Category: yoga

Swole & Flexy: The Benefits of Yoga for CrossFitters

Posted on September 10, 2018February 14, 2020 by runoutofthebox

Feeling extra-sore after your WODs lately? Chances are, you could use some more mobility (okay, yoga) in your life. I totally get it: I didn't believe in the benefits of yoga for CrossFitters until I added in a weekly practice....Read More

Wanderlust 108 Houston: Looking for True North

Posted on October 20, 2017October 20, 2017 by runoutofthebox

I've had Wanderlust 108 Houston with me this entire week, and I still feel like I'm processing it. Lately, I've been struggling with mindfulness. I can't seem to stay in the present. When I heard about Wanderlust 108 Houston, I...Read More

What NOT to Do in Yoga Class – Yoga Class Don’ts

Posted on March 8, 2017March 8, 2017 by runoutofthebox

All the yoga classes I've been to have been pretty laid-back and almost anything goes. There aren't a lot of yoga class don'ts, unless you go to a super-strict, super-serious studio. But there are some common courtesy things to do,...Read More

Marathon Training Week 5 Recap: Let’s End It with a Half

Posted on October 31, 2016June 30, 2019 by runoutofthebox

What can I say about marathon training week 5? It was a fairly ordinary week, up until the Houston Half Marathon on Sunday. I went to CrossFit, went on runs, and watched my nutrition veer wildly off point as the week...Read More

5 Leg-Stretching Yoga Poses for Runners

Posted on September 12, 2016April 21, 2017 by runoutofthebox

September is National Yoga Month, and marathon training begins for real in two weeks. Since yoga is a perfect complement to running, I've been researching yoga poses for runners to share (and do). Yoga is going to play an important...Read More