This is the first week of my boot camp. It's being led by Steve at Good Life Fitness. I have always resisted doing these things. After all, I'm a marathon runner. I'm supposed to be in great shape. The problem is it's easy to get stuck in a rut, and that's where I found myself. After a positive referral from a fellow runner at the office, I decided to give it a shot.
All I have to say is.....OMG!!! The first day I couldn't really even lift my arms above my head to wash my hair and I'm embarrassed to say, but I needed help getting my dress shirt on! The focus on cardio, plyometrics, and core strengthening has been outstanding.
I've been doing some speed work, too, so I decided to compare a speed work out with an hour at boot camp. I did a hard interval workout in the middle of the day, 90 degrees plus. My maximum heart rate was less during this workout than it was during a boot camp workout at 5AM.
As runners we are sometimes guilty of focusing too much on running and neglecting other activities. Cross training can make you a better runner, if done properly. I expect boot camp to make me a leaner, stronger, faster runner. I'm not there yet, but I am happy to say that after one week I am now washing my own hair and dressing myself again.
Thanks, Steve!
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