Set-Back Again...go figure

Well after making my walking up to the 5km mark I have somehow done something as my imflamation has increased 10 fold.

I went to one physio appointment thus far and have gotten the word that I am basically really screwed up. I have an imbalance in most of stabilizing muscles and the more discrete ones (ie: tranverse abdominus etc) are weak because of my lack of working out.

I ams till hoping and am signing up for the Olympic Distance Race at the Canadian in Ottawa Aug 30. Further to that I am still hoping to 'run' a 5k race in May.

A little by little will be the order until my pieces are all functioning properly again. I guess this is a cautionary tale for overtraining and not listening to your body. If you feel pain, stop. It is that easy. I am not talking that 'good pain' you get when you stress your body, I am talking that pain that screams that something just ain't right.

Training Begins

I am not certain as to what sort or 'real' training I will be able to do, but I plan on starting longer walks, some strength training, 30 min or so on the trainer and will start hitting the pool this week.

I think for starters I will commit about 5 hours this week to training. My strength workouts will center on my core (obviously).

I will likely sign up for a sprint race at the end of July just to have carrot to dangle and motivate me.