Getting Better All the Time

On my very first day of boot camp (November 6, I think) I was lead through a series of physical assessments.  Every test was like a mini-nightmare of amalgamated junior high PE classes.  We ran the the mile, did push ups, sit-ups, jumped rope, hung from a bar - you get the idea.  Basically, I was thinking, "What in the world am I doing?  I'm a grown, fat, happy woman.  There is no need for all of this macho nonsense.  Just go home, dive into a double pumpkin pie latte frap and forgetaboutit."  Thank God I didn't.  As you know, I returned for more and more and more.

Here were the results of my first assessment back in November

NOVEMBER:

Situp – 17 in a minute
Pushup – 14 (modified on knees) in a minute
Jump Rope – 51 in a minute
Plank – 1:19 modified (we hold this as long as we can, then collapse into a heap of heavy breathing)
Hang time – 6 secs (don't laugh, this shit is hard)
1 mile – 15:10
Waist measurement: 42"
Hip measurement: 53.5 "

Today, I did the same physical assessment that was given two months ago. Drum roll please.... here are the results:

JANUARY:

Situp – 23 in a minute
Pushup – 27 (4 military) in a minute
Rope – 87 in a minute
Plank – 28/1:33 total (again, holding the position as long as you can)
Hang – 8 secs
1 mile – 12:10
Waist measurement: 41.5 "
Hip measurement: 52.5 "

I am so pumped about taking 3 minutes off of my mile!  That, for me, is the biggest and most compelling gain so far.  Well, that and taking an inch and a half off my waist.  That's pretty great too!  So today, I'm celebrating.  My body is healthy and my heart is glad.