Round 3 Here We Go

Okay, so I was informed today that there are people still reading this thing so I guess I have to keep it up. My hope is that it will continue to encourage and motivate you.

So last week (the week between sessions), I was able to keep up workouts every day. I was planning on running on Saturday but we had some torrential down pouring rain so I didn't make it out. Sunday, we had plans pretty much all day so I took Sunday off too. I did feel tired and missed the workouts but it was nice to have a few days to relax.

Sunday evening, we had our pre-Boot Camp physical measurements and assessments. I am happy to report that I am still on track and improving in inches, flexibility and strength. I was also pleasantly surprised to find out that I had dropped a few pounds this time. I realize now that the pounds really do not matter in the grand scheme of things but still, it was nice to see a number that reflected a change.

Monday morning, again, there were downpours and storms and I woke up a few minutes too late. I arrived 5 minutes late for my first day but just in time to start warm-ups. We warmed up for a few minutes before heading into a circuit filled with resistance band pushes and pulls, step-ups, jump-ropes, mountain climbers, push ups, shuttles and crunches. We moved on to some weights and abs before finishing with some stretching.

I was given a new set of 10 lb. weights by two of the other campers that worked out with me last week. Katherine and Amy said it was because I worked out with them but honestly, I would have been there regardless and they helped push me to run faster than I probably would've if they wouldn't have been there. It was truly an unexpected surprise but so nice of them to think of me. And it was truly something that I had been wanting to purchase but didn't have the extra funds for, a need met without even an ask. Thanks, Guys!!!

Anyway, back to the blog, I was pretty physically tired and noticed that some of the things that would typically not be a problem for me were draining. I'm not sure if it was that I took those two days off or that I had lacked in sleep over the weekend but I definitely could have worked a bit harder so I made a commitment to do better the rest of the week and arrive on time and ready to push myself.

Intensity Level : 7.5

Last night, I got in bed on time and this morning, I got out of bed as soon as the alarm went off. I had a small breakfast and was able to enjoy a few minutes of quiet solitude and reflection before heading out the door. That is something that I need to take more time for daily. I arrived on time and glanced around. There were several new faces that I hadn't seen before. The first week is always a good week to get to know who will be good for motivating me and who I might want to avoid when working out. I find myself striving to keep pace with those who are physically a bit stronger/faster than me because it gives me a goal to work towards.

After we did a light warm-up, we did a partner jogging circuit with pit-stops for soldier kicks, jumping jacks, switch jumps (I forgot what they're really called), squats and cross knee-ups. After we finished that, we had time for a quick drink and to catch our breath before beginning the next circuit. We were paired up and headed out to do push ups, dips, hoop-jacks, skater squats, sissy squats, body bar lifts, res. pushes and pulls. The first time through, we did the circuit with a partner. The second time through, by ourselves, at our own pace. I resolved to push myself today and I did. I completed every rep asked of me, I focused on accuracy of form and maximum resistance levels on all tasks. I felt strong today and other than a tiny bit of nagging from my foot, I finished with relatively no struggles (I didn't say it was easy, just no added struggles...).

Today's Intensity Level : 8-9 (varied at different times)

I'm looking forward to tomorrow and the rest of the week. I'm looking ahead to Thursday for my Fit Par test so that I can set new goals for this round. I feel good. I feel STRONG and I'm ready to do this (again)!!!!!!!