I’m back…
Well, its been awile. But, the past 2 months have been a rollercoaster to say the least. Train, sick, train, sick, train, sick. Every two freaking weeks I catch something. Sinus infection, stomach virus, followed by another week long cold. I’m tired of being sick. So, after another week off I’m back to training tomorrow night. However, a few changes are in store.
1. Nutrition. I’m stepping up the nutrition regimen. I’ve been too worried about weight, I’m a big guy but the weight loss will come. I was not having a good breakfast, fast lunch and then nominal dinner. Whats worse is that dinner was not coming until late if I was training at night. Ran a 10k race on empty last week, got sick the next day. I think that the lack of nutrition is contributing to my poor immune system.
2. Supplements. I’ve picked up a few new supplements. First off, I’m starting back to taking my multivitamin in the morning. This doesnt overcome my nutritional shortage, but it will give me the proper mineral intake. Also, I’m starting to take a new post training supplerment. At the recommendation of a friend of mine I’m starting to use “Recover – Ease”. This supplement comes highly recommended for post training use. Normal training (run or bike only) then take 2, hard training, take 4. This stuff is designed to accelerate tissue repair and improve your immune functions. Several of my friends swear by it. I’ll try anything at this point to keep from getting sick again. My first race is in 3 weeks and I cannot afford to be down again.
Tomorrow is swim day. I don’t have much time in the evening (business dinner) so I’ll run to the lake after work and do a mile swim, shower and then off to meet the team for dinner. I’m moving into build week 1 of a 2 week cycle and have a goal of completing 100 miles on the bike, 15 miles running and 4500 meters of swimming. Week two will push all of those goals by at least 25%. Then back down to a lighter week before the May 15th triathlon.
