We’re done exercising before the sun rises.
Today my line did wall sits, wall runs and sprints. Then we did the treadmill with intermittent speed intervals. The third session was weights (oh how my upper body has weakened!) Then Paul had us line up as a group to do burpees and mountain climbers together. I did OK on burpees (for the record, I hate them) but mountain climbers were tough. I’ll admit, I faltered a little bit. But I kept pushing. And pushing. I had to stop for a second to catch my wind. But I know I’ll do better next time. That’s how you have to roll when it comes your training. You can’t beat yourself up when something doesn’t go quite right. You just work harder. And honestly, I’m not sure you ever get better at burpees and mountain climbers. But that’s my new goal.
Goals are important. Sure, you have your long-term goal. But you need little daily goals to keep you motivated. Twelve weeks and several pounds seem imposing. But if you break each day into micro-goals, that makes it easier. And more fun.
And yes, I am sore. Everyone is sore by now. That’s part of the game. Your body will adjust and Paul will ramp up the stations and you’ll get sore yet again. That’s part of the plan. Your body is transforming into something stronger and better. If it was easy, more people would be joining us at 5 a.m.
I feel stronger and faster already. And I’m excited about what the next 11 weeks will bring. I can’t wait to see the success stories and the smiles of those who have achieved them. I can see everyone at the PLS party wearing new, smaller clothes.
2014 is off to a strong start. Now, where is my damn ibuprofen.