Core Strengthening…

Very cold run today… -24C plus the windchill brought it down to -32C… then you hit the low river valley so it was even colder… but the sun was shining and the snow was cleared so it ended up being a fantastic run… We are going to hit 115km this week so we will have a couple of double days and mostly 12km runs but once this week is over, only 4 more weeks at 103km and then we TAPER!!! i can hardly wait…

TOTB: One thing that can really break up some of your runs, add a change of pace and make a huge difference in your speed and endurance is core strengthening… not just abs because that is only a portion of your overall core, but working your upper body, glutes, lower back, hams and quads will really keep you strong during the longs races so you don’t end up hunched over near the end… check out the link site to see some runners stopping for a core break…

BOTB: Make sure that what happens on the trails, stays on the trails: your workouts, runs, and races are going to put your body through a lot of strains and stressors and like all things under pressure your body will need to let out a little steam now and then… and if there is a hole, that is considered a fair game outlet for your body… it is a lot easier to work out when the pressure is gone so go ahead  and clear your nose empty your throat and pass the gas… it really does a body good!!