So last year my chosen gym time was typically evenings. Mostly because I wasn't too busy outside of work. So I felt like I had more of a life, going to hang out with my gym friends (in other words, the regulars I would occasionally nod to on the ellipticals).
But things have changed. Evenings are now mostly consumed with schoolwork. And mulling over big library issues. And coming up with snappy retorts to people who think being a librarian isn't a legitimate profession. And such.
I found myself with no other choice. I had to become an early bird!
I set my alarm. I laid out my clothes. I packed my bag.
And in the wee hours of the morning, when all was dark and still, I crept out to my car and drove to the gym. As I drove, I wondered at all of the people on the road. Apparently things happen before 7am! Who knew?
After a few weeks of misery, I started getting used to popping out of bed at 5:30 or 6. Or, at least, getting up without getting angry.
And now it's kind of fun. It's super nice to work out first thing. I'm energized and feel good. And I don't have to go out later at 8pm after working all day and trying to stuff in some schoolwork.
I see the same people at the gym, dedicated people who are there every day without fail. I even pass people leaving the gym at 6am! The crazies!
I may not catch any worms up that early, but I have proved to myself that I can work hard and be consistent.
I'm Super Workout Librarian!
But things have changed. Evenings are now mostly consumed with schoolwork. And mulling over big library issues. And coming up with snappy retorts to people who think being a librarian isn't a legitimate profession. And such.
I found myself with no other choice. I had to become an early bird!
I set my alarm. I laid out my clothes. I packed my bag.
And in the wee hours of the morning, when all was dark and still, I crept out to my car and drove to the gym. As I drove, I wondered at all of the people on the road. Apparently things happen before 7am! Who knew?
After a few weeks of misery, I started getting used to popping out of bed at 5:30 or 6. Or, at least, getting up without getting angry.
And now it's kind of fun. It's super nice to work out first thing. I'm energized and feel good. And I don't have to go out later at 8pm after working all day and trying to stuff in some schoolwork.
I see the same people at the gym, dedicated people who are there every day without fail. I even pass people leaving the gym at 6am! The crazies!
I may not catch any worms up that early, but I have proved to myself that I can work hard and be consistent.
I'm Super Workout Librarian!
2 comments:
I love the photo at the end. Self trickery isn't all that bad :-)
This is the ONLY way I can be sure of doing my exercises everyday. If I do not do it early, most likely it won't happen. I do P90X and Insanity video series and others in my basement. Saves me travel time going to the gym. 40 to 60 min a day.
Loved you line "getting up without getting angry". Sometimes the hardest thing I do is start.... after I just start something I'm ok.
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