Geez, it's been hard for me to wake up my brain after Thanksgiving weekend! I spent the entire time catching up on reading (books and internet) and generally stepping completely out of my routine. I consciously avoided shopping, though I did score a pair of winter/fall boots I really needed. A girl can't wear mules through a Montana winter!
My dudes got through their Thanksgiving race with flying colors. How about you?
Resolution Rebellion running plan, week 3
If you're still running to prep for a New Year's race, then take this post-holiday week to do the same as last week. Three workouts of 5 minutes warmup, 20 minutes intervals and a 5-minute cool down. Just make sure you're switching up your intervals so your can keep your body guessing.
Workin' out
I got out for a long ride Sunday night with Hot Husband, which was great . . . until the sun went down faster than I anticipated. I was reminded of how much I hate riding in the dark, feeling invisible, squinting against oncoming headlights and praying that the cars behind me could see me.
I really needed a drink when I got home.
Yoga! Yoga!
The drink helped with creaky old muscles, too. I followed a friend's recommendation and started taking classes at a local studio. So much for thinking I was in shape. I don't think I've ever been so consistently sore in my life. After the first class, I could hardly get my shirt over my head. Crazy, but good.
What I love about yoga is the awareness it offers to every little part of my body. On the ride home from the first class, I could feel everything from the tips of my toes to my forehead, all alive and tingling. Engaged. Lit up. Love that.
Also grooving on yoga's simplicity. A room. A mat. Me.
My Compass
Yes, it's Tuesday night, but it's not too late to write it down.
- Looking for openings. Ah-hahs. Connections that were there though I didn't know it.
- Rising to meet courage. Mostly in the little things that trap my momentum to the couch. And in choosing a path with curiosity even though it might not be THE path.
- Trusting instead of hoping. I've been seeing how often I start a project, then wait for the world to respond, crossing my fingers that I'll be found worthy. 'Nuff of that.
Earlier tips on running a 5k/10k here and here.
Resolution Rebellion here.
Trusting instead of hoping resonates with me.
ReplyDeleteI hear the Universe calling me to take one simple step at a time, but I can't keep from looking up to the honkin' scary journey that path looks to lead toward.
Exercise is a welcome diversion and does allow me to focus better, though.
Tom--I don't know all the details, but it sounds like you are in the midst of one amazing adventure calling for lots of faith and trust. All the best Applause for you and exercise! It's one of the best form of escapism, aside from laughter.
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