OUCH! OUCH! OUCH!

Sunday was a great day! Loved it...every minute of it. Didn't care about the weather. There is no such thing as bad weather. Weather is weather. I embrace it. My favorite time to run is when it rains.....so why not get my butt whipped in it! It makes it more intense for me. Hard to describe. I am sure all you reading this think I am crazy!!!!!
It was so hard. It was harder than last week.....and easier at the same time. Maybe any day is easier when Burpees are not involved. I just felt stronger.
We worked our core doing reach ups and side sit ups. It hurt . Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! I couldn't believe I could keep up. I didn't let it enter my head that I couldn't do it. I think that made a difference. I had to dig deep. I told myself. I AM STRONG. The power of positive thinking. Powerful thing.
I am know known as THE MOANER! I cant seem to push myself without letting out grunts and groans. It was a little embarrassing at first. Shannon had a good point. If I ever fall behind.....I will be missed. As soon as the moaning stops .......it will be time to find the little one!!!

I was supposed to do sprinting yesterday. Never happened. I was lucky enough to walk my dog for 90 minutes. Wasn't our usual fast paced, on a mission walk. But none the less..was a walk. I honestly ached from top to bottom. I still do. My core is so sore. It feels like I am bruised. I cannot touch my rib area. I have never ever felt like this. I LOVE IT.
I did my sprinting today. It was just as hard as day one and I cursed it just as much. Took a few extra sneakers to the park , laid them out and did my best. Between sprints I did push ups and tricep dips. Push ups seem to be getting a little easier. Will have to try some man ones next time.
I wanted to do some core work but It just isn't possible. I am hoping tommorrow the pain will be gone and I can get back to the reach ups etc!!!!

So excited about Sunday and being on the bike. Just excited in general to see everyone. I starting thinking today....when this is all over .....I am really going to miss this. Falling in love with the whole situation!

Sweet Pain

Holy Monkey ! What a week. I did my first run this week on Monday. It went well. I only planned on running 30 min but I ran 50. Felt way to good to stop.
The next day I did my cardio blast at home! OMG. Super hard. Burpees are really really really hard for me! I only did 8 a minute (again). That is o.k. I can handle that. There were a few moments when I was doing the cardio blast that I started laughing. I couldn't remember what a few of the exercises were ie. (sitting V) So I just started jumping around like a fool. Luckily no one was watching!
I did my second cardio blast yesterday. Once again.......so hard. It actually seemed harder than the first. My body was so sore. Especially my upper body. I love the sore feeling though. Really makes me feel good. Makes me feel strong(even though I clearly am a wimp)
Today I did my second 30 minute cardio. Unlike Monday I did NOT pass the required 30 min. I did exactly that. It was a hard run. My body is stiff and sore. My legs felt like lead. They felt so heavy. I didn't think the run would ever end. It did and now I feel tired. I also feel great for completing it. Wanted to cheat. But I would only be cheating myself. SHAG THAT!
My eating has improved. Loving the Kashi go lean. I add a teaspoon of flax to it everyday. I also eat a big spinach salad once a day. I am growing to love it. On a great note I have given up my daily dose of chocolate. Every night around 10pm I would have a box of smarties. I have been doing that for a few years. No more. It has been a week since I have had my late night smarties and I am doing just fine. I still think about them though!!!!!!!!
Cant believe tomorrow morning is another workout session. I hope my little body can perform.
Look forward to seeing the Team

16 hours

That is how long I slept after the first training session. I must really be out of shape. I lid down for a short nap @ 7pm. I cannot believe I slept that long. I didn't even stir.
Yesterday's session was so hard for me. Like really really hard. The suicide sprinting was so intense. My lungs hurt, I felt dizzy, my legs shook. I thought "What have I gotten myself into".

Then came the Burpees. OMG. They are brutal. I did a measly 8 in a minute. I think I did the least out of everyone. I know it doesn't matter what anyone else did, however it did make me feel a little wimpy! What DOES matter is how many burpees I will be able to do when this is all over.

I didn't find the core exercises too bad. I have done Yoga quite a bit in the past and It wasn't all that new too me. It certainly wasn't easy, but a far cry from the rest of the training. The last run up the hill after the stairs.......challenging. I thought my legs were gonna give. Once again I thought I was going to be sick. Thank you Szerenka for the helping hand to get me up. Sitting down seemed so much easier at the time.

I really don't know if I could do this without all the support we give each other. It really is a powerful thing. Thank you ladies and Shane. YOU ROCK. Meredith and Susie....That Chocolate Milk was greatly appreciated and DELICIOUS. Drinking boxes make me giggle. I love them.

Tomorrow I will run, Tuesday I will do my Phat Chick training. I will be back to fill you in on tues evening.

The First Run

I did it! I didnt make excuses and I didnt ignore what I knew I needed to do. After a long walk with Jersey, I tied up those rusty laces..and ran. I thought it was going to be like lifting lead. I was surprised. It felt great. It didnt feel like the Tin man at all.

It was a nice day and The Black Eyed Peas had me pumping. I ran for 40 minutes nonstop! I hadnt planned on running that long but I didnt wanna stop. I think i should have. My knee hurts alot today. The muscles are a little stiff but I have dealt with worse. When I was walking today my knee cramped up. I never really experienced that before. It was a little scary. I WILL NOT WELCOME AN INJURY. Not Now. So I have to take it easy and listen to my body. I will ice and heat .

I maybe a little sore today however my mind feels AWESOME. What a difference that one run made. WOW. I woke up this morning and felt like Rocky(a mini version with a newfoundland accent!!!)
I wanted to run again today. I will wait til tommorrow or thursday. I will see what is going on with this knee of mine.

Meet and Greet

Today was a great day . I always love sundays. Today was a little extra great. The sun was shining and so was I.
I finally met the team. It was great to put faces with names. What a great bunch. Ten ladies ready to jump into the unknown. So proud of everyone. I was a little disapointed with myself. We all had to speak up and say a little something about ourselves. I normally have no problem speaking in front of a group. Most times you cant shut me up!!!! Today I got a little emotional. Dang! I wish I were a little bit stronger. As I sit here and think ....why did I get emotional???? I think it is apart of the process with me. I have to let go of the past. I have to let go of the weakness. Away with you............

It has been 3 hours since the meeting and the excitement is still trickling through me. I keep finding myself daydreaming. I picture myself on the course, biking, sweating and swatting at flies. If I looked in the mirror(while daydreaming) I would imagine there would be a big smile on my face. There is one in my heart. I honestly havnt felt this way in a long time. I am so proud of myself. I am so proud of what is to come. Next Saturday can not come soon enough.

I will attempt my first run (in 6 months) tommorrow. I cant wait to run . Before today I dreaded the run. Already I am empowered! As the lady with the beautiful eyes who was taping us today said........"There is power within this group of Ten women." I feel it already .

Today was so great for me. All of this is so great.

6 more sleeps

So....6 more sleeps till I meet the crew. I CANNOT wait. As the excitement builds so do the nerves. I look forward to the first day of my new life. It really is scary. The usual thoughts run through my head. Can I do this? Will I be good enough?
I cant wait to answer all these questions.
Come on Sunday.........