Testing my expectations

When I first decided
to train and race I just wanted to finish the distance. I estimated that I
could probably finish in under 2:30 if I trained properly. By the time the
race rolled around I had my heart set on finishing in 2:15 even though my
training got hampered by injury. I finished in 2:20 -much better [...]

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Goal Accomplished!!

Yesterday I ran my first half-marathon in 2:20! It was a great experience training and running in the race. Yet, it was not all great. There has been a lot of injury related pain along the way and running on pavement did not make my legs feel any better. The first half was fantastic and [...]

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Time away

So I have avoided a post for about a month now. Part of the time I was traveling and not thinking about yoga or my dissertation (I was running as the 1/2 marathon is only 2.5 weeks away). But mostly I am avoiding posting because I am feeling overwhelmed and confused. Usually I write to [...]

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Yin yoga and a Guitar

So last week I started using my month pass at the local Moksha studio. I am trying to expose myself to different types of yoga so I can see the effects on my body and mind.  So far I have tried a 60 min moksha class and a 90 min yin class.
The yin class was [...]

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Half Marathon Countdown

I am committing to a half-marathon at the end of September. Right now I can run 3 miles (at an 11 min pace). I am going to start a serious training schedule Monday of next week!
My decision to do a half-marathon is all about follow through. So often I get excited to do some [...]

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It doesn’t have to be all or nothing

Bringing a yoga practice into everyday life with distractions, roommates, travel, and general busyness requires flexibility and adaptation. This week my mission is practicing more regularly for less time.
Today I will start with a 20 minute practice. I will be traveling for the second half of the week and want to set a tone [...]

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