Cross Training

It's been a difficult week to fit in everything I wanted to do. But I was able to get in some upper-body strength training on Monday. Tuesday I did "Ilg Abs," (Coach, if you haven't trademarked that term yet, maybe you should) which is the first 17 minutes of the HP Prop Yoga DVD. That was not as tough as I remember it being, but yesterday my abs were feeling well-trained.

Wednesday I did a six-mile run, with the first and last mile being easy, and the middle four being sub-8-minute pace. I felt really strong, and had I not eased up in the last mile I would have been near a PR for a 10K.

Yesterday I had an extensive massage and energy sessions with Christine. My shoulders needed a ton of work, and I now I am working to remain mindful of how I am holding my shoulders: are they back, or am I letting them round in?

Last night Sue and I went to the monthly meeting for Central Penn Racing. What I've come to see is that the group is going to be what we make of it. There isn't much leadership at the top, but that's OK. Sue and I plan on doing the things we want to do, and if others want to join us, that's great. I am excited about putting some energy into this, to see what we can get out of it.

Tomorrow I am doing a 16-mile run, so today will be nothing more than light stretching.