Out of Shape

Chad and I went to the gym yesterday to get out of the cold weather. We did some upper body exercises, ran on the treadmill, stair machines and elliptical. I have to admit, my running skill is not up to par. I still have trouble breathing and I know my legs are not as strong as they could be. I think I'll be going to the gym more often to use the stair machines and get my legs back where they should be.

Since my mother-in-law passed away last month, I've let depression take it's toll on me. I've been moving less and eating more. I'm still in decent shape compared to most people, but compared to how I used to be I'm very much out of shape. I've gained around 15 pounds. If I'm going to complete the Tough Mudder on the 23rd of this month I'm really going to have to kick my butt.

I know this Mudder is going to be very difficult for me, but I'm still determined to finish it. Even if I end up having to walk most of it, I don't care as long as I finish it. Once the Mudder is over I think I'm going to go for the Insanity/Asylum hybrid. I need to keep myself in shape this winter. I always get seasonal depression, so I'm going to have to work extra hard to get myself to the gym and stay positive.

Any tips for my Mudder training? Also, how do you stay positive when the weather gets nasty?