Gearing up for my Half Marathon training and why I am doing this again?

OBX half marathon on Nov 14, 2010 was my rirst and it was very rewarding, fun and something I would like to do again and do again with friends. I had many aches and pains while I was training. And I have to say the reason why I was able to finish were because 1) I had my friends 2) I started doing Hot Yoga at Arrichion 3 weeks prior to the race 3) I started physical and massage therapy for my muscle aches and pains. I really feel the combination of the therapy and the hot yoga is helping me tremendously.

So after this race, I signed up for another so I don't get lazy and I also want to find out if by doing yoga and muscle reprogramming, it will be even better. So in the beginning of 2011, I left Box-2b-fit, the gym I have been to for the past 2.5 years which helped me greatly with my weight loss and concentrate on doing yoga instead.

So far, I have continued my long runs on Sat mornings with my friends and at times with some of the Galloway people. I had to change my gait and stride so my glutes, hamstrings and knee won't hurt - so it looks like I am walking fast - but there is a difference. Is there pain? I can say "Some" instead of "Alot". Also, I have asthma and I really think the yoga is helping me manage it better.

I bow down to Arrichion.

So go give Arrichion a try!

Enjoy,

Sue