Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Dear P90X ...

Dear P90X,

I know we've been seeing each other for a whole two weeks now, but I have to tell you, you're coming on kind of strong. I mean, really. You just expect me to drop everything six nights a week to be with you. What about my other loves? Like reality TV? And ice cream? And my husband? Am I just supposed to end things with them? Are we exclusive? Because I didn't get that memo.

And can we just talk for a second about how you are fatiguing me for all of my runs? It's not easy to squeeze in 30 miles a week when you keep coming at me with all of that "this is the X" crap. And don't even get me started on Ab Ripper.

OK, maybe I am overreacting. Maybe you are going to make me a stronger runner. Maybe I'll get abs of steel and biceps to kill for. I mean, isn't that what you promise? Don't worry, I'm not leaving you. At least not for the next 10 weeks, but I swear if you don't deliver, I'm going to write nasty stuff about you on the Internet for all of the free world to read. Consider yourself warned.

Your follower,
Tonia
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30 comments:

  1. saundraApril 28, 2010 at 6:10 AM

    Hang in there! You're doing great!

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  2. NicoleApril 28, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    Ugh. You're a stronger woman than I am. I gave up on it after 3 weeks! I still do a modified routine with arms and AbRipperX (I LOVE it!) but dropped the Plyo, Kenpo, and legs. Plyo always scares me- jumping around like an idiot- I am afraid I'll break something! The yoga is great. If you have 1.5 hours to kill.
    But seriously. You're doing awesome! Keep it up! :)

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  3. MichelleApril 28, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    Hang in there! All of my friends who have tried it gave up after the first week or two, but most were inactive to begin with. Good luck! You can do it!

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  4. RunHapi13April 28, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    T - are you doing Lean or Classic? I have did both and reallly felt in the groove after week 3. But I will say I was glad I did Lean first. I heart Tony, it was like we were dating.

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  5. TeamarciaApril 28, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    Oh I think it'll deliver! haha!

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  6. Nicole JoyApril 28, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    hahaha Are we exclusive? lol You haven't seen results yet? A lot of my friends love it. Im thinking of trying it.

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  7. AnonymousApril 28, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    too funny. i would love to do this but am not willing to shell out the cash for it lol!

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  8. MegApril 28, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    You are hard core to keep at it with running on top!! Any signs of success yet?

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  9. MonicaApril 28, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    I just finished week 2 also. It's definately a new commitment in my life but one that I REALLY want to be commited to.

    Like you, I find it hard to run after P90X. Maybe I should run first and then X it, but that would cut into MY shows like Biggest Loser, Top Model, DWTS and Dog the Bounty Hunter. :)

    I feel you pain (literally and figuratively)

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  10. UnknownApril 28, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    I feel much the same about Cathe's STS. It's 3 days/week, and I'm tired frequently. I'm totally like "how am I possibly going to be able to keep this up until AUGUST?" (I'm on the 6 month program) and then I get excited because I AM stronger. It's a love/hate thing.

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  11. misszippyApril 28, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Ugh! I am impressed you are so dedicated. I would probably be saying, "nope, interfering too much, sorry." Keep up the good work.

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  12. AnonymousApril 28, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    I have heard from friends that P90X takes up your whole life. And that after you do it, all you want to do is lay around the rest of the day.

    If you are running on top of that -- that's intense. So give yourself props. That's HARDCORE.

    Just make sure to make time for your hubby ;)

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  13. Pining for PinterestApril 28, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    I was cracking up at the post!!! Keep it up :)

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  14. Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerApril 28, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    You seriously may be the toughest woman I know. You have all kinds of respect from me. I can remember my attempt this fall at P90X while running. One round of the family catching the flu and I still haven't started it back up.
    Seriously girl, you are one.fit.mama!

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  15. AnonymousApril 28, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    I love this note! hahaha Keep up the good work, Tonia! :)

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  16. EmzApril 28, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    love this. is it odd this makes me want to buy it right now?!

    you're awesome.

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  17. UnknownApril 28, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    as you know I modify mine. I skip the kempo and take two days off a week instead of just the one. Ab ripper X and yoga are awesome and I love Plyo but if I "bring it" I pay for it unfortunately in my running. Hopefully it will balance out soon for me too!

    Watching and learning!

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  18. Katie A.April 28, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    Seriously? I have to wait another 10 weeks for a review? Hmmm....
    So far, do you think it's worth it?
    Keep it up girly - you are an inspiration with cross training!

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  19. MarleneApril 28, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Funny. I hope it pays off!

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  20. AronApril 28, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    i keep hearing such great things about P90X!! my husband and i were looking into it :)

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  21. AnonymousApril 28, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    I am still amazed that your are RUNNING 30 MILES/WEEK and doing P90X. I think when you're done you should tell Beach Body your story. Most people just do P90X by itself and still can't even do 6 days/week. You're really tempting me to BRING IT, but I SO HATE workout DVDs and that guy is kind of annoying - plus my basement, where I do workout DVDs, is depressing.

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  22. MCM MamaApril 28, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    LOL! I'm so glad you are finding this challenging. If you were finding it easy and knocking out 30 miles easily, I'd feel like even more of a slacker than I already do. ;o)

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  23. MelissaApril 28, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    LOL!! He better pay attention to your threats!!

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  24. lainieApril 28, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    funny i start reading your blog today.. received a mysterious package in the mail today. p90x .. "beach body" it says on the outside.. tried to convince the UPS guy it wasn't mine. But then he points out that it is clearly addressed to my roomie Nolan, though he swears he didn't order it. we still haven't figured out who it was.. but i guess someone wants us to get in shape before our wedding!! i'm scared!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  25. JillApril 28, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Hahah, too funny! Guess he means serious business!!

    I heard you took the RRCA class, that's sooo cool. I took it a couple years ago.

    Happy Wednesday!

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  26. JenApril 28, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    I told you it was tough... stick to it though.. it works!

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  27. ihaverunApril 28, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    I just asked my brother if I can borrow his. Maybe I should reconsider, expecially since I didn't know what to say when he asked: "All twelve discs?"

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  28. AnneApril 28, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    You're a tough and funny woman! :)

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  29. JudiApril 28, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    Wow . . . this is quite the program! I bet you are sleeping well each night! :)

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  30. AimeeApril 28, 2010 at 10:50 PM

    Ha ha ha..this post is hilarious! Good for you for sticking with it. I've heard great things about it and am tempted to try it, but with my tri training I don't think I have any extra time to do it. Maybe this fall after my Half Ironman is over! By then, you'll be done and I'll know how you liked/disliked it!

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