Hmmm... that's hard to say but I would expect less than 4 hours and hopefully closer to 3.5.  But the Olympic length would not be until next fall since I'm still building base right now.  I started running in January; and have only been triathlon training for a few months.  I did a super sprint last month and have two more coming up.  Everything needs improvement but I really need to gain strength/speed on the bike.  I'm using a hybrid, but hope to get a road bike this winter.  Maybe that will help.

I get up every day at 4 a.m. and out the door with my dog by 4:20 for a uick wake up/warm up walk around the block.. usually have a cup of coffee before heading out.

Run and swim alternate mornings.  Runs start at 4:50 a.m. and vary in length.  I'm currently in the 6 mile range and working towards a half marathon on December 12.  Swims start at 5:40 a.m. for one hour.  Breakfast afterwards is usually 3 eggs scrambled with broccoli or spinach, or 3 eggs fried with salmon or leftover meat.

Bike and strength (hand weights) alternate evenings and start at 6:30 p.m.

I've done a few mountain bike trails and they were trecherous!  I came out of those woods bruised and scaped from flipping over the handle bars!  lol  But it was fun!

How many dogs do you have?  I would love to see Idaho.  I can only imagine how beautifuul it must be with it's mountains and wilderness.  I spent some time living in Alaska and sure did love it there.

Oh no, no, no! I have a mountain bike too.. albiet a Walmart special! LOL

I've read similar info on the importance of eating something first in the morning, so I guess I should get into the habit.  I'd be good with a hard boiled egg and banana or cantaloupe.  I'll add that too shopping list.

I did make homemade mayo today using the flax oil recipe that was recommended in the Paleo for Athletes book.  But I probably won't buy flax oil again, it's quite expensive anyway.  I also made a batch of guacomole so I'll get more avocado into my diet.

I looked up the photos for your dogs; they are lovely!  I've read quite a few of your journal entries but want to spend some time going through your progress; you're journals are quite interesting and helpful.  I need to go through other people's journals too for a few different perspectives.

My dog is an ugly little gorilla looking dog that came from a shelter. 

No such thing as an ugly rescue dog  . Ugly is the new cute anyway.

 My pups are are rescues too. Max was in a shelter and Wilson was being kept in a 4X6 horse stall  . He was unmanageable and no one wanted him. A friend of mine rescued him from being euthanized and asked me if I could keep him for a weekend. 

Flax oil is really costly! Might as well eat something in it's natural state like avocado, walnuts or salmon. 

A "Walmart special"  I think you might be safer on your hybrid!  .

I read the two sites you told me.  Very informative.  I don't work out quite that hard, but I do see the importance of before and after nutrition.

You are well on your way to that level 

9/10/09

hard boiled egg
1/2 granny smith apple

run 6.25 miles

protein powder drink

pork roast w/ 2 over medium eggs

tea w/ stevia
1/2 granny smith apple

fresh spinach w/ guacomole
tuna salad

hamburger patty
lettuce
tea w/ stevia
lettuce

egg and lemon soup (2 eggs)
tea w/ stevia


I had the protein powder drink because I was running late and wanted to get in some quick protein.  I hope to come up with a good post workout smoothie recipe.  I'm thinking about making walnut milk and adding a raw egg and a half banana or something along those lines.

I had a meeting that included lunch today.  I knew that they were having breaded processed chicken patties, so I ate my spinach and tuna in my office before heading over.  I ate the hamburger patty and lettuce mostly just to be social.  I truly did not want anything else they offered.  Glad I ate before I went over.

Haha, I know, this way of eating is rather luxurious, I think!

I was away all weekend for a Triathlon, so I've lost track of my eating.  I did good with a few exceptions.  I had some cheese.  I forgot and put cream and splenda in my coffee one time at a restaurant just out of habit.  And I drank way too much after the Triathlon was over.  Throughout the day I had four Michelob Ultras and a half a bottle of wine!    Otherwise, I had steak, salmon, chicken, eggs, broccoli, walnuts, Lara bar, banana; that's all I remember.  And I did have a protein powder drink the morning of the Tri.

I'm up a few pounds and have been a bit bloated, so I'm going to join Marika for meat and eggs this week!  She reminded how good it feels.

So far today I've had


Coffee w/ stevia
2 eggs scrambled with a can of tuna fish/oilve oil

I have a big ole leftover steak to gnaw on at lunch time and a couple of hard boiled eggs for whenever.

And I think I will have salmon and eggs for dinner!

i had the salmon and eggs for breakfast...sooo good!  i'm glad i checked your food journal for that idea.

I hate to admit this, but I "think".... could it be true that I prefer salmon and eggs over steak and eggs!!!    Oh, the horror of it!  I love over medium eggs with any kind of meat.

I met a friend last night for dinner and had.... guess what?  Steak AND Salmon, and broccoli and salad.

Today

coffee w/ stevia
salmon and 3 over medium eggs/olive oil (wow, I didn't realize how much salmon I eat until I started writing it down)
leftover prime rib steak
2 harb boiled eggs

Likely have egg and lemon soup for dinner.

I'm now joining Marika for meat only (well, meat and eggs for me).  Reading her post reminded me how good it feels and I've been bloated lately.