Yogic Journey

My yoga journey started years ago when a friend invited me to a class. I am tomorrow starting on my yoga teacher training 200h Yoga Alliance Association Certification! I am on a journey not only for myself but to bring the gift of yoga to those around me. Looking forward to 14 days in a beautiful yoga center with all the challenges it will bring.
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Spring is Here!

Hopped onto real rock last weekend, such a great feeling. Sun shined down on us all day long and the rock felt amazing. Can't wait to get out again!

Too much work & not enough play...makes me grumpy!

Realized after a week of being out sick with a chest cold/flu that I am working WAY to much. Time to scale back which may happen naturally now that the January nutrition rush is over. Invoicing today revealed that it was indeed a busy month. Good for the pocketbook...bad for training.
I have also had a hurdle of blisters to overcome. After "pushing through" a painful run I revealed toonie sized blisters on the back of my heals when I peeled my socks off. It's been over 2 weeks and they are still  a little tender.
At T-4 weeks to a half marathon I am less than impressed with my stupidity.

So I could bitch....groan...sulk BUT I decided to use the half as a training run. At this point having a time under 2hrs is not in sight (especially running in snow) so now my goal is to complete it, not get hurt and keep on running in the weeks that follow.

Although I have to work part of this Saturday I am taking the afternoon and all of Sunday off so we can go crush some ice. It will lift my spirits and get me back on track.

Tumbler Ridge Ice

Had a blast & phew it is so hard!

Great to breathe in the fresh air and fabulous motivation for more training.

Ice Climbing Axes Dancing in My Head

Hell Yes! Our ice axes are sitting at the post office waiting for us to pick them up. Plans to take Monday off and go play on ice is materializing and we are going to have an amazing start to the New Year.
Somehow I made running plans at 9:30a.m. on THE Sunday morning after New Years Eve. How did that happen? But now that I did....well I am kind of o.k. with it. It keeps me accountable to drink little beer, a lot of water and get to bed at a decent time. Sometimes I need a kick in the ass to stay accountable as occasionally my brain forgets about my long term goals under the influence of good company, flavor filled food and tasty beer.
My motivation  usually comes from within but this weekend it is coming from an early appointment with a client (7 a.m. on Saturday) and an accidentally booked early morning run with a new friend (9:30a.m.).


Where we are headed on Tuesday: http://www.visittumblerridge.ca/YourAdventure/WinterActivities/IceClimbing/tabid/85/Default.aspx

5a.m.

I usually like mornings. Last night I didn't go to bed until 11:15 and now up at 5a.m. My negotiating tools with my brain this morn were...you can have a nap...it'll just be all over with for the day and then you can fit in a run today too....you feel like crap just get up and go to the gym.
I originally intended to see a client this morning after crossfit but she rescheduled so I ALMOST went back to bed. Once I was up I thought well you're up already just GO!

The best part about CF is the workout is posted to I have an idea of what it's going to be like.

Today's W.O.D 6:00-7:00a.m.
Tabata - 20sec ring hold, 20 second alternating lunge, 15 then 10sec for 8 min total.
Find 1 max rep Power Clean
Workout: 21-17-9 Power Clean and Sit-Ups for time


8:00a.m.: hated this workout and now feel like I need to get cardio in because my HR was hardly elevated. Heading out for a run right away so I have time to get back to the gym and see a client at 10:30a.m.
Still skeptical about crossfit but playing along for now.

Starve the Ego, Feed the Soul

Since starting crossfit this has a lot of meaning to me. I have never so blatantly exposed my physical weaknesses in front of a group of strangers before. I knew going in it would be challenging and physically my body would take time to adapt. I accepted that and could take that on.

My experience at crossfit took me way beyond a level of ego shattering that I thought it ever could or would. It not only exposes your total physical condition but also highly specific muscle imbalances, mobility limitations and ability to keep kickin it out after your body is completely exhausted.

And with this entire experience....I have felt drawn to take care of my whole body, mind and spirit again. I have started meditating, take time to check-in with how I am feeling during the day, take time to slow down and connect with people in my life who are important and just LAUGH and enjoy my day.

Strange how one thing leads to another...which leads to another and soon

I am all hippie again and embracing it.