It's the little things...: It’s already Thursday

Where did this week go? Having time off is a funny thing; time just disappears. It makes me anxious… I look forward to my 8 weeks off during summer all year, and once it’s here, I watch in amazement as it slowly disappears. I always feel like I’m not doing enough, like I should be spending my time more wisely. On a typical day I have been going to Bikram, then either going to kettlebells or running errands, and hanging out at home. I have enjoyed having more time to relax, time to read and see friends. July is going to be a busy {2 trips, 1 wedding, work August 1st}, so I guess I can come to terms with just taking it easy.

I woke up at 7am [because my dog demanded to go out] and while I was outside, I realized it was fairly cool and breezy. I immediately thought, “I should go on a run.” I was running more often before I started Bikram, but since I’ve been so into yoga, I haven’t run since March. I am signed up for a 4^th of July 5K, and although I know I can get through the 3.1 miles without dying, I really have wanted to get out there and just run a little more regularly. So, that’s what I did. I did the 3ish mile loop in our lovely Bidwell Park. It was still pleasant outside, not like the currently high in the 90’s. I felt pretty good running, it was a challenge mainly for my legs; I felt like I was in good control of my breathing. I wonder if yoga has helped me that way? I have been worried about not doing enough ‘cardio,’ [although I know yoga is partly cardio]. I’m in shape, but I’d like to be a little leaner, and I wonder if running is what I need. Anyhow, I was done by 8:15am, and for a moment I considered Bikram’s at 9am, which I was realized was just silly, so I am going to go tonight instead. Change of pace is always good.