It's a bird, it's a plane...it's SUPERMAN! (Day 4, 5) - Jane

I"m a little slow on the uptake for blogging - Mitzi's done a great job! Her descriptions of 'Tour de Lovett' and 'Plyo-what' days were accurate - both days were tough on the legs/buttocks. I'm still experiencing that 'my muscles aren't going where I send them' sensation (again, example to follow), but I'm told that as long as I keep sending the message, eventually they will get it! My body is reacting as though it's morse code in sign language?!

I look forward to the day when my hands don't instinctively reach for the sides of the stall every time I go to the bathroom (refer to Jane's previous blog - I feel like I'm eating all the time, ergo...). (Just realized that the previous sentence could be mis-interpreted - the reference is because my legs are so sore (I really need to improve my use of the English language - I find I am having to explain myself...often)).


So Friday the 'Mary Katherine's' re-surfaced, and since the sprints were eliminated, we did side-to-side knee-to-elbow lunges that resembled Elaine's dancing spree on Seinfeld. Towards the end...Superman did indeed appear. This exercise involves laying on the ground on your stomach (did I mention how much rain we have had?) and extending arms/legs straight out, and UP. My Superman had so much turbulence that one of my buddies nearby yelled "Hang in there, Jane!" (Readers: The word turbulence was used because my legs were shaking so badly. I did not use the word flatulence, lest you mis-interpret.)

A typical day:

4:50am - Wake, fix protein/fiber shake immediately, drink it while preparing a cup of coffee, change into workout clothes (still sipping protein shake), back downstairs (slowly) for a few sips of coffee -
5:30a - make sure I have towels, water and my training log, head out the door.
5:45a - Arrive at Lovett parking deck, drop keys in basket and hand log to a trainer, compare notes with other fellow outdoor fitness enthusiasts
6:00a - GO! Usually involves running to a field, or, if they are too wet, to parking lot to warm up - jumping jacks, lunges, toy soldier kicks, etc. Followed by 10 pushups for each person that forgot to email Stacy and let her know they weren't coming! Ouch!
6:55a - STOP! 5 minute cool-down, followed by the Pit if you have an infraction
7:00-7:15a - Collect keys and water I left in parking deck, say goodbyes, walk with Mitzi up to the top of the deck
7:30a - Drive home, rinse shoes (covered with grass, mud), race to shower, every other day throw stinky clothes/towels in wash
8:30a - leave home for work