"Weight" a Minute and Catch Your Breath

My training partner and I have finally committed to weightlifting as of this week, something that we should have been doing more of all along. Amazing how seeing yourself in a picture puts a new perspective on what is in-shape and what isn't. It could already be some odd placebo effect, but I already feel better having committed to this. Although we are not doing heavy weights, we are focusing on some exercises that tone the arms and legs along with some core exercises (how cool to have something other than a 6-pack of diet Wild Cherry Pepsi in my lifetime). I think this is another step in a positive direction.

Another addition to my training routine is meditation. There are a number of classes and videos available entitled "Yoga for the Cyclist" and "Breathing for the Endurance Athlete". My form of meditation isn't long or complicated. I have simply set aside 10 minutes each day for myself with complete silence to refocus my energy, catch my breath and prepare for the next day of training (and living and working). I have slept better the past two weeks than I have slept in quite a while. Guess there is some truth to the mind-body connection!