http://socalrunning.com Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:55:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My introduction to yoga came about five years ago when I went to a class at my local YMCA. Immediately I liked the stretching, as a runner, I had very tight hamstrings. Also as a runner, and I don’t know if all of you are the same, I have an ... http://socalrunning.com/developing-your-yoga-practice-how-i-got-started/ I just read this post by my coach, Steve Ilg Read the Entire 7-20-08 Post "precisely why most yoga teachers prefer to distance themselves from the notion that distance running is yoga! "Running ruins yoga," i've been told by yoga 'teachers' since the eighties. not in this Tribe, baby. in this Tribe? we uphold ... http://socalrunning.com/yoga-for-runners-by-coach-steve-ilg/ Part 2 of my investigative report on the hot rumor that New Balance is releasing a mid-foot strike shoe for ChiRunners. Run with Joy, Gary (looking for a new last name) Smith http://socalrunning.com/the-new-balance-chirunning-shoe-mystery-part-2/ Thousands of runners across the world are learning ChiRunning every year.The ChiRunning book by Danny Dreyer has been the best selling running book for the last three years on Amazon.com. What is ChiRunning? And what is the best way to learn it? ChiRunning is a running form, system, and philosophy ... http://socalrunning.com/chirunning-how-to-learn-chirunning/ You gotta watch this video. Once they lined up, I knew I had recorded gold. This was a great way to wrap up our 5k day. Please share this video with others and spread the SoCalRunning.com word. Thanks! Dog Focused, Steve Mackel - Animal Trainer http://socalrunning.com/doggie-dash-splash-and-dash/ If you're a runner, chances are you're a reader, too. And if you're a runner and a reader, chances are you're a reader of running books. And if you're a reader of running books, this is the lens for you!There are currently 104(!) books on this list, with a few ... http://socalrunning.com/the-complete-lens-of-running-books/ Not to be missed - Free Incendio Concert at the Levitt Pavilion in Pasadena at 8 PM. Incendio is an acclaimed world-guitar-fusion trio. I've seen them and they are incredible. So you can look for me there Saturday night and join my party. Levitt Pavilion is in the park on ... http://socalrunning.com/other-fun-free-events-incendio-at-levitt-pavilion-saturday-night-in-pasadena/ I had just finished a 1 mile swim (that was longer than a mile), threw on my running shoes and hit the bike path and ran a 5k. Boy, I was tired after that swim and it showed in my run time. I still managed a podium spot but it ... http://socalrunning.com/pacific-open-water-challenge-08-post-race-interview/ Keeping a food diary -- a detailed account of what you eat and drink and the calories it packs -- is a powerful tool in helping people lose weight, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.Study shows value of food diary in losing weight - Yahoo! News Why is this so? My theory is ... http://socalrunning.com/study-shows-value-of-food-diary-in-losing-weight-yahoo-news/ “Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond...” Rumi About four years ago I sat in my room crosslegged meditating. Listening to a whirling dervish trance musical spin into the unconscious. And this sense of direction of came into me...a simple tugging...a calling for my future. I ... http://socalrunning.com/the-chirunning-river/