Total Body Transformation Training Blog

Even mini-marathons need proper nutrition

An article in today's Indianapolis Star paper today suggests that half-marathoners need to pay as much attention to eating as they do to running. Much like the running training for the marathon, the article recommends starting a nutrition program at least three weeks out and slowly ramp of carbohydrate intake and practice hydrating during the run. You can read the entire article here: Complete Nutrition: Mini-marathon training should include figuring out the best fuel for the feet

It's been a while since my last post. A lot of reasons really -- travel, a spurt of work activity, yada yada. At the end of the day, the dog ate my homework and I didn't make the time to jot down more thoughts on functional fitness and training. My overall workout and training scheduled has slipped a bit too. At least with that there is an official phrase -- "tapering". These past few weeks my strength training volume is way down, and my cardio exercise is just for maintainence. It is good every now and again to give the body time to repair and renew, especially during hectic times. Getting so fixated on getting to the gym is confusing means and ends.

The goal is to have a healthy, powerful, and functionally fit body. Working out is the means. Training everyday to exhaustion is not progress. There is a fine line between intensity and stupidity -- usually seen by the regular visitation of Pukie during a workout.