INSANITY 2: THE ELECTRIC BOOGALOO

Okay, so it has been over a year since I posted on this blog. It turns out that the "cold" or "allergies" that I couldn't shake last summer was, in fact, double pneumonia. Yes, I had pneumonia in both lungs in numerous places. I ended up having to take heavy duty drugs and a week off from work to recuperate. Since then, I have had numerous lower back issues and I have gotten to know my chiropractor fairly well. Luckily, I have had few back problems lately, now it's my inner calf muscles going into spasm whenever I run more than a few kilometres. What this is telling me is I need to shape up or I might just ship out!

I am not at my peak weight but I am so close it scares me. Time to take action (finally!)!

Yesterday, I started Insanity with the Fit Test. Remarkably, I was able to match or slightly improve my initial results from the first time I started Insanity. That surprised me, but maybe since this time I had a mark to match or beat I was able to aim for that target. Anyway, I felt completely exhausted afterward so I know I did my best.

Today was Plyo Cardio Circuit. This is tough too, and I have to say I had to take breaks during the second set of exercises. There's something about doing 3 sets of push-ups and other ab moves while still in plank for about 3 minutes at a time -- after already working hard for 20+ minutes.

It sounds like I have a lot of negative things to say, but I do feel great - completely wiped out - but great!

More to follow!