Excellent Workout!

So I had a really excellent workout today. I think I can safely say this is the first time in my life I've felt this way after exercising, but it was great!

I started my first day of week 2 on the C25K plan, which is more intense than the first week, and then did my standard 15 minutes of abs and 15 minutes of yoga stretching. I noticed that, even though the run was more intense than the previous 3, I didn't have a problem with it. In fact, when the last run came, I pumped the speed up to 10km/hr and ran hard until the end. I was sweating all over my yoga mat afterwards, but, again, on my abs, I noticed a distinct difference...I was able to hold, lower, and raise myself in "boat" position, which I've never been able to do.

As great as the run and abs were, my yoga session is what really got me excited. I was doing a side stretch with my leg out, and I usually am only able to reach maybe a foot into the stretch with my arm extending over my head. Today, I kid you not, I was in the zone...I almost grabbed my foot! Every stretch I did today was deeper and I actually felt like I was doing yoga.

I may not be losing weight yet, but my athletic performance has definitely improved. It's very encouraging for me. I suppose the weight isn't as important as the toning and the stamina for dancing...

More reports next week...right now, PM yoga and then sleep!