tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17628635.post4834877189543610389..comments2023-10-30T01:16:11.672-07:00Comments on IM Training: Triathlon and Me: Body By Jell-oj.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00055445562137022310noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17628635.post-23153274408624149402007-02-22T12:13:00.000-08:002007-02-22T12:13:00.000-08:00Oh my gosh...that was such a disappointing story. ...Oh my gosh...that was such a disappointing story. I've always told myself that crunches and core work were worthless (yeah, probably b/c I don't like to do them). Now you've fouled all that up for me! Curses! :(Andra Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061332679414246811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17628635.post-47807218320878213612007-02-22T10:46:00.000-08:002007-02-22T10:46:00.000-08:00May I suggest a cane? It may get awkward on the s...May I suggest a cane? It may get awkward on the swim, but since you're fine with cycling in your running clothes, it shouldn't be a stretch for you.<BR/><BR/>Ha! Look at that pun! Came outta nowhere. Love it I'm unintentionally witty.<BR/><BR/>Carry on...Joy | Love | Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17628635.post-42260703680414068482007-02-22T08:15:00.000-08:002007-02-22T08:15:00.000-08:00as a matter of fact, PB, i'm happy to say that i d...as a matter of fact, PB, i'm happy to say that i do practice other lower-back exercises on top of the crunches. and, in hindsight, they appear to have worked to help strengthen my core. unfortunately i lump all those exercises into a nice "core workout" package, so rarely do them separately. however, perhaps nows the time, eh?j.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00055445562137022310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17628635.post-68547958063631310892007-02-21T23:51:00.000-08:002007-02-21T23:51:00.000-08:00Core strength is a very underestimated part of tra...Core strength is a very underestimated part of training. Ever thought of doing specific lower back exercises on top of your crunches? They might even cure you of your "bike ride" back pains...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17628635.post-61499094987538632892007-02-21T21:22:00.000-08:002007-02-21T21:22:00.000-08:00I am glad to hear that you are also a member of th...I am glad to hear that you are also a member of the ab club. I have been also doing my ab exercises faithfully for a number of years and on a good day I think I may see a faint outline of a muscle. <BR/><BR/>I trust that even though we cannot see progress, like your experience, we are keeping our core strong. Which, I guess, should be the primary purpose (although some visible evidence would be nice).Spokane Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322733412232169837noreply@blogger.com