I wonder if it's possible to gain 20 pounds of muscle in one day. I have a friend (I can call her that now that she has seen me at my very worst and most pathetic) who is a fitness guru and nothing short of amazing. A couple months ago she and her hubby started going to a crossfit gym that their friends started. (http://www.crossfit801.com/) It's in Midvale on Whimpy Way (I think it's at that location on purpose.) She says this gym has totally changed her body composition, work ethic and time spent working out.
So this morning I show up at her "gym" as she calls it. It's in the middle of a warehouse district and is basically in a garage - which kind of has an odd appeal, much different than the Rec Center. Even the Field House would be considered "posh". I walk into the un-air-conditioned "garage" and am about ready to turn around. Had there actually been a class in session I would have flaked out and ran. Oh the stuff I'll do for people I like (that alone could be another blog). After doing several series of exercizes that are very familiar to me, the difficulty was increased, both physically and psychologically. The workout was only 30 minutes, hard as hell, but totally worth it. (Bet you can't wait to do it too, huh?) I'm a little sore, but I have a ton of energy and may even make it to the Field House tonight just for kicks. (We'll see how I feel tomorrow). I'll be ready for the cruise in no time!
15 years ago