First Day Pain

Dear Heaven, it is first day pain again.  We did an assessment hike today and hiked Rocky Oaks which is clearly the easiest hike of them all.  I did great and was really impressed with myself because it was so easy.  Not so quick, missy!!  Upon return from the hike, I had a choice between a pool class and a "mountain" class.  Of course Miss Smarty Pants chose "mountain" because I was feeling so cocky.  Bad decision!  This is a class in which you choose a cardio machine, and you do 3 minutes and then up your speed or incline for 12 increments (which lasts 45 minutes).  I was totally cooked after that. 

However, that was just the beginning.....three more classes to go in the afternoon.  At least I had one pool class (which is not a piece of cake, but it is easier on your joints and back), then a "circuit" class in which you chose a cardio machine for 2 minutes, then on to weight machine for 45 seconds, 30 seconds rest, 45 seconds, then back to a cardio for 2 minutes, and repeat for 45 minutes.  I crawled to my last class which was a "core" class which is what it sounds like, you work on your core.  On to dinner, where most people were glassy-eyed, and fairly quiet.  After we ate (brown rice, chicken, vegetables), and the Fitness Ridge favorite -- 2 chocolate-covered strawberries.  They used to serve these on Tuesday nights, but changed it to Monday; probably to help people have something to smile about Monday night.

My back is not feeling too well at the moment.  Had a massage when I got here yesterday, and therapist said my back was really tight.  She was great, and it felt much better after she performed her magic.  However, tonight, I think my back has totally forgotten last night.  I spent about 20 minutes in the hot tub, and now I will stay on the heating pad all night hoping that I can start again tomorrow. 

I was moved up today after doing so well on the initial hike, so I will NOT have an easy hike tomorrow.  Most have such beautiful scenery that it takes your mind off the pain-- at least for a little while.

Heading for bed.  It was really tough getting up this morning-- need to go to sleep earlier tonight.
I will try to post some pics tomorrow!

More later........