runveerun Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Hello! I thought I would put up a journal as I don't really track everything everyday and could use all advice from you expert-type people out there!I have been training for the Auckland Marathon (it is November 2nd) so have been doing a lot of running! I am tapering off this week and the next to build up to it. I 'normally' (after the marathon) run, swim and cycle two to three times a week and I have been lifting weights for the last 9 weeks which I do 3 times a week, I have one day off a week. I don't eat meat but I eat fish- I am an ex vegan and am eating fish for protein I really don't like meat I never have.TodayM1:Protein shake10x AlmondsM2:1/2 c Oats, Ammarnth and plain low fat yoghurtM3:Wholewheat pasta, Tuna, low fat plain cottage cheese, saladM4:Protein shake + glutamine, x10 AlmondsM5:Mushrooms stuffed with prawns and veges on Whole wheat breadRun: 1/2 hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poos_n_wees Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 You have a journal! I have been training for the Auckland Marathon (it is November 2nd) so have been doing a lot of running! Wooooo.. Good luck with the training! Have you done a marathon before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runveerun Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Oh thanks! No I haven't done the Full marathon before just a few halfs. my training for this had me running up to 38km so I have run close to the 42.5km mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runveerun Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Been painting my apartment today so didn't eat as much as I normally would, just wanted to finish painting before I ate so ended up having more protein shakes than I normally would as they were easy to make- bad I know but at least I finished painting it!!Upper body day today so here goes!BB Bench press 9kg x12/10kg x10/12.5kg x8/14.6kgx6/12.5kgx12DB Bench press 9.2kgx12Bent D/B rows 9.2kgx12/14.4kgx10/14.4kgx8/20kgx6/14.4kgx12DB Rows incline 9.2kgx12BB Standing press 2.5kg x12/5kgx10/7.6kgx8/10kgx6/7.6kgx12Bent DB raises 2.5kg x12Standing DB Curls 4.6kgx12/7.2kgx10/10kgx8/7.2kgx6/4.6kgx12Hammer curls 5kgx12Standing tricep ext 2.5kg x12/ 4.6kgx10/7.2kg x8/10kgx6/7.2kgx12Dips B/W x12FoodM1: protein shake and 10 almondsM2: 1/2C oats 1x scoop protein, amaranth and some plain L/F yoghurtM3 protein shakeM4:prawns and vegesM5: protein shakeM5:WW wrap with tuna and vegesWell it's my nieces 13th birthday tomorrow and I have been saving a cheat meal for the occassion so I am looking forward to eating a piece of birthday cake!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poos_n_wees Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Strong workout there chick :nod:Well it's my nieces 13th birthday tomorrow and I have been saving a cheat meal for the occassion so I am looking forward to eating a piece of birthday cake!! \:D/ Enjoy the meal.. you deserve it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runveerun Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Oh thanks alot! :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggurl27 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I agree, hope you enjoy your cheat meal! Hell you don't eat much :shock: I suppose for your sport you need to be as lean and as light as possible. Do you get by on those cals with all the training OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runveerun Posted October 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 I've been eating more since I have been weight training, I do normally eat a bit more but this weekend has been a little different food wise with being out and about and what-not. What else would you reccommend I eat? Any help would be much appreciated!!!!!!!!Sunday:Run 20mins @ 10.5/hr on treadmillM1: protein shakeM2: 1/2C oats, 1scoop protein, low fat yoghurtM3: Chickpea and kumura patty, salad,tofu,beansM4: piece chocolate mud cake (long awaited!!!)M5: Tofu, salad, beans and vege sausage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runveerun Posted October 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Day off training today- I have Mondays off.M1: 1/2 C Oats, scoop protein L/F yoghurtM2: Protein shake and 10 almondsM3: WW wrap with tuna, veges and cottage cheeseM4: Salmon,veges + 1 piece w/w breadM5: 2 Eggs, veges, flaxseed oil, cottage cheese, kumuraM6: L/F yoghurt and scoop protein powderJust less then one week till the marathon, I will up the carbs on Friday and Saturday in anticipation! Looking forward to some full on pasta meals!! :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runveerun Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Lower body today, I use the gym in my apartment building it's got loads of cardio machines and not much in the way of weights so starting to have to get a little creative with the weights! Don't have a squat rack so doing leg presses now but the machine only goes up to 180 lbs so will have to one legged soon!Leg Press: 100lbs x12/130lbs x10/150lbsx8/180lbsx6/160lbs x12Sumo Squat: 40kg x12Deadlift: 15kg x12/20kg x10/40kg x8/40kg x6/30kg x12Lunges: 20kgx12Calf raises: 80lbs x12/100lbsx10/120lbsx8/150lbsx6/130lbsx12One leg raises: 100lbsx12Abs: captains chair: B/W 12/10/8/6/12Reverse crunches: x12FOOD!M1: protein shakeM2: oats,LF yoghurt,scoop protein powderM3: Banana + some almondsM4: Kumura, eggs, cottage cheese, veges, flax oilM5: Prawn keebabs, kumura, vegesM6: Protein shake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poos_n_wees Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Mmmmm.. your meals look yummy How do you make the kumara and chickpea patty?Love the funky new avi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggurl27 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 :ditto: cute avatar. Yep your diet looks pretty good for what your wanting to acheive. Very tasty. You vegetarian yeah and just eat fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runveerun Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Mmmmm.. your meals look yummy How do you make the kumara and chickpea patty?Heya poos_n_wees! To make Kumura and chickpea patty thingys:Boil a couple of kumuras with skin on (can't be bothered peeling them) until cooked then mash up with a couple of eggs whites (or more if you want) add a can of chickpeas mash again, and some ginger, garlic and herbs, add oats