Just keep swimming...

So I've had a bit of a chunky monkey week (and I'm not talking Ben & Jerry's for once). I've actually behaved myself and have been doing everything right in terms of training but I just feel like a chunky monkey. But it's times like this you just have to know that the hard work will pay off and 'just keep swimming' as Dorey would say.

I'm very very enthusiastic about my new gym programme and am looking forward to getting in there again Sunday and playing. We've thrown in a few things like assisted chin ups which I can't help but grin/ laugh all the way through. Doesn't really help me with keeping a low profile while I'm working out. The worst bit is that being the start of the year every time is peak time at the moment and I hate having to wait for equipment to be free. Patience is not a virtue I possess while exercising. Get in, work out, get out. So as much as it's great that people are changing their lifestyle etc and on here I have been championing that cause and encouraging everyone to make those small changes, on a selfish note I'll be happier when those new years' resolutions start to fall by the wayside...

I also went to the revamped circuits session last night. It's been all change since Christmas and if I thought the pre-Christmas programme was challenging...this is an absolute beast. Spinning, every squat imaginable, burpies, bunny hops, lots of arm weights, side plank- plank- side plank, cycle abs, pulses. Then when we'd done our four circuits of everything our instructor decided to finish us off with some jumping and boxing. Thanks for that :-/ However, having said all that I will be going again next week. No pain no gain :)

Pretty tired today. But good tired from having done something. Still looking forward to the run after work in my brand new running shoes :) Went to a superb triathlon shop in Colchester last night called 53-12 (bit of free publicity for you there!) and the guy analysed my gait etc then sold me some expensive shoes. Again, thanks. I already knew I pronated. But didn't realise that I 'lilt' (I think that was the term he used) on my right side and also I bring my right foot out and round and splay my foot. So as much as I appreciate the analysis and the advice regarding a good pair of running shoes I am now very aware that I run like a freak. Again, my efforts to keep a low profile while exercising were delivered a heavy blow.

Next few days. Hmm. Think I might swim tomorrow morning then devote a few hours to some sport psychology study and get some kind of strategy/ training scheme down on paper. Sunday will be gym day, Monday will be a run unless it's still blowing a gale, in which case I'll swap for Davina. I think by Tuesday I'll have earned a rest.

Happy weekend everyone :)