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The last two weeks have been rough on my body. TMI ALERT. The new thing that happens is that when I’m exposed to something that I’m sensitive to, like perfume or fabric softener, I get these crazy intestinal cramps. This has left me with a few days where I was in too much pain to run. Also I was very […]
Learn more →The thing about chronic illness is that you can only manage it. And sometimes, despite your best efforts something will come along to derail your plans. That’s what happened last week. Sunday’s run was hard, but I pushed through and after 2 miles I found my stride. On Monday I really didn’t feel like running. I could not figure out […]
Learn more →This week my I achieved many of my goals. 4 workouts, check. 1 swim, check. Ice check. I even did my short run on the road and played some soccer. Here’s what my training looked like this week: Sunday: One hour 20 minute run Monday: 50 Minute run, 30 minutes pick up soccer Tuesday: Rest Wednesday: 35 minute run Thursday: Rest […]
Learn more →This week my plan was to achieve last week’s goal of four workouts. I was doing really well until Wednesday when I had to slow down to let my icky stomach heal. That was ok because I did not have yoga at Ti Kaye which meant I could run on Thursday. My body had other plans though. I lay […]
Learn more →This week my plan was to have four workouts. I didn’t get to do it because I had to spend Thursday and Friday resting because I did not feel well. I still taught all my yoga classes. I find that just teaching and doing restorative postures at night has really helped my running. Also I am loving my new […]
Learn more →2 Sundays ago, my feet didn’t hurt so I taped them and went for 4 glorious miles. That Wednesday my new shoes arrived and I immediately took them for a spin. I didn’t get as many runs or swims in that I wanted. On Saturday I went to church and a funeral. I forgot how much sitting for hours on […]
Learn more →We are having a bit of a dry spell here in St Lucia. Once green hills are now speckled with brown and red. I am reminded of New York in the fall. Soon it will rain again and everything will be emerald green.
Learn more →When I started doing yoga my teacher would say that downward facing dog is a resting pose and I would get angry. I would think hateful things while my shoulders and arms were on fire. Then one it actually happened, my arms stopped burning and I could hang out in down dog all day. If you’re struggling in down dog […]
Learn more →It’s like a foam roller and an ice bag had a baby. Today I will share with you how to use ice cups to massage sore tight muscles. Last week I was privileged to do a guest post for one of my favorite bloggers Laura over at the Gluten Free Treadmill. I share my journey with running and how I […]
Learn more →It’s like a foam roller and an ice bag had a baby. Today I will share with you how to use ice cups to massage sore tight muscles. Last week I was privileged to do a guest post for one of my favorite bloggers Laura over at the Gluten Free Treadmill. I share my journey with running and how I […]
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