LIKE I told you a few weeks ago, I’ve started running.
It’s been great so far, and I no longer look like Daisy Duck. On the contrary, I think I’m starting to become the Road Runner.
I graduated from 2km to 6km this month, and I’m happy with my improvement. I can actually sing while I run without feeling like I’m going to vomit. I was asked to sing a James Brown song for RTM in a live recording, and I think because I’m now running consistently, I could hit notes I never thought possible before.
And, I now understand why stretching is important before and after runs. I didn’t stretch prior to my first run – I literally jumped out of bed (I was late) and started running. Oh boy. My whole body was aching for at least five days, and it was painful to do yoga.
I then started incorporating more power yoga flow in my self-practice. Power yoga is perfect for me, a newbie runner because it helps with strengthening the core, mobility, and flexibility.
I came up with my own power flow with pulses, by transforming static poses into dynamic movements, and it has helped with my alignment and breathing. It has given me a stronger mind, too, enabling me to run more efficiently.
The following is how I’ve been balancing yoga and running:
1. Do an hour of yoga at least twice a week;
2. Make your power flow practices a hard, high-intensity effort, like a speed workout for a runner, and don’t give up. Keep the mind strong;
3. Run twice a week, and don’t start with sprints. Walk and time yourself; and,
4. Spend a day doing nothing. Binge on TV episodes and chill.
In this week’s video, I share the flow I came up with that has been so beneficial to my runs. - The Vibes, 17 March, 2021
