Sunday, October 4, 2009

Where Did The Time Go?

Something that I have taken note of over the last few weeks is that the amount of time that it takes me to complete a particular exercise seems to be significantly less than it was when I first started. It really isn’t, but it feels like that is the case.

I know that I have improved my walking speed, for example, by approximately seven percent. I do go faster. Yet that is not what I am delving into here. What I am referring to is the concept – not the actual passing – of time.

When I ride my stationary bike, go for a stroll, or do a few sets of stomach crunches I am less in tune with the actual number of minutes that tick by than I was when beginning this journey. I do not realize that an hour has passed, but rather often estimate half that time when exercising now.

It is so strange to think about how I felt every single moment of my workout before. I would push that last little bit of energy that I had into finishing a five minute set or counting down the seconds until I reached whatever fitness goal I was attempting to achieve in that moment. I was very aware. Now I lose track of how long I have been at something and am constantly surprised to learn that I have been active much longer than I suspected.

The reality is that, yes, I am indeed completing most of my exercises in a slightly shorter time frame than I was in the past. This is not significant enough though to account for the speed with with my workouts appear to pass. I love that my mind is playing tricks on me! If I can just learn to apply this technique to my annual physical…

11 comments:

  1. Ah, you're doing great! When I frst started walking, it took me over 30 minutes to walk a mile -- now, it's less than 20.
    I think time does pass faster when you're motivated and inspired!
    Good for you!

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  2. I agree. Maybe because it is easier now. Or maybe because you enjoy it more now than when you started ( I know I do).

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  3. Oh you have a new picture! Wow!! You can really see a change! It looks like even your feet are smaller! Way to go.

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  4. Hey Lady,
    I've been catching up on your posts and WOWZERS!!! You are doing so great!!!! Incredible!!! Fantastic!!!!
    Congrats, keep it up!!!

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  5. That is so cool. Can't wait until I feel like that again! :)

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  6. It sounds like your body has simply become stronger and has more endurance. That's very encouraging!

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  7. I have noticed the same thing happening to me. Don't you just love it?

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  8. Oh thank God it's going to get easier...I'm barely hanging in there with the exercise!

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  9. I am on the other side counting the minutes but you inspire me :-)

    You can totally see the difference in your new pic!! Your tummy is way flatter!! Yay for you!!!

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  10. Trust me, I am super happy that it has gotten a bit easier... although, of course, this is the case the majority (but not all) of the time and I do reserve the right to complain outright at any workout I wish! Lol!

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