This is day three and I’m wishing for next week already. Since my workout schedule right now involves weight training in the morning on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I’m attempting to adjust to waking up early once again. I’ve been struggling with it lately and it’s a big hurdle for me.
Monday I woke up with no problems, possibly due to all the excitement of starting this personal challenge. I made it to the gym and I tore through the workout. As it turns out I was probably a little over-zealous as I am incredibly sore now and the soreness slightly restricts everyday movements such as walking. I was supposed to run after work on Monday but Lisa and I had a meeting with the priest who is performing our marriage and it interfered with my scheduling.
I attempted to make up the run after work yesterday, but managed only to run a short distance and finished out the 45 minutes outside with walking. Sore muscles are not fans of the running. The plan is to wake up at the same time everyday, but at 5:15 a.m. on Tuesday I decided that the warm bed was more important. I’m not disappointed with that decision since my body most likely needed some more recovery time.
This morning, I forced myself through the workout at the gym. My legs are still sore from Monday and today included dead lifts and step-ups which were difficult but I managed to pull through the slight discomfort. I’m proud of myself.
I do feel better now despite the sore muscles. I feel like I have more energy during the day. That will be the one thing that gets me through this process.
