In the list of quotes off to the side there is one that says
“A goal without a plan, is a wish”. So my New Year’s Resolution is to plan
better.
Using the information in my previous post, I put together my
weight loss plan. I created an 8 month goal with monthly goals as well. Maybe
it should be every 2 weeks, but I’ll adjust as necessary.
The amount of weight I need to lose between now and August 1st
is reasonable if you look at the amount of weight I need to lose each week to
accomplish it. So that is the graph that I am using as my “This is realistic”
guide.
Of course, that long slowly descending line leading to Aug 1st isn’t really how I’m
planning for things to happen. My first bit of being unreasonable is my
plan/hope that I lose much quicker earlier in the plan, and then become much
more reasonable as time rolls on. Monthly loss percentages I’m planning on.
(6.5, 3.7, 2.8, 2.8, 2.4, 2.4, 1.8).
I’m weighing it heavily in the front because I’d like to
feel less calorie restricted once I’m into race season. Also, there’s the added
benefit of being at race weight DURING race season.
The 2nd bit of unreasonable in the plan above is
my August Goal. My goal weight is a number that I have no memory of seeing on
the scale. It’s 9 pounds under my High School graduation weight. It’s also
about 14 pounds lighter than I’ve ever been for any race I’ve ever competed in.
Wait!? Is that healthy? Yes it probably is. I just think
I’ve spent so much time “overweight” I barely know what “healthy weight” feels
like.
13 days in and my first month goal is very much in reach.
This should be the toughest month. Although the toughest challenge this month
may be the last weekend of January when I run the Manhattan Half Marathon. It
will be hard to keep away from over eating the rest of the day.
Fueling for the 13.1 properly will be a challenge. Keep in
mind I’ll be happy to just get the miles in as a training run, but I’d be
happier if I could “race”. If for nothing else other than use it as a benchmark
moving forward this season.
Alright, as for other challenges I’ve created for myself: My
overall strength isn’t that great so I’ve started doing more strength training.
I’m lifting weights from time to time but there are 3 things I’m really
focusing my attention on.
Ab Ripper X, my pushup plan and Lunges. I’m making sure I do
each of these things at least every 4th day. (I’m shooting for every
3 but sometimes it’s not possible).
The good news here is I can already tell a difference after
less than 2 weeks.
I’m mixing other stuff in as well but I’m being careful not
to do too much too soon. I have plenty of time to improve, so no need to rush.
I updated the race calendar on the right side of the page
here to reflect this year’s dates. Those are just possible races. The only ones
that are on the schedule are.
Columbia Triathlon (Olympic)
Newfound Lake Triathlon (Olympic) (Previously Mooseman)
Mont Tremblant 70.3
If I had to guess at what happens after that.
NJ State Olympic (as I’ve never done this and it’s nearby)
Kinzua Country Tango (probably as a relay)
Old Orchard Beach Rev 3 70.3
NJ Grand Fondo
Buckman Triathlon
NYC Marathon
That doesn’t include the 8 other NYRR races I’ll do this
year. That is a bunch of events and it would be fun but I’m guessing I’ll not
get to do all of them. I’ll take what I can get. I have a feeling this is going
to be a good year!
