IMC '08 Preparation Begins

IMLP taught me a lot both physically and mentally. As a result I have decided to take a different approach to training from now on. The biggest thing that has come out of IMLP was the exposure of my physical weaknesses and imbalances. The coming year will focus on eliminating as many of them as possible. I am not talking about things like endurance, strength or muscular endurance but more specific physical limiters. An example being an inability to fire my glutes independent of other muscles. '07 is going to be about rebuilding the body to create balance and efficiency, something that will not only aid in my preparation for IM but also help ensure a healthy life. Without taking a step back and doing this I am never going to reach my potential as an athlete. I realise this is going to take an incredible patience and time as things like this don't change overnight. I had my first lesson with a friend who is a physio the other day and was amazed at how hard it was to get my glute to fire and nothing else. My initial homework was to work on getting only my glute to fire while lying on my side and then to get only my lower abdominal muscles to work while lying on my back. After a couple sessions at home I am astounded at how weak these muscles are.