Middle of the Week Weariness

There was something this morning about swimming in the new suit. I was nervous going in but it felt wonderful to wear something in the pool that fit. I was motivated to keep on swimming even when my arms and legs grew weary. Like magic, the new suit kept me going.

It's been a long week and it's only Wednesday. I'm tired tonight. So tired that I could have rushed from my 4pm meeting to make the Valentine's Step class but instead moved so slow that I was sure to miss it. I don't typically miss Mike's step class but I am taking a page from Alex's playbook. I'm learning to listen to my body. It's not easy for me to do and there is some guilt from a missed workout but I'm trying to focus on the idea that by resting now, the next workout will be even better. Stronger. I am no good to myself when I am this tired.

Yesterday morning I completed my leg set. My one leg was a little sore so I didn't max out like last week but I did manage a good drop set to end the workout and I felt strong. I got to the gym early last night to get in some good mileage before Kiernen's spin class which always kicks me in the butt. Between the 45 minutes before class and the class itself, I managed 30 miles. Class was awesome! Andrew from church came and we had a good time. Stopped by to see the girls at the pool where Andrew could drool over Alex's stroke!

This morning was my swim with Kathy. It was a day to be tired. Kathy was not her normal self and struggled but still managed to complete her workout. I kept forgetting to count my laps and I am sure I did way more then I needed to. But it was a good set. I used my new hand paddles and they helped.

Tomorrow morning is normally shoulders, biceps and triceps. I am skipping my shoulder workout this week. My arms are still sore from my swim this morning and I want to keep them fresh for the transition set on Saturday morning. So my goal for the morning is to get in a good run and then complete my bicep and triceps workout.

Tomorrow night is our first young adult Bible study. I have been reading the material that I am leading tomorrow and I am trying to find a good way to present the ideas. Depending on who comes, we have a very diverse group of people and I want everyone to be able to relate and gain something from the discussion. Need to pray more about it.

But, I'm heading to bed soon. I have a busy rest of the week planned. Works been crazy with the upcoming budget meetings and the workplan training. Just another day in paradise!