More Yoga!

The training is coming along very well. I have settled into a regular sort of routine (isn't regular part of the definition of routine?) of up at 5:00 AM and straight onto the trainer for approx. two hours of what CTS (Carmichael Training Systems) has trademarked as "FoundationMiles" (note the lack of a space between the two words) with a few other "brand name" exercises thrown in. Sometimes I think almost every word in the English language has been trademarked (IBM has had "Think" trademarked for 50 years). Then it's breakfast, time with my two daughters and then a 20 minute commute to work. After work, it is back home (another 20 minute ride, 17 if I push it) and then recovery yoga for an hour or so. I do this three days in a row, then take a rest day. On my rest days I do a more vigorous yoga practice, but keep my heart rate down to allow for recovery of my cardio-vascular system.

I am also gearing up for my "Yoga for Cyclists" class at the Multnomah Athletic Club on March 6. I taught this class last year and received great response from the members. I want to make it even better this year.

I have noticed an increase in my stamina, higher tolerance for lactic acid buildup in my legs and much faster recovery between workouts. I hope to begin the next phase of training in about four more weeks. That stage will be slightly higher targeted heart rates (called "EnduranceMiles", another CTS trademark) and more intense interval-type exercises.

I have received alot of encouragement for this crazy endeavour, from my fabulous wife, Carrie, and also from my fantastic students at Woodstock Wellness. I thank all of you.

And now, to bed...

Namaste,

Jim