R2 D8

Have 10 minutes to blog so this one will be short:

Got up this morning feeling a bit groggy and tired but ready for a challenge. Did my usual morning routine and then headed Downtown.

When I arrived, I noticed that there were no mats on the ground today. Immediately, I felt a burst of excitement and adrenaline. I knew that today was going to be an intense day.

We began with a little warm up then headed out. The sky was dark and full and the air was humid and heavy. We did long run with lots of pit stops. We did wall sits, hill bursts, push ups, dips, calf-raises and a few other things before a hill sprint and heading back to home base. I focused on completing the tasks and pushing myself but my foot was definitely still getting in the way. I was able to do most of the tasks that we were given today with little pain, mostly just an annoyance, but was operating at a much lower speed. I am still EXTREMELY frustrated and let-down, almost angry (although I don't know why I'm feeling angry or where that feeling is coming from and certainly don't have it directed at anyone?). I just want to be able to do everything at full capacity. I did get a great challenging work out in this morning and I do feel good about that. I actually think that even though I'm running slower (really, walk/jogging), it's pushing me a little bit more because it's harder physically and it makes my other muscles work a bit harder. I know that this will pass, I'm just having a hard time waiting...

One of the night bootcampers has on her page "PAIN is WEAKNESS leaving the body". I am going to store that thought in my heart and my mind so that when the going gets tough, I can remember that this whole foot issue is only going to make me STRONGER.

Intensity Level Today: 8.75

Tomorrow is a new day and it's thundering and lightning outside but the sun will shine soon and I can't wait! I CAN DO THIS!!!!! AND I WILL NOT QUIT!!!!!!!