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WorkIN not WorkOUT

This month I need to workINs more than workOUTS.   Yes, I completed hours of swimming, biking and running as I prepare for Spring events, but I added another component to my workouts, I scheduled workINS.  I spent sometime focusing on mental toughness as a ran silently on trails, regained balance in Tai Chi and yoga class, and strengthen my core in Pilates.  I allowed my body and mind to overcome the mild pain of acupuncture to achieve peace and checked myself into a salt cave for silent meditation where both I lost and found myself simultaneously. What did I learn?  Not all workouts are about sweat and guts. Some of the best workouts are the mental and metaphysical. Challenging the mind to focus hard on a task for hours when all you can hear is your heart beating and only your breath is an awesomely challenging experience. Why do it?   1. WorkINs-Remind you that you are capable. 2. WorkINs-Reconnect your mind and body. 3. WorkINs-Relax you. 4. WorkINs-Rejuvenate you. 5.