Day 58

Feeling rested, and started to get used to the high altitude training.

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 with interval 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
  • 7 minutes of mobility work/dynamic stretching

Day 57

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 stellar day.”
  • 6 minute meditation
  • One minute of earthing
  • Contrast bath: 12 minutes in cold mountain stream, 10 minutes in hottub
  • 7 minutes of stretching

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