Monday Yoga: It Only Gets Easier

Monday October 8, 2018,

Woke at my usual 4:45AM feeling refreshed and ready to go.

I've got a 10K race coming up in a few weeks and I've been running at a steady pace to get prepared for it.

I'll say that, while running is great endurance and strength training, it builds up tighter muscles in my back and legs. There's nothing to do for fresh, bound-up muscle than smooth it out on one's mat.

Feeling great about my start to the week.

Monday October 8, 2018 (Part II)
My practice this morning was good, but wasn't deep or focused. I always feel better after hitting my mat, but my brain wasn't focused this morning at all. Physically, I felt strong, but very stiff in my back and leg and "bloated" around my middle. No regrets, however....my weekend food was totally worth it.

I'm going to hit my mat again tomorrow morning before flying out of town again.

Namaste

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