Tonight I will grade the run goals that I set for myself six months ago.  Unlike my bike grades, that I wrote about yesterday, I am not doing so well here.

1.  Mobility and strength work to build injury resistance :  C-   While I have done several sessions aimed at building overall strength and improving mobility, I have been horribly inconsistent in doing them.  I am not going to make progress unless I become consistent.

2. Improve core strength :  C-   Same grade, same reason as in #1.  

3. More easy pace volume to build durability :  B-   I am probably being a little harsh on myself here.  The stress fracture in my foot meant that I missed two months of running.  This in turn, means my run volume is still relatively light.  I am doing a good job of taking it very easy on the runs that I have done;  I just need a lot more volume.

4. Experiment with electrolytes – do a sweat test : C   Just like the goal to experiment with nutrition and electrolytes on the bike, I haven’t started this one yet.  In reality though, I wasn’t planning on starting until the weather outside got warmer.  Well that has started to happen, so it’s time to get after this goal.

So overall, not great progress. As I said last night however, going back and reviewing goals is a great motivator.  Acknowledging the things that you have not done, allows you to do a re-set.  With that in mind, I have decided to try a daily yoga routine for 30 days.

The routine starts tomorrow, but as you can see from the photo, I decided to practice some of the poses this evening.  I was completely shocked that I was able to do that one leg pose, and even more surprised that I could actually hold it for more than just a few seconds.  It was fun trying the poses.  Usually fun equals commitment… I certainly hope so.