Yoga to the rescue

After yesterday's 16.6 miles, I got out of the car like an old man to get the groceries.  Naturally you stiffen up, but going from 10 miles of hard trail running and increasing the distance by 70% is not to be recommended.  The normal weekly increase in mileage is 10%.  But for the second season in a row with an early season "A" race, I really do not have a choice.  Fortunately I've been here before so my body can cope to a certain degree.
I spent the rest of the day eating or resting so when I headed off for an early night I knew I'd be stiff in the morning and had to do something about it.  At 6.30am I rolled out my yoga mat and the first few sun salutations weren't comfortable.  However 30 minutes later I was bounding up the stairs feeling fantastic.
As I headed out to the office I realised just how good I felt.  I was alive and this must be as a result of my training becoming more regular and the effort increasing.  As long as I mix this with good food, regular hydration (of the non-alcoholic type!), rest, plenty of sleep and regular yoga then I will be top condition for what lies ahead.  That's my top tip for the SEASON!