Hi again. I'm going to be starting a 9-11 day "cleanse" early next week as a precursor to actually beginning more focussed training for a short triathlon in late-June or early-July. I'll be on a program recommended by a friend of mine. The protocol (and supporting nutrition) is by a company called Isagenix. Yes...it's MLM...but I cannot fault the results I have seen with my own eyes with my (already lean/fit) friend.

I cannot say I will be training a lot while under the regime as it involves a restricted diet and a few days of fasting thrown in, but I will commit to working my abs every day using the Abs of Steel for Men video. I may just get to the Y for some basic/light training just to keep up what little momentum I've built since the ski race. I am kinda scared since I don't think I've EVER gone a whole day without food in my life...let alone 2 whole days...

NO COFFEE...'nuff said there...

I have been back to the Y for general weights and bike/elliptical, but nothing I would call focussed training yet...but it's coming. The ski race got me pumped a bit and I would like to ensure I get in 2-3 triathlons this summer...and about 10 books.

I'll be blogging daily about my experiences...beginning with a weigh-in and getting measured up on Sunday. The program is basically designed to de-tox my body and also to switch on the body's fat-burning system.

Wish me luck...my feeling is that this is gonna be tough!