On New Years Day we went for a soggy, wet walk. By the time we got back the gym was shut so in desperation I decided to disappear and do some yoga. Unfortunately I realised just how tight my body was. A couple of months ago I had been quite good at doing yoga on a fairly regular basis, to the extent that I was actually seeing benefits. As you can predict, this didn’t last for very long.
It was very clear that I needed to do something about it. The trouble is fitting everything in; the gym, the running, the job, being a Mum, a wife and a housekeeper. (Notice the order of the list!)
My alarm goes off at 6.30 am. I get up to make a cup of tea and some breakfast before wasting half an hour or so on social media. It occurred to me that I could forego the social media and fit in half an hours yoga.
I use YouTube for my yoga and this week have been using Runner’s Yoga with Adrienne.
I managed 2 days which I am very pleased with. Yoga first thing in the morning is not the best time as everyone is stiff after a nights sleep but it is a good way to start the day. I kind of feel a bit more chilled. I wonder if this is just because it was close to a holiday? Time will tell.
Today (Saturday) I had a bit of a lie in with a cup of tea to start but then I did get up and do half an hours yoga. This time I used Ekhart Yoga for runner’s. I am no expert but this routine feels a bit more intense (maybe because I had done the other one 3 times and have got used to it?) For now I think I will mix it up between both these until I feel a bit more flexible!
I wonder how long this new little fad will last?
Do any of you use YouTube for Yoga? Can you recommend any different ones?
knitnrun4sanity 
I’ve tried different yoga videos for runners (and incidentally never stuck with them). I usually remember when I develop running-related aches and pains though.
I might give this one a try.
I don’t do yoga but if I did I am sure I would be hopeless at it in the morning. First thing in the morning I can barely wiggle my toes!
This made me smile. I feel like that some days. After my long run today I think it may well be the case for me tomorrow.
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Good for you! Stick to it and it’ll make you feel so much better! I do a routine most mornings that combines resistance band exercises with stretching/yoga. If I miss a day, I feel it all day long. My problem is getting any kind of cardio exercise . . .
I think I can see why you would miss it. I hope that I get to this stage. 🙂
Well done! Hope you can keep it going. I’m rubbish at motivating myself to do yoga or stretches without going to a class. I’ve been meaning to do the Kinetic Revolution 30-day challenge for ages and never get past about Day 3! (It’s worth doing if you can though.)
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