More Machines

Yesterday I went to Border's Bookstore. I like that place. I can always find an interesting book and a consistent cup of coffee. This time I picked out a book that has great training tips from elite runners. I don't usually buy the books I pick up, but this time I did. Mostly because nobody bought me a training book for Christmas and I really wanted one...I guess it would have helped to have told someone.
Anyway- The book will be interesting. I read the first 2 chapters this morning. The first chapter focused on what makes a good runner. I can sum it up in one word. Desire. You have to WANT to run, want to improve and want to finish the race. No problem, I got it!
A book like this is nearly impossible for me to read from beginning to end, so of course, I skipped around. In doing so, I noticed that most elite runners run everyday. I also noticed this in other books. Runners who run marathons, run nearly every single day. I haven't been doing that. I've been giving myself a day or days inbetween to repair my muscles. This is how I've been going for the last 2 years. Now that I'm getting more serious, I think it's time to step it up a notch. Instead of adding more miles...I'm going to try running (or cross training) everyday, if I can.
Even if it is just one mile.

There are no excuses for me. I don't have a job. I do have access to a workout room any time I wish to go. Rain or shine...I can exercise.

Today the wind caused the rain to pour down sideways. Back to the gym I went. Same as yesterday...except I added that big blue exercise ball to my routine. I've never bothered to use one of those before and found it to be quite beneficial with push ups and stretching.

Along with my running book I also bought a book on Yoga. There are four major categories of exercise that I wish to master. They are endurance, strength, flexibility and balance.