Squat thrusts - Who'd thunk it?

So last week my only thought on squat thrusts was Yuk! I don't like doing them, don't like how I feel when I'm doing them or how I feel after doing them. If I were one to say hate, they would come close to that category. It has always bugged me that there is a part of my kung fu that I don't like. It has been in the back of my mind for quite some time that I should do something about it. On Wednesday when one of the sihings suggested that we challenge ourselves to do a set number of squat thrusts, I thought, here's my chance to change how I feel. The first day was great, the exercise gave me an opportunity to spend some time with one of my clients. We talked about personal fitness, goals and how to reach them, as well as doing squats thrusts, push ups and sit ups. It was a great learning experience for both of us.
On the second day, some large obstacles got in the way of the exercise and my training. The positive is that I didn't beat myself up, I just adjusted my plan so that I could still reach my goal.
The third day was fun. I did my squat thrusts with Katie and we pushed each other through the rough spots. She is an excellent work out partner. She sucks up the encouragement like a sponge and then gives it back ten fold. It is great watching her leadership grow.
The fourth day was all about getting out of my own head. I was tired, work was draining, and all I wanted was some quality couch time. After approx. one hour on the couch and a serious popcorn munch, I was faced with two people who couldn't believe that I was blowing off my squat thrusts. I responded with, I'll do extra tomorrow. They left me to ponder that. It would mean doing double on each of the last two days but I had no energy and I don't really like squat thrusts. All my long and short term goals flashed before my eyes. It didn't take long and I was off the couch. I broke down the actually movement and started to almost enjoy it. I liked reaching to the sky, I feel long and lean while doing the motion. the squat seems like the easy part, I think gravity should take the credit for it. I also really like the thrust, it feels controlled and not at the same time. Its like I push my legs out, they have a moments of freedom, and then I pull them back again. So for my entire workout last night, I paid attention to how my body moved and marveled at what I could do. It was a cool experience and I am glad I pushed myself off the couch and did what I said I would do and I liked it. I am looking forward to the last two day of the challenge and I am planning on adding squat thrusts to my weekly training. I never thought I would like squat thrusts and I am glad that I pushed myself to discover them.