<p>Thank you, Michaelnkat! Yes, that’s what I do (Corepower Ryder at Corepower Yoga studios). Extremely helpful and I appreciate your detailed explanations and will keep it in mind. </p>
<p>The good thing is that Corepower is very come-as-you-are so no one will give me the stink-eye if I don’t follow the teacher precisely :-)</p>
<p>Front page (lower right) article in Wall Street Journal today on run streaking. Someone has a 50 year streak. I am at 75 days.</p>
<p>That’s about 75 days longer than mine!! 
Congrats on leaving the pace bunny in the dust (she is now officially a dust bunny!). </p>
<p>Hey, ice cream has zero calories if you eat it while walking! That’s what I always did when I was a college kid, and I was skinnier than a broom handle! :)</p>
<p>Happy new year, everyone!</p>
<p>“Run streaking” MOWC? I thought that’s what I did my junior year of college after a particularly out of control dorm party! ;)</p>
<p>In the days where you didn’t have to worry about holding in your stomach, no less!</p>
<p><a href=“These Streakers Resolve to Run Every Day of the Year - WSJ”>http://www.wsj.com/articles/these-streakers-resolve-to-run-every-day-of-the-year-1419986806</a></p>
<p>Just in case anyone wants more info on the club MOWC mentioned above and belonged to last year!</p>
<p>Happy new year everyone. Remember first step out the door is the hardest.</p>
<p>So true Ohiopublic!!!</p>
<p>I find that the getting out of bed (to make 5:30 am or 6 am workouts) is the hardest step. Seriously!!! </p>
<p>Five k swim in thirty degree weather. Outside. Now I can celebrate. </p>
<p>Hey Lizardly? You’re insane! </p>
<p>Wow–Lizardly. I’m impressed. What was the water temperature?</p>
<p>I walked 5K today–did a course that a local running club uses for a fall race. Worked out with my trainer on Tuesday and did TRX work and free weights. Finished with 45 minutes on the Cybex machine (elliptical). </p>
<p>MOWC: love your story. Sounds like something I’d do. </p>
<p>That’s a long way to swim! What was the pool temperature? I used to love swimming outside in cold weather in Dallas- we swam outside all year- but the pool was always nice and warm.</p>
<p>Survived my return to hot yoga. When I first got in the room it felt SO good! I said to myself, “This is great! Why did I stay away so long?” After a few postures, dripping sweat and starting to feel dizzy, I remembered! I had to sit down about 3 times, briefly, but all in all it went pretty well. I discovered that my quads have gotten REALLY tight, so I need some work there. I think the balance work is really important for me, so I do intend to go once a week at least. I want to go more frequently for awhile, if I can, to get back used to it. One woman left the room during the first breathing exercise- I hope she was OK. It’s really hard. Hard to get back dressed and back to work after that class, but at least we’re in jeans today.</p>
<p>The temp was listed as 79 degrees, but I suspect it was warmer. When the water is truly that cold, I have a harder time warming up. Or maybe the big contrast between air and water made the water feel warmer? </p>
<p>Wow, Lizardly! My hat is off to you! </p>
<p>5k is done. Remembered your advice, MOWC, and didn’t go out too fast. Each mile got faster. A woman came up to me after the race and informed me I was her target - she was sure she’d be able to catch and pass me but I really surprised her on the hill (uphill finish). Felt good but don’t know that I’ll want to do them regularly! </p>
<p>Good job, sabaray! That’s the way to do it!</p>
<p>Wow, uphill finish - that’s tough in my book! Congrats Sabaray - did you enjoy the shorter distance??? I too always have to tell myself, “start slow, start slow” - even though people will pass you left and right - much better for my body and for my breathing as I’ll admit I’m ALWAYS anxious at the start of a race. </p>
<p>Lizardly, can’t believe the swim! What state are you in?</p>
<p>Yay to sabaray!!! Uphill finish -that’s a curveball, for sure! Awesome job! </p>
I did okay, I think - under 30 minutes, so that’s a win in my book! BB, the brace made a huge difference - I’m so glad you suggested it.
<p>Congrats Sabaray, way to finish the year!</p>