{"id":7156,"date":"2009-07-23T12:53:11","date_gmt":"2009-07-23T16:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/?p=7156"},"modified":"2009-07-25T08:50:41","modified_gmt":"2009-07-25T12:50:41","slug":"feet-on-the-street-the-running-yogini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2009\/07\/feet-on-the-street-the-running-yogini\/","title":{"rendered":"Feet on the Street: The Running Yogini"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"The It’s the July issue of Feet on the Street! And this month is showcasing The Running Yogini<\/a>! Who actually happens to be a friend of mine and we go back some time. Not only does the sister run but she’s also very into yoga, hence her blog name. ;)\u00a0 Now let’s get chatting!<\/p>\n

1. How did you get started running and how long have you been running?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was a pretty hyper kid so my parents put me in gymnastics to try and work out some of my energy. I was very physical with very little sitting still. Lots of tree climbing, running through the woods, tag, capture the flag, etc. I guess as I got older I kind of stopped with the gymnastics & tree climbing and stuck with the running. I don’t exactly remember when I officially started grabbing the dog and going out on runs, but it was sometime between the ages of 12-14.<\/p>\n

2. Was it something you loved right away or did it have to worm its way into your heart?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’ve always loved running. For some reason my brain is wired like that. Running= Fun!<\/p>\n

\"Brooks<\/a> 3. Tell me about your shoes! What brand and what kind of shoe specifically (a neutral shoe, stability, for example).<\/strong><\/p>\n

Right now, I have a few pairs of shoes that I alternate. For my run\/walks I wear my Asics gel kayanos, and my Brooks Adrenalines. I also have a second pair of Brooks Adrenalines that I wear specifically for walks. They’re too big for running, but perfect for walks. I currently have stability shoes, but since I had my orthotics made, I can get a neutral shoe so I will be visiting Fleet Feet in Raleigh for my next pair. I’m hoping for the Brooks Glycerin, but we’ll see!<\/p>\n

4. Where did you get your shoes? Were you fitted for them at a running store, or did you research shoes on your own<\/strong><\/p>\n

It was fate. I went to a going out of business shoe store and I saw my very first pair of Brooks Adrenalines. I didn’t know anything about ‘real’ running shoes, but I saw the original price and thought there must be something special about them. Plus, they were marked down to my normal running shoe budget of $40. Before then, I always wore Adidas, but after then its been strictly Brooks until my first and current pair of Asics.<\/p>\n

5. Where have your shoes taken you? Have you done any kind of races or running events with them?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’ve done some 5ks, a 10k, 10 miler, and half marathon. I love races, but I also kind of have the mentality that I can run for free anytime. I guess I’m a little bit too frugal.<\/p>\n

6. Switching topics, I know that yoga is another activity that you enjoy. How did you get started with yoga and what keeps you sticking with it? <\/strong><\/p>\n

My very first experience with yoga was a VHS that someone bought me (my mom?) during high school. I enjoyed it and I used the stretches, but that was it. I didn’t know there was more to yoga than that. In 2005 I wandered into a yoga class at my gym and it was amazing. I felt like new potential opened up for me. Since then yoga has really brought me a great amount of peace and joy. I have also learned to handle stress better. My yoga teacher is the one that suggested I read The Four Agreements and The Power of Now, which were both very pivotal books in my life. I know it sounds cheesy, but yoga absolutely changed my life. What has helped me stick with it is being okay with toning it down when I feel like it. Sometimes I feel restless and I don’t feel like doing an hour of yoga so I cut it short if I want to, but I always at least roll out the mat and give it a try. I also like mixing things up by trying out different yoga videos and of course going to class with my AMAZING yoga teacher.<\/p>\n

7. Do you feel yoga has affected your running at all in a positive way?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, I think my posture has improved as well as my flexibility. Also, yoga has helped me cope with my injuries emotionally. It can be such a frustrating and depressing experience and I think yoga really helped me keep my sanity and have patience with myself.<\/p>\n

8. Gear talk, what are some of your favorite running and yoga must haves?<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Yoga: I love really long shirts (which can be tricky to find) and comfy stretchy pants or capris. Also, I have a thin mat and a slightly thicker mat depending on where I’m doing yoga.<\/p>\n

For Running: My Garmin 305, ipod, technical tanks, non chafing pants & capris, and sweatbands. Also, moving comfort sports bras. I will never buy another brand (for running anyway).<\/p>\n

9. What’s your favorite color and do you try to get workout gear in that color?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Purple. My newest purple addition is my ipod.<\/p>\n

10. If you listen to music while working out, what are some of your favorite songs to keep you moving?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I listen to these songs on almost every run:<\/p>\n

White Rabbit – Jefferson Airplane (while stretching)
\nHoliday – Green Day (while sprinting)
\nAngel – Jimi Hendrix (warm up\/cool down)
\nHallelujah- Jeff Buckley version (cool down)
\nImogen Heap – Hide and Seek (warm up\/cool down)
\nI will follow you into the dark — Death Cab for Cutie (cool down)<\/p>\n

Also on my ipod: Feist, Nirvana, Joss Stone, The Doors, Muddy Waters, Rage against the machine, Ben Harper, Portishead, Oasis, Silverchair, The Smashing pumpkins, tons of old school hip hop, and some newer hip hop & rap.<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

Thanks to The Running Yogini for chatting with me about running and her shoes! Everyone hop on over to her site and say hi! :D<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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