This time seems different.

I want to keep going.

[1] First – loose weight

• Everyone seems to suggest that loosing weight is the primary thing.
• Your joints are under stress. It may not feel like that right now, but its the case.
• Focus on smaller races.
• Don’t let the marathon goal get you injured.
• Initial part, just put more time on your feet. Get used to going to the park, running etc.
• Strength Training is actually important. It will keep you injury free. Like the air squats. Core workout.
• Focus on ZONE 2

[2] Second – focus on stamina

• Go longer, not faster
• Lots of easy miles
• Walking is fine too
• Make this a regular habit, and enjoy the process
• Three days a week

• The biggest thing is getting in the miles without injuring yourself.

[3] Pace will increase as function of weight loss

• Don’t prematurely do this. It will invite injury
• Run slow and steady. The only person you are competing against is yourself.
• In a few years, you will look back at your results over the years and see the increase. It will be glorious.
• You will be less injury prone at lower weight.

[4] Beginner friendly programs

• https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/marathon-training/novice-1-marathon/
• hal higdon app
• https://www.amazon.com/Hansons-Half-Marathon-Method-Your-Best-ebook/dp/B00JV2H5I8/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
•  80:20 method

Video link here This is the JOURNEY over the next 2 years for you.

• Lower your body fat percentage.
• High 30%
  • Not doing any activity.
  • Eating a lot.
  • Focus on a good intermediate body fat to achieve. Achievable goals.
  • Focus on Zone 2, 3 times a week 30 minutes.
  • BOOZE is a big issue here. Cut booze out.
  • Small meals.
• Low 30s to High 20s!!
  • 45 to 60 mins exercise
  • Food control more.
  • Get rid of the shit.
  • More alcohol control.
  • WEIGHT TRAINING HERE
  • 2x weight training a week.
  • MORE FIBER (veggies) and HIGH PROTEIN
• High 20s to Low 20s
  • This is where the fun will begin
  • And it becomes self motivating
  • So the goal is to get here fast!
  • Small changes to food –> low cal alternatives.
  • Plate Division method: 50% Fiber 35% Protein 15% Carbs
• Low 20s to High 10s
  • Lots of WEIGHT TRAINING.
  • Muscle Mass is going to be EVERYTHING

This is a bit disheartening. I don’t want to regain this shit ever again. I will never. Nope.

Last week, few weeks, have been insane. Travel, non-standard arrangements, etc. I haven’t been able to eat what I want. I have to get better at this. It’s all about not dropping the ball. measuring the weight. Sleeping well, and keep pushing.

Nutritious food is SO SATISFYING

I ate just BREAD and CHEESE recently, and it SUCKED.

My body CRAVES protein. Healthy, vitamin stuff. It’s amazing.

Parents noticed

Other people have noticed.

Thats just great

I don’t know why but thinking about crossing that finish line in Central Park in November 2024 makes me emotional. I have to do it. I have no choice.

Ive been talking to people and they say I have to continue losing the weight first. Otherwise this gets hard.

The speed will automatically come.

Focus on stamina next. Lots of easy miles.

I dont have a good sleeping arrangement. I am not getting good sleep. Brain is getting foggy. Headache.

But maybe because of lack of booze, it’s actually not bad.

I am at 275. I feel good but undeterred from the goal.

The goal is Marathon 2024. And this requires pretty much normal body weight.

I finished one more of my qualifier runs recently. My pace has been a bit static. I want to start working to improve it.

This time is different because I feel confident I can do it. My mindset has changed. I am not going to be some 5 uncle incel beta male. I am going to be a cardiacally healthy, ceo alpha mindset guy. Run, focus on the prize. Influence the world with your actions instead of just being a follower.

That marathon is my white whale. I am so PSYCHED about running it. Getting destroyed in the process.

A few concerns:

1. Become lighter
2. Recover faster
3. Build up pace
4. Build up stamina

Fucking exhausted.

Just wanted to vent a bit.

Next week will get better.

No need to do it more than a few more days!