As I went through my day today, I spent a lot of time thinking about the anniversary of 9/11. It’s been eight years, but we never forget that day. I like that 9/11 will now be a day of national service going forward because anything that helps others is a good thing.

I relate this to the 30-day fitness challenge because as I keep saying, there is no time like the present to make a difference in your own life. I continue to do my running, training, stretching and cardio work, but I often fine tune what I’m doing. Sometimes I realize I might need some more cardio, so I double up on that. Other times I feel I need to increase my strength if I’m feeling sluggish and I work on that.
No plan is perfect for everyone. You need to tailor a workout to what you think will benefit you most. Some people want to trim off pounds, others want to improve their cardio. But it’s important to remember too that you can’t go from 0 to 60 overnight. Start slow. Work your way up to a plan that fits you. If you go out of the gate hard and fast right away, your body is going to rebel and you will not be feeling too well the next day. Try out some various stretches or moves and see what works for you. Patience…