Synergy Hot Yoga

Running really takes a toll on my joints.  I have been putting off yoga for a long time now, even though I know that there are so many great benefits.  I can't explain why, but sometimes I find it a little boring.  OK, there I said it.  I think it's partly because I have exercises ADD.  Yes, I do self diagnose.  Ha ha.  I just like to be moving or doing something.  Being locked in an exercise room tends to make me a little claustrophobic at times.  But the other day my friend Dori convinced me to come with her again to yoga class.

I had been twice before & it is really cool workout experience.  Synergy Yoga in Fair Haven http://www.synergyhotyoga.com/ is really different than the other classes I have taken.  They pump the heat into the room (I think 105 degrees with 50% humidity) & it really helps loosen up the stiff muscles.  Well, at least I think it does!  & man do you really sweat up a storm!  I drank an entire liter of water when I was there & I am not a big water drinker.   It was a really great class & I am happy to say that I kept up the entire time.  I'm really going to make an effort to go on a regular basis.

I think that I'm going to go back this afternoon as well.  I ran this morning, but not my usual long Sunday morning run, it really looked a little stormy this morning & I was afraid that if I got too far that the skies would open up & I'd be 3 miles away from the car.  Not a big fan of running in a downpour.  But of course, when I got back to the car, the sun was shining again.  Typical.

So if you're up for it, check out the link to Synergy Yoga in Fair Haven.  I'm really going to try very hard to make it to a few classes.  I felt really good the other night after an hour class.  I'm going to see how I feel today!  Plus everyone I know that is a Yogi has nice long lean muscles & flat tummies!

Hope everyone likes the new blog background.  I know I keep changing it!  We'll see how long I like this one.  Have a great Sunday!

75 days

Holy crap!  Where has the time gone?  I remember there were at least 222 days last time I checked!  75 days is 2 & 2 weeks away until I pack it all up & head to New Hampshire for the Timberman 70.3.

My training has not been perfect & has not gone much to plan lately, but I have been getting better runs in, that is I have been able to run 5 or 6 miles for the most part without feeling fatigued and without much walking.  I know that I can do this, it's just that I'd like to be able to get this 1/2 Ironman finished without having to crawl across the finish line.

I'm going to try to throw some yoga into my workout schedule this week.  I think it will help me since I am really horrible about stretching.  I did about 30 seconds of stretching the other day after my 6 mile run.  Yeah, it was hardly worth it.

In 2 weeks I'm going to be competing in the Tour de Cure in Brielle for Diabetes.  Thanks to everyone that contributed towards my ride.  This year we are going to be doing the 63 mile ride.  Last year it took us about 3 hours to ride the 37 miles, maybe we can do it a little faster this year & get it in under 5.  Who knows?  But I will keep you posted!