After a long respite from blogging, I'm back. It is 10 days before the Men's 4-Miler race here in Charlottesville, a wonderful event that I would not miss. Injuries are minimal to non-existant at this stage. Yoga could be the missing link in my running lifestyle. A couple of quick tips that come from listening and reading from other people who know diabetes management and running much better than I do:
1) Hydrate. It's hot out there already (heat index today in Crozet is 105). It is almost impossible to drink too much water, so drink it all during the day so that even if you run in the early morning, you will not dehydrate during your runs of one hour or less. More than one hour? Take water with you.
2) Practice breathing. Tara Stiles, yoga guru, inspires us each day to learn that a good, deep breath helps your body relax. Lord knows life is stressful out there, so add some routine to your days where you practice being quiet, breath deeply, and let go. If you add yoga positions to that, all the better. Check out her website at www.tarastiles.com
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