You killed my father, prepare to die. . .

I had a silly little conversation with Trainer Mike (TM) today. Among other things, the question of my last name came up. It's Montoya, by the way, and the usual response when I tell people this comes from a line in the movie The Princess Bride. I asked Mike if he'd seen it, and he pretty much looked at me like I was crazy (which isn't so uncommon). And then I realized that he might not have even been born when that movie came out (it was the 80's, ya know). Now, I'd heard that infamous line many, many times before I was actually convinced to see the movie. And I have more guy friends, than girls, who are fans, which leads me to believe that TPB should not be categorized as a "chick flick". True? At any rate, I tried my best to convince TM that he should actually rent the movie now. That there was something in it for both him and his girlfriend to enjoy. And that seeing it, would give him a new appreciation for my name. I don't think he bought it.

I was super unmotivated to go to the gym today. I'd been in meetings all morning and had become sluggish just sitting around. When my training time came I was pretty convinced that I was not going to be able to see my full workout through. After a couple minutes of burnin' up my shins on the treadmill (this has been an ongoing issue), Mike switched me to the rowing machine ("same purpose, less stress on the legs"), and later explained my lower body workout for the week. I'd somehow messed up my cycle of workouts, so I didn't get to actually do the new exercises to my full potential, but I did manage a solid core workout and I'm anticipating my 6-pack sometime in the next 6-8 months ('set the bar high' I always say).

Funny how things work. Getting through the front door seems to be 1/2 the battle. Once I'm in, I'm completely committed, and somehow God blesses me with the energy that I need to put in a good session.

As it states in Isaiah 41:10. . .

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Sometimes it's so accurate it's scary.