It has certainly been a while since I last wrote in here. And I know I say this entirely too often. Sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day.  And when all is said and done, this entire project here is dedicated to training and performance. And I have taken this past month or so to concentrate on certain projects that I have been approached to participate in. Among these, research for ASEA, Graduate school, implementing new techniques of Strength and Conditioning in the team's routine and all the while transitioning into the next phase of my own personal training regimen.

I'm fairly proud of myself that I have been able to complete the workouts with the T&F team here. It's been a while since I've been able to workout with these guys, and one thing I will say is that I have learned certain aspects of my fitness that have improved and others that need more work.  My aerobic endurance is pretty good compared to the athletes around me, I can complete the workouts and recover fairly quickly after reps, however, I am not primed to run at the same pace.  My 100% is slower than their 100% and it's eating at me.  I was there once. I am certainly on my way right with the ability of being able to last an entire workout.  One of the key components that I have essentially been lacking in my training thus far has been a standard to compare myself to. And now putting myself with other athletes has uncovered my strengths and weaknesses and I can better train to the goals I am working towards.

Working towards specific goals takes dedication to yourself. It's on no one else but your own desire to perform and excel.  So what are you going to do tomorrow? Are you going to take that workout off? Are you going to cheat on that meal? Or maybe just cheat on those reps or exercises.... No matter the situation, no matter the goal, the reason for achieving them, and failing is all on you! There are no excuses, no matter how valid, they only make you weaker.  So what are you going to do?