This week was the eighth and final week of Rev32. It seems that when things are about to come to an end, we tend to tap into the reserves to give that extra push and I’m no different. I gave it my all in the workouts this week because I really wanted to take full advantage of the time left.

Entering the final two weeks of Rev32, I had promised myself that I would finish strong. Unfortunately and rather frustratingly, I got off to a rough start this week. I came down with the flu and had to miss two workouts because of it. With my friend’s father’s funeral services to be held during the week, I focused on getting enough rest to recover my energy and strength.

Week 6 of Rev32 got off to a rough start. A very dear friend’s father, whom I thought of as a second dad, unfortunately, passed away. That was really tough to deal with. Despite not having a Rev32 workout session scheduled for that night, I decided to go to ClubSport to work out on my own. I was still in a sort of daze and didn’t work out as hard as I could, but I felt much better afterward. Over the last few weeks, I’ve come to realize how much working out has become a part of my lifestyle and that taking care of myself is a priority.

The second fit test — and my second shot at the wall sit — was slated for Monday morning, the very first day of Week 5 of Rev32. I was determined to improve on the numbers from the initial fit test and accomplished that, even beating my previous time on the wall sit by 47 seconds. Instead of feeling great about my progress, I was actually somewhat disappointed, though I can’t really explain why or even what I was expecting.

Preparation is the key to success, and with Rev32, it’s no different. Sunday is slotted as our prep day for the week. It’s time we used to get the shopping done, chop veggies and fruits, and prepare some food for the week. It truly is a vital step in the program and it worked out perfectly for me this week, as I also spent the day getting the kids ready to go back to school and me back to work.

Spring break is the perfect time to relax. Kids are off from school for a week and parents take time off work. Add a trip to the mix and you’ve got the ideal recipe for a quality family getaway. For me, though, this spring break meant Rev32.