Yoga, at its core, is not really about a workout, a physical practice, stretching or strengthening the body. Yoga is a philosophy. Asana, the poses, are only one limb of that philosophy, though it may be the limb most readily … Continue reading
This week has gotten derailed a little bit. It’s this guy’s fault: Yep, we got a cat, almost entirely by accident. Matt is a cat person, and I am a dog person. We accept that. However, for Matt’s upcoming birthday … Continue reading
Week 6 was another step-up in training. Long run distance increased, and speed work got longer. Monday: Hot yoga at Y2 yoga. My focus was mostly on stretching out my still sore calf muscle, but Adam’s lesson stuck with me … Continue reading
Week 5 was a week of ups and downs. Successful in the end, but not without adventures! Monday: Hot Yoga. It was my return to yoga after surgery, and it was SO good. Tuesday: Speed work on the track. 3 … Continue reading
It’s Marathon Training Season! Although we didn’t officially start training until Saturday, the whole week was our Week 1 on the road to the Savannah Marathon. Here’s how Week 1 of training went. Monday: Hot Yoga at Y2 Yoga. Mondays … Continue reading
I am a very picky eater. I’m much better now than I was as a child, but when I don’t like something, I really don’t like it. Take, for example, avocado. I just can’t eat the stuff. Not in a … Continue reading
Sunday morning Matt and I got a leisurely start and drove the hour and 15 minutes from Asheville to Gorges State Park in Sapphire, NC (just west of Brevard). Well, perhaps it would have been an hour and 15 minutes, … Continue reading
I am SO ready for this weekend. Midweek holidays sound so wonderful, but finding motivation for the remainder of the week is tough. I have been stressed out on top of it all, and I am still battling this cold. … Continue reading
Several weeks ago, I found out that Yoga Shala was offering an Ashtanga workshop during the month of June. For $95, participants attended a Thursday evening workshop comprised of lecture and practice and receive unlimited yoga. The first yoga class … Continue reading
I absolutely adore summer. I love the heat and the long days. Most of all, though, I love the fun and relaxation of summer weekends. This weekend was a whirlwind of activity. Unfortunately, I overslept my Saturday morning run. Since … Continue reading