In spite of the fact that I began preparing for the official start of our Mastery Test in January 2015, and had a routine firmly in place by April 1, I found myself grumbling each morning about having to do push ups, sit ups, running or biking. I despaired that I'd be able to keep going for 6 more months. Three months is a long time to grumble and I realized it probably wasn't very helpful. I realized too, that I would have to make a conscious choice to change that. Clearly, it wasn't happening on its own. So this week, before my feet hit the floor on Monday morning, I decided that rather than grumble, I'd just say "this is what I do". There is no judgment; it's just a fact. That small change made this week much easier even with the challenge of an injured toe. Without resistance and with acceptance, I am able to get up each morning and do what I need to do.
The second week of a training schedule that included three class sessions: two black belt classes and one private lesson, didn't leave me as exhausted as the first full week. That gives me hope. I still haven't figured out how to fit in all the things I need to do, but I am confident I will. I'm feeling stronger both mentally and physically. I've trained for 4 other black belt tests, but this is different. This one puts all of the responsibility on me; really pits me against myself and all the things that hold me back.
Week 4/13-4/18/15
Push ups: 960
Sit ups: 900
Running: 3.9 miles
Bicycling: 15.6 miles
I'm working on getting to 3 miles running 2 days per week. I can't figure out how to get in more than that right now. I'm going to ride my bike at least 3 miles 4 times a week to make up for the day of running I'm missing.
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