Where did time go. The last time I posted was the day I was told I don't need the boot but the foot dr tells me I should get orthotics and I am not sure how this will hurt since those bone spurs don't go away. Went to see him this past Monday, he said don't run , jog but walking, biking, swim and weight training is OK. I am a bummed out by it since I was doing so well with my runs- and I was going to do OBX half again this year but this is not happening. So instead I will go as a spectator and enjoy the scenery.
So the past two weeks, I have not train with my trainer so I was left on my own to do my own thing which was OK. I used to freak out but now I have a different mindset on working out. I take things more seriously.
I got to go to Washington DC with a group of wonderful friends to support them in the Marine Corp marathon and now this weekend , I will go to the Outer Banks and support the same group of friends in the OBX.
So this week, I did not get a chance to cook anything special. We had some friends over for dinner and we stuck with the meat and potatoes idea - so now fish recipes this week. However we did go to Irregardless Friday night and had dinner. I was very disappointed with the vegetarian dish I ordered, not what I expected. Oh well! Then we stopped by Flander's Gallery to look at art and sculptures that Holly did - Joe's yoga teacher. Quite interesting! I don't know how to enjoy art but it was nice to be downtown to see how they are trying to revitalize it. We went out with our friend Pete and Sharon whom we have not seen in a long while.
My train ride back to Raleigh took longer than expected. We were to get in at 9pm and we did not get in til 3am basically Tues AM - the train was stuck - some track repairs. I was bouncing all over - but you know what, I would not trade it for anything - my bunch of crazy gallery friends were there- it made the trip so worthwhile.
I've been to Sparta 3 times this week which is the most I've gone. It is work in progress. I remember the first time I tried, I was so scared but my Arrichion family is the best- they encourage you and support you and help you. Of course, the rest, if u want to get better and stronger is up to you. Since it is my own challenge, I have to do it the best way for me so I am starting slow. I seem to remember that 45lb barbell was so heavy when I use that only for bench press, it is getting lighter. Those damn deadlifts are still hard but I'm still trying and those hang cleans- I wish there was a way I can do them and not bump into my collar bone.
Besides Sparta, there is Warrior which is much like bootcamp but you really go at your pace and your weights. 3 rounds of fast sets and at the end abs series. There is also yoga for stretching, yoga for the core, yoga for their cardio minded.
Of course, I like to expand my exercise repetore is include some swimming and spinning class - so I can more well rounded.
I like to continue with Crossfit as well - just started this not long ago. I like the idea of the High Intensity Hight Interval type training - it is like quick blast of energy and endurance required, You would do something like mucho burpees, mucho box step up, much kettlebell swings, mucho lunges with weight hold above head- many rounds and then some barbell strength - it is tiring and yet rewarding. Since I can't run - I like the feel of being breathless.
So in the event I stop training with my trainer which I do not hope that will happen- I got something to go to. I love my trainer. She is the one who has helped me mentally and physically that once I deem incapable of doing, I am now and have a whole different mindset.
I have a long way to go with my body transformation but one step at a time. It is a process!
Until next time
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