Yesterday marked the 6 month-to-the-date to the BIG race day, Ironman 70.3 National Harbor. 6 months. Breathe, Megan, breathe.
Okay, actually I am working on the breathing.... Yoga ha transformed my training and focus.
I've been a swimmer my whole life, biking I'm fine with...but running. I dont't breathe. I am tense when I run; I'm tense because I'm not breathing properly because I just want to get through the horror I've always considered running. I also never learned proper physical running technique. I'm working on that, too. Thanks to Joanna (Nutrition in Motion... http://www.nutrition-in-motion.net/) for helping me relearn how to run... I hope.. no, I know, it will work.
So.. The training continues even though life/work likes to poke its way in every now and then. If it weren't for work and life, this would be the life. Then again, it all makes me who I am, and has put people in my life for whom I am eternally grateful. So, to all those who believe in me, encourage me, push me.... Mahalo nui loa.
Until next time...
Namaste,
-Megan
with the new technique, i think you will find it easier and easier. but the yoga will also help make you less tense! i know it has helped me with stability and balance, which are both needed in running! that spacial relationship, too.
ReplyDeleteglad the pieces are falling into place :)