Monday Solo Work-out

This weekend was great!!!

I managed to get an awesome work-out in on Saturday thanks to the 5K run and yesterday, as a family, we took a nice, long bike ride. We rode in Riverside park and by Fifth Third Ball Park and then stopped at Wendy's for a Junior Frosty and some water before returning back to the van. It wasn't the best workout ever and the Frosty probably cancelled out most of the calories that I did burn on the ride. But I'm learning that it really is okay to treat myself to something sweet once in a while. It's just not a good idea to treat myself everyday and over-indulge to "make up" for missing out the past week. As a matter of fact, I enjoyed a piece of Coconut Dark Chocolate after the race and it was enough to satisfy my sweet tooth. I ate it slowly enjoying the flavor of every bite instead of sucking it down fast and looking for what was next on my personal menu.

This morning, I didn't have a difficult time getting up but I wondered if anyone would show up to work out with me. I got myself ready and headed downtown. I waited in my van until 5:32, then I decided that I needed to be on my way. I would be working out alone this morning but I could do this. I ran my usual warm-up enjoying the scenery around me, although I have to say that I definitely felt fearful and a bit nervous every time that I passed people on my way. I only had a couple guys "comment rudely" but I just kept running. I kept reminding myself that I am strong but I needed to be smart too so I did wear a pack this morning with my cell phone, water and keys in it. If I felt any danger, I could easily reach for my phone and my fingers could dial while I was running.

I stopped at Canal Park to do some dips, push ups and step ups. The I ran over the bridge and began my mile course backwards. I stopped along the way to do more push ups, reverse crunches, calf-raises, dips and then ran the rest of the way back. I have to honestly admit that I did get a "good" work out in but it wasn't as "great" as it could have been. Working out alone is still extremely hard for me. I don't think it's the competitiveness that I miss, I think it's more of the camaraderie. Once I returned to the park, I did more push ups, dips and some stretching before heading home.

When I got home, Chad was watching the news and there was a special on another Boot Camp going on in GR. They're offering free classes this week and even though I have no desire or intention of switching to this Boot Camp class, I know myself and I know in my heart that if I try to do this alone this week, I am going to fall short of MY best and it will discourage me in the end.

So, tomorrow morning, I'll be posting about my experience in a new Boot Camp with a different instructor. And please, if you're reading this and you have a "leading" to join me, don't hesitate or think twice about it because if you do, you'll find an excuse not to go. Make the personal commitment to feel good about yourself. AND tell someone that you're going to do it so you have the accountability to GET UP!!!