#9 round

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I’m in a mood so this is what you get.

I got home last night and said, lol nope not working out. But then I got my stuff together, got out the door and headed to kickboxing. They close at 7:30, the workouts are 30 minutes and they say the last class starts 30 minutes before close. I got there at 6:57 and the dang doors were locked, lights were off and nobody was there. I was PISSED. This is unacceptable. Your business hours say open until 7:30 so the fact that you closed BEFORE 7 pm is ridiculous! Also to note, there was no sign saying closin early due to emergency or anything like that.

So I didn’t get a workout in yesterday. But I packed my bags for today and hit the gym for a little walk and weights. Although to keep my interest, I played solitaire. 🤷🏼‍♀️

But happy I got the workout in and I’m into the next!

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Week 3 of working out and I’m actually starting to enjoy it. If anyone is looking for a new workout to try, I recommend kickboxing! It’s fun, but also a real ass kicker. Feeling stronger and more confident every day 🤗💪🏽🏃🏽‍♀️

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Great morning

Let’s start off by being abundantly clear - I am NOT a morning person. But I was up at 4:30 so I could try to be at kickboxing by 5. I was the only one there this morning and it was with a different trainer than I’ve had the other times I’ve been to kickboxing.

It was awesome!

I got to do kick pads with the trainer and then I got to take body shots on him! To be clear, he was wearing a padded belt and I got to throw hooks. I felt pretty bad at first because I didn’t want to hit him but then it was so much fun! Here’s hoping there’s more of that in my future.

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Got up at 4:45 this morning, went to kickboxing and showered before heading off to work.

Basically I’m kicking life I. The face today. Haha. Here’s hoping it doesn’t kick back.

Y’all. I can’t lift my arms. 😂 I guess I hit pretty hard this morning.

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A couple things...

There seems to be a few things going on/that have happened recently...so let’s do bullet points, shall we?

I had zumba Monday night and I did NOT want to go.  However, I told myself just freaking go.  Go and do 1 mile and then if you want to leave after that, you can; you won’t have to stay for Zumba.  So, I got my mile and then headed to Zumba and lasted about 30 minutes because it got warm in the room and they decided to open the door.  I thought of the long term (allergies are NOT my friend) and thought it was best to head out.  I tried to get on the treadmill to do another mile but my heart just wasn’t in it and I had quite a few things to do that night.

I went to kickboxing Tuesday and was stretching after the workout when the trainer walked up to me and said he needed to talk to me when I was done stretching.  Cue: FREAK OUT.  I thought, what did I do wrong?  Was I rude?  Did I hurt someone?  I mean, I’m klutzy but I’m pretty sure I didn’t hit anyone.  I finished up and walked over and he started walking up to saying “well, um, i was just wondering, um, if you, um...naw, I’m just playing”  (While I’m thinking, dude, I’m having a panic attack over here...what do you need?  WHAT DID I DO?!???!!!!)   Turns out, he wanted to know if I had noticed any changes since starting....have I lost weight, dropped dress sizes, lost inches, etc. because he was thinking about me for member of the month next month.  a

HAHAHAHA.  NO.  I don’t do public recognition.  But thanks.  

I went back today and the owner was the trainer there and he pulled out the gloves/pads and we did some punching/slipping/ducking.  It was SO. MUCH. FUN!!!!!!  I told him, I felt sorry for him because I couldn’t guarantee i wouldn’t hit accidentally punch him...and there were definitely some close calls.  But I think it was one of the most fun sessions I’ve had.

Kickboxing has turned into one of my most fun ways to get out my stress and aggression and make me a much happier (and stinkier) person to be around at work after working out and lunch.

I’m freaking out about my 10k, which is in just over 2 weeks.  And to say that I’m unprepared is an understatement.  All I can do is my best and continue to prepare as best as I can until then.  And then pray.  Lots and lots of prayer.

I feel like there’s more but I honestly can’t remember right now.

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Well, I tried

I updated my tumblr and now my pictures post sideways or upside down. Anyone else having this problem?? Today was my first 9 Round workout in a few weeks due to allergies, sickness and more allergies. I'll be honest, I'm going to hurt tomorrow and I also wanted to rip my nose off during half the workout because I'd have my head down for something and was sniffling the whole time. Either way, I got it done and I'm happy. Man, it feels good!

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When you do 9 Rounds, the last round is abs and as I took a few second break because my abs were screaming (STOP! WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?!), I could see steam coming up from my face.

FROM MY FACE.

What the crap?  Even when I was training for my half marathon, I don’t think I ever had steam coming off my face.  That was just crazy.  I worked hard and I earned that steam.

I also took the day off today to take care of some things...and honestly, to sleep in.  To not have to wake up with an alarm clock.  And even though I did wake up at 9:15, I felt like I could have slept longer, but I knew I would regret sleeping my day away.  So, off I went and I am quite enjoying taking this day for myself.  

It’s the little things.

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A gym called 9 Round opened up about 25 minutes down the road from me. I’m really thinking about doing it. Has anyone tried it or has comments about it?