Running — Part III — Moon day
It’s a full moon today, Tuesday, April 23, 2024. In the Ashtanga tradition, it’s a moon day, meaning that there is no Mysore practice on the new and full moons. I’ve decided to honor the tradition (which I do consistently), skip Mysore, and go out for my second run of the year.
This time, I decided to go left instead of right, and I managed to run all the way under the Manhattan Bridge. It’s been another 30-minute easy run on a crispy Brooklyn morning. It’s the same pace and time as my Sunday run. I remember when 1 hour of easy-pace runs felt like nothing on my body. This was not the case; 30 minutes was good for me today. On the other hand, the run felt good, and I’m realizing I missed running. It’s a good feeling.
On Sunday, after my first run, I started thinking about a yoga class I could teach (and use) for runners. Given my personal practice, it will likely be an Ashtanga-based class, a short form emphasizing hamstring stretching, hip flexor stretching, hip openers, and core strengthening.
I’ll write more about it soon, but I’m interested in knowing if you have any favorite poses that could help you with your running or if you think they may be suitable for a one-hour yoga class optimized for runners.
