Cross Training (runner's definition): v. to participate in a non-running form of exercise to build cardiovascular strength & flexibility without further wearing down your run muscles/joints.
My cross training for the week: yoga - on Sunday, immediately after my 3-mile "long" run.
Couldn't think of a better way to end a run if I tried. Keep the muscles warm, loose, and get a nice, deep stretch in a relaxing, be-good-to-your-wonderful-body sort of way. I was so zen by the time I got out and couldn't help thinking about what an accomplished first week of training I had - and about how awesome you all are for supporting me!
But holy-moly was I sore this morning!! In a good way - save for the 5min upon waking up this morning when I thought my run career was done for. That fear subsided when I realized that my arms were equally as sore as my legs - all those chatarangas will do it! - and also that the parts of my legs that I was feeling it in were bits of muscle that I didn't even know I had! Since when did stretching become an activity that'll cause your body to ache??
I do love the feeling though, of building strength where little existed before. So yes, I'll keep throwing yoga into the mix from time to time to keep my body from becoming a robot that only moves in one direction. Wish me luck as I embark on week 2: 10 miles total, starting with a 1 miler bright and early tomorrow! The good news is that temperatures will be in the mid 50's instead of 30's. :)
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