It was really kind of the perfect week. I made it to two strength training classes, ran, hiked, and did some yoga. On Friday when I was able to book a Bodystep class (after more than a month of conflicts), it was my 5th workout of the week and my body was starting to feel it.
It was a tough class. My muscles were already sore from Bodypump. Our instructor challenged us with a couple of tough one minute circuits and I really had to dig deep. During one move (bench jump squat with a snatch) she came over to me and said, “I think you need this” and handed me a medicine ball. I did not want that medicine ball. At all. I was dying. I wanted the circuit to be over.
During the quick break, I realized that my instructor did me a favor. She pushed me when she knew that I could handle it. I survived the circuit and even did it a second time with a different mind set. Yes, it was hard. Harder even than the first time. But pushing myself, not quitting, that’s what I came for.
This is what you came for is my mantra for 2018. It will help me stay focused on my goal to keep moving. Whenever it feels like I‘m thinking about giving up or looking for an excuse to stop/skip a workout, I will repeat my mantra.
Monday - Rainy day spent in Central - lunch and Escape Room funTuesday - Bodypump
Wednesday - 5K run and hike
Thursday - Bodypump
Friday - Bodystep
Saturday - Took littleC to the airport then yoga - I had planned on run #2, but my legs were tired. With a very bad knee, I can’t afford to take chances.
Sunday - Rest day: with a big chunk spent sitting in a salon chair enduring my routine Keratin treatment (only worth it because it makes my life easier for the next three months!)
And just like that another week of 2018 is over and done. Not only that, it was time to put littleC on a plane back to the US. She was happy to spend her final week with us moving at a slower pace, which I appreciated because it gave me (and her) plenty of time for workouts.
Awww, it had to be hard to say goodbye to your daughter! It's nice that you guys got to spend so much time together.
ReplyDeleteI love your mantra. I have to remind myself of that very thing when I'm struggling or thinking about giving up at CrossFit!
It went way too fast, but it was a great month!
DeleteI have to put my daughter on a plane this week to study abroad. It is never easy huh? Those 1 min bursts can be tougher than they sound!
ReplyDeleteI hate goodbyes!! Even when I know I'm going to see them in a couple of months, it is always hard! HIIT workouts help take my mind off it though ;)
DeleteYou had a great week completing an intense week of workouts! I like your mantra. I think it's similar in meaning to one of my favorites -- Make It Count. It's wonderful you were able to spend quality time with your daughter even though I know you are sad to see her go. Thanks for linking!
ReplyDeleteYes, our mantras our very similar! If we're going to do it, we might as well make it worth it, right?!?
DeleteThat's a great mantra! That will keep your head in the game if you ever you feel like taking it slow (though you're usually pretty busy and focused).
ReplyDeleteThat mantra has helped A LOT - plus all the motivation I get from other fitness fanatics like you ;)
DeleteI love your mantra for 2018! It is perfect and beautiful and wonderful. It allows you to push yourself, but also to slow it down when you need to.
ReplyDeleteGreat week of workouts!
Thank you! As long as I'm moving, I'll be content.
DeleteGreat mantra! Glad you had some quality time with your daughter :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you got to spend time with your daughter, and get in some good workouts, too!
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