No Injuries Please

This morning I've spent some time researching how to protect myself from injury. Now, have no fear. As much as I think I could be a go-getter, I tend to be cautious. That's not the only requirement in arming yourself to be the best you you can be. In fact, we've all watched the OVER -CAUTIOUS person get hurt... So... In the pursuit of fun, increased energy and long term health, there seems to be an underlying connection to what I read.... Set your intention in what you want to do, then physically remind your body of what you want it to do. 
For Swimming - get out there, kick off, get your face in the water and float.
In running, it's setting up your posture and getting cadence in your head. (Tri 101 gave us stretches for all 3 sports) 
For biking, it's reminding your body of posture and a go mindset.
In crossfit, it's a mental set and then practicing movement with a PVC pipe. 

Every sport I'm involved in at the moment connects the brain, the muscles and your heart together. From what I can gather, it must be unified and in it's perfect balance to continue working together in health. For me, this is the true practice of the Tri 101 course. It's not just learning each individual sport but making the heart, brain and physical connection! Something I've been content to ignore until now. 

So where is this coming from? A few places. 
1. I just don't want to get hurt. Every sport has it's critics. However,  I've got to start somewhere and start moving! So I need to move in a way that is conducive for me to be the healthiest in that moment. 

2. I met a Marathon Runner who was hurt. His body just didn't do it any more. He's out of pocket until his body heals. Never mind the surgery, the disruption in life and family.  

I'm a firm believe that the Holy Spirit lives inside me and he tries to tell me when things are going awry. I want to be in tune so that if I'm in the process of creating imbalance- even well intentioned- I'll change my direction/my course.  Pushing myself that extra umph is not worth the damage that can be done. 

3. Since being done with this diet (a week before I officially start the next challenge), I've been eating foods that I missed! UGH... my body feels awful! Even though I felt deprived, I was starting to feel fantastic! I had energy and motivation! Today I feel icky and sluggish.... Not worth it!

I know you were all on your seats wondering what I was thinking about today - this was it!