What doesn't kill you...

Ohh emm geee I am so exhausted.  Mondays are hard for me to wake up early to get ready for work, let along get up EVEN EARLIER to train.  So, when my alarm went off at 4:30am, the first words in my head weren't very nice.  I hit the snooze button a few times and then finally rolled out of bed.  My body is still feeling like it's in recovery from my Saturday run so I try not to do a lot of running on Mondays and I don't try to push out a extremely hard workout either.  Here was my WOD:

*5 minute warmup on elliptical with mod resistance
*Assisted pull ups- 3 sets: 15 reps, 10 reps, 10 reps (Using the bar that is a couple of feet off the ground, sit under it (you're almost laying horizontal at this point) and grab with overhand grip just slightly wider than shoulder width. Straighten your back, hips, and extend your legs out completely and begin with arms straight, pulling yourself to the bar so that your chest touches the bar.)
*Squats with bar- 3x15 reps with 75#
*Single leg squats with bar with opposite leg extending back, balancing on weight bench - 3x15 reps with 60#
*Push ups with legs elevated on exercise ball (to engage core/trunk): 3x15 reps
*Chest Press: 3x15 reps with 65#
*High knees jumping on/off weight bench 3x1 minute each
*Seated trunk rotation with legs elevated: 3x20 reps while holding 10lb medicine ball
*Reverse crunches: 3x20 reps
*Timed Run: 1 mile- first half with 8:20 pace, second half 8:06 pace

I have come to this conclusion: if training and working full-time doing physical therapy doesn't kill me, it's sure as heck going to make me stronger.  I see more and more everyday why some people consider training a full time job.  Even though you may only train for an hour or two, you're still burning more energy than some do their whole work day.  I have had to adjust my diet by adding more whole grain carbs to my diet so I don't crash at work because I'm constantly working out with patients and exercising with them as well.  I also require A LOT more sleep and some people joke around with me because I go to bed so early.  Yeah, this means I may not be able to do everything I'm invited to during the week.  I knew going into this that I'd have to make sacrifices and I was willing to do that.  However, you still need to make time for yourself.  Go have fun with your friends.  Eat the cupcake.  Give yourself a day where you can sleep late.  Do these things and you can be dedicated and not lose your sanity :)  If you haven't done your training for today, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???  Get it done!

Since I'm sure Mondays are one of the hardest days for some to get motivated to go to the gym, I  thought I'd leave you with one of my absolute favorite motivational videos.  Each time I watch it, I feel like I can conquer anything.  Oh, and Ash, I'm sure you'll love it since it uses scenes from Spartan races!! Enjoy!!!