Day 1 — Post Fit Test

That never gets easier, does it? The Fit Test isn't even considered a "workout," and yet I was dripping with sweat and my leg muscles are certainly shaky from stretching and the workout. However, I did improve on all my scores from November (except Globe Jumps, but I did the same as last time), so it is good to see that my minimal effort has at least kept the holiday fitness drop off at bay.

Having said all that, I will keep this post short. To my coach, I wish I had a pregnancy to "blame" for me being out of shape. That is one of the depressing things that makes it so hard to dig out of this hole. I thought so little of myself that I got this out of shape, do I really have the strength to get out? With the help of my lovely girlfriend over the last few months, and any of you reading this as I go forward, I believe I will.

Also, I think that being open and vulnerable and having people invest even 5 minutes of their day into me—a total stranger—and my experiences will keep me honest with myself and motivated. Plus, the thought that maybe my success could inspire someone—whether they are close to me or I've never met them—to make any kind of change in their life should be all the motivation I should need. We'll see however if that theory is true.

So, to cap it off, I hope everyone's New Year of 2012 has started off great! Off to dinner, then bed so I can get my first real workout—and maybe a little sports writing—in tomorrow before work. Good luck to all of you in the challenge!

P.S. For anyone curious about this blog's name or web address...I'll explain in tomorrow's post.

P.P.S. My fit test results and daily workout timings can be seen here...riveting stuff I know, but the graphs are pretty and show improvement pretty effectively.