This morning I took a special class at the Real Ryder Cycling Studio in Brentwood, CA called Cardio Core Plus. Just as the name implies, it works your core. It’s not your regular spin class because this session incorporated A LOT more turning and balancing. After a pretty tough 50 minute spin with climbs and turns, we dismounted our bikes, and went on mats in the back of the room where we did some crunches, planks, leg raises. It was so tough, I could not finish some of them. You know what? As difficult as it may be, It was my first time doing those workouts, so I won’t quit there – I’ll be back next week!
It’s already near the end of the season and the majority of my mid-week runs have been on the treadmill at 24 Hour Fitness, with the exception of one Saturday run in Hollywood. Last night was my FIRST mid-week run with the team. I never went to any of them in the past because I lived in Pomona, commute was far, or I would just get out of work too late to go. I finally decided to go, and I’m glad I did. It was a pretty good turnout, at about 10 people, most of which were of the faster pace groups. My mentality during the run was the same as track training. Since the distance is much shorter, I’ll give it my all to go a little faster. The scheduled 45 minute mid-week run was right on schedule, 
Week 12 Sunday Run: