Yesterday I was on the dreadmill happily trying to think about chi running posture and breathing, when suddenly I felt a breeze out back. The weight of my MP3 on my hip had jacke my shorts down about 2.5 inches. Luckily just over one hip, and I was on the far end treadmill so I don’t think it was too much of a show. But is sure looked like a lot of skin in the reflection of the window!

As I was leaving the gym I heard the pounding of the zumba music beating to the rythm of my heart – or something – and it lured me in. I told myself just 10 mins of Zumba, but it turned into 25. So much fun!

My goal before 2009 closes is to get a back kick in karate that is well balanced. That means remembering to keep my hips level even when I turn to see my kick, and to keep my guards steady for balance. And to lean forward at the waist, and keep my toes pointing down. I did a great one tonight and I was quite proud when the teacher said, “Oh yah, our yoga lady.” Meaning – you do yoga so your kicks should be good. But my balancing in yoga is stationary and this is movement + balance, so it is new for me. I relished the compliment.

Tomorrow at the gym I’m going to try some moves from the Fitnessista:
Circuit training workout that will work your entire body (and can be done at home):

- jumping squats (1 minute)
- wall push-ups (1 minute)
- couch dips (30 seconds)
- high knees (1 minute)
- plank (20 seconds)
- side plank (20 seconds)
- switch to the other side (20 seconds)
- plie squat (1 minute)
- chair calf raise (1 minute)
- Pilates swimming (1 minute)
(Repeat the entire circuit 2-3 times)

Some wonderful Dad from school got pics of Alice winning the meet! You can almost see the 2nd place girl behind her… that’s my Cookiehead!