COACH CYNDEE

We all face similar challenges in our training.  When training for triathlons one challenge is how to fit it all in.  If you are pretty good at all three disciplines then you are one of the lucky ones.  Most people have one area they are really strong at such as the bike and one area they are really weak like the run and then they may be OK at swimming.  Some people find swimming is their challenge and running is their strength when the bike is pretty good.  I always tell my clients if they have to miss a workout don't miss one of your weakest areas!  This is tough for clients because they typically want to do what they are strong at.  So if a client loves to run and is strong at running it is pretty unlikely they will EVER miss a run.  If they hate swimming it is VERY likely they will miss a swim here and there for various reasons.  Does this sound familiar?  If you want to improve your weakness and you fall into this scenario then you...

I have suffered with an annoying pain in my hip that has been managed for years with Active Release Therapy, Graston and Stretching.  I always figured it was from running. Lets face it many common injuries are from running but if your a runner you keep running and find ways to manage things.  I know my running form isn't perfect and I have always tried to work on some of my imperfections.  Recently I was forced to take time off from swimming.  I was out of the pool for 2.5 months.  I have not done that since I started triathlons over 10 years ago.  I was able to run and bike so I did that a lot.  I even got up to running 35-40 miles a week.  I love to run so I took full advantage of my time out of the pool.  I didn't realize for the entire time I was out of the pool my hip didn't hurt at all.  In fact it only occurred to me that it wasn't hurting when I recently got back in the pool.  The first few days back in the pool it was an e...

It is very hard to stay motivated to eat healthy and workout during the holiday season.  Don't be like the majority of people and gain 10lbs during the holiday season.   Being inactive, drinking and eating more than usual, you can easily be a part of this grim statistic.  Last week I had a healthy holiday party. I had some healthy versions for some of your typically high calorie and high fat foods.  Her are a few of the recipes. Stuffing Makes: 6 Serving size: 1/2 cup Prep 10 mins Cook 45 mins Ingredients •    1/4 cup wild rice •    1 3/4 cups water •    1/4 cup regular brown rice •    1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules •    1/8 - 14 teaspoons ground sage or nutmeg •    2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms •    1/2 cup sliced celery •    3 green onions, sliced •    1/4 cup sliced almonds or pine nuts, toasted (opti...