Tuesday, December 1, 2009

I Think I Can, I Think I Can...

I really want to be the kind of person who runs and does yoga. In my mind, those two exercises are very complementary. Ideally, I would run at least four times a week for approximately 30 minutes and do 15 minutes of yoga at least three times a week. (Editor's Note: I realize 15 minutes of yoga does do real yoga much justice, but at least it's a start, right?)

The running part is the easiest because of our beloved bloodhound, Hoss. He needs to run every day, so Matt and I divide up who takes him. He's my responsibility on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

The yoga part is a little harder. I love, love, love my video of Ashtonga yoga that includes 15-, 30-, and 45-minute versions, but yoga is hard for me (because I don't do it regularly--duh!). It's difficult to muster up the motivation to do it.

I think the trick might be to do it at the same time every day (on my non-running days). So, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, I should come straight home from school and do yoga. Period. Before my snack. Before checking my e-mail. Before calling my best friend. Y-O-G-A.

Okay, I'll give it a shot...

3 comments:

  1. KristyDecember 1, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    Sending good vibes your way! YOUUUU CANNN DOOO ITTTT! I am a fan of your wedding blog and used many tips/ideas for my own budget-friendly wedding in August. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I am also loving your personal blog! :)

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  2. eviDecember 2, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Doing it first thing after you get home is a perfect plan - I am sure you will succeed! And if you did, please tell me about it! I am pretty good about running in summer, but once fall and winter settle in, I am a lazy bum... I have a Pilates-DVD and really should get back to it - but I am more of a morning-exerciser which means getting up at 5.30 - ouch! I think I'll give it a try again...

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  3. Therese T.December 2, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Hmm, I have a yoga DVD too, though it's not ashtanga. I like to go to Urban Jungle MWF, but Jess prefers I only go 2x/week :( Maybe I should start doing DVDs in the meantime :) If you need a yoga buddy, let me know!

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I promise I am open to feedback and truly appreciate hearing others' insights into my choices (it's like free therapy!), but please say it in the same way you would say it if we were sitting across from each other at brunch or next to each other on a park bench while our children play.