Standing in the Middle o f Me

Today I worked out with my ex-trainer, who is moving to Dallas. I haven't worked out with him since January. What a treat. I can't describe in words how those workouts make me feel. They are group high intensity interval trainings with cardio and weights. After one of them I am left feeling as if I am standing in the middle of me--calm, centered, non-chaotic. It is one of the most beautiful feelings I've ever had. At peace. That feeling is so rare to me. It's helpful because I am feeling a little disappointed in me right now, but this too shall pass.

Backpack Camping

Just got back from a weekend in the mountains with Gerry, Sheri, Jess and Eric. We had a great time. I needed the time to sit back and relax and "reset". Not sure I am "reset" but I feel better than I did when we left. A little more motivated to get my butt moving on losing the weight I gained back and getting more training in for triathlon.

We did a crazy hike yesterday---3.5 hours, up a mountain, through a rock/boulder field, and back down. It was wet and we slid all over the place. One time I landed in a puddle with my knee slamming in to a tree. That was not fun. Eric suffered a bit because he had on tennis shoes, not hikers. It feels good to get so high (13000 ft about). I slept amazingly last night!

Glad to be home, now, though. Back to life.