![346138386_1170605550285018_3746530862607073122_n.jpg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmUw2rvrCYSNbYkgrAs3LyzjAwm598EgAE5PFjgaUhKckb/346138386_1170605550285018_3746530862607073122_n.jpg)

<h2>Weekly Training Report</h2>
<table>
  <tr>
    <th></th>
    <th>Total Training Sessions</th>
    <th>Total Distance(kms)</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Runs:</td>
    <td style="text-align:center">8</td>
    <td style="text-align:center">68.96</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Rides:</td>
    <td style="text-align:center">3</td>
    <td style="text-align:center">34.78</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Swims:</td>
    <td style="text-align:center">3</td>
    <td style="text-align:center">7.1</td>
  </tr>
    <tr>
    <td>Walks:</td>
    <td style="text-align:center">1</td>
    <td style="text-align:center">3.85</td>
  </tr>
</table>

Last week I talked about my recovery and brought up the fact that I take a few different supplements, so thought I would do a seperate post today on all of the different supplements that I take. 

The photo doesn’t include everything that is listed here cause I always keep forgetting all of the different things that I am taking. As a result, I try to limit things like paracetamol and anti inflammatories considering I use so many other things. I am sure there are a few people out there who think I am a little insane taking so many different things.

By the way, the only item below that I am affiliated with is Vespa OFA and I am currently an am ambassador for them and help promote their products. All other products are things that I have been using for years and have found some benefit to me during that time.

- Protein Powder: I almost use protein powder as a meal replacement as I simply don’t get enough time during the day to get enough food in. I will either have a serving of protein powder or a protein bar after a lot of my training sessions and will also have a serving before some sessions if I am struggling to eat something before hand.
- Iron Tables(Not in image): I am not deficient, it is just something I have gotten into a habit of taking. I am getting my blood work updated at the moment, so will mention shortly if I am low or high.
- Pre Workout: The pre workout usually has creatine and caffein in it and will usually have some before some of my bigger early morning sessions, like Tuesdays and Thursdays when I have swim squad start at 6.30am. I also use it for shorter races.
- ZMA: A combination of Zinc, Magnesium and Aspartate. I had this recommended to me by a nutritionist a long time ago to help with recovery and have always slept well since using it, so I have always stuck with it.
- Hydralyte: This is an electrolyte drink that I take at night, about an hour before bed. It doesn’t have any sugar in it, so doesn’t stop me from sleeping at all. Once again, it just helps me get enough fluids in during a busy day of work and training.
- Perform Run X Electrolyte: This is also an electrolyte drink, I have been using for a while. I doesn’t have a lot of sugar again, but something in there get’s me wired a little, so will only use it earlier in the day, and especially for hotter times of the year.
- Omega 3 (Not in image): I do have some skin conditions(psoriasis) and had this recommended to me a while back and have been using it with good results ever since.
- Multi Vitamin: Once again, just to make sure I am getting as much nutrience as I can, and possibly not the most beneficial thing I am taking.
- Vespa OFM: I use this for any big training sessions or racing, it helps the body oxidise fat and utilise it as fuel.
- Special Mention(Currently not taking)
    - Keto Switch: I have used this a lot in the past, especially to help with recovery, but it is a little difficult to get hold of in NZ.

<h2>Strava Activities For The Week Ending: 2023-05-21 </h2>
Another good week of training moving into race week. The weather has been pretty crappy but I have been able to get a lot of my training in, especially some of my longer runs.
2023-05-16: Tuesday Morning Swim Squad 2.8km 58mins [Link](https://www.strava.com/activities/9084823571)   
2023-05-16: Morning Run Home 7.76km 37mins [Link](https://www.strava.com/activities/9078333516)   
2023-05-16: Morning Ride 0.0km 32mins [Link](https://www.strava.com/activities/9078333476)   
2023-05-16: Afternoon Run 4.03km 24mins [Link](https://www.strava.com/activities/9080042011)   
2023-05-17: Morning Ride 34.78km 83mins [Link](https://www.strava.com/activities/9084415108)   
2023-05-17: Morning Run 4.08km 24mins [Link](https://www.strava.com/activities/9084414779)   
2023-05-18: Morning Run Home 7.79km 37mins [Link](https://www.strava.com/activities/9091262634)   
2023-05-18: Morning Walk 3.85km 36mins [Link](https://www.strava.com/activities/9091262700)   
2023-05-18: Thursday Morning Swim Squad  2.9km 56mins [Link](https://www.strava.com/activities/9091468374)   
2023-05-18: Afternoon Run 3.25km 20mins [Link](https://www.strava.com/activities/9093095560)   
2023-05-19: Morning Treadmill Run 8.03km 45mins [Link](https://www.strava.com/activities/9097060397)   
2023-05-19: Afternoon Run 4.28km 25mins [Link](https://www.strava.com/activities/9099304473)   
2023-05-20: Morning Swim  1.4km 26mins [Link](https://www.strava.com/activities/9103715509)   
2023-05-20: Afternoon Indoor Ride 0.0km 84mins [Link](https://www.strava.com/activities/9103688324)   
2023-05-21: Sunday Morning Long Run 29.74km 173mins [Link](https://www.strava.com/activities/9109657706)   

<h2>Up Coming Race Schedule</h2>
![prof_image_1778778.png](https://images.hive.blog/DQmecNcMLySZXLUnWpZTawsj8BbKn9QY7W7qbdULv2GSwWP/prof_image_1778778.png)
We are already planning for races in 2024, but still a lot to get done this year:
- May 28 - Sri Chinmoy Half Marathon
- Jun 25 - Wellington Marathon
- Jul 15 - Samoa Marathon
- Aug 13 - National Duathlon Championships
- Oct 29 - Auckland Marathon - Half Marathon Pacer
- Nov 05 - Mission Bay Olympic Triathlon
- Dec 03 - Maraetai Beach Olympic Triathlon
- Jan 2024 - The Mount Half Ironman
- Apr 2024 - Auckland Half Ironman

<h3>About Me</h3>
![prof_image_1778778.png](https://images.hive.blog/DQmbTKTNcB1Ea5RE3RWboBXNwnyMZnsE7WeSf9t21ERsdTu/prof_image_1778778.png)
I am an Aussie living in Auckland, New Zealand and I love swimming biking and running with my wife. I tell people 'I wanna change the world, one run at a time'.