Week Two

Still going strong and becoming a regular at the gym.  I purchased 16 personal training sessions and will start those next week.  According to Jason the Trainer, the focus will be on making sure my glutes “fire correctly” and strengthening my legs and core.  I have a feeling this means squats and box jumps.  That is what he was hinting at. I am beginning to think he may be a sadist. 

I decided to scratch Zumba from my list of alternate cardio activities.  I am keeping the Barre class in the mix.  I really like that one.  I am also going to try to work in some swimming.  The only problem with swimming is that it looks a lot like I am drowning when I do it.  I need to take some lessons again.  I took a few when I was living in Texas.  The very first day the remarks from the swim coach were, “you are not a good swimmer”.  Duh, I wouldn’t be paying you if I were Michael Phelps.    Maybe since Michael Phelps is from Baltimore, I could hunt him down and see If he wants to coach me?   Nah, I could end up with a restraining order or something. 

   General feelings and observations from week two:

1.       Blisters aren’t fun. 

2.       My fun with plantar fasciitis continues, but I seem to be able to manage it better.  The increased activity and stretching seem to help.

3.       Better diet is helping with my acid reflux issues.

4.       Walking with an incline is totally different that jogging with an incline.

5.       I can’t do push-ups. 

6.       I can do planks.

7.       I really like Injinji socks.  They help with the blisters on my toes.

8.       I still need better music.

9.    Two weeks Diet Coke Free!