Yoga class

So, one of my goals for the year was to try 3 new classes at the gym.  Yesterday, I hit my first one.

It was a 1.5 hour yoga class.  I've done yoga before - mostly in the living room, but I also did some hot yoga back when it was at Quail Ridge.  It's been a few years since I did that, but I decided it was time to give it another go.

And apparently, I completely forgot how hard it is. 

Yowza.  After a 3.1 mile run, I thought it would be good to stretch out and relax. 

And then, I remembered, "Oh yeah.  It's less about stretching than it is about balance and core strength."

Not what I look like during yoga.

Oops.

I didn't do so well, but I know it's a "practice."  And, holy moly, when your quads are sore from a morning tempo run, doing about 20 versions of the Warrior pose is less than fun.  My poor quads were quivering.  Quivering I tell you.  And not in a good way.

I'll absolutely give it another chance - you know I love a good challenge.

But, next time I'll remember to wear a higher cut shirt - the girls were about to fall out on all those leaning over poses.  And with that big mirror at the front of the class... yikes.  It was almost not suitable for the YMCA.

 Today, I was going to bail on the long run and do spin class instead, but spin was cancelled, so I'm headed out for 5-7 shortly.  Trying a new greenway this morning, so the change of scene will be nice.

Happy Sunday!

Sarah

#TwitterRoadRace recap

Alisha and I headed out at 8:00 for the #twitterroadrace. And, it was POURING.  Thankfully, it wasn't too cold!  And seriously, how often do you get to play in the rain?

Our official time was 36:26.  Not too shabby for a rainy Saturday.  Would have been easy to bail, but I'm proud of us for sticking with it.

Thanks to Doug Cassaro for hosting!  Hooray for runners all over the world rocking the 5k today.  Pretty cool!

Sarah

Hooray for do-overs!

Today was a lot better!  I almost over slept - but I woke up in the nick of time and triumphed at the gym!  30  minutes weight circuit (I even did LUNGES but stopped short of dips... which I hate.) then I hit up the 'ol elliptical for 30 minutes. Got nice and sweaty.

Then I wore my sports bra into the shower.  For reals.  And was about halfway through washing my hair before I realized what I'd done. 

WTF.

At least it's clean.

Anywhoo - Twitter Road Race is tomorrow - must find motivation to run 3.1 in the rain...  Have you signed up yet?  If not, do it here.  Don't forget to tweet about it! #TwitterRoadRace

Then, I'm going to try a class at the Y - either yoga or pilates.  We'll see how that goes!  Half Marathon training takes us to 7 for the long run. Hopefully the weather will make a turn for the better on Sunday.

Happy weekend, all!
Sarah

Ugh. Today I was exhausted.

I had a serious off day today.  I set my alarm for my usual 6:15 gym session.  Ignored it.  Convinced myself I'd go run later.  When the alarm went off at 7:00 to get up for work, I ignored that, too.  I literally couldn't open my eyes.  I was completely wiped out.

I finally got to work around 9:30 and put in a good day's work.  I got home and put on my running pants to go for a run.  I sat on the couch and slept for an hour.

Ever have those days when you're just so sleepy you can't function?  I don't have them often, so I felt pretty rotten about it.  It could have been iron -  my gums were pretty light (a tip I picked up when I worked for the oral surgeon.)  I took a multi and now I'm back on the couch.  Hopefully tomorrow will be better!

Sarah