Family Workout
Phil, Natasha and I went to the gym for a core workout. Phil is doing his heavy lifting on his own. Natasha needs to build strength to help her with volleyball. All of us need core training.
Ab Crunches on Dynadisc
Side Crunches on Stability Ball
Wood Choppers with Medicine Ball
1 Arm/1 Leg Squat to Shoulder Press
Jump Drills for Volleyball
Leg Press
Hack Squats
Seated Abduction
Assisted Pullups
Seated Chest Press
Seated Military Press
Standing Rotation with Medicine Ball
We did a variety of exercises. Natasha has been experiencing back pain during volleyball. I think the fact that she is uber-flexible is part of the problem. She needs some stability to balance out her flexibility. She is so used to gymnastics and dance where flexibility helps. She doesn’t engage her core when she jumps. She arches he back and the result is pain.
Workout:
- Type: Strength Training
- Date: 02/11/2008
- Time: 15:45:00
- Total Time: 1:00:00.00
Although I got a late start, I’ve been a serious runner since 1994. I ran my first marathon in 1995 on my 30th Birthday. It’s been my goal to run the Boston Marathon since then. I missed qualifying by 12 minutes that year. I needed to run 3:40 and ran 3:52. Running in the most prestigious marathon, is the ultimate for most runners. The fact that you have to qualify, only fueled my competitive juices.
Over the next 9 years I ran 6 more marathons. I love running so much that I became a 
