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Boot camp update: Week 2
I have made it halfway through Austin Sports and Social Club’s boot camp — and all I have to say is, “I DIDN’T WALK!”
Probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life by the way.
I may not have been the fastest and I may not have been able to do the most push-ups, but I did not walk — no matter how bad I wanted to or how bad my chest was burning. And for that I am very proud of myself.
However, despite not being the fastest or strongest, I can already see a change in my performance. I have better form, I’m getting in that one last push-/pull-up, and I’m only sore as opposed to crippled like last week. And no matter how well I think I might be doing, trainers Monica and Marc have graciously shown time and time again that there is always room for improvement.
The most memorable day this week was Tuesday, when it felt like 20 degrees below zero. We did our morning run and then it was off to the volleyball courts — correction, SAND volleyball courts — where we had our rear-ends handed to us. Everything was done in the sand — sprinting, agility drills, these lunge-jump switcheroo things, some more sprinting — you get the idea. And to make it even more enjoyable, as the sun came up it only got colder. By the time I made it to the car that morning after it was over, I had to sit and let my hands thaw out for about five minutes before I could even grip the wheel.
Additionally as you may or may not remember, our dieting habits are also being monitored with our weekly food journals and the response back from trainer Marc wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought is was going be. Although, I wasn’t too thrilled when he suggested I forego my morning Sugar-Free Red Bull before boot camp because it was an excessive amount of caffeine when accompanied with my morning coffee at work. He also recommended that I needed to eat more (go figure) starting with three egg whites and a serving of fruit a day for breakfast.
My water consumption was also an issue, and he said I needed to up my water to 10 (8-ounce) glasses a day as opposed to eight, especially on days of boot camp. My bladder didn’t really like that one, but I gave it a good effort.
All in all, I am really glad that I’ve made it this far and am excited about the final two weeks. My husband says that he can already see a change in my body, but I think he’s just being nice.
Stay tuned next week to see if I’m still alive after week three. And, if you think putting your body through torture (like me) sounds like fun, remember there is another boot camp coming up soon. Go to here for all the details.
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By Charlotte Horst
March 13, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this
Megan, I am so proud of you girl. With your talent of word usage I could actually visualize all of your boot camp training.
It will be fun for me to follow your joureny in boot camp. YOU GO GIRL !!!
Charlotte PS Going to be with my man in Alabama for Spring Break. Please send me your email.