So, last night during my weekly hot yoga class our instructor started off with the class talking about injuries. She mentioned how individuals usually come to yoga as a result of their injuries as they cannot perform their normal fitness routines and want to still do something healthy for their bodies. I started practicing yoga … Continue reading »
Posted in March 2011 …
injuries…
I decided to try and go for a run last night when my husband got home from work….I was aiming for between a four and six mile run. I started off feeling good but as I got into the run, my paced slowed and I felt like my leg support/left shin was just giving out. … Continue reading »
Brother Eldon 5k
Well, after resting my shin since Tuesday, I was a little nervous about racing this Saturday but I figured I would do a quick warm-up and if my shins felt bad, just take it easy. And if not, I could race it! This is a small 5k hosted my high school’s brother school (as I … Continue reading »
Happy Mardi Gras!!!
Well, today is officially Mardi Gras, the craziest party in New Orleans! I can’t help but think about my college days when I attended school in New Orleans. My coach always managed to schedule a meet/practice during the carnival season but we of course, got creative finding ways to get in our workouts and have … Continue reading »
life and running
Well, first to recap my week of running: Monday: off Tuesday: easy six mile morning run (48:37/8:06 pace) Wednesday: 5.4 miles (43:07/7:59 pace) and 6 400s 1:45, 1:40, 1:41, 1:38 1:42, 1:38) at 5k pace, 1 mile cooldown. Thursday: off Friday: 5 miles: 1 mile warmup, 2X2ks @ 10k pace (8:53, 8:33), 1 mile cooldown … Continue reading »
speed workout?!?
So, this morning, I attempted to do my first speed workout. Ideally, I would love to do this workout on a track but the idea of trying to haul my toddler off and get her to stay in her stroller or play while I do a track workout is almost humorous….the girl does not know … Continue reading »
