averages & odd

[e_phemerart]

I averaged out the training miles log I posted yesterday...which comes to an average of 40 miles per week for the ten week period. That's decent for marathon training or base level for ultras; sure, I should have been more consistant, but still nothing to be ashamed of!

But I put on 10 pounds in that time too. NOT good. :( Yes, I'm ashamed of it because there was a lot of binging in there. I really was slipping bad. But, Yikes! How "BAD" was I to have gained 10 pounds in 10 weeks while running 40 miles a week? Or has my hormonal weirdness added to the mix (and the weight) as well in some sort of vicious circle/cycle?

Had a good 6 mile run on the Pt. Mallard trails yesterday after work. Rats tho; missed out as the local running club was having a Family Fun Run at the same time, but started at the opposite end of the trail! Checked their website and there will be Thurs night runs at 6 pm through July, so maybe I'll catch the next one!

Working on Day 4 of eating clean. Avocado smoothies rule in the summer.

Later Edit: short 3 mile "Jared jog" at lunch--that's hoofing it up the street to Subway, buying a veggie on wheat sandwich and eating it while walking back to the library. :)

My running friend Dana (who did the cancer relay with me) and her husband just moved to Huntsville. She and I are getting together on Saturday morning to run at the Aldridge Creek Greenway. Am looking forward to it.

Comments

[ryokara.livejournal.com]

Oooo that would be something fun for you to do every week. ^_^

[schnee.livejournal.com]

10 pounds in 10 weeks is just one pound per week. One pound is 453 grams, so one pound of fat would the equivalent of about 4000 kcal. 4000 kcal per week is less than 600 per day, and it's certainly quite easy to eat an extra 500 to 600 kcal per day.

Of course, this is assuming that it IS fat. But your body simply have a bit more water stored right now, too, which might explain a pound or two, and part of it could also be lean mass (i.e., muscle).

There's probably some fat in there at least, but it's still manageable. I'm sure you'll be able to lose that weight again soon! :)