Off the yoga mat, on the road again!

Last Wednesday I purchased an introductory week of Hot Yoga. I went to four ninety minute sessions and certainly got my money's worth. The experience was amazing, challenging, overwhelming, strengthening, rejuvenating, torturous, tumultuous, joyous and traumatic just to name a few. Who knew that stretching and balancing beyond my perceived physical limits in a very hot room amongst strangers would conjure such a mix of sensations.

This week-o-yoga made it difficult to manage time for a daily run. I typically run an average of 23 miles a week and this week, I ran a mere 6. No worries, though, I expect to run a strong 5 miles tomorrow and hopefully 7 on Thursday. I will either rest on Friday, or run a short recovery run of 2 or 3 miles.

I do 2 separate upper body workouts at least once a week. One consists of resistance training for chest, delts, and triceps, the other strengthens back, biceps and abs.

I started working in a new place (part time at the moment) last week- this also throws my schedule. I am enjoying learning a new facet of my craft. I now have to quickly learn to manage my time so I do not fall behind on the work that I have piled up here in my workspace at home. Allegedly, yoga can teach you "balance" in all areas of life... Hmmmm....

Wetsuit & Rest

Went back to the Tri store after work and a lady helped me pick out wetsuits. Price ranged from $200 to $800. But the ones I was looking at was around $300-$400. They didn't have my size so they just got my number and said they'll call me this week when the shipment comes in.
Was suppose to go for a ride but found out both my tires were flat. First time it happened. I had an extra tube but that's about it. Was bummed and felt so guilty not working out for 3 days straight. It is a first as well throughout this training. So I just chatted online and called it a night.
One thing good that came out of this was that, I never felt my legs sooooo rested when I woke up this morning! First time in probably 3 months. Gonna get a tube tonight and I can tell it's gonna be a great ride! :-)

Biking Log

3/23 - Took the day off. Went on a 20 mi. bike ride along the coast. Took a break for about 30 mins. Prayed and read. Then came back the same way. The coast is b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!!!
About 75 deg out. Told myself gonna learn how to surf next year.

3/25 - did a 16 mi. bike ride at night.

3/26 - did a 34 mi. bike ride from 9 pm to midnight.

3/27 - wanted to swim but wetsuit didn't help (see my comment on First Post). Did zero miles swimming and did 4 games of bowling at night (like it counts! ha-ha!)

3/28 - did no training this weekend. this ain't good! I really have to do something tomorrow!

First Post

Yesterday I did Vinyasa Yoga. Over an hour in a room heated to 110 degrees or so with maybe 11 other people... Why does this count as training? It's a new challenge. Balance, focus, strain, and all of it in close proximity to other humans. It's stretching my bounds and doing something I've never done before.

We are training for this little tiny biathlon. I said that I have apprehensions about the swim. That I have a fear of swimming in ocean water. That I am a self-taught swimmer with little experience.

But I did this when I lived in Hawaii. More than a half mile total. What does that say about my fear?