According to my Half Marathon training App, I need to start cross training. Yesterday I tried out Hot Yoga. What's Hot Yoga you ask? Well imagine an earth tone painted room, with birch hard would floors, candles softly lighting the rooms, and with a scent of cedarwood. Sounds relaxing right? WRONG! Let's add a room with 12 grown adults, with their mats close to each other and the thermostat set at 95 degrees!! YES! 95 DEGREES! Okay, now let's throw in that it was Hot POWER Yoga.... So not only was I sweating perfusely, but my muscles were infuriated with me too. I can say, however, that I absolutely enjoyed it! It was such a challenge, but it helped me stretch out my legs and back (which have been cramping for a couple of days). I think I've decided that on the "rest" days of my training, I'll just do yoga.
Side note- I have created a page of Facebook that gives updates on my Half Marathon Training and special events:
Team Paxten
Don't forget, if you are interested in donating there is a link on the right hand side :)
WHO IS PAXTEN?
Paxten Reede Pearson was the daughter of family friends, Blake and Libby. She was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 9 months and lost her battle on January 29, 2012 (just before her 2nd birthday). Her parents started a journal shortly after she was diagnosed. Their posts were raw, honest, and gave very detailed descriptions on Paxten's treatments, struggles, and recovery. Their journal went viral and touched many hearts throughout the midwest. In February, I wanted to do something for the family that not only showed my support for them, but showed support for current, past, and future patients. In March, I decided to sign-up with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and pledged to raise $10,000 in Paxten's memory. (CLICK THE IMAGE TO READ ABOUT PAXTEN'S BATTLE- image courtesy of Mindy Rae Photography)
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