My 12-week bootcamp is halfway over. I lost three more pounds this weigh-in — mainly because I’ve had my butt run off. I commented this morning, “When did I get beaten by a baseball bat and did anyone see who did it?”
I hurt.
But I know the real truth: Soreness = progress. And my body says I’m making good progress.
This morning we did a session of Yoga. I know, that sounds easy, but it wasn’t. Several muscles burned and shook. As the pain increased, I focused on my breathing. I centered. I broke each moment into something positive. All we have is the moment we’re in — the Yoga was good training for that (and a darn good stretch).
I talk about the physical part of my morning workouts but honestly, the mental part is what matters the most to me. I need to train my brain to be more focused, to push through pain and to keep going when I am exhausted. It’s about discipline. And discipline begins between the ears.
What’s between the ears is very tired today. It’s time to prepare for the next six weeks of training. It’s time to prepare to take it to the Next Level.