so it's a good rolling consistancy to roll into balls and sqwish flat into pattys then roll them in oats too, bake at 180 for 20mins or BBQ!Bon appetite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runveerun Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 :ditto: cute avatar. Yep your diet looks pretty good for what your wanting to acheive. Very tasty. You vegetarian yeah and just eat fish?Thanks biggurl! I'm just in awe of you avatar!! you look amazing! :nod: Yep I'm a crap vegetarian eating fish so I'm not really vegetraian :shifty: I really don't like the taste of meat I never have even as a kid I wouldn't eat it but I'm OK with fish, it's too hard being vegetarian and getting enough protein in so eating fish makes it a hellalot easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runveerun Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Am pooped today, walked to work which I'm gonna count as my cardio as I planned on running home but managed to talk myself out of it by the time it came around!! I figure it's OK since it's 3 DAYS till the marathon and I could do with all the rest I can get!? :pfft: FOOD:M1: Protein shake + some almondsM2: Banana and a pearM3: kumura (seem to eating alot this week!!)eggs, L/F cottage cheese,vegesM4: Oats, L/F yogurt, scoop protein powderM5: tuna and a salmon steak (1/2 a piece of each), veges, pumpkin, L/Fcottage cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggurl27 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Hmmm yeah I would say rest is a good idea this close YESYum the patties sound bomb! And no I don't think you are a crap vegetarian, my best mate is a vego and eats fish, as do loads of people :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poos_n_wees Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 :ditto: about the patties! I have a can of chickpeas in the pantry that I didn't know what to do with :pfft: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamer Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Def rest those legs girl - they gona need all the energy they can get! And good luck :clap: I'm same as you - would be a vego, but need to get protein from somewhere and veg sources are just not high enough in quality protein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runveerun Posted October 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Yes really need to rest but am addicted to the gym! Went to do upper body today and nearly finished and gave up- never done that before! Just too damn knackered!! I will rest and stop trying to be a hero methinks!!BB Bench press: 9kg x12/10kgx10/15kgx8/19kgx6/15kgx12DB bench press: 10kgx12bent DB rows: 10kgx12/14kgx10/20kgx8/24kgx6/20kgx12DB incline rows 14kg x12BB standing press: 5kg x12/7kgx10/7kgx8/10kgx6/7kgx12Bent DB raises 5kg x12DB curls: 5kg x12/7kg x10and that's it am going to bed now!! :shock: FOOD:M1: protein shakeM2: Oats, LF yoghurt, ammaranth, scoop protein powderM3:Tuna steak, pumpkin, veges, cottage cheeseM4: Almonds, cottage cheese, rice thins x2M5: Hapuki, falafels, veges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runveerun Posted October 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 :ditto: about the patties! I have a can of chickpeas in the pantry that I didn't know what to do with :pfft:Hummus is good to make with canned chickpeas too just blend it with some garlic, juice of a lemon, herbs (if you fancy) and some tahini I add just enough water to blend it and you can add olive or flax oil if you want it's yum as a dipping thing or just spread it on everything!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamfatboy Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 :ditto: about the patties! I have a can of chickpeas in the pantry that I didn't know what to do with :pfft:Hummus is good to make with canned chickpeas too just blend it with some garlic, juice of a lemon, herbs (if you fancy) and some tahini I add just enough water to blend it and you can add olive or flax oil if you want it's yum as a dipping thing or just spread it on everything!!Even better, throw the chickpeas in the blender, garlic, lemon juice and a tin of beetroot and a bit of yoghurt - makes a Lebanese-style dip that lasts well in the fridge and is yummy on pitabread, vogels, crackers...so my wife tells me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runveerun Posted October 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 oooooo that sounds good!! I'm gonna try that one today!! thanks TFB!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runveerun Posted October 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Rest rest rest!! Yay!! I kinda feel bad for not going to the gym or running today I'm scared that I will get to the start line and realise I've forgotten how to run or that I shouldn't be there!! I have this worry every race so I know I will be fine! Picked up my race pack and in it is a moro bar, packet of bagel crisps and a cheese bagel so I handed them all to my husband and he ate them -phew!Also got a pink tee shirt (yay) and a rubber ducky not sure what to do with the ducky as i don't have a bath! Anywho so NO training today feels very strange but FOOD:M1: 2x wholewheat toast with cottage cheese - I haven't had that in months!M2:Protein shakeM3: oats, yoghurt,scoop protein powderM4: falafels,veges, ww wrap, cottage cheese, hapukiM5: almonds, bananaM6: veges, tuna ww wrap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runveerun Posted November 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Well tomorrow is the BIG DAY today have just been cleaning everything- I clean when I'm nervous :shrug: I have tried my running outfit on and pinned my number to it and taken it off again, I have tied the timing chip to my laces and made a 4 hour play list for my ipod!!FOODM1: Protein shakeM2: Oats,LF yoghurt, scoop protein powderM3: Tuna, ww bread, saladM4: LF yoghurt, scoop protein powder, peachesM5: cottage cheese, strawberries, sugar free maple syrup (YUM !!!) M6: Tofu, rice, salad,misoThat's it I'm off to bed now as I'm up at 4am to have brekkie and get the ferry to Devonport.I will be a fully fledged marathon runner next time I write!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundsgood Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Good luck for your race tomorrow!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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