April 12, 2015 BKJN Pat

The first full week of  Mastery training was not without it's surprises and challenges.  Some of the challenges were expected; one in particular was a pleasant surprise. The pleasant surprise was being able to do 250 push ups one day and still being able to to my required 150 the next.  I felt strong and confident in a way I haven't before and confirmation that there really has been a benefit to my early planning. 

 I thought this week would be easy compared to last week because I would only have 6 consecutive days of conditioning rather than the 8 from last week. That wasn't the case.  I was never so happy to have Saturday end !  Even though  my training was 6 days, this week included 3 days of class time. That may not seem like much, but adding 3 hours is tiring.  I'm sure in time, I will adjust, but I was surprised at what a difference it made.

The paleo diet continues to be a bit of a challenge.  Being prepared is crucial and this week armed with a bit more information I was able to be better prepared.  There is still room for improvement.  I do admit to feeling better and my energy is good. But my struggles surround the fact that when I know I'm not supposed to eat something, even though I haven't been eating it on a regular basis, I want it. 

I'm still trying to figure out how to fit in working on the other parts of the Mastery test beyond the conditioning.  I feel I have a pretty solid habit now for doing my sit ups, push ups, bicycling/running and even when I don't feel up to the challenge of doing the 150 and 3 miles, I do it.  I'm able to push through.  My form, stand up combos and flow roll pattern are still really in the mental planning stages. That has to change; I need to start working through them; I just haven't figured out how to make that happen. The gun, stick and knife demonstration is totally on the back burner right now.  When I throw that into the mix, I feel like I'm trying to swallow the elephant whole.

April 6-11, 2015 statistics

Push ups : 1, 020  ( My new daily record is 250)
Sit ups:         925
Miles:        20.3 - 2.5 were running, the rest on my bike

This week there has been a quote on my dream board that has inspired me to keep going.  I read it each morning:
When you come to the edge of all the light you have, 
and must take a step into the darkness of the unknown,
Know that one of two things will happen.
Either there will be something solid to stand on, 
or you will be taught how to fly. 

My challenges have shown me the solid foundation I have to stand on.  My challenges are teaching me to fly, to go beyond what I had imagined I was capable of.