ooh- the morning: 2 minute plank!

Strength Training:

I opted out of the run this morning and decided to strength train. I'll just be blatant here and say that having your period is a tiring thing. Yesterday I was sensitive, irritable, bloated and a bit tired. When I hit the bed last night, my usual routine was stumped by lethargy. I literally hit the bed and fell asleep with the lamp on. I was so good on last night's duty, though. Got the kiddies to bed, locked the doors and was in bed by 10:30. That feels good.

I woke up this morning at 6:30, and realized I didn't set my alarm. Instead of rushing my one run of the week- I decided to get in my core training. It was tough- I sweated it out and worked hard- And I got 2 minutes on the Plank! Goal achieved.

30 each side: open foot/ straight leg lifts (for inner thigh)
20 each leg: one leg balance - drop-rotate (for glutes and inner thigh) TOUGH!
45 each leg: clam shells
3 x circuit:
10 bridge and leg extensions
30 sec each side , side-bridge
12 push-ups

2 minute plank
2 x 25 crunches with s. ball
5 x 10 sec of cobra on s. ball
10 x each side of superman on s. ball
12 V-ups while passing the s. ball from legs to arms
5 x 10 sec bridge on s. ball


I went for breakfast this morning at the dining hall, and low and behold the cleaning staff are singing Rocky for me in a bit of a teasing way. Gosh- I've really gotten myself labeled. I HAVE to follow through...
with grace.

I was awarded 2 bottls of gatorade from the staff a the meeting yesterday to award my hard training. They announced my goals to the whole staff. That's great- but scary. here we go.

I got my make-up on and brushed my hair nice... alright! i just wasn't raised to be so concerned about my outer appearance, but i do think its important. kicking an old habit.