Back to Reality!

Back from my trip to Spain, it was tough getting back to reality. The first week was hard but now I'm back into my routine again. I have been reading a lot about core lately from 2 books I just purchased. It talks a lot about activating the core and specifically your glutes (by far the largest and strongest muscle group in the body). I'm finding out that often we don't activate our glutes enough so we rely on other muscles groups and put a lot of stress on our joints. I'm also experiencing this first hand in my training and in my practice. I have a few clients right now that are experiencing a lot of joint strain from overuse. I'm working with them on this concept of core/glute activation.

I'm heading outside on Sunday for 3+ hours so I'm excited to get on the road. I had some good run and bike workouts this week that consisted of beyond lactate threshold pacing.

My swimming has gotten better too. I have decided to slow things down. I am drilling a lot and focusing a lot on my balance. It is paying off.

I canceled my last few sessions with my nutritionist. I wasn't getting anymore out of him and it takes up 3 hours of my day and lots of gas. I know the program and now the trick and next challenge is to stop my sugar cravings........hypnosis is next :-)