Tri Swim Training

It's 12 days till my first open water tri. So far training has been good, but very intense. The heat here in the south is starting to kick in and my asthma is starting not to enjoy my extended outdoor workouts. The humidity and pollen in the air is making it a bit hard to breath at times. Today was a brick day and gratefully half of my brick was indoors. I jumped back into the pool today after a two week hiatus.  The gym has been closed for renovations so running has really been my go to over the past couple weeks. Swimming is a workout I always look forward to.  No head phones, no workout partner talking, just me, the water, and my breathing. I have to say after only 500 meters my arms were tired. Missing 6 swim sessions really hurt me. I'm sure after another couple swim workout I'll be back up to par. It just goes to show you that use or loose it really applies. I also got a quick 20 minute spin in. It's really important when tri training to brick your workouts so that your body gets use to the transition.

Day 65, 66, and 67 Tapout XT

Another weekend full of yard work and karate. Glad I started the Tapout XT program before I decided to re-landscape my entire back yard. All those up downs and push-ups paid off when I was hauling the lumber, dirt, and plants that made my backyard what it is now. I still can't believe how much tapout has improved my quickness in karate. It's amazing how much faster my punches have gotten in 60 some what days. Today I rounded out my yard work with a little Muay Thai. This workout is my favorite.  It's quick, too the point, and I feel it throughout my entire body. I'm not going to lie working out everyday is a challenge, but if I can just get myself to push play it's all down hill from there!

Breakfast: Cereal - day 65-67
Lunch - thai chicken wrap, sweet potato fries- day 65; Taco, beans and rice - day 66; 3 pieces of pizza day 67
Dinner: club sandwich - day 65; Sushi day 66; Beef stew with brown rice -day 67
Snack: peanuts, granola bar, and chex mix

Diets been tough the past few days. Birthday weekend and friends in town. Didn't eat as light or as healthy as I would have liked too, but still didn't do too bad. Pizza wasn't a smart choice, but the next meal was healthier. Kept up with working out, but the workouts are tough with the un-healthy food in my system. Just drives the point home that you have to put good food in your body to get the results you want!

Day 32 Tapout XT

Muay Thai - Getting back into my regular workout schedule after the storm. Glad that this one was today. It is one of my favorites. No bands just straight up martial arts. 48 minutes of fist pounding and kicking. Doesn't get better than this one.  I still am seeing results and on day 40 I will post a pick since day 30 came and went and well I was without power. Still loving the workouts and am not bored yet! To quit does not exist!

Breakfast: granola bar
Lunch: Chicken caesar salad
Snack: peanuts
Dinner: pork, potatoes, and peas
Snack: granola bar

Day 27 TapoutXT

Cardio XT and Ab Ripper - Last workout before the hurricane Isaac is scheduled to hit here in NOLA. Gave a 100% on this one cause I don't know how long I will have electricity so I figured I needed to give something a little extra. Was totally drenched by the time the workout was over with. After the past two days I am really looking forward to a rest day tomorrow. I am not going to lie I plan on charging a computer and saving it just incase I loose power and it's all I have to workout on. What can I say I am dedicated. If you don't hear from me for a couple of days it's cause my powers out. Fingers crossed the outage doesn't last long!

Breakfast - 1 hard boiled egg
Lunch zucchini and shredded chicken pie
Dinner: turkey burger, veggie stir fry
Snack: peanuts, granola bar, raspberries

Day 25 TapouTXT

Yoga XT -  Maybe one day when my foot is healed I will be able to tackle yoga xt but until that day comes I will strive to find new and innovative ways to exercise. Today my workout partner and I decided to try hip hop abs cardio blast. It was a 35 minute much lower intensity cardio burn. It was fun and a change of pace which was nice, but nothing beats Tapout XT. Basically you just danced around in place and contracted your abs. Yeah I sweat, but was never out of breath or really felt like I was pushing myself. I think anyone who isn't in very good shape and wants to start Tapout should look into doing something like Hip Hop Abs. It will help you build up your endurance and get you moving and then when you are looking for more of a challenge you can start an intensive program like Tapout XT. It's also a shorter workout which could be a plus for someone just getting back into working out.  Tomorrow its sprawl and brawl!

Breakfast: 1 hard boiled egg, raspberries
Lunch: chicken caesar salad
Snack: peanuts
Dinner: ribs and sweet potato
Snack: raspberries