'Tis the Season for Weight Training

It's cold outside. It's snowy and icy.  And the memories of your road race this past summer seem like a distant memory.  With months to go before your next test of endurance you may be tempted to slack off from your training at this point in the year - but don't give into that train of thought.  Winter is the perfect season for initiating a strength and conditioning program for your sport.  You may not be in a training period where mileage is a priority right now.  However, don't forget that every athlete needs to have a strong core, back, shoulders and legs to get them through the summer racing season. Whether you're a runner, cyclist, swimmer or play a team sport like ultimate frisbee or football, building a strong muscular foundation now, will make you a stronger, faster and fitter athlete this spring.  So forget about the couch, and don't worry about the ice, just get your butt to the gym and lift some weights.  It will pay off this spring, trust me.