it was early, dark and i wasn’t completely awake when i got to the fitness center this morning… and before i realized it, i was in the middle of the warmup (and sweating). i did not get new shoes this weekend, so again, my feet were killing me. but this is the last week of the program. i missed too many days last week and had thought about filling in another week with days that i missed, but next week is the beginning of the HS football season and i will be back in the weightroom, where i’ll be able to lift some weights. i’m very excited about that. it will be interesting to see where my strength lies after doing this program – early this spring, i was able to bench 365 with ease and attempted 405, but didn’t quite get that locked out. but i don’t think i’d been doing insanity at all or if i was, it was just beginning. i’m more looking forward to getting some power clean work in as that is by far my favorite lift in the weightroom!
Insanity – Day 57: complete!
inspirational quote of the day:
“Dont look back. Something might be gaining on you.”
-Satchel Paige
missed yesterday, no excuse, just didn’t get up. but today, i did get up and got the workout in. Max Interval Circuit… it’s a killer. the sweat started dripping during the ‘warm up’, started pouring soon after the first interval started and didn’t stop until i was in the car on the way back home to shower up.
i could’ve pushed it a little harder today, except my feet and lower legs were killing me. i had to stop multiple times and just stretch out my Achilles and try to move my feet around. i really need to look into some new shoes.
Insanity – Day 54: complete!
inspirational quote of the day:
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
– George Bernard Shaw
i think Insanity is setup specifically to punish me. it seems as though every time i miss a workout for whatever reason, i come back to a conditioning/endurance workout. with most of the workouts, there is a work/rest ratio of 6:1 (usually work 3 minutes rest 30 seconds)… with the conditioning workouts, there is a slight pause between exercises whilst Shawn T explains the next exercise, but that’s the only rest you get (not counting the self-made pauses because your head is spinning or your knee just gave out). my punishment has been served. i didn’t get up early yesterday – had a late softball game and after the fit test on monday, it just wasn’t happening. i was SORE all day yesterday and again, i go to the workout aching. it’s a beautiful thing and it reminds me that i’m still alive – and being alive is a good thing. at least it’s something i strive to accomplish on a daily basis. tomorrow the battle begins anew!
Insanity – Day 52: complete!
inspirational quote of the workout:
“Fear less, hope more, eat less, chew more, whine less, breathe more, talk less, say more, hate less, love more, and good things will be yours.”
– Swedish Proverb
eat less… hmmm
