I got 6 hours of sleep time last night - more than I do most of the time, but it still isnt enough. My body is SO tired. Still got 'er done though - logged 7.5 miles in 70 minutes plus 30 minutes of yoga.

My body was tired - only managed 45 minutes of cardio and some weights.

I will try clocking in some pm miles if it isnt too foggy by the time I get home!

Women and their bodies...

I think there is no better way to inspire a human being to view their body differently than by inviting them to be an athlete. It gives a person a chance to revere the body as an instrument rather than an ornament. Its an awesome way to orient yourself to see your body as an awe-inspiring capable machine that needs adequate amounts of fuel and rest to be able to function optimally.

13 miles this morning. I found a kilometer-long patch where I live and decided to just do some repeats. It was dark and gloomy and I did not feel safe leaving my backyard. I did 21 repeats to music - wouldve died of boredom otherwise! In any case, taking the run to the treadmill did not even cross my mind because frankly, running outdoors is *any* day more fun than being stuck indoors.

The whole thing took me an hour and 45 minutes.

Tool, Pearl Jam, Nirvana - great start to the day!

Reflections at 2am....

Running has taught me so much about life. I think if one can tap into something within that lets you go if the strings you attach, you can have quality runs....and quality experiences in life too. For example, try and reflect on being "no one" - I know it sounds counter-intuitive, but I have discovered the exit or path from my feeling lost is to admit my powerlessness and allow the humility. It is a mystery to me how it works, but it does. Somehow the struggle seems to dissipate into the acceptance. Or maybe into the "empty" comes something new. This may not make sense in words, but it does in experience. Usually after a run, I feel so good, I just want to say hi to everyone I see, but sometimes I walk the other path.

Besides being thankful for acquiring good health and a better quality of life from running, I also want to share that it has taught me a lot about myself, my own weaknesses and my strengths. One antidote that I found effective when I am feeling low is to reflect on humility. Whenever I admit that I am a "no one" and can accept to be the least or the "lowest" among others, then there is never a need or a space for hubris and boasting. I feel that I am able to help myself and others if I am "empty" and can just be that "no one" for others all the time. Reminding myself of humility is where I find the challenge and the strength.

I hope that makes sense and helps someone in their own journey through life...and whatever means you choose to get to your destination. I choose fitness since my body is how I express myself...always....

I dont plan an am run today - trying to be good - maybe clock some easy miles this pm. God bless!

My sundaily went something like this:

A 20 minute 5k at 7 this morning. Followed by 40 minutes at level 10 on the cross trainer, followed by 100 stair sprints. I did 2 rounds of the 'sitting cycle' of asanas - held each for 4-5 minutes. This calmed my breathing. All in all, 35 minutes of stretching.