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Your macros and calories are pretty similar to mine and I can tell you that it’s a work in progress. For me, I figure out what foods I like and tend to eat them on repeat. Find high protein items that you enjoy and supplement with collagen or protein powder to meet your goal. I also note items that are high carb that don’t…
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As someone who works in a running store and is a long time runner( 20+ years), I'd check in with a running specialty store near you. The Saucony Guide is a light stability shoe, so going to a Hoka Arahi might be a good transition shoe as it's low drop( 4mm), but offers a little stability. Going to a Zero Drop shoe takes…
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This is me and I'm much more defined and look a lot better. I'm stronger and faster as well, so that's a plus. Just make sure the calories you eat are good ones and you get enough protein. I eat lots of meat and veggies and feel pretty great all around. I wouldn't say the scale is moving a whole lot, but I'm not too…
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I've been training for a 1/2 IM while losing and keep to my calorie range on light days where I don't burn a lot i.e.: weight training or swimming. On big days like a 4 hour ride or 90 minute run, I'll eat back everything including exercise and my regular calories EXCEPT for about a 750 deficit. I've lost 6 lbs in 3 weeks…
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Swimming is always tough after a few weeks off. It'll be a few weeks until it comes back, but I always feel off if I'm not in the pool at least two days a week.
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Anything at elevation is much tougher. Running hills might help and really managing your race day nutrition and hydration will help. If you can get to your race early to acclimate, that makes a difference as well
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Also, keep in mind that the calories burned are usually figured by an average size male. Unless you program weight, gender, and age- it will most likely be on the high side . I've used my HRM for triathlon training for years and it's what I consistently see.
