The Art of Breathing

Well the weekend at The Green Living show was a success but completely wiped the energy out of me. I wanted to make a meal last night that I could share the recipe for but we were zonked and opted for some organic chicken sausages we got from the show.

I will have something for you this week though.

I attended my first ever yoga class last night in Mount Albert! WOW! After a long weekend on being on my feet, this was the best thing I could have done. Not only did it work my core and leg muscles but I have never felt more relaxed. Sandy (the instructor) has one of the most soothing voices I have ever heard and she uses it to slowly address instruction. As a newbie, I was shocked how comfortable I felt following along. She teaches us how to detox the organs and empty the mind for a full 60 minutes and its amazing how much anxiety was lifted.

A little late to the trend but I think I am hooked on yoga.

Running Green

Well after the decision to leave the dog at home, my running has much improved. Elizabeth (the instructor of the 10K class) sent us a calender to follow with days that we should be running and for how long. This is extremely helpful so someone who tends to stay at the same distance, same pace, same timing. It gives me an idea of how I am going to get to the 10km.
Unfortunately I have to miss class tonight as I will be "running" a large booth at the Green Living Show this weekend and set-up is this afternoon. Elizabeth said she will send me some homework tonight which is great!
Don't want to be left behind.
I have been working on some quick dinner recipes that I will share next week.

Keep in touch for that.

Apparently...humans make better running buddies

Phew, the first class came and went. Not as bad as I expected AT ALL. I actually ended up exceeding my normal mileage ( I have been stuck for years) Who knew all it look was a little competition?

Elizabeth (instructor) was great, not a hard ass drill sergeant...not even close. She's a tiny, soft voiced Brit that was extremely well informed on running injuries and pains. Perfect! I speant my entire winter with brutal ankle pain from running on ice...I clearly had no idea what I was doing.

Only 3 of us in the class last night . Would have liked to see more people but I still managed to meet "M" (not sure if she wants her name mentioned). I most likely clung to her for our similarity in age but soon realized that this girl can run. She was far more advanced than me...which makes her a great running companion.

Speaking of running companions, Sam my German shepherd has been fired. She has become increasingly interested in spring wildlife and almost killed me several times today on our run. Until I can get some more training into her...I'm going to pass on this fitness buddy before we get hurt.

I am patiently awaiting the fitness schedule that Elizabeth will email all of us so I can plan out my week. I work best when someone tells me what to do....when it comes to working out anyways.

Suffering the wrath of grapes

Just got back from my first run in over 3 weeks. Wow…I am pretty rusty. It could also have something to do with having that ‘extra’ glass of wine last night at The Prince Albert pub, oops!

But the thought of starting a 10km class at Body Design in two weeks gave me that slap in the face I needed to get away from my desk and enjoy some of this weather.

Despite a fuzzy head…that run felt great. Bring on the weekend.