Hellweek Day 1

I debated on wether I should do a video blog or not. Truth be told, it is just too weird for me to talk to a camera. So I'm going to write instead.

Day 1 (Hellweek)

Woke up this morning, ate my breakfast, got dressed, collected all of my gear and said goodbye to my family. I told them that I may never return and to just bury me in the nearest back yard.

I drove to boot camp and prayed all the way there! That's a long prayer, it takes me 25 minutes to get there. Then I sat in the parking lot and debated on whether I was truly dedicated to doing this. I though for a little bit, then I finally went in. I was still nervous. Instructor Jess asked if I was ready and I answered with a quick NO. Before the workout, other PT's came in and offered their support and it was pretty awesome.

Soon it was time to go. We had to fall in line and stand at attention. We are not allowed to look the instructor in the eye, or say sir. You address him as instructor. I only called him sir once. Push-ups will follow if you do anything wrong. I did a few sets of push-ups for not knowing the answer to some questions I fully should have known. My arms hurt.

Then it was time to put on the 30 pound vest. It was HEAVY! He then put war paint on our faces and yelled at us some more. We had to show him our war face and our war cry, I'm sure he will be posting pictures and videos.

The workout was a lot of walking with a few pull out exercises, and I survived!

The amazing support from all the other PT's is awesome. They yell out your name and tell you that you are doing a good job. Even the instructor can be very supportive when he wants to be.

All in all I would say that it was definitely not as bad as I thought it would be. Day 2will be a different story. Another PT insists that I schedule a massage for Thursday. I feel that it is probably wise to listen. Erica, will you be busy?? ;)

So Day 1 of Hellweek down. Bring on Day 2!!!

OooohRaaaah!!!

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P.s. check out my awesome nails!! Thanks Candace!!! Can you tell I'm exhausted?