Last night I did a 10K on my treadmill. I was sort of dying at the end and cheated a little by holding onto the machine, but I finished with a bit of extra speed for the last few tenths of a mile. The running program I got for my iPod is so cool -- it tells me when I've passed each mile ("You are now at the halfway point, with 3.1 miles remaining") and even gives me a nudge when I'm almost done. All while I'm listening to my music! Very cool.   Maybe one of these days I'll just run for the love of running but in the meantime a little bit of checking out can't hurt.

This morning I went to the 6AM kettlebell class with Serge. That is a tough workout! Since I was the only one there I got a lot of one-on-one attention, which helped. After 15 years of training with weights and doing controlled moves it takes some getting used to. I have to let myself loosen up and use momentum when bringing the kettlebell up in a swing -- exactly the opposite of how I've been taught all this time. The difference in effect is immediately noticeable, and it will be a good addition to the cardio workouts I've been doing.

My overall life changes continue, and I am more able to give myself a break, allow a treat once in awhile without mean recriminations in my head, and give it my all when working out, knowing that I can do more than last week even. Amazing that after waking up this morning to a loud alarm when there wasn't any light in the sky and it was still so early my dogs didn't even lift their heads as I walked past... and 90 minutes later I was whipped yet happy watching the sky turn pink and a band of sunlight rise up the side of the Catalinas! Again: Very cool.
 


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