I got a phone call from a friend right in the middle of my bike ride. He had asked if I wanted to ride Madonna Mountain later in the day. I thought why not I wanted a biking challenge today and I didn't mind altering my original game plan. It was great to have someone to ride with especially when it worked with my schedule. He was a really great rider for having just recently started out as well. I had one of the most enjoyable and challenging rides I have had since beginning mountain biking just less than one year ago. I was also fortunate to learn some trail access points I was unaware of.
Late Thursday afternoons are always designated as my crossfit WOD (workout of the day) time. I finished riding around 3:15 and I knew crossfit began at 4:30. I came home and hydrated and made my way to crossfit. Today was the first time I have completed a tabata workout without any hydration breaks. For those who are unfamiliar with crossfit or a tabata workout I will explain this concept. A tabata is a series of movements set in short segments of work followed by even shorter periods of rest. Today's activity was burpees, situps, deadlifts, double under jump roping. That is 20 seconds of the activity followed by 10 seconds of rest all 4 activities for a total of 8 rounds. 10 seconds of rest is only enough time to take a couple breaths and change your body position to prepare for the desired activity.
A number of people have asked where I find my motivation or how I find time to dedicate myself to these activities. Here is my answer. I work 2 48 hour shifts each week with the exception of a 72 hour shift every other week tacked on to that 48. That is 96-120 hours of alot of sitting each week. When I leave work my body literally says "just move". Even with this schedule I make time to take care of my well-being. Monday is dedicated to my second job (yes I have a second job not to worry its only 3 hours a week) and a doggie outing with my friend's dog that is usually followed by a crossfit workout followed by an hour break then 30 more minutes in the crossfit box doing leg strength training and striving to reach my goal of being able to do a pull-up. A pull-up is my biggest challenge as well as my largest weakness. Tuesday morning comes early with a 7:00 am run. Wednesday I set aside as a relax and recover day where I do yoga core or yoga cycling exercise at work in the evening after I have helped my client get settled into bed. Thursday is a biking, crossfit day and every other week it is a biking, running day as I go to my drinking club with a running problem and make sure my fellow running mates stay hydrated. Friday is usually a fun day depending on my work schedule. Saturday morning every other week is a long run day. Sunday is a day of rest. My great family upbringing taught me that. Is anyone else tired?
"There isn't enough time." "I don't have time." "It takes too much time." "I'll do it when I find time."
Each one of these phrases I have heard often repeated are simply what I refer to as quitting words, or reasons for allowing ourselves to accept mediocrity. I refuse to accept being mediocre I have a strong desire to believe I am completely capable of achieving my astronomical goals. We are stronger than we think and we are not our thoughts we are far more powerful!
Then after all this activity what do I do? I reward my body with some healthy sustenance of course.
I come home and prepare bacon and brussel sprouts, citrus seasoned chicken, apple slices and avocado slices.
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