Training, P90X2, Baby ;)

TRAINING
April 2nd is the day that I will start following my Half Ironman training guide exactly as it was written; I found several Half Ironman training plans online and decided that the one at www.beginnertriathlete.com worked best for me; it is a 20 week plan that will prepare me for my August 19th Half Ironman date. 

P90X2
I started the second phase of P90X2 two days ago, some of my muscles that haven't been utilized as much in the past are letting me know that it was a great workout!  I have shed about 15 lbs since I started watching my weight and I have checked my Body Fat% for a second time to see where I am at with it; my goal is to get as slim as possible so I can be at my best physical condition on race day.

I picked up a foam roller to help stretch out muscles and prevent injury; I hate it and I love it at the same time!


A 3 month year old baby!

If you didn't know, my wife and I are expecting our first child in May; it's a boy!  I know, I am crazy for planning a huge training schedule like this when my life is about to change so much.  I am doing this triathlon for a lot of reasons:

• Confidence
• Health
• Desire to finish!
• Prove to others that they can do it too

I will have to manage my time more effectively in order to keep my training up while helping my wife care for the baby!  One thing is for sure, I will never be limited to the physical activities that I can participate in with my son.

Every time I think about my son or my Half Ironman, I get very excited!

Tony Horton has been my training partner lately :)

Three weeks in to P90X-2!

Alright - I am a wuss when it comes to cold weather!  I have not been running or riding nearly as much as I should be!  So I need to make my time inside the best!  I did about a month of P90X back when I started running and then realized that I did not have the time to do P90X and train for my half-marathon.  Now, I am realizing that I do not have time NOT to do extra core strengthening.  I am not trying to sell anyone on P90X or P90X-2 but I will say that I have had amazing results in just three weeks and I have noticed a huge difference in my balance. 

I did not follow the nutrition plan the first go around because my diet was "running a lot" so I could eat whatever I wanted.  WRONG!  Calories are Calories when it comes to losing weight, but when it comes to fueling your body, you need to put the best fuel possible for the best performance.

People always say that eating healthy is so expensive; I have actually saved money by doing a few things:

• Sit down for about 2 hours on Sunday and plan my meals for Mon-Sun (EVERY MEAL)
• Make a grocery list with exactly what you need
• Check the ads for the best prices

Some people might say "But I don't have the time to price match."  Alright, then go to walmart, they have a super easy price matching policy; I have used it, it consists of me saying "This is cheaper at Schnucks." and then they match it!

Not only have I saved money at the grocery, I am eating better than I ever have!  I have had good home-cooked meals for EVERY MEAL!

You have to make time for yourself!



199 Days until I jump in Lake Michigan to start my Half-Ironman!!!