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I can't tell you how great it was to get back to work today...to be in a routine...to feel "closure" on the events of this past weekend......it really was a good day.  I can't say thank you enough to those of you who have encouraged me over the past few days....I am truly grateful. 
So, ready to dive into my day??....

The highlight of my day though came this morning when someone said, "Meredith, you should try running more to get out some of your anger and meanness....find that happy place."  Ummm....I wasn't even sure how to respond other than laughter.  Angry?  Really?  Hahaha...and for the record, running more WOULD piss me off.  The comment came after I jokingly talked about wanting to throw sticks at my neighbor's wheel as he rides by on a unicycle.  He wears a helmet, knee pads, and white socks with his sandals...at that point, its my duty to throw sticks at his wheel.  And where is the circus music when you need it?  Anyway, it was quite comical to me and I really think some people just need more humor in their lives.  More humor for them...less running for me...

The other memorable moment was having to explain to my mother-in-law why I was sort of the "naked kid" in college.  Conversations that should probably never take place...
I now have many photos to destroy...

In other current events...
Training today was long, but good.  My workout days were a little off because of yesterday, so I had a lot to do today.  Legs, core, triceps, and sprints.  Sprinting after a leg workout is horrible...my hamstrings were beyond tight.

Workout:
Squats(15x)/ss lunge jumps (20x)  3 sets
Hamstring curls on machine 3 x 15
Walking lunges 3 x 30 yards
Leg extensions 3 x 15
Squat jumps 3 x 15
Tricep press-down 4 x 12-15
Reverse grip tricep extensions 4 x 12-15
Bench dips 3 x 15
crunch/heel touch 3 x 15 each
Decline weighted sit-ups 3 x 15
sprints

I can definitely tell I've lost some strength in my legs since I've backed off the weight a little bit...sprints have gotten faster though.  They were hard, but doable....so I won't complain.

I was so hungry today...I had my normal meals and all, but I swear I could have eaten my own arm off.  Since the show, I've gradually brought my carbs back up a little to let my body adjust to more carbs,...which means more energy for me.  I haven't gained any weight...actually lost a couple pounds.  Which may help me a little for Friday....We are hosting a pump-n-run race on Saturday, and the women have to bench press 50% of their bodyweight as many times as possible.  Being the trainer, I'm the one to beat for the females.  65 pounds for me....wanna take any guesses as to how many I will get??  I might even give/send the closest guesser a prize....you're thinking you'll get a chicken breast in the mail....maybe...

So that little shin-dig will be on Friday.  Tomorrow I've got back, delts, and biceps if my left arm is recovered.  I strained my left bicep on Monday...sounds like a total meathead.  I'll see how it feels tomorrow, and then adjust the workout accordingly.

Alright, time for bed....may you enjoy many laughs tomorrow....