse I had going for me was that I ate lunch right before I showed up. First time in forever that I had a gain instead of a loss. It was only two pounds, but still it was a gain. I think that was the wake up call that I needed. I have been going through the motions but not really pushing myself.  I diet all week and then slack off a little on the weekends when the family applies pressure. The only way you can burn 7000-10000 calories a week and still gain weight is the diet. Then to add insult to injury both group rides this weekend were a washout. Last week was a pathetic 10 miles.

 

So this week we are back to basics. I got into the kitchen and started precooking some meals. If they are there in the fridge then the tight ass in me can't let them go to waste so I will eat them instead of going out.  Unfortunately Monday morning I woke up with my repaired should feeling tight and the more I did during bootcamp the worse it got. To the point were the pain was becoming sharp. For the first time ever I walked out of bootcamp class. By the time I got home I needed to vent so I grabbed the fuel belt and just took off.  Went for a 7 mile run to calm myself down. I have got to get my schedule opened up again so I can get some consistency in my workouts. Unfortunately my youngest son will be home with me at the end of this week and all of next week after he gets his tonsils out. Not sure how I am going to get around that one, but I will find a way.