Bootcamp - Day Nine

Half-way to the end. Today I realized that my ankles are very weak. I also realized I may have overstepped. On Thursday, I presented a challenge to my squadron's leadership. I said that I was going to take the PT test after I completed Bootcamp, and if a 44-year-old civilian can pass the PT test it would be a great reason for the younger military members to sign up. If I can't run the mile-and-a-half in less than the maximum allowed, I will not pass. I know I can do enough sit-ups and the waist measurement is fine. The push-ups will be a challenge, for sure, but I'm getting closer. I may try a practice test tomorrow to see how much more it's going to take to get there.

Bootcamp - Day Eight

Today's workout was really tough. I fell asleep on the sofa at 8:30. I'm really enjoying this whole not having to think while exerting a lot. On those difficult days when I'm ready to punch someone's lights out, Bootcamp is the perfect way to let it all go. Thank you to Intrepid Fitness' Sarah and Stephanie.

Bootcamp - Day Seven

After all the squats, lunges, and step-ups I did today my ass better be an inch higher tomorrow. That's all I have to say about today.

Bootcamp - Day Six

Now we're talking! I feel great after today's workout. Finally the benefits are starting to kick in. My goal for this week was to start adding in three days of cardio, which I failed miserably to do. But since I'm doing well now, I'm thinking that tomorrow's a great day to practice for our upcoming salsa performance. That should be a decent cardio workout. I'm starting to look forward to week three of bootcamp. Hard to believe.

Bootcamp - Day Five

Okay, this sucks. I feel really tired and nauseous. I thought working out was supposed to make you have more energy and feel good? I guess the good news is that I haven't puked yet. Someone else in the bootcamp did, so I feel better about feeling like I will soon.

Enough negative thoughts. I'm going to think positively about day six. By the way, if you're keeping track, I'm only counting the workout days, therefore day one is Monday, day two is Wednesday, day three is Friday, day four is Monday again, and so on. There will be 18 days all together. After the next one I'll be a third of the way done. Yeah, not feeling very positive.

Bootcamp - Day Four

I think I've discovered the trick. After my bootcamp ass-kicking (those Intrepid Fitness girls are Nazis), I need about 30 minutes to stretch all my muscles. They scream a little less the next day if I do this. I am starting week two of the six-week course and feeling pretty alright. I'm going to bed early and crossing my fingers for tomorrow.

Bootcamp - Day Two

Yesterday I felt like I would soon require hip replacement surgery. Today I was all over sore, but didn't feel injured. The work out was good and emotionally I'm feeling pretty happy with myself.

One thing I didn't expect was a need to compete with my fellow bootcampers. I was never really a big competitive sports person. Cheerleading and dance doesn't require that type of spirit. But being able to complete the workout, the way it was supposed to be done, and look decent doing it was at the front of my mind the whole time. It made me feel really good when I saw others not able to do it as well. Weird how you continually learn things about yourself that you didn't know.

Bootcamp - Day One

Day one of Bootcamp – ow. Since I’m hurting already, tomorrow and Wednesday are not looking good.

But the good news is I’m motivated to improve my health. Judging from the others in bootcamp, I’m not so out of shape. But none of those people is 44 with a 3 ½ year old running them ragged. Or a 34 year old husband who's getting frustrated because I can’t keep up.

I’m going to try and check in each week and see where this adventure takes me. I’m hoping for the usual results like looking better and feeling better, but really I want to set the stage for living a longer, happier life. After all, Natalie’s probably not going to have kids until she’s 30 (I hope), which would make me a grandmother at (gulp) 70? Oh god, I really need this bootcamp.