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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Woke a little later than usual this morning but am eager to hit my mat.

I've been incorporating more and more half-marathon training into my life and, while this has strengthened my legs/back, and increased my endurance, it tightens me up after every run.  I have to keep stretching just to maintain the level of flexibility I had to begin with.

I'll be going through my standard modified primary series after 5 minutes of meditation and prayer.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 (Part II)
The first day back after a couple days rest is always great.  You're limber, you're full of energy, you're feeling great.  The second day back, after a couple days rest, kicks you in the rear......

Today's practice was great but, because of my deep backbends yesterday morning, my running last night, and other things, I was very sore and stiff this morning.  I treated myself to a longer-than-usual warm up routine on my mat to work out some of the kinks and sore spots and began my Vinyasa series.

Broke a great sweat, despite having the windows open, and had a great Savasana.  Time to shower up and tackle my day.

Namaste

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