Saturday, April 23, 2011

ISSA Certified Training/Nutrition Certified Now Available!

Hey guys, incase you haven't heard yet, I recently received my certifications in both personal training and fitness nutrition through the International Sports & Sciences Association (ISSA). If your interested in getting training advice, nutrition advice, personal training, triathlon/running training programs, check out my website at UltraFit Fitness & Nutrition. I'll be doing some weekly podcasts coming up, but in the meantime keep an eye out for discussions on fitness and nutrition!

A View Into 2011 Race Season

Running From an Angel 50-mile 2011:

This year started out with a bang, with a 2nd place finish overall at the Running from an Angel 50 mile Ultramarathon, which took place January 8th, 2011! Total time was 7hrs and 32mins (click here for race results). The next big race was going to be the Twin Peaks 50-miler, but due to a horrible amount of rainfall this year, the course is destroyed so the race will be postponed until Oct 2011. Unfortunately, a deployment got in the way before I could get a second race in.




IT Band Problems:

One issue that I have been fighting since November has been IT Band Friction Syndrome. Not a pleasant experience! In Feb, we attempted a cortisone shot to the right side of the knee which gave relieve for about a month and a half, but here I am back to fighting the issue. I have recently began a new mobility/stretching program and a IT Band Fix training program, which should last about 6-8 weeks, so we're going to see how things progress. Let me know if your having the same issues and I'll let you know what I'm working on.

Upcoming Races:

Upon the end of this deployment, I'll be preparing for Leadville Trail 100 and the Wasatch Trail Front 100. Goals this year will be to complete Leadville in less than 25 hours, to get the silver buckle, and for Wasatch will be just to finish! If things go well, then I may attempt the Juveline Jundred in Nov, but we'll see if my legs can handle that many 100's in a year.

Stay tuned and I'll keep you up to date with progress on races!