Goals reached:
- Able to run almost 10 miles (when injury-free) and can still do 4-5 with little difficulty.
- Lost 18 lbs and am at 131.8 - 12% reduction in body mass.
- Can swim a mile (32 laps) of freestyle in 37 minutes. Struggled to do about 4 laps when I began.
- Gained strength and muscle. Benched 80 lbs and can do two pull-ups.
- Learned about fitness and nutrition, stretching, running programs, dealing with injury, and the importance of rest and recovery (still working on that one!). I now know that my body doesn't need nearly as much food as I once thought and that if I am eating optimally, energy levels increase.
- Help my family eat better.
- Increase lean body mass and build muscle.
- Continue training for additional races.
- Bench 100 lbs and do 5 wide-grip pull-ups.
- Embrace core/ab work!
- Improve swimming technique and times (add in strokes).
- Maintain fitness routine through school year of 2-3x swimming, 3x running, and 3x gym, plus tennis.
- Monitor and adjust nutrition to maintain optimal weight.
