A communique with good friends on the merits of Vibram's five-finger running "non-shoes" prompted me to share my 40/40 regimine. 40 minutes each morning for being 40 years old.
My bit these days has been the following routine M-F:
• 2 mile run down to Cantinetta (37th and Wallingford). Sweetie goes with me every time, and that helps to quicken pace. We tour some of our favorite craftsman homes on the downhill mile, and then we push the last mile uphill. A two minute walk to cool down a bit, and that is 20 minutes or so.
• 20 minutes of yoga: I use a Gaiam video that focuses on flexibility one day and strength the next day. I find that the mix of respiration and trying to extend (mentally/physically) is a perfect foil for the short runs.
The 40 minute commitment each morning is doable, and it allows me to go for it to push the level of fitness. Per this thread, the Vibrams may be a nice solution for 2 miles.
