R2 D10

So Friday and over the weekend, because of circumstances beyond my control, I didn't get a chance to blog. So I'll share today about Friday, the weekend and then I'll do a post for today.

Friday morning, once again, I was extremely tired getting up. We got in bed too late and Chad ended up having to go in early for work which caused an issue with timing and the kids. I would like to thank my mom, who so graciously stepped in when i asked to take them last minute so that I could still attend boot camp.

When I arrived, there were only a handful of campers. I wondered what we would be doing since there were so few of us. My foot was still hurting and I was feeling pretty discouraged but determined to do everything that was planned for the day.

We started with a light warm up then we were introduced to a new "tool" for working out. Rob had created homemade "body bars" out of large PVC pipe, sand and water. We were instructed to pick up the bars with a partner and were led on a series of exercises throughout the entire hour. We also utilized medicine balls and ammo cans. The ammo cans are awkwardly shaped and heavy and they are very physically draining to work with.

We did jogging while lifting the bar, jogging with the bar on our shoulders, jogging with the bar up, and then did several exercises utilizing the bar. We did rows, squats, lunges, partner assisted triceps, curls, and ab work. Because the bar was filled with water and sloshed with movement, it was extremely difficult, at times, to complete a task which, at first, seemed easy. Especially because I got to a point where I was dripping sweat and my hands were sliding off the slippery pipe. My stability was definitely tested and my core was pushed to the max.

It was an amazing work-out and I felt great when I left!!! I'm glad our classes are an hour because I definitly had very little energy left in my "tank" when we were done. I love feeling like that!

Intensity Level : 9.4

On Friday during the day, my foot throbbed and was hurting most of the day. I made a decision that was excruciatingly hard for me. I decided not to do the 5K walk on Saturday. I felt very discouraged and like I had let myself down. But at the same time, I knew that my body (mainly my foot) physically needed the rest so I sighed the big sigh and resolved to take the weekend off. And I did, I wouldn't say I had a relaxing weekend but I did try to stay off my foot and elevate it when I had the chance.