Yes, it is a crazy thought to actually get up at some extremely stupid time and do a workout, whether you are heading to the gym or just going for a run, but I will tell you the reason why I do.. Because, you roll out of bed get your gym clothes on, brush your teeth, brush your hair and your out the door within 15 minutes.  Well not all of you are as lucky as us, and have a gym literally in our back garden, so it takes probably less than a minute to get to the gym, however the other gym does take 15 minutes, and if you go for a run its even closer.  Not to mention you can workout at home (so its even closer than close).

Anyway back to the point of getting  up at some stupid time to go to the gym, it basically there are a couple of reasons:

1. Its done - your whole workout is done for the day (you don't get a chance to feel like you can't be bothered, you haven't got an excuse that work has kept you from going, its done and dusted and you don't have to worry about it until the next morning).
   
2. The feeling of achievement first thing in the morning is unreal, the release of endorphins also helps.
   
3. There are a bunch of other reasons including increased metabolism, better diet and productivity, but for me its convenience (its done and I have no excuse for the rest of the day), plus by the time you get to work it feels like a lifetime ago that you had that workout.

So based on this, yes I do have the alarm set at 5.15am every morning, but by 7am its all done, and that also includes this morning, which for me, I had to push through some serious barriers.  Doing 3 1km rows with only a minutes break was both mentally and physically challenging, there were times that I was seriously considering giving up and walking away, and there were times were I actually wanted to break down and cry, which to think that wasn't that long and somehow we have to pull through mentally for 24 hours!  That will truly be a test.

The great news is I got through it, and surprising managed to carry on with the next part:
3 sets

• 90 secs on ski erg
  
• sled push
  
• rope slams x 50
  

Now at 9pm, I am feeling a little tight but it does seem like a lifetime ago, and seriously it really does set you up for the rest of the day.

Thought I would attempt to make some protein balls, since I made them a few times before, they are a quick easy snack to have on the go, somehow along the way - they sort of turned into this gluey sticky mess, then  I just lost and throw it in the bin!!  Probably won't attempt a second batch tonight and leave until the weekend, and annoyingly I was on a high after my workout session.

Think it has been one of those weeks, it feels like it has been a really really really long week, and the end of Friday really can't come quick enough.  Even the thought of my usually Thursday night class brought tears to my eyes, a high intensity class was the last thing I wanted today.  The idea of an early night was just so welcoming.

But, I have to say there is always something so fantastic when you finish a class, you can't beat that feeling.  It just re emphasises the fact, when you really can't be bothered to go to the gym, the feeling afterwards is always worth it.

Even after feeling so exhausted, somehow managed to get my PB on my shuttle runs!!  38 seconds!! New objective is to get it under 35 (one day maybe).

Then it was another 3 sets including a sled run and pull-ups.

Next sessions 5.45am tomorrow ;)

Muscles were feeling tight today, and after a 1/2 hour boot camp sessions and stretch, my muscles still seem to loosen.  I was  hoping to get for a run afterwork, but thought that it would be best just to give it a rest and concentrate on the foam roller, so at least i managed to get back into the gym.

Its always best to get your body moving even if it's not what you initially planned to do, and at least I did something.  Hopefully get will go out for a run tomorrow morning, after giving my body a little rest.

Bootcamp training consisted of:

• Ball slams x15
  
• Single legged row x10 each side
• Bear crawls
• Mountain climber x15
• Squat thrusts 10kg x15
• Leg raises x15

4 sets

Doing 1/2 hour of stretching, has to be one of the hardest things to do especially when your body is just full of knots. The concentration and the pain, is so much harder than any obstacle course run. Would highly recommend doing a stretching class as part of your regular routine, trying Pilates or yoga will help loosen, lengthen and strengthen your muscles.

The challenge will be getting the right balance with doing too much and burning out, or just sitting down and not being bothered doing anything. Of course being careful to ensure that no injuries occur theought the next few months.  The first test will be Spartan in a couple of weeks.

With much concentration, I actually made it to the gym - but then there were two problems that then arose:

1. I didn't actually know what happened to the spider, or where it went, so it could still bloody well get me as I got out the car, and
   
2. If there was more than one, then maybe it got into my gym bag

Luckily, neither happened but somewhere they are still in or out of the car.  At least I got my heart racing and the sweat pouring before I even started my workout my morning workout.