This write up would really have a lot of sequels. In running jargon, the wall is defined as a part of our run that we face extreme physical exhaustion like cramps, painful runner's knee or any body pain that could lead us to slow down a bit in the race or even quit the race. In my own crazy mind, I define the wall as a point were you get lazy, as in lazy as a fat pig. You don't want to do the training that you've plan to do. All you want is to doze off in the bed, eat junk and be a couch potato again and making your fitness level weak.
So, let start the ball rolling. I'm in the middle of the freaking cubicle nation. The other day, I was a bit envy that I saw couple of runners and a cyclist along my way going home. I could feel their bodily rhythm that I wanted to run as well but could not since I'm not my gear. So I decided to pack my running gear as I arrived home and excited to run next day since I haven't run for few days since I was so busy and got sick in flabby tummy.
The day came in, I headed to work with big brown back pack with my running gear. I started the with the usual routine. Lunch came in and as usual lunch time is the most awaited part of my day at work. Lunch is reward time, we get refresh ourselves. I chow down my self with laing, dumplings and rice. I felt sleepy afterwards. Sleepy and then I became a bit grumpy like a kid that wanted to sleep the entire day. A couple of hours, I decided myself not to run for today. I was stuck on the wall. A huge wall separated myself from excitement to ungodly routine.
The day ended again with zero mileage. I'm a bit pessimistic now if I could make it to my goals by next run. I'm a bit sad and bit mad to myself. I know that my enemy is truly myself and no one else. As I began my stubbornness, I took a deep breathe and closed my eyes and said to myself. This is enough. Don't procastrinate since I have a lot of time to do things. Life is short so make the most it. I guess I need a day off from running like lovers who needs to cool off.
I met my training's wall. So sad that didn't run.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Yoga and Running
Recently, I haven't practiced yoga since I was too busy preparing my second 10K run for Takbo.ph run Fest. I really miss the slow breathing in and out in pramayanas, surya namaska and some asanas. My mind is joggled with the running events to come. In my training logs last month, no yoga classes was placed during circuit training, it's more of spinning classes which I shed 600-800 calories for 45 minutes indoor bike with different terrain and speed. It's more running. Now, I'm doing my training for my first half marathon by October 2010. Aside from the usual training that I have, now I'm incorporating yoga in training at least a week.
Yoga, specially the vinyasa and ashtanga forms are the ones who opened myself to the path of having healthy mind and body. then I started spinning the bikes and running in long distances. Since, I haven't practiced for a long time, I found myself searching for asanas designed for runners online and seeking advised from my flexible yogi.
As part of my self made yoga routine, starting it with proper centering thru breathing exercises and warming up thru sun salutations. Asanas focuses on leg and core work like warrior poses. Then followed by balance poses to for coordination of muscular reflexes and breathing. Adding also is spinal twist in different variations and sometimes inversions. The best part of the routine is pramayama for 10-15 minutes. I makes me feel rejuvenated after workout. The entire routine sometimes last for an hour including the meditations.
In yoga, I learn to manage the flow of each movements together with breathing and putting in my mind that everything will go through smoothly with flow. In running, I experienced the pain and sore of my legs and like yoga everything is in the mind. Staying in shape and sharp. Yoga is an exercise for mind to focus on breathing as we synchronize the movements, it strenghtens your ability to withstand difficult things specially doing balance poses for a longer time. Running is intense athletic exercise with test you endurance on how far you go and how combat the obstacles as you meet along the way. Lastly, yoga and running makes me feel happy and relaxed. Though it's a bit tiring but the feeling of exhaustion makes you more energized, sharp and active. Yoga and running really is rewarding no matter how hard it is, it gives you an extra kick afterwards. Yoga is unlocking the universe in you and running opens yourself to the explore the world and appreciate life.
Training time again, I hope that I could do more yoga and more longer runs with sustained energy at the end. I need to practice more, not to be perfect but rather be a better runner and to have a sound mind and body. In training, I stubble and stood up. Learn new things. No one could stop us from what we are doing each to become better.
Yoga, specially the vinyasa and ashtanga forms are the ones who opened myself to the path of having healthy mind and body. then I started spinning the bikes and running in long distances. Since, I haven't practiced for a long time, I found myself searching for asanas designed for runners online and seeking advised from my flexible yogi.
As part of my self made yoga routine, starting it with proper centering thru breathing exercises and warming up thru sun salutations. Asanas focuses on leg and core work like warrior poses. Then followed by balance poses to for coordination of muscular reflexes and breathing. Adding also is spinal twist in different variations and sometimes inversions. The best part of the routine is pramayama for 10-15 minutes. I makes me feel rejuvenated after workout. The entire routine sometimes last for an hour including the meditations.
In yoga, I learn to manage the flow of each movements together with breathing and putting in my mind that everything will go through smoothly with flow. In running, I experienced the pain and sore of my legs and like yoga everything is in the mind. Staying in shape and sharp. Yoga is an exercise for mind to focus on breathing as we synchronize the movements, it strenghtens your ability to withstand difficult things specially doing balance poses for a longer time. Running is intense athletic exercise with test you endurance on how far you go and how combat the obstacles as you meet along the way. Lastly, yoga and running makes me feel happy and relaxed. Though it's a bit tiring but the feeling of exhaustion makes you more energized, sharp and active. Yoga and running really is rewarding no matter how hard it is, it gives you an extra kick afterwards. Yoga is unlocking the universe in you and running opens yourself to the explore the world and appreciate life.
Training time again, I hope that I could do more yoga and more longer runs with sustained energy at the end. I need to practice more, not to be perfect but rather be a better runner and to have a sound mind and body. In training, I stubble and stood up. Learn new things. No one could stop us from what we are doing each to become better.
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