The first time I did PLS, I lost 50 lbs. The second time, I think I lost a pound, but added muscle. This time, I’ve added more muscle and lost a few pounds. I’ve also gotten in the best physical shape in my life. And, I’ll boldly say, I’m in the best mental shape of my life, too.
This has been a tough session. The coaches have pushed us harder than ever before and we’re seeing results out on the field. I’m doing things that I never would have dreamed of doing a year ago. Or 20 years ago. I’m stronger, faster and more focused.
That’s why I get up at 4:09 every morning to go work out.
I have amazing people in my line. To a person, they come to work. They’re focused and don’t cut corners. It’s an inspiration. I’ve heard that you’re a sum of your five closest friends. If that counts for people in your exercise group, then I stand a chance of being a good athlete. They have will. And their personal stories motivate. As we stood on the field this morning, I was tired and wondering, “Why the hell am I out here this morning?” I needed sleep. But I couldn’t let my line down. So I got my butt (which I finally found yesterday afternoon after popping some ibuprofen) out of bed and went to work.
We had a lot of people out today so our lines were consolidated (line 4, however, was present and nearly accounted for). We did SIX sessions instead of the usual four. That means we do more intense workouts for shorter periods of time. Need a rest? You can do that at 6 a.m. There was leg and arm work. Lots of carrying 45 and 25lb. weight plates while running and doing arm exercises. We hopped and shuffled. And we hit the deck, a lot. We did one of my favorite drills, we thrust the weighted ball down the field 100 yards and back repeatedly. Clark did some core work with us. And then we ran a timed mile. I shaved a little off my time — not bad for being winded.