Today was the first day of a new session of a class I take at Lifestyles called STRIKE. I've been taking it since they started it almost two years ago (I think I'm the only person who has taken every session). I truly enjoy this class - it's a combination of mixed martial arts, boxing, cardio, and core work that is an amazing workout.
Yes, the clock says 4:40 and that is 4:40 in the morning! Until this session the class has been offered at 5:30 in the afternoon, but Jon decided that this new session should be at 5:45 in the morning. In order to get there, I have to get up at 4:40. I've long been a believer that this is not morning...it's still the middle of the night. And so we arrive at the good, the bad, and the truly ugly of this situation.
The Good: I got to see a spectacular sunrise this morning when I left the gym. And, because I was done with my workout by 6:30, I was at work by 7:20, which meant I had time to get organized and get my thoughts together before school started. After school, instead of going to the gym, I was able to stop at the grocery store and then come home and cook dinner so we could eat earlier than usual.
The Bad: I am a slow starter. I'm not really a late sleeper, but I like to wake up gradually. Optimally, I like to get up and wander around, drink coffee while sitting and reading the paper, or sitting and enjoying the peace of quiet morning. Rushing into things makes for a not-as-happy-or-with-it me.
The Truly Ugly: My coordination is not consistently good at any time of the day, but first thing in the morning it is deplorable. The sight of me jumping up and down, lifting, punching, kicking, and balancing before it's even light outside is not a particularly pretty one. On a more positive note, I have great entertainment value for the rest of the class as I flail about!
It's a testament to how much I like this class that I'm willing to get up at 4:40 in order to be there!
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