December 22nd, 2008 at 2:00 pm
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There are several good things about signing up for something - and sticking with it.
The obvious good thing is that…eventually… you get better at whatever it is you’re doing. My new thing has been hot yoga. (Or, for that matter, yoga of any temperature.) At first I was wobbly (okay, more wobbly than I am now.) And I could not touch my toes. Today I noticed that I’m much more solid in the postures (which, according to thousands of years of yoga wisdom, is benefiting me and my organs in so many ways). Plus, it must mean that I’m getting stronger. I notice that I’m also a little more bendy. I’m not quite gumby yet, but I can see my toes over my head in foot-up-bend-back-arm-out-front-standing-on-one-leg pose. (I’m sure the official name of the pose is something close to that.) 
Another benefit of sticking to something is that … eventually…. you’re no longer the ‘newbie’. Sure I might still be green in my practice, but there have been new people signing up that are starting where I did. There’s something satisfying about knowing that I no longer need so much ‘individual’ attention to my body posture and where my hips are placed. Others need the help from Vidal now, and I can practice my poses in peace.
To all newbies - No worries!! I promise, IT GETS BETTER! 
**Vidal runs a great ship with a view of the lake that is zen in itself. If you live nearby, check it out: www.lakeviewyoga.com
Workout:
- Type: Flexibility
- Date: 12/22/2008
- Time: 14:00:00
- Total Time: 1:30:00.00
- Calories: 293
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December 21st, 2008 at 1:40 pm
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We made it to the gym this morning (taking the slick but flat back roads). It was snowy and icey out, but it wasn’t ‘that’ cold!! I took clothes for an inside workout, but opted to do my run outside. I’m SO HAPPY I did. What a great way to wake up!! We did 2.5 loops in the business park around the Y and the Seattle Times. They grated the roads to the point of passability and left enough snow crusts on the edges to provide adequate traction. The sidewalks were under huge drifts but there weren’t many cars to make it dangerous.
Jingle all the way!
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 12/21/2008
- Time: 13:40:13
- Total Time: 00:56:00.00
- Calories: 730
- Distance: 5.8 miles
- Average Pace: 9:39.71/mile
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December 21st, 2008 at 1:37 pm
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Slogged on the dreadmill…. but I’m done with this wimping out inside. Snow or not, life goes on.
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 12/21/2008
- Time: 13:37:26
- Total Time: 00:40:00.00
- Calories: 521
- Distance: 4 miles
- Average Pace: 10:00/mile
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December 19th, 2008 at 10:00 am
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Hey out there in Active Land… What ideas do you have for “experience gifts” to give people of all ages, prices and levels of activity?? I’m looking for ideas to reduce my ‘consumerism’ and increase my ‘active-ism’ in the spirit of giving this season.
ALL ideas are welcome!! They don’t have to be ideas geared toward ‘fitness’ or physical activity…
Merry! Merry!
Workout:
- Type: Flexibility
- Date: 12/19/2008
- Time: 10:00:05
- Total Time: 1:30:00.00
- Calories: 293
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December 18th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
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We braved the elements to cure the case of Cabin Fever. Thanks to the staff who made it to the Y so we had a place to go.
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 12/18/2008
- Time: 17:00:50
- Total Time: 00:32:00.00
- Calories: 417
- Distance: 3.3 miles
- Average Pace: 9:41.58/mile
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December 18th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
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This workout was supposed to be track work…. but with 6 inches of snow and ice… the dreadmill had to do.
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 12/18/2008
- Time: 16:58:16
- Total Time: 00:14:00.00
- Calories: 246
- Distance: 2 miles
- Average Pace: 7:00.07/mile
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December 18th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
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These classes rock.
Workout:
- Type: Flexibility
- Date: 12/18/2008
- Time: 16:55:39
- Total Time: 1:30:00.00
- Calories: 293
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December 17th, 2008 at 9:56 am
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When I started blogging my workouts on 1/1/08, I was curious about what I would gain from the experience.
Looking back, I am laughing at myself for resisting blogging for so long!! I would never have known that I would hit running 600 miles (plus all the other sweating and miles on my bike and in the lake!)
Thanks to the Sweat365 gang for convicing me of the benefits of blogging - and for continuing to offer a place where I can kick myself in the butt just as easily as I can pat myself on the back.
Run on.
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 12/17/2008
- Time: 09:56:35
- Total Time: 00:27:00.00
- Calories: 352
- Distance: 3 miles
- Average Pace: 8:59.73/mile
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December 16th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
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There were only 2 of us at the 6am hot yoga class on Monday. Though it required getting up at 5am, it was a sweet deal. Being a newbie to hot yoga (or yoga of any temperature), I come by my gumby green honestly. Vidal (the studio owner) was able to give us a tonne of one:one attention to ensure we were doing the postures correctly. It was an eye-opener and showed me where I was cheating my way out of too many benefits to name. Plus, Vidal would provide a little extra pressure into some of the poses which made the stretch just that much more…meaningful.
So, Shhhhh! Keep the secret! Go on and fill the later classes, but leave that early class for me! :-) I will touch my nose to my knees before you know it.
Workout:
- Type: Flexibility
- Date: 12/16/2008
- Time: 14:01:49
- Total Time: 1:30:00.00
- Calories: 293
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December 14th, 2008 at 11:24 am
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Maybe this is what it feels like to run the Antarctica Marathon? Our plan said a 5K time trial so we headed to Green Lake. Even the gravel trails were icey. I’m glad we went outside though. The crisp air and the bright sun was a great way to start the day.
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 12/14/2008
- Time: 11:24:29
- Total Time: 00:26:24.00
- Calories: 378
- Distance: 2.97 miles
- Average Pace: 8:53.33/mile
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