I did my 1st real, nose-to-the-ground, military-style push-up today!!!!

I am (un)fortunate to live at the highest point in Midland. There are 8 parallel streets that lead from downtown up to this side of town. Every week I have been adding another hill to my training regimen. This morning I finished the circuit – I biked up and down all 8 hills! As my quads were burning and my lungs were screaming – I just told myself that if I can’t make it up a hill in Midland….how will I ever make it up to the highest point in Africa? My kids are tired of hearing me proudly tell them every Wednesday that “Mommy biked up this hill this morning”.

My “trainer” has given me my training schedule for the 1st 8 weeks of my program.  I am doing 3 cardiovascular work-outs a week, and 2 strength work-outs.  Cardio consists of a 1 hour walk, a 2 hour walk and a hill work-out on my bike.  Strength includes sit-ups, chin-ups, push-ups, squats, calf raises and tricep dips.  I did the 1st strength work-out tonight  I hate every minute of it!  These little arms are this way for a reason.

If I am going to climb up a hill for 5 days straight, I need to get in better shape.  My good friend has agreed to take on the challenge and design my training program.  We started with a fitness assessment.  The good news – I have room for improvement. 😉  She promises me that I will easily complete 10 push-ups before my climb.  Tonight….I could not do one.