The plan for today was for a small group of Biggest Losers to head to the hill from Hell (Green's Creek). I seriously started rethinking the idea because today ended up being really sunny, hot and extremely humid. With the humidex, it reached about 40'C (104'f) today. I decided that I would push myself to head to the hill anyway with my mother as my support, even if no one else showed up. When I got there, a few ladies were already getting warmed up (in more than one way) and ready to tackle that hill. I have trouble with my asthma in high humidity and react quickly to the sun due to my medications so I was really dreading it. I decided that even if I squeezed in one trip down and up that hill, I would have done well considering the circumstances.
Well, thanks to the amazing support of the 4 Biggest Loser ladies who joined me (as well as my mother and the husband of one of the ladies), we worked out for over an hour and a half. Not only did I do that hill more than once, I managed to complete it FOUR times this time. That is one time more than the last time and in extreme heat! We did that hill 4 times, kettle bells in between the trips, 2 trips through the back hiking trails (which are not flat), followed by an ab workout before our cool down.
I am SO glad I went tonight. If it wasn't for the fact that I had witnesses and my joints are screaming at me, even I wouldn't believe that I did it! I've had to ice fingers, knees and ankles just since I got home but I'm proud of myself. After finishing the hill and on our way back from our second (and longest) trip through the hiking trails, we arrived back to our stuff and found Adrian's truck parked right beside it. Adrian was there just to bring us water! His timing was perfect because we were just finishing our cardio and our water was hot from the heat (to the point that it was no longer quenching my thirst and tasted aweful). I don't think it's even possible to ask for a more caring trainer who takes the time out to make sure we are keeping hydrated, on a night when we aren't even training with him.
Most nights I want to curse Adrian and really hate him (which he takes as a compliment)! However, tonight I simply want to thank him for both his kind actions and for everything he has done for me up to now. I would never have conquered that hill even once without his persistence and support. I will likely be kicking myself and saying "I take it back!" on Friday when I train with him again, but for now I just want to say "thank you Adrian".
Goodnight and God bless.
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