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Bonded Forever Week 4 Training for Get Your Rear in Gear 2013

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I’m really proud of my fourth week of training for the Get Your Rear in Gear 10k! I was able to run a 10k in under an hour (I ran 6.61 miles in a hour, to be exact), which is a feat that completely blew my mind. I joked to a friend that the full moon must’ve given me Forrest Gump-like distance running abilities, because once I hit the 3 mile mark, “I just kept running.” I literally felt light as air and if I could continue running forever. However, after I realized how far I had managed to run away from my home, I made the wise decision to start heading back… instead of ending up in another state or city.

For the rest of the week, I kept my training simple and smart. I took a challenging Vinyasa class taught by Yoganonymous founder, Dan Wilf, at Dhyana Yoga the day after my long run to recuperate. The rest of the week consisted of short runs mixed in with cardio classes and Pilates. I finished the week off right with a sweaty Get Your Rear in Gear fundraiser class at Gratitude Yoga.

If you would like to sign up to be on my Get Your Rear in Gear team or donate, please visit my team page.

Please follow me at @bondedforever on instagram and twitter to stay updated on my progress.

2012 Summer Solstice

by Cassandra Hoo on June 23, 2012

Posted in: Photo Inspiration

Dhyana Yoga Summer Solstice Yoga Mala

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Happy belated Summer Solstice everyone!  Instead of guzzling wine and champagne, I like to celebrate seasonal changes and holidays by doing hardcore yoga. I enjoy pushing my body to its limit so that I can sweat out all of the emotional and physical baggage that I am holding onto and start anew.  Therefore, I participated in Dhyana Yoga’s Summer Solstice Yoga Mala and crazily attempted to do 108 sun salutations outside during a heat wave! Although I’m sore today, I feel super refreshed and recharged.  I’m truly thankful for my strength, endurance, and willpower.

If you would like to read more about my sweaty adventure, please read my article, 108 Sun Salutations for the Summer Solstice, at Searching for Root 101.

What makes you happy and thankful to be alive?  Take a picture of it on Instagram and write the hashtag, #bondedforever.