{If you’re new to SIDI here’s some info: At the beginning of each week on FCITC “Say it, Do it” is a chance for us to commit to our workouts for the week by saying them out loud here and keeping each other accountable.}

I haven’t “raced” a race since September 26, 2010. Let’s just say I’m getting itchy over here.

So itchy that I’ve signed up for both my 9th and 10th 1/2 marathons (they’re two weeks apart from each other). I’m ready to train. I’m ready to set some pr’s. Which, means I’m playing by the rules this year. I’m increasing my mileage slowly. I’m doing my core work and I’m avoiding workouts that might remotely enhance my healing injuries.

Training doesn’t start until next weeks, but I have my 12 week training plan ready to go!

Changing up the way I plan my weekly workouts last week worked. I did all my workouts, I just need to do more stretching.

Here’s what’s on my schedule this week:

• 1 Spin Class
• Run 14 miles (including the Gridiron Classic)
• Core/Strength training 3x
• Stretching daily

Tell me: What are you itching for this winter? What workouts are you committed to this week? How did last week’s workouts go? Anything fun going on this week?

Congrats to Amber and Gia for their new shiny pr’s!

The thought of having to go to a dance style class makes me wiggle and squirm and a few years ago you couldn’t have paid me to go to one. Then one day, when I was invited to try a dance style class I came to the realization that I ask people to step out of their comfort zone every day and was being a hypocrite by not trying something that intimidated me.

Now, every time the opportunity to take a dance style class presents itself. I timidly “say yes, sign me up!”

Last night, I headed to the Kips Bay Crunch Gym to take a brand new class, Zumba Senatao™ taught by Beto Perez. In case you aren’t familiar with the background of this workout, Beto created Zumba®. I should also mention that Zumba Sentao™ utilizes a chair as part of the workout. Talk about intimidation and stepping outside of my comfort zone!

After class with Beto

Last night’s class was a preview for the program that launches at Crunch Gym in New York in February and nationwide this summer. The workout utilizes a chair to strengthen abs, upper body and glutes while using choreography to keep your heart rate up.

While I was embarrassed to notice people in the gym peaking into the windows near where I was standing throughout class, I managed to make it through to the end without physically injuring myself or anyone else. I actually was proud of myself for making through the entire class without quitting.

Some people worry about quitting races. I worry about quitting workout classes that take lots of coordination.

The workout was fun and required me to move in ways my body doesn’t know how to move. Beto and his crew were super motivating. The music was upbeat and the vibe was such that it didn’t matter what you were doing, as long as you were moving. Plus, the chair actually helped because it meant I wasn’t dancing the entire class.

Am I ready for a full hour of Zumba®? No.

Would I go back to try another Zumba Sentao™ class? Yes!

Your assignment for the weekend: Sign-up for the class or workout style that intimidates you the most and then go in there and own it!

{I was not compensated for this post. I received a gift bag at the event. All opinions and klutziness expressed are my own.}