What I love about bootcamp....

It was 10 degrees colder in Aliso Viejo than Huntington Beach when I left home this morning. I think I'll have to keep some extra clothes in the car just in case.

What can motivate someone to get up so early in the morning, drive 33 miles to work out? The following is what I love about boot camp:
1) I get to be outside.
2) If it's cold outside, when I work out I get warm.
3) I get to see the sun rise.
4) I get to do it with my friend, Pat. And if she doesn't show up, my new friends.
5) I'm inspired by my camp mates who all seem to be so fit.
6) None of the women are whiners. They happily attack each exercise because they know it's good for them.
7) I haven't craved a Starbucks hot chocolate in 2 1/2 weeks.
8) The instructors like it. I think we have a new convert with Jennifer.
9) The shower at 24 hour fitness feels so good after it's over.
10) I get to have breakfast with my in-laws on Monday mornings after boot camp.
11) We get to do pull ups. (whoops, that's from the wrong side of the pro/con list, not that I really have a con list)
12) I'm the dog's favorite because I let her out of her crate in the morning. (Although she gets to go snuggle in bed with my husband)
13) I get to use the nifty little ceramic/ionic travel blow dryer we bought for trips. My daughter says she needs to use it for this weekends winter camp trip because after all I don't want her to be out in the snow in wet hair do I?
14) The works outs are varied and I never get bored.
15) The time goes by so fast. No one seems to be clock watching or asking, is it 6:30 yet?
16) I'm using muscles I've never worked out before.
17) It reminds me of my younger days being at the pool for 6:00 a.m. swim work outs.
18) I get to practice my listening skills....wait how many reps did she say we should do?....where are we meeting tomorrow?.....How do you get to the hill?
19) I'm able to fit a work out in even with a very busy work schedule.
20) It reminds me of being up early and getting prepared for a century bike ride.
21) I get to be outside (did I already say that one?)

This morning Jennifer was there for us again. She did the whole workout with us. I think that is why Roy must have made up the story about fracturing his collarbone so he would have an excuse of why he won't be able to work out with us.

We did learn some new facts.....The exercise that burns the most fat is not sex but walking. I think the camper's suggestion of it being sex was because you are inspired to loose fat if you have to be naked with someone. Also, that a 10 minute jump rope work out is equivalent to an hour's run.

This morning's work out was almost like being in the military. We started with some calisthenics, then jogged practically the whole way around the school, to the volley ball nets where we practice power bursts. Then a great circuit program around the mats back by the hill. Lastly we did a suicide drill (http://www.expertvillage.com/video/161427_sports-training-suicide-drills.htm) sprinting up the hill. That was really a challenge even though I think we didn't do it as fast as the basketball teams train on them.

My daughter and I walked to the Mall last night. She is in Sam's HB camp. When ever I ask her how her work out was her answer is, "Mom, boot camp is always fun." We checked out the work out clothes but then realized we really don't need to look spiffy for boot camp, since it's so dark when you start, no one really sees you. Then we noticed how the work out clothes are situated next to the pajamas and lounge wear. Hey some of them kind of fit the same. Maybe we should just wear pajamas to work out in. Then you can wear it to bed with your jog bra and tank top and just pop up in the morning throw on a sweatshirt and shoes and be on the way to boot camp. Hey, maybe we can get a couple extra minutes of sleep that way?

We will miss Jennifer but are looking forward to seeing Roy back.