Cross-Training – Can’t Live Without It


Yoga is Super Fantastic Cross-Training, So is Taking a Nap on Your Yoga Mat on Grass Under Trees. That’s Why We Love Yoga

I was reviewing the last month’s posts and realized there wasn’t much on running. At first I thought, time to get back to the running articles then I thought let’s keep this theme going. Why become a creature of habit. My Coach, Steve Ilg, recently sent me a text message that read, “Life is short, Live fully.” It made me think that I need to experience as much as possible. For me that’s cross-training.

Last week, I found myself with Sandra in the Pacific Ocean going for a 1.5 mile swim. As I would turn my head for air I could see the sandy beach and the houses that lined the strand. I was in another beautiful place. I am looking forward to roller-skating more this year. Recently I found myself in a beach volleyball game that turned into hours of learning to move quickly through the sand. You have read about my biking expeditions lately and I’ve been practicing more yoga than ever. Gary’s Tuesday night Power Yoga Class has been fantastic training. In fact, I’ve been seeing more and more SoCalRunning.com members take it.


Mountain Bike Racing in Beautiful Hills

“Variety is the spice of life” or so it has been said. All these other training opportunities offer you a chance to put some spice into your daily routine. Being open to these new opportunities and working on the skills associated with them give you new strengths and focus. All of this comes back in spades to the weekend warrior runner. Be open and experience the benefits of cross-training.

May 10, 2007 | Filed Under Steve's Posts 

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