I received a couple related Q & A submissions about when/how I started some things.

How did you start blogging? When you first started did you tell everyone or was it private?

I am not sure what “How did you start” means, but my partner in crime pretty much handles the technical aspects of the blog. I didn’t keep the blog a secret, but I wasn’t as open about it as I am now. I think it’s understandable to be a little shy about something that is simultaneously public and private, but openness comes with time I think.

How did you start running, and how did you stay motivated early on?

The first time I voluntarily ran was junior year of college. At first I was motivated by a roommate who seemed to really enjoy her outdoor jogs. I started verrrry slowly because I always hated running. I think my first run was 10 minutes walking/running on the treadmill. I increased each day until I was doing 3 miles a few times a week and eventually I just keept going further and faster to see what I could do. I never thought of running races, especially half marathons, until I started blogging. I can see I would not have been motivated to do them without the blogging community.

I like running because all you really need are shoes and a sports bra – it’s portable and cheap. It is also something I would like to be able to do years from now, so I think of running now as practice or maintenance for the future. When I am tempted to skip it I remind myself of how hard it will be when I want to start again. That’s what’s keeps me motivated these days!

When did you start yoga? I was just wondering if was something new in your life or if you’ve always done it. Do you know any good DVDs for beginners?

My sister gave me a yoga mat the summer before I went to law school.

“But I don’t do yoga,” I complained.

Yes, I’ve worked on my present opening since then.

She explained that she, a lawyer herself, thought I might need the mat in the coming years. She was right. I do need yoga. I was never an athlete, but I was a dancer. This is the closest I come to that these days. Yoga for me is like ballet for the body and soul. I did a lot of yoga in law school and then when I started working I started running more and yogaing less, but the pendulum is currently swining back.

I enjoy some yoga sites, but honestly, my reccommendation for a beginner is to go to a beginner class. I think it’s important to have a teacher who can explain what to do, demonstrate the postures and correct your allignment. Many studios have deals for first-timers. It’s totally worth checking it out!

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