8 ROUNDS later......

So yesterday's TACFIT commmando workout had its moments of strides and gallops. That's the best way that I can describe what was going on for me during my workout. This is all good because it means that I'm conscious of my progress. In the beginning of this journey, I felt intrigued and hadn't yet dipped into my extended kinesthetic relationship to TACFIT. Sort of felt like a kid in a toy shop. 'I want this.' 'That's cool.' ' Hhmm...What's down that aisle? But yesterday was interesting because I was able to witness my intrigue, stay present with each exercise, and notice what had improved, or hadn't.
For example, forward lunges have become deeper, and my speed has improved. I'm not shifting from right to left as much. So, I'd say that was a 'gallop moment.' Sit thru knee was compelling for many reasons! For one...yesterday was the FIRST time that I did not feel as is I were going to vomit while doing this exercise! What I mean is that when I first started doing this exercise, I literally felt nauseous by the second set. My coach would actually put the garbage can in front of me whilst I pushed through this exercise. Don't know what the nausea is about...but it happened. However, yesterday was different. No nausea, and no garbage can! So, to me, that was huge. (a gallop) But then guess what...I pooped out too early on and had to slow down. I gave my all in the first 3 rounds...and then realized....'Um...where do you think you're goin?!' Back to the basics... 'GO YOUR OWN PACE' (a stride)
Moving onto Kneeling push-ups. (a mix of the stride and gallop) You know...this one really makes me laugh. Kneeling push-ups...no problem right? Your on your knees for God's sake. My kid brother could do it. WRONG. Try shifting your weight forward, resist from moving back, keep your elbows in, lock down the core, and move as quickly as you can for 8 rounds. ha! Looks are deceiving. My gallop for this one is in regards to the fact that I was consciously resisting the urge to move back while doing the work. My stride? I went at my own pace, and didn't slack off.
These were the biggest changes that I had seen throughout 8 rounds of those particular exercises. What I like about this work is that it brings me to a deeper appreciation of the body's capabilites. I see and feel changes, and because each time shows me something new...I can't help but leer ahead.