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Yoga is one of my goals.  I need to find a beginner's class nearby at a studio that doesn't do HOT yoga.  I tried yoga last year, about 4-5 times at a studio that also offered HOT classes.  My first class was great and I bought the 1 month unlimited.  The second class and subsequent ones were terrible, because they switched the schedule/studio sites, and my beginner's class was held immediately following a HOT class, and the room did not have time to cool down.   It was brutal, I couldn't breathe.  It was also July in North Carolina so it was already 90+ degrees outside.  The only thing I liked about the classes was the end, when the instructor handed out chilled washcloths to place on our faces as we rested.  

I bet I'd do better now with the HOT, as my BP has gone down considerably.  But the memory of the sensation of not being able to breathe still scares me.  I also have been practicing sitting on the floor crossed legged.  Can only do so for 2-3 minutes.

How long have you been practicing?  Do you do hot classes?  

Yesterday was Training Day 10, and I did intervals (snort) sort of.  Well, they were the pits.  My legs felt like lead, my pace overall was slower than a constant jog, and it felt so unsatisfying.  My intervals were 1:00 fast pace, 1:30 slow pace, 10 times.  I could barely make it the whole 1:00 minute.  Honestly, felt like stopping at 30 seconds.  The whole workout felt sodden and slow.  My legs ached all night.  I'm taking the day off from any cardio today and give them a rest.  Just doing upper body free weights and maybe some yoga stretching.  Hope my energy level picks up by tomorrow, because tomorrow is another training session.... 

Yuck on sick.  Hope you feel better soon.  

Hey All,

I had my first meeting today with Lea my Bari Athlete coach.  Today was a lot about what I am currently doing and some tweeks to help my energy / hydration levels stay consistent during my training.   I am looking forward to the customized meal plan that I will be getting along with the coaching.

Some tidbits that I learned -
When working out for an hour or longer - you need to replenish with electrolytes.  G2, Power-aid zero, or a product she recommends called Nuun - which is a tab you add to your water. If working out for 2 +  hours you will also need some type of carb replenishment - she recommends something called a "shot block" - I will look into Nuun & Shot Block let you all know more. 

After a hard workout - getting some healthy carbs is important - that does not mean loading up on bread and rice - more like some fruit, yogurt or veggies.  The ration for bariatric clients should be 3 carbs : 1 protein for an after workout snack.  She said yogurt is an excellent example of a great post workout snack.   So think some berries and a few nuts.  Most important is to listen to your pouch to determine your quantity and what food you can eat.

I normally eat 1/2 a protein bar after my workout - so what I will need to do is to add a little fruit with my bar.

She gave me a lot of other detailed info on periodization, electrolytes levels, sweat calculations, etc. 

Overall a very good session.  I am excited to see how much more I learn and how it impacts my training as I move into the ramp up phase of my 1/2 marathon training.  

I am still sick with this damn sore throat and think I will be hitting the drs tomorrow.  The white spots on my throat are a pure sign that something is not right ;-)  I missed my 5 mile run today and do NOT want to be out for any more runs this week!

Happy running/jogging/walking to all!

Awesome!!!!  I am still sick so I did not get my run in today - think a drs appt will be necessary tomorrow - keep up the good work.