Got my shoes tied tight...

We are on week 5 of our running clinic with Body Design. It's getting tough now we are running six sets of 4 and 1's which is runners talk for interval training 4 minute run and 1 minute walk.  I can definitely feel the strength building though...much more than I ever did training on my own. I see a half marathon in my future!

Taking yoga while training for a 5K has been the perfect match. Sandy from Body Design's Essential Yoga recommends doing 4-5 sun salutations before every run. This is a 12 count set of various poses that glide into one another warming up your body and stretching your muscles at the same time. Check it out here.It makes a huge difference. I didn't feel as stiff the next morning after my run.

If anyone is thinking of starting to run I highly recommend a running clinic. Its the safest and fastest way to hit your goals.  Plus you now have a group of running buddies to get together with for group runs. This is a great way to ensure you don't bail and hit the couch instead.

The weather outside is...delightful!

There is nothing better for Ontarians than the smell of spring and the first gust of warm wind. It's the sign that says "this winter will end soon, I promise"

Best thing to do in warm weather....walk. And we have been doing plenty of it.

Eldred King - York Region Forest

I have also joined the Body Design Learn to Run class on Thursday nights. Its been great, we have had 3 classes and are building up our strength towards running a 5km race in June (The Mount Albert 5K). So exciting, I have never run a race before. I have been a runner for awhile now but with pregnancy and postpartum I kind of lost touch. This gradual training program is perfect for me. I suggest it for anyone looking to start from scratch.

Last night there was this incredible warm wind and at yoga, Sandy had all the windows open in the studio. The smell of fresh air in the room makes such a difference when your trying to relax. I just loved it.

Well here's to summer 2012...it's coming I can taste it

To Zzz..or not to Zzz

Yoga has started up again for spring...yeah! And Sandy (our instructor) talked about insomnia.

What an appropriate topic seeing as lately my nightly sleeps have been broken up into 2 hour increments. This of course making me extremely exhausted...all the time.

She says a simple pose like this one can help with sleep problems. Lay on your back, press the soles of your feet together and let your knees fall to the side. Try this every night before bed to help battle insomnia.
....but will it help keep the baby asleep. *sigh*