Super Saturday

What a day! It started with the craziness of spending two and a half hours on the back of a spin bike. But that workout reminded me of why I love working out and spend so much time doing it. I was surrounded by good friends, had great music, was on my favorite piece of fitness apparatus- the bike, and I felt strong. It was amazing! We were singing and laughing and working hard. I am constantly amazed at how my body responds when I push it. When I think I have nothing left to give, it always finds a way to give me more.

After spin, I took a much needed nap on the couch with the kitty. I did managed to get up and moving and got all of my weekend errands accomplished. Bought a wireless router and have the laptop up and running. I may never leave the couch! Got my groceries for the week and then on a burst of energy from deep within, I began the cooking process. I am ready for the week ahead. I always like that feeling. I feel in control of my environment and able to handle the food temptations that arise.

Tomorrow brings church and the chance to catch up with everyone. I'll hit the gym in the morning for my last run of the week. In the afternoon, I'll meet Alex for my scary swim session. I wonder what she has planned. She challenges me in a way I need, both in the water and on the bike. Working with Alex makes me want to be a better athlete. This morning, she rode with us and hopped off the bike after 42 miles and then went and ran 2 miles and caught up with us during the cool down. Wow! Running the 2 miles is usually my workout! But I'll get there. Rome wasn't built in a day and I need to remember that before two years ago, I couldn't walk across the street from the parking garage without being out of breath and needing a rest.

Not sure about the rest of my week. I am struggling with what I want to do this week in terms of workouts. I'm strongly thinking about taking a break from lifting for the week to allow for muscle growth and recovery. It would be a good time because I am just finishing my 4th week of my lifting schedule. But I can't imagine not lifting. Its my anchor. Ahh... I'll figure it out. Might try some different cardio drills and work on core and complete some band workouts!

But I am learning the value of rest and recovery. It makes me stronger. And if I have any hope of completing my swim workout tomorrow, I need to go rest now! It really has been a Super Saturday!