Boot Camp - Week #1

Tonight I will complete my first week of bootcamp. It's been challenging, but it's also surprisingly fun! I have been befriended by another bootcamper who is also a teacher. She has the gift of gab, and talks to me almost non-stop the whole class. This is a wonderful distraction for me! I just listen and make a few comments whenever I can - between gasps for breath. Hanging with her really helps pass the time and keeps my mind off of my suffering. Ha!

I have already noticed an increase in my upper body strength. The first night of class I couldn't do the plank position (see below). But last night both my new friend and I realized that we were now able to hold the position much longer than before.


The only thing I really don't like is the running, and we start of every session with a run. As my sweetie reminds me every time I complain about it, I am not a runner... He's right. I have never liked running, and my knees don't like it either. However, I do try to push myself to run a little further every night. My plan is to run as far as the restrooms tonight. How's that for a goal? ;-)

Anyway, I'm enjoying myself so much and feeling so good that I'm even seriously considering signing up for their next session in July! Am I crazy, or what?