Yoga- the perfect exercise

This morning I took an early morning yoga class. Getting up at 5:15 and taking yoga before many people have even brushed their teeth takes a bit of discipline but it it one of the best times of the day to practice. Being relegated to “alternate” forms of...

Keeping the "Positive Factor"

When Raffa Nadal beat Roger Federer on Sunday in their epic final match of Wimbledon 2008, he was asked by a stunned and grateful John McEnroe afterwards how he kept going, especially when, after being up two sets to none, he found himself tied at two sets a piece....

Knowing when to say "when"

Well, it happened. The inevitable? Perhaps. I was hoping not. I now have developed tendinitis in my left leg. I have had this before and it’s real challenge to treat. It’s one of those things that you just have to let rest, and yes, resting means NO...

A day of sports for the Ages

Today I am listening to my body and taking a rest day. After my long run yesterday late afternoon, I woke up with soreness in my calves. I took a long walk with the dog this morning and did a little bit of light yoga.I am still so inspired by the sporting events this...

Getting back to business

I’m home back in Boston today from the long holiday weekend. I did a long run today and felt like it was back to business, being in my own area and running the paths that are so familiar to me. I did about 10 and felt okay but my body feels tired. I started...