I do pilates every morning except I usually take Sunday's off (no time before church) which I love and really miss if I don't do; feels so good to start the day with all the stretching, breathing, etc. as I'm sure you can relate to doing tai chi....I also lift weights upper and lower body at least 2-3 times a week and abdominal work after most of my shorter runs.   The weights really help I think, and if my lower body is a little sore the day after lifting I either run a shorter distance the next day or not run at all if I'm reaaalllly sore!! (those darn squats get me every time!!)

hi, im a 43 years old male runner, been running 2 1/2 mos after a 15 years layoff,( was in sub 5 shape back then)

i did Vietnamese Integral Tai-Chi for 3 months but i found out it taxed my quads too much ,

i lift 2 or 3 times per week, dumbells curl and shoulder presses, some chin-ups, pull-ups, able to work up to 4x25lbs plate on abs for crunches, tried yoga for the 2nd time in my life last week,most of my gym time is spend in the whirlpool/hot tub.

current cross-training, mowing a few yards around the neighborhood.

last 3 workouts

9/11/2009 1 mile time trial 6:36 

9/13/2009 1/4 mile on tracks, 1:29,1:23, 1:20

9/15/2009 3 miles tempo run 24:05