Usually, my blog is about art with a splash of poetry...but since I've not been as inspired, I thought I would talk about the torture I've been through lately...
BOOTCAMP! Now, when I started this adventure, I KNEW it would be hard...but I thought it would be a good way to start getting back into shape and giving myself more time...You see, as a teacher, my time and attention go to those beautiful little angels...all worth it! But the years are catching up, and if I want to continue to give my best to those angels, I have to take time for me...so, hence, bootcamp...
When I walked into the "Y", the greeter, whose been there awhile and knows me by name (still a good sign) says "Hi Marie, what are you doing?" I said that I was doing bootcamp, and she said, really, you? (not a good sign)...why? I asked curiously....there's a lot of running! Well, I'm used to running...no problem...first guy shows up, 20 years old, runner's legs...no problem...2nd guy and 3rd guy, 20 years old, runner's legs...okay, so maybe a little sweat...a couple of girls...all runners...a little bit older...slender...heart racing...the REST of the class, 3 triathletes and a couple of sprinters...not one fat chick (well, there was only one- me!)...I knew there'd be a few token athletes, but this? They were ALL athletes working on form! Still, I paid my money, I had to be there...huffing and puffing and all...not enough wind to blow anything down. I'm slow...I'm overweight..I'm almost 30 years older than they...BUT!!!! and that's a HUGE BUT!!! (not butt)...I'm still there...this is my 3rd week, and I'm getting better. I haven't quit...I haven't given up...still tired, and still the slowest...but not as huffing...the young ones ask if it's getting easier. They think it's my muscle...my muscles are strong and my determination, stronger...but my joints...that's another story...my mind was definitely writing checks my body can't cash.
Today, they asked for the oldest to go out front to be "the horse." and they tried to put another guy out front - he's not 40 yet...I said, I'm definitely the oldest, I'm almost 50...they looked shocked and started giving me more credit...that was kind of cool! They even cheered me on...(easy to cheer the chubby old girl...ha ha)...Though the weight dosn't come off like I think it should, I'm certainly feeling better, and I'm learning a lot...He makes the class fun and interesting...no two days are alike. AND, like a true teacher, everything we do goes towards making our test results better at the end. I like that...he truly thinks through what he gives us...
Thursday is the end of my 3rd week...I think I'll tell you about the kind of things we are doing...I think you will find that they're fun, AND easy access to most...you don't need a gym!
Have a fantabulous day...Marie :) super jock! - I will get you a picture of me with the instructor!
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