I stepped on the scale this morning and was down to 185.8 lbs. Yesterday I was 187 lbs and at Kona I was 190 lbs at the pre-race weigh in. The big 1-9-0 depressed me at the time.Alice and I went to the movie "Red" tonight with Jamie and Barb at the Cineplex VIP theatre. They serve alcohol and deliver it to your seat. How civilized is that?
Although, I must say the "in-theatre service" wasn't that great. Our next movie will be "Jackass 3" and I plan on bringing in my own 6-pack. If I get caught, I'm going to tell them, "I had no choice, you need to improve your service". I doubt I'll get caught. I AM a professional.
Jamie was telling me that after his Ironman race's he found that he lost weight as well. Losing weight must be part of the recovery process. I know when I came back from Ironman China I dropped a lot of weight. I attributed that to "food poisoning", but I think there is merit to "post-ironman" natural weight loss.
I didn't train today. I was going to do some running speed work, but was too busy working. I'm really liking this of season thing. In fact, "I want to train" and I'm forcing myself not to, I'm trying to do the responsible thing and let my body recover and rebuild. It's only been a week and not high volume training is "taking me out of my comfort zone".
I know I need to rest. It's still tough to walk down the stairs in the morning and my buttocks/hamstring is sore after yesterday's run. The one area I want to focus on in the very near future is weight lifting. I really need to work my upper body, it's feeling weaker than normal.
My tattoo is now starting to "crack and scab", which is a good thing. The sooner it heals, the sooner I can get back in the pool. Now that it's the off-season, I want to see if I enjoy swimming in 30-40 minute blocks as opposed to 60 - 120 minute blocks.
Today I couldn't resist setting up my Ironman Maintenance training schedule on Mark Allen Online. I was happy to see the volumes of training were still decent, but not over the top. A long ride of 2:30 is like a walk in the park.
Last month I signed up with Netflix. Less than 30 days ago they started up in Canada. For $7.95 per month I can watch as many movies as I want On-demand via the Internet. Last year I can't tell you how much time and money I spend going to Blockbuster to rent movies to watch while I was on the indoors training for Ironman China. Those 7-hour bike rides cost me a fortune.
Also, today, my NYC Marathon Official Handbook arrived in the mail. Getting the book reminded me I better get my head in the game and I booked our flights out of Buffalo, it's much cheaper to drive to and fly out of Buffalo.
Now I just have to read the handbook and figure out what I need to know to get to the start line. I think there is some busing logistics involved. I'm looking forward to visiting NYC and it wouldn't surprise me if I run the marathon hungover or drunk.
For an "Ironman Triathlete", a marathon should be nothing. Famous last words.
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You are going to love Netflix! It is about time that they started offering it to our northern neighbor.
I often wonder if they look at my account during the winter months and wonder how the F did he watch so many instant movies in one week. I am definitely getting my money's worth.
No comment about the South African dude blowing three horns at once??? Missed opportunity.
BP, agree, you'll really dig Netflix. Its got a lot of really good movies on there. Hook it up to the tv and it makes a really cool night in at the movies.
Bryan, you're a top man. It's been great watching your Kona video's and it was an honour to meet you and Alice while we were there. You did it all in the right way and with the right spirit. I'm in awe of you my friend. Hope you have a great time in NYC .................. I wish I could drink like you too ;-)
Bloody legend!!! Respect!
I signed up for TMN for my trainer rides this winter but maybe I need to look into netflix instead, might be cheaper and have better selection.
LOVED the video, fantastic (and I even teared up again).
DVR saves my life on the trainer, I remember when I got a free week of HBO and Cinemax, I recorded every movie I could, made training not to go by so painful.
Dude, your honesty kills me, I love it. I would like to know how much of your currently tapped keg has been drank !!
Cheers.
Great video Payne! I only hope that in 22 days I look as well as you did at the finish! I would prefer not to look like poor "hurt locker" girl. Once again I am very inspired by you.
Bloody Brilliant. AWESOME!
IBT, yeah so far so good. I'm sure my internet provider will be screaming about our over usage this winter. haha
S, good idea.
I, thanks, the feeling is mutual, it was a lot of fun seeing you and then getting to know you a Shelly a bit more. And no, you don't wish you could drink like me...you'd get slower...haha....although it is fun...hahaha.
A, For sure got Netflix, way better, you chose what you want to watch and from what I can see, there is "lots of chick flicks". haha
BBD, hahaha, too funny.
T, I'd say I'm down 25%. UFC is on Saturday, so it will be down more. haha.
D, thanks Dave, don't expected it, it's rare. Plan for the worse, and hope for the best. haha. Congrats and it's awesome that you took on the challenge of doing an Ironman. I hope you have a great race and don't suffer to much and if you do suffer, remember, "enjoy the moment and there is no other place I'd rather be". haha.
S, thanks, are you talking about me or the video? Never mind, I'm sure it's me. hahaha
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All I care about in this post is the beer. HOW DO YOU HAVE THOSE THEATERS??? We had to sneak our stuff in back in highschool. The only problem was opening them. We would all cough and make noise to muffle the glorious sound of an ice cold beer being opened.
Jackass with a 6-pack? Pre game with the kegerator first and then maintain your buzz with the 6-pack. HAHA, should be a blast!
Make sure you recover properly, don't push the envelope. Read several times 2-3 weeks for an ironman race. Be smart.
Haha, you got to remember, Toronto IS BIG TIME!!! haha. Yeah, I'm looking forward to JA big time.
Thanks for the advice, I'm with you. Other than the marathon, I'm going to take it easy for a month afterwards. My body is shot right now. Especially my buttock / hamstring.
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