2nd Date

I saw my personal trainer for the 2nd time yesterday. She was totally prepared for me this time. I worked with her for 30 minutes and we were going to take a quick break when the daycare lady came looking for me. Freddie had been crying since I dropped him off. Has this happened to anyone else? When I tried to put him down he had a death grip on me. Freddie is the last baby on the earth I thought this separation problem would happen to. He's so happy almost all the time. My neighbor even commented that she didn't think she had ever heard him cry. So I just picked him up and asked my trainer what should I do about the rest of our session. She quickly showed me some stretches to do and some exercises that she wanted me to do with my elastic bands. She also said we could split up my 5, 1 hour sessions to 10, 30 minute sessions if that's what I wanted. I'm fine with that because the hour sessions are supposed to be $35 and the 30 minute sessions are $25. If you do the math, I'm actually getting a pretty good deal. I will see Erin once a week for 30 minutes for the next 10 weeks.

As far as the exercises that we did get done, my Lord, does my ass hurt! HAHAHA! So much for just hanging out on the elliptical machine. I'm going to try and work in a Yoga class before the weekend and I can do my cardio at home on my own machine.

I did feel a little funny in the gym. Sorta like I didn't belong. I've never been the gym going type. I don't have any reason or opinion why I never used to go. I just never did. Today we worked right in front of the mirrors. Actually, there are mirrors all over that place. I hate seeing my body while I'm working out. I hate it when my face gets all red and sweaty. Then I get embarrassed. Thankfully, I was there when there were no classes going on and not too many people on the machines. I'm hoping I'll gain some more confidence as I continue this program.

I'm nervous about actually registering for the race. I'll be there rain, snow, or sunshine and hopefully 10-15lbs lighter and in the best shape of my life. I'm just not sure I'll be running. How much time do I have before I won't be able to register. Can I register and change my mind later? I'm not backing out yet. Just trying to be realistic.

P.S. I learned from a friend here that you can't even train with your Ipod on Ft. Leavenworth. Some sort of safety issue. I don't have one so it's not a problem for me. I just an interesting note.