Today I focused on arms... When you run, you are supposed to keep your upper body forward w/out swaying. Some people say, "Arms up a bit, sorta like boxers, but, hands relaxed." I've always kept my hands down by my hips, open handed so that I can keep my shoulders down and relaxed. The by-product is that my shoulders can sway which waist energy! Don't want that. Today I focused on arms. Finally, I found my rhythm which is different for every runner.
I am reading an awesome triathlon book... I am probably going to finish it tonight. Great story... Wanna know what it is???? Okay, I'll tell ya. "Full Time & Sub-Nine" by: David Glover. I love it!!! I am reading it backwards, middle and forwards-the way I read all books. It drives Jim crazy. I can't help but read that way.
The author is a 4 time Iron Distance champion, Full-time job!, 5 time All-American USA Triathlon All-American, Cancer Survivor, Naval Academy Graduate. I am loving this book! Helpful! Easy read, straight-forward, honest. One technical thing I am getting is that in each aspect of the sport, you develop a base. Although, there is much more he discusses. This author and my friend are the first people to describe the tri races. My friend took a couple years off of racing due to injury and tri-racing addiction :) Glad she's back. Fun to carpool with her.
Oh, the best... I took the kids sledding yesterday. Our youngest informed me, "Mom, I am an extreme athlete." as her cheeks were bright red from climbing up and down the huge hill w/ her sled in hand. She can't wait to go snowboarding again. Jim ran today. He's getting ready for his first snowshoe race ever! Proud of the computer boy!
Happy Training to you in your everyday life!
Christy
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