Day 100

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

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

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

Day 96

Morning Stats

Yang/firing up:

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

Yin/cooling down:

  • morning mantra: “My body is rested and my mind is clear. Today is going to be a fantastic day.”
  • 2 minute meditation
  • 10 minute guided Yoga Nidra session
  • 10 minutes of earthing with my legs in a cold mountain river (for muscle recovery)
  • 17 minutes in a hottub