Yoga Does a Runner’s Body GOOD

on February 27, 2009

Morning! Sorry for the delay in posting. This morning has been a hectic whirlwind, but I’m getting so much stuff done AND I am feeling very positive about my 3 races this weekend.

I woke up at 5:45 AM to eat breakfast with my Dad before taking him to the airport.

I made us one of my favorite breakfasts — Pecan Pancakes! MMM!

After driving Dad to the airport around 6:45 AM, I came home and did some work (even though today is my day off!). I didn’t get a document out yesterday that really needed to be done this week. But it luckily only took me an hour!

…Which meant I had time to make the 8:30 AM yoga class!

I am soooo glad I went to yoga this morning. I left feeling strong, centered, and totally confident about this weekend. Yoga always allows me to focus and visualize the finish line more clearly — I did a yoga class the day before my first half marathon and it really helped me out mentally.

We did about 1 million sun salutations, which is my favorite yoga move because of the fast pace. I do really love just laying on the mat in child’s pose (I tend to drift off), but its nice to get MOVIN’, too!

After a quick stop at the grocery store, I came back to the house and snacked on an orange….

Now I’m going to take the dogs to the park, pack, eat lunch, and generally pull my life together. Meghann is coming over around 4 PM to carpool to Tampa. I can’t believe I’m running 3 races this weekend — more than 25 miles! I’m so excited.

I’ll be back for lunch! See you then.

(PS – I’ll be blogging as normal all weekend, so you can follow me through my crazy insane race weekend!)

HAVE A GREAT FRIDAY!!!

{ 46 comments }

tfh February 27, 2009, 8:35 am
Good luck this weekend! I always run best the day after yoga. You’ll be FANTASTIC.

P.S. Just catching up on posts. You were an adorable child.
Brandi February 27, 2009, 8:37 am
glad you went to yoga this morning.

have a fun day getting ready!
Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) February 27, 2009, 8:38 am
Sun salutations are my favorite too. I always sleep during childs pose. ha!

Good luck this weekend! I’m looking forward to your posts.
foodsthatfit February 27, 2009, 8:38 am
Good luck this weekend! You are impressive!
VeggieGirl February 27, 2009, 8:39 am
Hell yes for yoga, pecan pancakes, and the run this weekend!! Enjoy!! 🙂
J February 27, 2009, 8:39 am
Good luck!!! I can’t wait to hear about it.
Erin February 27, 2009, 8:40 am
Good luck Caitlin!!
therunningaddict February 27, 2009, 8:40 am
Its great that you had some time to RELAX!
I can’t wait to hear about your races!
jenngirl February 27, 2009, 8:44 am
Good luck this weekend!! I can’t wait to keep up with all the excitement, you’re gunna do great 🙂
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) February 27, 2009, 8:45 am
Yay for yoga!! Good luck this weekend!!
Leah February 27, 2009, 8:45 am
I can’t wait to see how your weekend goes! So glad u loved yoga today!
Rose February 27, 2009, 8:45 am
Can’t wait to hear about the race!
bb February 27, 2009, 8:48 am
Good luck!
dailygoods February 27, 2009, 8:53 am
glad you were able to get to yoga! i can’t wait to keep up with the weekend of yours! amazing job already caitlin !!!
Julie February 27, 2009, 8:57 am
Thats so awesome that you’re running all those races! Hopefully one day I’ll be able to run that much but its hard in ny in the cold! Good luck 🙂
RunToFinish February 27, 2009, 9:04 am
is it horribly sad that I am so jealous you are running?? I know i’ll be back at it soon.

also i’m thinking I need to get more creative with my bowls and such.. pretty meals are nice
Adi February 27, 2009, 9:07 am
Go Caitlin go! You’re going to do awesome this weekend!
justine February 27, 2009, 9:08 am
Yum! Thanks I am going to make some pancakes now!

~Justine
Mica February 27, 2009, 9:12 am
Good luck on your THREE (!!!) races! I’m glad yoga could help your mindset about it.

