Yoga for runners

Having read Matt Fitzgerald's book 'the mind-body method of running by feel,' I've been inspired to try yoga again to strength train.  Strength training has never been my strong point.  It is something I just never seem to find time for, or when I do I only manage to maintain it for a couple of weeks.  That is true whether it's a circuit training session at home (I recently tried the Outdoor Fitness magazine's daily dozen), a strength training class or a gym session.  But with 44 miles ahead of me in June, I think I need to seriously consider building my strength, particularly around my hamstrings as for the last year I've suffered on and off with what my sports massage therapist thinks is hamstring tendinitis.  I've had great fun sitting on ice packs!

The question is can I commit to regularly doing yoga, something I have previously tried off and on, but perhaps never done enough for it to really make a difference to my running, for example my husband and I have tried out a 30 minute Vinyasa flow routine, it is certainly a good workout.  While working overseas I also took 'The Little Yoga Book,' by Erika Dillman with me, it has some great workouts focused on different sports including running.  

So my plan is to find a local class, convince Gary (my husband) to come along with me, and perhaps between the two of us we can stay committed.  Apparently 3 sessions a week is the ideal strength training, so a class and two sessions at home.  I'll keep you updated on progress!