How is the day of the race going to be if I was so nervous about today's workout that I had to bathroom at the stadium before I ran?? It's actually quite humorous, my nervous stomach. I used to be in the bathroom for hours before first dates, the first day of school, or the first day of a new job. Now I have a whole new first to deal with...my first race.
Needless to say the nervous stomach did not affect my running or my ability to kick ass! I was able to pull strength out of myself that I had NO idea that I had. At this point I am 100% sure that anything is 95% mind and attitude. If I want to do it - I can! Body pump went just as well -- upped my weight in almost every muscle group. I am sure to be sore tomorrow, but the high that I have right now is amazing! The word of the day today for me: INTENSITY
I have to share a funny story with you all about my intensity today. When I got home from the gym this evening I was not very hungry because we ate a really late lunch. I still had a lot of energy so I thought that I should take advantage of that energy and get the house cleaned this evening. John was game and we got started. As we were cleaning I was getting more and more intense. I was cleaning thorough but very fast -- I was focused and into my tasks. John kept trying to crack jokes but I was not having it...there is no time for jokes when the cleaning gets intense. So I was walking into the kitchen (past the kitchen table) and John was putting a bottle of cleaner on the table and turning to walk back into the bathroom. The cleaner tipped over and as John turned to pick it back up I screamed (empathise screamed) "I got it!!" John just stood there looking at me with his mouth open. I immediately knew that this crazed response was not even close to necessary. I apologized and we began to get back to cleaning. I started to laugh realizing why I freaked out the way I did... I had in my head that if John broke his stride and turned to pick up the bottle, he was losing precious cleaning moments and my fear was that his focus would be lost. Talk about a nut job!
We did get the house cleaned without further incident. I'm currently enjoying sitting on my rear with Pumpkin on my shoulder sleeping. I'm sure that tomorrow will not be nearly as intense as today, but as long as it is a good day I'll be happy. I'd like to share a quote that I found today. Many of you may have seen it on my facebook status update. I think that it is amazingly true! I feel so lucky to have fought and won today, to have found my true inner strength. All I can do is pray that you all win the battle as well!
"Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angles to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength." -- August Wilson
Needless to say the nervous stomach did not affect my running or my ability to kick ass! I was able to pull strength out of myself that I had NO idea that I had. At this point I am 100% sure that anything is 95% mind and attitude. If I want to do it - I can! Body pump went just as well -- upped my weight in almost every muscle group. I am sure to be sore tomorrow, but the high that I have right now is amazing! The word of the day today for me: INTENSITY
I have to share a funny story with you all about my intensity today. When I got home from the gym this evening I was not very hungry because we ate a really late lunch. I still had a lot of energy so I thought that I should take advantage of that energy and get the house cleaned this evening. John was game and we got started. As we were cleaning I was getting more and more intense. I was cleaning thorough but very fast -- I was focused and into my tasks. John kept trying to crack jokes but I was not having it...there is no time for jokes when the cleaning gets intense. So I was walking into the kitchen (past the kitchen table) and John was putting a bottle of cleaner on the table and turning to walk back into the bathroom. The cleaner tipped over and as John turned to pick it back up I screamed (empathise screamed) "I got it!!" John just stood there looking at me with his mouth open. I immediately knew that this crazed response was not even close to necessary. I apologized and we began to get back to cleaning. I started to laugh realizing why I freaked out the way I did... I had in my head that if John broke his stride and turned to pick up the bottle, he was losing precious cleaning moments and my fear was that his focus would be lost. Talk about a nut job!
We did get the house cleaned without further incident. I'm currently enjoying sitting on my rear with Pumpkin on my shoulder sleeping. I'm sure that tomorrow will not be nearly as intense as today, but as long as it is a good day I'll be happy. I'd like to share a quote that I found today. Many of you may have seen it on my facebook status update. I think that it is amazingly true! I feel so lucky to have fought and won today, to have found my true inner strength. All I can do is pray that you all win the battle as well!
"Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angles to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength." -- August Wilson
That is freaking hilarious! Good job on the workout! Love you SS!
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