TRX, my new strength tool!

I have been incorporating TRX into my daily strength work for about a month now. TRX is a suspension training tool that uses bodyweight to help build lean muscle. It helps increase stability too because you have balance while doing many of the exercises. Increasing stability in small muscles in the hips is a huge help for me with my running form. Through my recent injury, I learned I was pretty weak through my stabilizer mucles in the hips, which can end up being a big deal for effecient running form and being injury free! So far the TRX has been fun and challenging! I really like doing one leg squats with the TRX (really helps with stabilizing through the hips) and doing plank/core work. Boy, it sure can hurt! Here are a couple of pictures as I was trying out some exercises I learned. I plan to keep learning more from the website and from my physical therapist to be sure I am hitting all areas to become stronger. I will post more about what I learn on how the TRX can help with overall strength! I have to be a student for a little while. :)

Cyclocross!

Kattie and I



I had the opportunity to compete in a couple local cyclocross races in November located in Grand Rapids and in Holland. What fun! I love the laid back atmosphere, fun crowd, and of course the biking through grass, sand, and MUD. These 2 races were full of mud...I have never been so dirty before! Neither has my bike! Anyway, I had a couple falls (gentle though) during the last race at the Hope College stadium. Out of fun, I get pretty competitive at these races. I love racing with a big smile and just trying to fly through the different obstacles!
Here's a couple photos!