I've been doing interval training for the last ten weeks, and I can feel a remarkable difference in my body. I've only lost about 10 pounds, but I have muscles and strength and posture in places I haven't in years. I'm realizing that my slouching and slumping is not a result of a lack of dignity and grace, but a lack of muscles in my torso and core. Every time I complete a 60 minute punishing explosive power set, I feel a sense of pride and purpose and accomplishment that is intoxicating.
Today I did my first Couch to 5k run. It was delightful. My exercising over the last couple months prepared my body for the work, but it was still a painful fifteen minutes up front until I was warmed up, muscles loose, lungs working, blood pumping. The sense of accomplishment from this was equal to the weight and physical workouts. I can see myself getting to 30 minute runs, and doing a 5k this summer.
It's going to be great.
