Day 56

Morning Stats

Yang/firing up:

  • high-five in the mirror
  • stood on one leg while brushing teeth, to activate glutes
  • cold shower
  • 90 minute run plus hill strides
  • 45 minute Higher Ground Athletics strength/mobility work

Yin/cooling down:

  • Morning mantra: “My body is rested and my mind is clear. Today is going to be a great day.”
  • 2 minute meditation
  • 90 minute massage therapy

Day 55

Adjusting to living at high altitude (9500 feet) and in a new town. Giving myself grace.

Morning Stats

Yang/firing up:

  • High-five in the mirror
  • Stood on one leg while brushing teeth, to activate glutes
  • Cold shower
  • One hour and 55 minute mountain trail run

Yin/cooling down:

  • Morning mantra: “Today is a new chapter, and I’m ready for it.”
  • 8 minutes of dynamic stretching
  • 2 minute meditation

Day 54

Living in Keystone, CO for three months – looking forward to training on new trails!

Morning Stats

Yang/firing up:

  • high-five in the mirror
  • stood on one leg while brushing teeth, to activate glutes
  • cold shower
  • 40 minute easy bike ride

Yin/cooling down:

  • Morning mantra: “My body is rested and my mind is clear. Today is going to be a great day.”
  • 2 minute meditation

Day 53

After feeling exhausted yesterday, I slept for 12 straight hours – feeling rejuvenated! Back in Colorado.

Morning Stats:

Yang/firing up:

  • High five in the mirror
  • Stood on one leg while brushing teeth, to activate glutes
  • Cold shower
  • 30 minute run with some strides
  • 25 minute strength training

Yin/cooling down:

  • “My body is rested and my mind is clear. Today is going to be a great day.”
  • 2 minute meditation
  • 5 minutes of stretching

Day 52

Today was a travel day after a few good but intense extended family days. I’m feeling especially grateful for these self-care routines on days like these.

Morning Stats:

Yang/firing up:

  • high-five in the mirror
  • stood on one leg while brushing teeth, to activate glutes
  • cold shower

Yin/cooling down:

  • morning mantra: “My body is rested and my mind is clear. Today is going to be a great day.”
  • 2 minute meditation