When to go Public

Back when I started this blog in November, my original intent was for it to be an online diary of sorts for a training log.  I had started going back to the gym pretty regular in September and had set a goal to compete in a Figure Competition some time in 2013.  Other than my immediate family knowing about it, I wasn't planning on sharing this blog or the fact that I was competing with anyone else.  Well, as you can see, I've decided to share it now, and as you can also see, I haven't kept it as a training log and only have made a few entries.  I am a major procrastinator!  I am working to improve on this and started yesterday.

Sunday-3/24/13  Cardio/Abs day.  Because I had shaved my head the night before I couldn't quite manage to get my butt out the door and go to the gym.  (call it an excuse if you must)  However, I put one of my sister's hats on, and went for a run.  Maybe it was a bit of adrenaline, maybe it was my attitude, maybe it was a bit of stress I needed to blow off, or maybe it's just the fact that the elevation here in Phoenix is lower than it is in Denver, but I ran farther without stopping than I have ever done at home!  Almost 3 miles in 31 minutes!  Finished out with 15 more minutes walking.  Then stretched and did my Abs at the "Macht-Simoniello Resort and Spa".

It's been tough keeping my training schedule while traveling back and forth between home and Phoenix to be with Mary, but I'm doing it!  I'm not always consistent on the time of day I'm training, but I am always getting my workout in.  The gyms down here (24 Hour Fitness is where I belong) could definitely use some upgrades!  They are like the gyms at home used to be.  It's amazing how spoiled I've become.  I used to complain about how snobby the 24 Hours were at home and how I used to love the feel of the old gyms.  Now I'm complaining about just the opposite!  Nutrition is pretty easy as I just go to the grocery store the day I get down here and get the stuff I need for the days I plan on being here.

I hope no one thinks I am sharing all this to "toot my own horn" or anything like that.  I am really proud about what I am doing, and it has been really hard work being consistent and sticking to the program, but I think my thought process in finally actually publishing it is so that I am more accountable in making posts.  If no one reads it but me still, that's okay.  It's still mainly for me.  About the Season I am in.  About my Life.