Did an 8-mile run this morning, not exactly a “long run” but the longest I’ve done since the marathon. It was so great! One interesting note is that my long run pace seems to be much faster these days, even though it seems like I’m running really easy. I’m about 2 minutes faster during my long runs than I was just 4-5 months ago.
Anyway, I’m a bit tired right now because we were out in 95-degree sun for about 3-4 hours, watching soccer. Boy was it hot! Not a good idea the day before my triathlon, but oh well. :)
Eating wasn’t so bad today.
WO: 8-mile run at about 8:30-8:45 pace, 70 minutes. 1,250.
B: Coffee. Sprouted peanut butter toast. Kashi Golean Crunch cereal w/ soymilk. Kashi Golean blueberry waffles w/ maple syrup. 630.
S: Salad w/ lettuce, mango, avocado, feta, nuts. 235.
L: Spaghetti w/ marinara sauce. 635.
S: 7-up (I was thirsty!). 100.
D: Burger King veggie burger w/ cheese. Side salad w/ a little light Italian dressing. Half a biscuit, a little rice. 430.
Totals:
Ate: 2030.
Burned: 2300 + 1250run = 3550.
Deficit: 1520.
I randomly came across your blog, and I have gotten sucked into reading quite a few posts. I have recently (the beginning of the week) decided to start training for my very first marathon. I am by no means a fast runner, but I enjoy it. As you have written, my two main goals are to finish and to have fun. I have also started a blog to hold myself accountable for what and when I exercise. I think its a great idea. I look forward to reading more of your posts. Thanks for sharing, and good luck tomorrow!!
Hey Leo,
So I have to ask…how do you calculate your calories? Do you just guestimate off packages? What about stuff that isn’t packaged? Do you measure and weigh stuff? I love the idea of keeping track all day and having a deficit of burned vs consumed… I think it would help with several goals… but I get overwhelmed when I think about counting and calculating EVERYTHING … especially when lots are not from packages.
Thanks!
Stacey
@Kim Good luck on your first marathon! I’m glad if I’ve helped inspire you.
@Stacey … first, I use thedailyplate.com … it’s an awesome site that makes tracking calories easy. Best site I’ve found.
Second, I do measure sometimes, but after awhile you get good at guesstimating the portion sizes. Something a little smaller than my fist is about a cup, for example.
If you’re intimidated, I suggest giving it a try for a couple days. You might find that it’s not worth the trouble, but even in that case you’ve at least gotten a good picture of your eating for two or three days. And you might find that it’s not as difficult as you thought it would be (like I did) and find that tracking calories is a great tool to keep you aware of what you’re actually eating. Just don’t obsess over it! :)