Training Week 5

Holy.Crap.

Where has the time gone? 

I can't believe its been 5 weeks since I started this nonsense

I can proudly say I have not missed one workout

I have had to slide a few around or push back 

but I haven't missed one

not even after I spent a night praying to the porcelain gods after a stomach bug

that was super fun

I have run countless miles

rediscovered the joy of chafing

and fanny packs

I have biked all over the state

my tailbone is in a constant state of sore

I continue to push myself to create new boundaries

 (both public decency and physical exertion)

I have spent what feels like more time in water than out of 

I am remembering why my brother used to call my "Briana Urlacher"

my shoulders no longer fit in cute shirts

only tank tops and football pads

I have washed my spandex more times than I can count 

I am hungry nearly all the time 

my weight has redistributed itself (mostly into my shoulders) 

I can feel a difference

I can see a difference

the scale is being a stubborn bastard

I know a number doesn't mean shit 

but c'monnnnnn

I have eaten more lettuce than I originally thought possible 

I am still working on my nutrition

because nutrition is a fickle little asshole who promises one thing then does another 

Sure! you will totally lose weight if you eat right and run your ass off

Oh.. I am sorry did you mean you wanted to see the scale actually move?

What I meant was you will lose water weight that will immediately come back 10x because you are drinking enough water to drown a manatee

Oh and by the way  I know you are like super hungry and you should be eating 2500cal a day but I meant 2500cal of carrots, grilled chicken, nuts, and lettuce soooo better get started 

and you should probably invest in a trough. 

The amount of "good" food it takes to get to 2500cal is a little bit more than even you eat

yeah. I said even you. 

I've seen you eat

seriously do you breathe?

I am demolishing food like its my job. 

Food is fuel and this tank requires quite a bit these days

Its hard to figure out what works and what doesn't 

its harder to figure that out when you are 15 miles into a bike ride

This is what I have found

bean burritos make excellent night before food

(homemade beans without the extra crap like lard)

They have salt, carbs, and keep you full 

Now that is not actual science(shocking I know)

that is me eating a bean burrito and having a really really good ride the next day

Stinger Honey goo's are the best during a long workout

they taste better than most I have found

the consistency is better 

they are organic

Watered down Gatorade works best for me during long workouts

as a supplement to my stingers 

Cold Ice water when you get home is the nectar of the Gods

Seriously. 

After that a plate full of farm fresh eggs to replenish 

salads make great weekday dinners 

they are light, fast and easy

Kabobs are also awesome 

You can grill almost any vegetable and it will taste badass 

If you get tired of something, don't force yourself to eat it

Don't wait to eat. 

That results in growling and unkind words to your spouse

Listen to your body 99% of the time 

The other 1% when its whining about ice cream and pizza you can tell it to stuff it.