Don't Think, Just Do

(from Jenn)

I woke up this morning tired and started thinking of all the reasons I didn't need to go to the Functional Integrated Training class I was planning to attend at 8:30: sleep would be better for my body, I would already be riding and swimming this evening...  But I've been to the class before, and I really liked it.  Plus, I remembered how I'm trying to prioritize strength training, so I decided to just go.  On the way to the gym, I realized that I can easily come up with a list of reasons NOT to work out on any particular day.  So, if I'm going to succeed at this No Excuses thing, I need to not think about IF I should go and just GO.  The class was good, too, and I'm glad I went. :-)

This evening, I went to my LTF Cycle Club ride in the 100-degree heat.  I didn't want to go, but I felt obligated as a ride leader, even if I wasn't officially in charge tonight.  Plus, I'd arranged with a couple of the other cyclists to swim afterward, and I WAS looking forward to getting in the pool after a hot ride.  We rode slower than usual, averaging only 13.3 mph instead of about 15 on a typical night, and we made a few stops for cold water and just to regroup.  But it was good, and again, I'm glad I went.  Unfortunately...  When we got back to the club, we learned that we couldn't swim after all because the indoor lap pool was closed for cleaning and the other two pools close at 9 p.m.  So sad!  But we'll try again next week.

There were a couple of new classes I was looking forward to trying tomorrow morning, pilates and a circuit class, but now I have to sub at the language school (which is good, 'cause we need the money).  So, since I couldn't swim tonight, I think I'll stop at the gym after my classes for that.  It'll feel good on another 100-degree day!