Day 101

Written by Rose Wetzel on . Posted in BTB:101, Goals, Mindset, Obstacle Course Racing, Running, Training Tips

Woohoo! Feels good to have done this for my goal of 101 days! I feel stellar, thanks in large part to the daily (albeit short) meditation and the morning high-five to self. Thanks for joining me on this journey. Time to take my best self and race my best!

Morning Stats

Yang/firing up:

  • high-five in the mirror
  • stood on one leg while brushing teeth, to activate glutes
  • cold shower
  • 30 minute hike and three mile run

Yin/cooling down:

  • morning mantra: “My body is rested and my mind is clear. Today is going to be a wonderful day.”
  • 3 minute meditation
  • 20 minutes of Higher Ground Athletics mobility work

Evening Update

  • epsom salt bath
  • 7 minutes of scraping and cupping

Day 100

Written by Rose Wetzel on . Posted in BTB:101, Goals, Mindset, Obstacle Course Racing, Running, Training Tips

Flying to Vermont today, for the OCR World Championships this upcoming weekend!

Morning Stats

Yang/firing up:

  • high-five in the mirror
  • stood on one leg while brushing teeth, to activate glutes
  • cold shower
  • quick little 42 running (with sprints) workout after my plane ride and before a long drive from Albany, NY to Stratton, VT

Yin/cooling down:

  • morning mantra: “My body is rested and my mind is clear. Today is going to be a fantastic day.”
  • 3 minute meditation
  • 6 minutes of dynamic stretching (needed to loosen up a bit before running right after a flight)
  • 3 minutes of static stretching

Day 99

Written by Rose Wetzel on . Posted in BTB:101, Goals, Mindset, Obstacle Course Racing, Running, Training Tips

Driving from Keystone to Boulder to fly out to the OCRWC World Championships tomorrow, out of the Denver airport! Getting excited for my big race – it’s almost here!

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.”
  • 2 minute meditation
  • 2 minutes of static stretching after a roadtrip

Day 97

Written by Rose Wetzel on . Posted in BTB:101, Goals, Mindset, Obstacle Course Racing, Running, Training Tips

Morning Stats

Yang/firing up:

  • high-five in the mirror
  • stood on one leg while brushing teeth, to activate glutes
  • one hour 20 min run with hill sprints and a tempo run
  • 45 minutes of grip, shoulder, and core work

Yin/cooling down:

  • morning mantra: “My body is rested and my mind is clear. Today is going to be a spectacular day.”
  • 3 minute meditation
  • 20 minutes of dynamic stretching

Evening Update

  • 4 minute Hypervolt muscle massage session
  • 10 minute guided Yoga Nidra session