I was catching up on Yoga to Run’s Facebook page when I saw the link to this video: It’s the story of Arthur Boorman, a disabled veteran from the Gulf War who could not walk unassisted, let alone run or…
So 1: Thank you everyone for all the kind words about my general malaise from the past few weeks, on the blog and in person. You’re too kind. I’m kinda embarrassed (in a good way) that people actually read this blog and…
I’m still feeling a little blah about training. I’ve written enough posts focusing on the negative, so here is what I’m doing about it. I found a quote the other day that went like this: “You can accept things the…
We’re on the plane headed back from San Diego. It was a fun, whirlwind, exhausting trip. Athletic-related highlights include … … A new 5k PR at “Finish Emily’s Run” at Balboa Park on Saturday morning – 24:42! On Friday we…
Yesterday was the end of week 5. A 12-mile run. My first week in 4 months with more than 30 miles. My cold mid-February weekend was warmed up with many wonderful friends. I had run with them so occasionally this…
I just came home from my last yoga for athletes class at the Lewiston YWCA. I’m sad to see it end. The class was Wednesdays, hump day, and really broke up my week. Terry was a great teacher, and I…
I had a really, really great night at yoga tonight. As I was stretching my spine … lovely, lovely spine stretches … I thought of this episode of Aeon Flux. Get More: Aeon Flux, MTV Shows, Full Episodes You can…
I did my very first yoga class ever tonight! My sister gave me a yoga mat and block and strap for Christmas last year, and it came in so useful! I’d used them a little at home but I learned so…
That means 4 miles at marathon pace. But it was not. It was very slow. I had this … tightness … on the inside of my left knee. I was feeling it a little bit after the long run and…