You’re going to do great, and with Meghann there, it is bound to be a fun experience, I’m sure!
Emily February 27, 2009, 9:19 am
love the cute heart plate!
good luck this weekend!
HangryPants February 27, 2009, 9:22 am
I love that post-yoga feeling. Sounds like it was just what you needed for this weekend.
Dori February 27, 2009, 9:23 am
Good luck this weekend. Your pancakes always look so delicious! I’m jealous!
Victoria February 27, 2009, 9:31 am
Good Luck!!! Looking forward to hearing all about it!
Melissa (Nibbles and Wiggles) February 27, 2009, 9:33 am
Good Luck on your races!
Amanda February 27, 2009, 9:38 am
Glad you made it to yoga!!

You sound like you are in such a better place mentally about these races – have a blast, this is something you can brag about for a while!!
Anonymous February 27, 2009, 9:39 am
The young you looks remarkably like the current you. It doesn’t always for everybody, but I see that you have always had sparkly eyes! Very pretty. Good luck with your races this weekend! I confess I’m especially excited to eat vicariously through you when you have your celebration reese’s blizzard. I can’t wait! How lame/weird is that!
hk February 27, 2009, 9:50 am
Oh horrray horrrah!! Good luck this weekend! You’ll rock it!! (Al of you 🙂 )
lilveggiepatch February 27, 2009, 9:51 am
GOOD LUCK!
Leanne February 27, 2009, 9:53 am
Good luck, you’ll do great!
lovelylia February 27, 2009, 9:56 am
Best of luck on your race(s)!!
JE February 27, 2009, 10:05 am
Good luck this weekend! You are such an inspiration!
kristi February 27, 2009, 10:16 am
SO excited to here about your weekend! I am sure you will do awesome. Have fun! 🙂
Laughing Lindsay February 27, 2009, 10:26 am
I’m SO pumped for you girl. You’ll officially rule the world when this weekend is done.

You’ll never forget this weekend- stories for grandkids I’m thinkin.

YOU FRIGGIN SOOOO GO GIRL!!!
YOU CAN DO EEETTT!!

HUGE HUGS,

Love ya girl.
peanutbutterandjuli February 27, 2009, 10:26 am
Best of luck to you two! I think for your races you deserve a piece of trifecta-pb toast!!! YUM! (After I read your comment on my blog I had to restrain myself from going into my kitchen and doing that!)
Bec February 27, 2009, 10:35 am
Good luck, I can’t wait to hear how the weekend goes!
Erin of Care to Eat February 27, 2009, 10:57 am
GOOD LUCK HOTNESS!
Carolina John February 27, 2009, 11:02 am
Good luck with the races this weekend. yoga the day before is always a good idea!
Ryan (chasing daylight) February 27, 2009, 11:26 am
Hm, maybe I’ll do some yoga tonight before the race…I’m starting to get nervous and I’m only doing one! I can’t imagine how excited you must be though!

Can’t wait to see you! Good luck on the 15K and hopefully I’ll see you guys at the 5K starting or finishing line!
Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point February 27, 2009, 11:37 am
anon – hahah im looking forward to that blizzard, too!!! 🙂 thanks!!
Sarah (lovINmytummy) February 27, 2009, 11:45 am
I can’t to read all about your races…I know you are going to do SOOOO great!!!
Runeatrepeat February 27, 2009, 12:13 pm
Good Luck! You are going to do great. I can’t wait to read about it 🙂
Jen February 27, 2009, 12:37 pm
Good luck!!
Beadie @ What I Ate Yesterday February 27, 2009, 12:51 pm
Yay for yoga!!!

Good luck this weekend!
Kelly - kweston@hagerty.com February 27, 2009, 1:06 pm
Good luck this weekend!!! 🙂
ChickPea February 27, 2009, 10:57 pm
Best of luck this weekend! Can’t wait to see your adventures:)
Angie Eats Peace February 28, 2009, 7:55 am
Best of luck!

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