Core Work

If you aren't strong in the middle, you can't be strong anywhere else.  Up until this point, I have gotten in cardio work whenever I could and 10 minutes of core work maybe once or twice a week.  Now I am starting to make room for a little bit more core work, knowing that if I can rein in some energy from my midsection, I will have a faster back half.

I have been a little all over the place the last couple weeks, not very consistent, but I am back at it and going hard.  I am holding off on a half-ironman for this year.  I realized I would have to forego the Belle Isle Olympic distance, and that means way too much to me to not do.  To be able to do that race close to home, with family and friends able to make the race, it sounds like something that could quickly become a tradition!  Its certainly not something I am willing to give up this year.  So I will have to start looking at 2013 Half Irons, and who knows, perhaps a full.  For now though, enjoying training and learning something new everyday.

For now though, I am tired, and need a little rest before a morning bike ride with a good friend.  Can't believe the difference that this has made in my life, and would never turn back!