Tag Archives: yoga

In (Hamstring Rehab) Training

***ATTN NAOMI OSBORN*** You are the winner of the Yaktrax Run Giveaway. You have until TOMORROW to contact me to claim your amazing prize! If I don’t hear from you, I am going to have to select a new winner.  I have good news pertaining to my hamstring injury: I have had FOUR pain-free runs [...]

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Never Give Up

Arthur’s video is some of the most inspirational, emotional, and amazing 5 minutes I have ever watched. Although my “recovery” (read My Story here) wasn’t extensive as Arthur’s, it was the power of yoga that brought me out of a helpless and painful state to one filled with hope. Believe in yourself because what you [...]

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Taking a Yoga Break From Running

After walking (limping) away from the Nike Women’s Marathon Sunday with a strained left hamstring and a bruised ego, I have solemnly sworn to initiate operation self care and hold off of ANY running for two weeks. As a runner, I am sure you understand how difficult this is going to be, but it’s imperative. [...]

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San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon

Seattle Sends Fast Running Vibes to San Diego This Weekend

San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon and Half marathon is this weekend! At this time last year, I was prepping to run my very first marathon with the goal of finishing, but also qualifying for Boston. Success! (read about my first marathon experience here). Good luck to all you runners who are running San Diego [...]

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Poser My life in 23 yoga poses

I’m a Poser, Too

I just started reading, “Poser,” a memoir by Claire Dederer. Take one guess what it’s about? Yoga. The full title is actually, “Poser. My Life in Twenty-three Yoga Poses.” The topic of yoga came up at a wedding we attended last week because of my yoga-centric tattoo on my arm. Conversation evolved from yoga to [...]

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What IS Run Revolution?

              Are you confused about what Run Revolution actually is? It’s only three weeks old, and evolving every day, but here is some more info to hopefully help clear up confusion. Running + Yoga + Self Care + Inspiration = Run Revolution Run Revolution will change the world you [...]

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Standing bow pulling pose diagonal

Yoga Essentials

Today is Monday, which means, it’s yoga day (Friday is the other yoga day when in training)! Although it is absolutely gorgeous outside, and I wish it were a run day, it is not. The day after long-run day is no-run day, which means yoga for Run Revolution. Having 90 structured minutes (or  30 or [...]

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Feet soaking in ice bath

8 Post Long Run Tips to Help Your Body Recover Faster

After prepping all week for my 20 mile run Sunday, I woke up to beautiful weather: 50 degrees and blue, blue sky. I had a really good feeling about this 20 miler. I wore my new, snazzy, white running dress, and I could just tell it was going to be a good run. It had [...]

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Runner on beach at sunset

Lifestyle Change

I just had my two year anniversary of practicing Bikram Yoga. I was sent a reminder email, and upon reading that email, I was reminded of how far I have come over the past two years. The training programs here may seem daunting at first, especially if you’ve been sedentary: 12 weeks (plus 5 weeks [...]

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