This Saturday I’m hosting my first Yoga for Athletes Workshop. I had limited registration to 15 people due to the size of the space I’ll be using and much to my surprise it actually sold out rather quickly – so I added another date in a few weeks! Sharing yoga with athletes, especially fellow runners, … Continue reading
You probably know that not only do I love yoga, but I truly do believe yoga is the perfect compliment to running! I’ve shared several posts here on the blog about benefits of yoga for runners as well as a few posts breaking down specific recommended poses (you can find them HERE!), but I’ve also been … Continue reading
RECAP (6/1-6/7) Monday – none Tuesday – 3 miles (run club) Wednesday – 3 miles speed work (Falmouth Track Club) Thursday – none Friday – 75 minute yoga class Love working on challenging poses! Backbends are particularly difficult for me because of an old back injury so this pose has been a work in progress! Saturday – 90 minutes Yoga on the Beach Sunday – … Continue reading
This morning I start teaching a new yoga class at work – Yoga for Athletes! I love sharing the benefits of yoga with fellow runner and other athletes, so I’m really looking forward to teaching this class. In the meantime I thought I’d share with you a post I wrote for our blog at work … Continue reading
Most people know where there hamstrings are, but as a runner there’s a good chance you’re also familiar with where your IT Band is (if not, lucky you!). Your IT Band is a ligament that runs from your hip down to your shin and it often becomes inflamed or tight in runners and can unfortunately … Continue reading
This is a post I originally wrote for our blog at work, I figured even though this blog is primarily about running that this may be a good one to also share here in case anyone is interested in trying yoga, but isn’t sure where to start! I truly believe in the benefits of yoga for athletes … Continue reading
With runDisney Marathon Weekend less than a week away (and those running the Dopey Challenge will be on day 2 already!), I thought I’d re-share a post I wrote last year as I was preparing for the Dopey Challenge! The key to completing a back- to-back race challenge lies in the between race recovery! We’ve … Continue reading
The other day in my “Disney Feet” post I mentioned one of my favorite yoga poses, Viparita Karini or Feet Up the Wall (and YES, this IS a real yoga pose!). I didn’t go into many details about the benefits of this pose, so I thought it would be a good time to share a … Continue reading
The key to completing a back- to-back race challenge lies in the between race recovery! We’ve probably all got our at-home run recovery routine down pat, but being “on the road” for a destination race may take a little extra planning to get the same type of recovery you’re used to. While I’m getting ready … Continue reading
Chances are if you’re a runner you know what your IT Band is (if not, lucky you!). Here are a few quick and easy poses (that you can even do while sitting and watching TV!) to show your IT Bands some love! begin seated crossing one leg over the other with knees stacked directly on … Continue reading
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