Workout: 30 mins yoga and 30 min walk with Cabella and Macy
Why do I always put strength training on the back burner? I do not like to strength train, but when I do work on it I realize just how weak I am. Today I decided to work on some yoga since I've been saying that I would all summer long.
I can't believe how quickly you can lose strength. I did a lot of yoga, pilates and strength training this spring but really slacked off once the warm weather got here. I was ready to collapse within the first few minutes of the workout. Nothing seemed easy. All my muscles were tight and even the upward dog was difficult. Ugh. I really seem to lose flexibility if I just do all running and no strength training. It feels like all my muscles are just shortened up and compacted. Once I got done, I could already tell a difference - the slight backbends didn't hurt as much and I already felt "longer". If that makes any sense.
I definitely need to work on this. I can be motivated to run but never seem to find the extra time to work in strength training. The only reason I did it today was because I didn't run and I didn't take the beagles to the club to chase rabbits. I decided just to stay home and focus on little things I've been meaning to get to.
Moral of my story this morning is to remember that strength training is important and you will notice a difference in how you feel and how your body moves throughout the day and during your next run. It really does help and shouldn't be forgotten about. I know so many of you are great at balancing running and strength training and I am in awe of how you manage it all. Maybe someday I will figure that balance out.
