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healjan · 08-30-2009, 01:44 PM

I've started this log because I'm joining the Fall '09 women's challenge.

Running is the primary driver in my quest to improve my fitness. Fewer pounds of excess fat means greater speed. And stronger muscles will lead to faster times. I'm tired of being a middle-of-the-pack, chubby runner.

I started NROL4W today. I'll be following the weight routines from the book, lifting twice a week. But I can't really adhere to the cardio recommendations at the moment since I'm deep into marathon training. On November 1st, 2009 I'll be running the NYC marathon.

Currently, I run three times a week. One run is intervals (which is essentially HIIT), one run is a temp run, and one run is long-slow-distance. I also attend spin classes two or three times a week. None of that is going to change for the next few months. I'm just adding in a couple of days of strength training.

I know that I can't expect to gain much, if any, muscle or strength while doing lots of stead-state cardio and cutting calories, but my hope is that through resistance training, I can at least maintain my current muscle mass. When the marathon is over, I may shift my focus a bit.

Current stats:
weight: 148.5 lbs
waist: 30"
hips: 41"
thigh: 24"

Short term goal:
1. Drop weight to 140 by Nov 1st.
2. Finish the marathon in 4:45.

Long term goals:
1. Get down to 130 pounds.
2. Run a half-marathon in under 2 hours.
3. Wear a size 28 in jeans. (I currently wear a 30 or 31.)

The plan:
1. Limit base calories to 1350 until desired weight is achieved. (But be sure to add calories to cover any exercise in a given day.)
2. Continue to follow FIRST training program for running.
3. Finish all stages of NROL4W.

08-30-2009, 01:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
healjan Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 27	Slimmer, Stronger, Faster I've started this log because I'm joining the Fall '09 women's challenge. Running is the primary driver in my quest to improve my fitness. Fewer pounds of excess fat means greater speed. And stronger muscles will lead to faster times. I'm tired of being a middle-of-the-pack, chubby runner. I started NROL4W today. I'll be following the weight routines from the book, lifting twice a week. But I can't really adhere to the cardio recommendations at the moment since I'm deep into marathon training. On November 1st, 2009 I'll be running the NYC marathon. Currently, I run three times a week. One run is intervals (which is essentially HIIT), one run is a temp run, and one run is long-slow-distance. I also attend spin classes two or three times a week. None of that is going to change for the next few months. I'm just adding in a couple of days of strength training. I know that I can't expect to gain much, if any, muscle or strength while doing lots of stead-state cardio and cutting calories, but my hope is that through resistance training, I can at least maintain my current muscle mass. When the marathon is over, I may shift my focus a bit. Current stats: weight: 148.5 lbs waist: 30" hips: 41" thigh: 24" Short term goal: 1. Drop weight to 140 by Nov 1st. 2. Finish the marathon in 4:45. Long term goals: 1. Get down to 130 pounds. 2. Run a half-marathon in under 2 hours. 3. Wear a size 28 in jeans. (I currently wear a 30 or 31.) The plan: 1. Limit base calories to 1350 until desired weight is achieved. (But be sure to add calories to cover any exercise in a given day.) 2. Continue to follow FIRST training program for running. 3. Finish all stages of NROL4W.