Not only is Wednesday Hump Day, but it's always the day you are the most sore! It's been a very long couple of days of giving it my all... so today kinda hurt a bit.
The day begins with Sam's Stretch which is a workout of it's own. When it's Terri's day, it's very calm and relaxing... when it's Sam - It's HARDCORE! We work every muscle group actively. It is kinda fun to change things up a bit!
After breakfast, we started off with the Beach Hike which is always fun. It's hard since you're going through the beach in hiking boots. I did take them off part of way, but once it gets rocky, you just have to put them back on! I loved today because I was in the front of the pack for most of the trip! I was either 2nd or 3rd. It feels great to be in the front and knowing that you're going to push the furthest. We did about 5 miles on Point Dume - Zuma Beach. We learned a few cool fact from Culter one of our guides. Point Dume is actually the location for Iron Man's House. They video imaged in the house onto the top of the point where we were. Kinda cool fact! What I loved most about this hike was that I was able to go further and for longer than last time! Yeah me!
I came back to swim class with Sam. Again... classes with him are always rough! He works you until you just can't give any more, but I love it! You feel so powerful in his class, like you can do anything. From there I headed to my session with Tonya. We worked for a bit, but then, my knee just gave up on me. I was devastated. I was sooo looking forward to her workout. The cool part is, we still found ways to do things and not injure the knee, but strengthen it. She had me walking on the treadmill backwards at an incline of 6 to build up the ligament! She's just amazing. We worked every other body group, which did improve my mood. She knew how pissed I was that I couldn't do everything... especially Jacobs Ladder. I really want to make a go of that before I leave... I want to hit 5 mins! The cool part was, I would have Tonya for 2 more classes, so she could modify stuff for me! Loved it!
After lunch we hung outside for a bit and just caught up. Everyone has been sooo extremely tired this week. We are working so hard, we just can't stay awake. It was nice to chat and catch up!
Then we had one of my favorite classes - Kickboxing. Mostly, we worked the upper body which was a blessing for me. I love how much I've improved since my session with Ursula yesterday! My hits were loaded with power! Poor Kim who was holding the bag! But it was great! I got awesome feedback from people on the rotation drills. It meant alot coming from Paul. It's cool to have other people in class notice how hard you are working!
Next it was time for Mountain with Tonya! This is a class where you level up every 3 minutes for 45 minutes. It's complete and total hell, but I made it through! I love Tonya's music. It really makes you push even harder. I did the full class on the bike, which was perfect for my knee! In the end, I rode for about 10 miles in 45 mins! Matt - I know that is like a nothing bike ride for you, Mr. San Fran to San Diego!
When I got back from the room... I honestly didn't think I was going to make it to the pool. I couldn't move! My roommate Kim kept telling me to take it easy... but inside I was dying... I wanted to go on. I don't want to stop all of the good I've got going on right now... so I was looking for that little kick in the ass that I needed - so I turned to my partner in crime - Jenn! Your words meant the world to me! Thank you for making me go on! I'm glad I did. I made it through pool class to the best of my ability!
It was time to shower and then goto dinner! Afterwards we hung outside with John for a while. He's just too cute for words! I love this guy! He is amazing in and out of class! What an instructor!
Ahh.... the Target Adventure! It was just that an adventure not only in the store but in the van too! I do love that I was able to escape the craziness of the van while texting with Muscles! It was soo good to hear from him. I do miss him so! Tonight at Target - Kim, Michelle and I had a blast just being off campus! I did find and AMAZING dress for graduation on Friday! I'll post pics Friday Night! I'm psyched. It was the first thing I tried on and I loved it! Wow! I feel great, minus the knee!
When we got back I went to see Dr. McHottie... Sorry... Dr. Ray! This man is a genius with his hands! I was limping the whole way up to his office. I think I could have done a full cardio intervals class when I left. He just has a way of finding those trouble spots. All of mine was located in my lower back. Once he did his "new" treatment - I have to tell you... I just feel so good! Yeah... well it's now time for bed! Sorry this entry is all over the place. I'm exhausted! Night all!
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