V’s Journey

When someone makes something look easy it usually means that they are actually very good at the thing they’re doing.

I’ve been doing boxing fitness for the last month.  It has been challenging and exciting in new ways for me.

The class is setup circuit style and for two minutes you work your ass off at whatever station you’re at.  Then move onto the next.  This happens for an hour.
I’ve made good progress with the speed ball.  I’ve got good power in my punches and I can throw out combinations at a good speed (my upper cut needs work though).

Today the instructor added movement when sparring and actually throwing back punches if you dropped your gloves out of the defensive position.

The first thing I did was anticipate where he was going to move to and then I stepped onto his foot.  Ouch.  I’m a girl.  So I apologise.  He smiles and says "good technique, stand on your opponent so they can’t go anywhere and then you hit them".

I still feel bad for standing on him.

By the third sparring session I’m tired.  Very tired.  So my gloves dip.  And he goes for the gap.  Yikes.

It is a rather interesting experience to have a punch come at you.

Ha! But then I notice that I’m not dipping my gloves, it’s just that he is so much taller than me, that he will always be able to get over my gloves.  I mention this to him.  He laughs, tells me he only picks on short people.  I laugh.  And can’t hold my gloves up.  Tell him that it’s fighting dirty to make your opponent laugh.  We’re both bent over laughing.  Wheezing to get our breath back.

Right.  Suck it up and get back to sparring.

Boxing. Love it.

In a family of stubborn people, I’m the one with the reputation for being stubborn.  And you know what? I am.

 I own it. I am Headstrong.

It means that I’m unwaiveringly loyal to the people and causes I care for.  It also means that I tend to go against the flow of things.  Headstrong.

I happen to think that’s a good quality to have.

 I know that in my BodySpace community there are like-minded, focussed people. 

This song is for all of you. 

Today I feel like getting down on it…

Last night I did my new chest/back workout for the first time.  In order to do this succesfully I had my awesome trainer/friend Angie coaching me through the exercises and I had my wonderful friend Jenny there learning to spot for me. 

I can no longer workout without a spotter.  Thanks Jenny for stepping up and offering your services.

Jenny wanted to know how I felt this morning.  Yes, I’m in pain.  Good pain.  I thanked her for her support and she sent me this text:

Ur most welcome! U r scary u knw, in a fantastic motivatnl way… lol.

That is the best compliment ever!

If your actions inspire others to

Dream more,

Learn more,

Do more and Become more,

You are a leader.

John Quincy Adams