tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656929998164614315.post2940735674316010136..comments2022-03-24T15:26:06.506-04:00Comments on Yogini Annie || Blog: Running to get back on the horseYoginiAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08111799853318743006noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656929998164614315.post-14246292053866615752010-08-04T10:57:35.491-04:002010-08-04T10:57:35.491-04:00It's so good to hear from you, Cristin! Thank...It's so good to hear from you, Cristin! Thanks for reading :) Sorry for the delayed response - just got back from seeing Mom in beautiful Virginia.<br /><br />I think yoga and running go hand in hand beautifully! In fact when I was in Sarasota and a poor intern, I used to download free podcasts from iTunes in lieu of paying for a yoga studio and there was a quick 20 minute one called Yoga for Runners from Yogamazing - it's a guy named Chad Rough who does 20 minute yoga sessions based on email requests. It's pretty cool if you're short on time or just want to stretch before/after a run.<br /><br />Three major advantages I've noticed that yoga gives me in my running - posture, breath, and for me personally, it helps my tight calves. I have shinsplints and am prone to plantar fasciitis in my left foot, both of which are exacerbated by tightness in my calves. Yoga teaches me about a zillion and one ways to stretch them out before, during, and after a run.<br /><br />As for posture - I try to put myself in mountain pose when I run, which helps give me a good basis. And as an asthmatic, having a strong base in deep, slow breathing through the nose (or even ujayih) really helps with my endurance.<br /><br />I've rambled quite a bit but let me know your thoughts and questions! :)YoginiAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08111799853318743006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656929998164614315.post-39164105451036006362010-07-28T22:45:49.877-04:002010-07-28T22:45:49.877-04:00Annie - Would love to hear more of your thoughts o...Annie - Would love to hear more of your thoughts on yoga and running ... yoga for runners? I'm getting serious about running and hope to use yoga to enhance it. <br />I love reading your posts - keep writing! -CristinCristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08507937934533200682noreply@blogger.com