Since I'm crazy and a glutton for punishment, I signed up.
The camp began today. I signed up for the 6am class because, once more, I'm a glutton for punishment and really, it's the only time I could work out with my husband's work schedule and the little one.
I went to bed pretty late last night (boo) and had a hard time falling asleep. Then, I woke up at 4am, nervous that I had overslept for the class (when I spoke to the instructor on the phone a few days ago, he informed me that if one doesn't show up for the class, he "sends the dogs out" to find us...I was scared).
I couldn't fall back asleep, so I just laid in bed until about 5:10am. I threw on my workout clothes that I had laid out the night before, grabbed my water bottle and Breakfast On The Go (love these things, by the way) and made the 30-minute drive down to the camp.
I was surprised at how many people were on the roads at 5:30 in ther morning. Other than military personnel, truckers, and medical personnel, who on earth needs to be at work that early?!
I arrived to the camp and there were TONS of people there. Groupon works, y'all.
We met in a room where our instructor (did you see him on the website? Intimidating!) informed us that today we would be performing a PT test, starting with a one-mile run. GASP!!!
It was grueling! I am not a runner! But I want to be one.
So...we ran. It was cold and windy outside and my lungs were on fire. I ran/jogged/walked and clocked in my one mile at an amazing 11:51. Terrible...but you gotta start somewhere, right?
Then, we had our push-up and sit-up test. How many can you do in one minute? I did 27 modified push-ups and 30 sit-ups. LAME.
Then, we had to do the wall sit and see how long we could last. My time? 1:16. LAME! I realized, though, that I was doing it wrong. I had my knees practically touching, thus placing WAY more weight on my quads than necessary. Everyone else had their legs set wider apart and they were able to last a lot longer. I'll remember that for next time!
So, I am about to head for bed and get up and do it all over again. I'm excited about this new adventure and I hope I see results. I don't expect to lose 20 pounds or anything, but if all I do is shave off that mile time by 2 minutes, I'll be happy. Plus, it's awesome getting your workout out of the way to early in the morning. I had the rest of my day to do what needed to be done, I wasn't stuck in a stinky gym, and I knew that I had already exercised. What a great feeling!
1 day down, 19 more to go. HOO-AH!
2 backtalks:
I love being able to get my workout out of the way in the morning! Of course I only do on Saturday and Sunday thanks to school, but it's always nice.
I think what you're doing is great! I love Groupon, and I wish I could find something like that. Unfortunately, all the awesome fitness deals are for Austin, which is an hour from me. :(
I'm sure you're going to see some great improvements, and you'll be so proud of yourself at the end! I completed an AM boot camp two summers ago, and I saw a big change. Way to go!!
Good luck!!!
Yay! I'm glad it started and that you're liking it so far! It is really nice being outside that early in the morning. I wish I got up earlier just to enjoy it sometimes....then I roll back over and get another couple hours of sleep. ha. But seriously, for that, I'm a bit jealous. Hopefully you're not wicked sore like I was when I first started my current workout venture. Good work & that's the same time I ran my first mile in before I started half-marathon training, so hopefully that makes you feel a lil better. :) Keep up the good work!
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