Ok, in my quest to truly 'take things up a notch' this year, I have established a relationship with Scott Herkes. He is a Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist and owner of Max Muscle Sports Nutrtion. I have always been immensely interested in the science behind sports performance and nutrition. Max Muscle has a very impressive product line, and values keeping up with the latest science. Dr. Phillip W. Harvey is their leading expert in nutritional biochemistry and seems to really understand formulations that will lead to positive competitive/nutritional outcomes. I can't wait to chat more with Scott and Dr. Harvey about the science behind the products they represent and ways that I can adjust my diet to optimize my results.
RUNNING OUT OF TIME -
Thankfully winter is coming to a close, so I am going to start weening myself off of running starting next week. I chose to cross train with the equipment I invested in from Vision Fitness (a treadmill and upright bike) this year instead of free weights. I can attribute this decision to much improved pre-season fitness. For example, I am practically at my 'race weight' already so I don't really have to do anything special in March to adjust my body composition.
But before I officially switch to my next training cycle, I think I will test my fitness at a 4 mile run called the "Chili Chase"... It takes place in Bettendorf, Iowa on Sunday February 27th and seems to draw around 300-400 competitors. I hope to finish within the top 10 of this race. I don't typically run outside, however, so it is very possible that I could end up falling on my ass (the course looks a bit slippery).
Luckily, they don't serve the Chili until after the race, as jogging behind gassy athletes would be less than ideal.
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